issues presented by the never-before-used grout-bentonite
mix,” said Langton.
HFDI constructed Portable Agitation Tanks (PAT). The
PATs were designed to be carried on the forks of the large
front-end loaders that were available at the mine site. The
PATs were intended to be used to transport the cementbentonite
mixture from the plant to the piles. When this
approach proved flawed, the team re-engineered and implemented
an alternative delivery system using a tanker truck.
At every phase of the construction, the extreme cold
caused issues. For instance, a heated tent had to be constructed
for the grout plant to operate in with an adjoining tent that
held the cement hopper. The design helped manage the dust
that was generated when cement bags were opened. A screw
conveyor system linked the two areas.
“KCG’s expertise in the North proved invaluable as a
multitude of obstacles were addressed and overcome,” said
Langton. “An innovative solution provided hot water for the
grout plant and site.”
Preventing the workers from getting frostbite was another
ongoing concern. The team received extensive training about
working safely in such extreme weather. No crew member
had to be treated for frostbite and the project had an impeccable
safety record.
“This was the kind of project that brings the best out in a
company. HFDI personnel rose to the occasion and despite
tough conditions, which included the cold, numerous
equipment failures and the need to innovate methodologies
on the ground,” said Henry. “All this and a host of other issues
that can only be presented by one of the harshest terrains in
the world and we were able to bring the project in ahead of
schedule and on budget.”
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
BARTIN PIPE & PILING SUPPLY LTD.
1989 2019 30th
We carry a full line of 23/8" to 48" OD, and offer
cut to length, beveling, and welding facilities.
We also have the ability to attach end plates and
driving shoes.
Bartin Pipe stocks more than 20,000 tons of various
pipe sizes, guaranteeing our customers in-stock
product with alternative wall sizes to meet all our
customers’ needs.
6835 Glenmore Trail S.E. | Calgary, AB T2C 2S2 | Phone: 403-279-7473 | Fax: 403-279-2755
Toll-free 1-800-661-7473 | info@bartinpipe.com | www.bartinpipe.com
48 Q4 2019 www.pilingcanada.ca
/www.bartinpipe.com
/www.pilingcanada.ca
link
