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Industrial Services EMEA is currently in the Industrial Complex of Repsol in A Coruña executing the project of Fireproofing of Structures and Equipment Conversion Area, Tanks and Maritime Terminal.
In addition to the quality of the work that is being carried out, work and performance in the area of occupational risk prevention must be added. The attitude and commitment to safety on the part of all workers within the project, including that of the managers, is reflected in the accident rates. In this way, there has been no record of any work accident loss. This work is being recognized and valued by Repsol. And this is evident in the Act of the Coordination Meeting of April 17. In it, Alfran is congratulated for the action taken in terms of notification and presentation of corrective actions.
In addition, on April 24, Alfran presented its Security Management Program 2018 at the request of Repsol within the Petrochemical IC of A Coruña. The order of the presentation was as follows:
– General Presentation of the Company. Business Areas, Billing Volume, Organization Chart, Locations, Clients, Significant References and other relevant data.
– Management of the Security in the Company. Organization chart Security, Accident data and Main activities.
– Specific Security Plan for the activities in the Complex.
– Differential aspects in the management of security within the company.
– Questions and clarifications
The meeting was developed in a participatory manner and followed with special attention by the Repsol managers. The preventive culture of involvement and commitment, at all hierarchical levels within the organizational structure of the company in terms of prevention, was credited as a value through the implementation of Management Systems in matters of Safety, Quality, Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility within the Grupo Aldomer.
The meeting ended with the gratitude, acknowledgment and congratulations from Repsol managers and security officers for the management of prevention in contracts already executed and in execution. Likewise, they encouraged us to continue in this line. For our part, a great satisfaction for this recognition. We hope that it will contribute value and weight in the adjudication of future projects.
The involvement and commitment of those responsible and intermediate managers with the prevention of risks is key to ensure that all employees acquire these habits of safety and health, perfectly compatible with the development of the activity.
From Management and the Prevention Department, we want to congratulate all the staff involved in this project.
In the March issue of the magazine “Cement and Building Materials Review” the technical article “Magnesia-Spinel Castable. An Innovative Solution for Clinker Kilns “. It discusses the promising results of the rebuilt of basic bricks in the coating area with a new concrete, ALFRANMAG 85 HG.
Thus, this solution implies significant reductions in downtime, costs and environmental impact. Similarly, it increases the safety of workers during the stop.
Basic concrete, ALFRAN MAG 85 HG a solution for Clinker rotary kilns
Magnesia, MgO, is the fundamental raw material used in the manufacture of bricks for the coating of rotary clinkerization furnaces. This material is chosen due to its chemical compatibility with the process. In addition, its high predisposition to hydration has not made it possible to use it in concretes until now.
In this way, the solution to extend the life of the basic bricks in the coating area is the rebuilt of the basic bricks by means of the projection with ALFRAN MAG 85 HG, a high performance concrete based on magnesia-spinel.
The Journal of Shutdown of Repsol Puertollano has selected as a photo of the day a snapshot of the work team of Industrial Services of EMEA. It is recognized, in this way, the professionalism in the works carried out in the refractory repair in furnaces and ducts in units U-612-621-602-624-643 -660-661-639 in the Repsol Puertollano Industrial Complex.
Project at Repsol Puertollano: an example of professionalism and commitment in prevention of occupational risks
To the magnificent work performed must be added the commitment to safety. Thus, it is worth highlighting the dedication and commitment on the part of the entire team, especially the Prevention Technician, throughout the project. The work carried out on the prevention of occupational risks has been fundamental. Likewise, the maximum requirement of compliance with Repsol’s safety standards and procedures has been respected.
From Management and Prevention Department, we congratulate everyone for the professionalism and commitment shown in this project.
Industrial Services in Alfran Mexico has been awarded the contract for the supply and assembly of thermal insulation in the Offshore Abkatun A-II platform. This platform is being built by Mcdermott International, a US multinational specialized in this type of project. The works are being carried out in his patio located in Altamira, Tamaulipas state (Gulf of Mexico area).
The Abkatun A-II platform
This platform replaces the old Abkatun Alfa. That one suffered an appalling fire in April 2015. Regarding Abkabun A-II, it is expected to have a daily production of 200.00 barrels. It will be located in the Abkatún-Pol-Chuc field, operated by Pemex, in the Campeche basin, between the states of Campeche and Tabasco, and about 132km northeast of the port of Dos Bocas.
The technical office of Mexico has been responsible for making the winning bid. In this proposal, we counted on the collaboration from the technical office in Alfran Spain.
To make this ambitious project a success, an execution plan has been made between the sales, technical office and operations areas.
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During the past month of January we made the first intervention of refractory of the refractory brick in the zone of base alumina of the tube of a Cement Kiln, between the meters 63 and 65.
By request of the client, it was necessary to get this brick to endure until the end of the campaign. Although it had an average thickness above the residual, it did not have enough to withstand another full campaign.
Brick restoration intervention
For this, we installed using the High-Gun system, 5.5 tons of our material Drytech Clean 40 High Gun. In this way, an average of 90 mm was increased over the entire diameter of the furnace.
It was first cleaned dry and with a wire brush. Subsequently, without the need for any anchoring, the concrete was projected in a very short space of time.
Would you want to know more about this innovative product? In this post you can read more about our Drytech Clean 40 HG material.
And if you are interested in the application system, High-Gun, on this other page you are able to see a brief presentation about this method.
Intec-Heat is collaborating in the construction of the 42 Jackets of East Anglia One, one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world. The scope of the contract, in addition to the 42 jackets, includes the construction of 126 piles. Although part of the works were carried out during 2017, most of them will be carried out during 2018. Most of the construction of the Jackets will be carried out at the Navantia facilities in Fene, Coruña. Regarding the piles, they will be built by Windar, in its facilities in Avilés.
In the record of the monthly coordination meeting held on January 19 at the Navantia – Fene facilities, Intec-Heat was congratulated for “the high level of compliance in the continued use of the Individual Protection Equipment. Especially in protective glasses. “
Good safety and health habits, keys in risk prevention
The involvement and commitment of those responsible and intermediate managers with the prevention of risks is key to ensure that all employees acquire these habits of safety and health. These good habits are perfectly compatible with the development of the activity.
From the Management and Prevention Department, we want to congratulate all the personnel involved in this project at the East Anglia One offshore wind farm.
Alfran has been awarded the construction contract for converters (BOF) in the steel mills of Avilés (LDA) and Gijón (LDG) that the Arcelor Mittal group owns in Asturias (Spain).
It is a strategic contract in which it has been necessary an excellent work of several departments. This is how we manage to make a competitive offer technically and economically. A 5-year contract, which reinforces our position as a reference supplier for Arcelor Mittal.
A teamwork for the construction, monitoring and control of converters
To carry out this demanding project, an action plan has been agreed that involves the sales, technical and operations departments. In this way, through team work, the installation procedure of the converters has been prepared. Likewise, the monitoring and control of the interventions in them will be carried out.
