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The scope of work included the construction of a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) biomass plant. The project began with the installation of new cooling tower units, removal of the existing truck dump, removal of a drag chain feed conveyor, and demolition of an existing kiln. ҹɫÊÓƵ also installed the fuel metering system, reclaims, and fuel handling system. The fuel metering system includes the boiler train, electrostatic precipitator system, turbine generator system, and water treatment systems with their associated pumps, fans, and hydraulics. Materials for the project were sourced from a variety of locations; the turbine and generator were shipped from India, the combustor was shipped from Canada, the boiler and economizer were shipped from Texas, and the gearbox was shipped from France.

Equipment was transported from all over the world which required detailed logistics planning in order to keep the project on schedule. ҹɫÊÓƵ and the owner were able to work side-by-side in efforts to mitigate many crucial logistical conflicts. Upon arriving in Searsport, the 230,000-pound boiler was loaded on a heavy haul unit for transport to Searsmont. Due to the boiler mass and size, bridge jumpers were installed to protect local infrastructure and required two full days to travel 23 miles. Working in the middle of an operational facility, pre-planning was critical throughout the project. Placing the equipment into the boiler building was a challenge for the GRE team. Due to access and schedule constraints, sections of the building were erected by J.M. Brown. As the combustor, boiler, economizer, and multi-cyclone were placed, J.M. Brown continued erecting the remaining sections of the building in parallel. Strategic planning and communication kept the schedule and budget on track.