Flender Helical Reducer, refurbishment and replacement, E.On cooling tower

Project details

Client:	E.On UK Plc (Killingholme Power Station)
Application:	Horizontal Cooling Tower Bank (4 fans per cell, 4 cells per bank = 16 units)
Gearbox:	Flender Helical Reducer Type S0ND250
Reported Problem:	Oil leakages and concerns over general condition for such critical components
Scope of work:	Initial solution proposal for removal, refurbishment and re-installation of gearboxes. Supply of risk assessment and method statements covering all onsite work. Disassembly of cooling tower fan, removal of gearbox, refurbishment of gearbox, re-installation and assembly of cooling tower fan.
Timescales:	Onsite disassembly and removal = 1 week Gearbox refurbishment = 2 weeks Onsite assembly = 1 week