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Project: Removal of EDC Vapourisers, Drums & Ancillary Equipment
Client: INEOS Vinyls
Location: Runcorn, Cheshire
Date: November 2010 - March 2011

The redundant pressure vessels were sited within a top tier COMAH Site in live project areas with services carrying EDC and Chlorine. Initial preparation works involved removal of pipe ranges and associated steam/vapour loops and valves using cold cut methods, lifting undertaken using a 60t mobile crane. Hydraulic/air driven enerpacs were used to remove flange bolts. All pipe joints/valves contained asbestos gaskets which where removed by our in-house Asbestos Division.

On completion of ancillary removal, access platforms, walkways and landings were detached. Working from independent scaffold, cold cutting techniques were adopted by way of reciprocating air saws. Craneage operations for enabling work was planned and managed by Ron Hull Demolition Ltd on a crane hire basis.

Removal of the vessels was undertaken during an 8 day shut down period, a 500t mobile crane could only be sited at 37m radius - which meant the vessels had to be lifted over the main site service gantry which houses a chlorine supply.

The 4 No. vessels were lifted out individually using the 500t mobile crane in unison with a 100t tailing crane, this assisted to transfer the vessels from a vertical to horizontal plane to enable loading on to step frame trailers.

The units were transported to the Ron Hull Group's Waste Transfer Station at Rotherham for secondary decontamination and processing to enable scrap metal recycling.

The project was completed to the Client's satisfaction within programme, and without incident.


Industrial dismantling with Ron Hull Ltd – expert industrial dismantling & demolition contractors

The scale of industrial projects can often introduce safety & environmental factors that take expert understanding to manage. Specialist decontamination, high security, proximity to critical infrastructure or active work sites, and other exacting circumstances mean you can’t compromise on the expertise of your demolition contractor.  Whatever the particular requirements of your decommissioning, dismantling or demolishing project, Ron Hull Ltd has the decades of industry experience it takes to visualise –and deliver- creative solutions to your project requirements. From initial decommissioning, waste management, and site clearance to full demolition, step-by-step dismantling of large-scale industrial infrastructure, asset recovery, remarketing and final land remediation- Ron Hull offers the full cycle of industrial demolition.

Based in Yorkshire, demolition contractors & waste management experts Ron Hull Ltd built their ethos around providing a comprehensive service encompassing all client requirements from day one to the final recycling of recovered material and full land remediation. We tailor all our works to clients’ exact requirements, understanding your objectives and managing our team’s unmatched expertise and considerable technical resources to deliver a complete service that regularly earns excellent feedback from our clients.

As a leading demolition company, we understand the complexities that often face teams required to decommission equipment or facilities. Often these complexities require a broader skill base and a more creative approach, informed by great experience, than the initial scope of the project may suggest. Environmental factors, legislation and impact on surrounding areas often govern the approach a demolition company must take to ensure safe, fast and cost-effective project completion.

View some of our past industrial site demolition & decommissioning projects:

Demolition of Incinerator Complex

Demolition of Woodhouse Mill Gas Holder & Digester Tanks

As one of the UK’s leading industrial demolition contractors, Ron Hull Ltd has decades of experience offering innovative solutions to the most complex projects. We aim to deliver forward thinking solutions that have consistently helped our clients achieve their desired outcomes in time and under budget, with minimum disruption and in line with all relevant regulation. We work with companies across the UK and are proud to have earned a reputation for excellence in industrial demolition services that frequently sees a one-off contract grow into a lasting relationship. With satisfied customers across the UK and an industry leading reputation as a safe, efficient, professional and innovative demolition company, why not speak to us about the ways our team can assist in your project.

For more information on any of our previous projects or the particulars of how we approach each demolition challenge, please feel free to contact our team at our office in Rotherham, Yorkshire. 


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