Scope of works performed + Equipment
Lifting:Steam Drum
Weight: 170t
2 x SLU 220
Flue gas duct
Weight: 220 t
2 x SLU 220
Heating surfaces
Weight: 1.900t
10 x SLU 70
8 x SLU 120
2 x SLU 220
Left & Right side wall
Weight each 1.100t
6 x SLU 70
2 x SLU 220
2 x SLU 330
Front wall
Weight: 700 t
2 x SLU 220
2 x SLU 330
Lower buck stay
Weight: 50 t
3 x SLU 40
Owner
AES CorporatioMain Contractor
Alstom Power Generation AG, GermanyVSL Entity
VSL (Switzerland) Ltd.Heavy Lifting Department
Project Description
In eastern Bulgaria, in the plain of Maritza near the town of Galabovo, one of the most modern lignite-fired power plant is being built. Maritza East I will have 2 blocks with a net capacity of 300 MV each.VSL Switzerland got contracted for all necessary heavy lifting works. Prospectively Maritza power plant will be on the grid end of 2009.
During the construction of the two blocks, VSL was lifting the following components: steam drum, flue gas duct, front- and side-walls, heating surface, boiler roof and further components of the pressure chamber.
The complete jobreport will be available soon.



