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Tail Gas Scrubbing Project: Completed with minimal disruption to existing plant

Location
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Client
Pasminco Hobart Smelter
Timeframe
2000
Commodity
Base Metals

The project involved the design and construction of a zinc refinery off-gas cleaning system for scrubbing sulphur dioxide from furnace off-gases.

The installation included a salt water intake straining station, contact scrubbing towers, reticulation piping and ductwork.

Ausenco’s scope included:

  • Preparation of a definitive capital cost estimate to obtain board approval
  • Feasibility study, process development and detailed engineering and preparation of all specifications
  • Procurement, inspection and expediting for all equipment
  • Preparation and administration of all fabrication and site works contracts
  • Site construction management and commissioning assistance of the plant
  • Project management and associated cost control, reporting and scheduling.

Due to the potential for corrosive attack, fibreglass materials were used extensively during construction.