Repair Vs. Replace Reduced Claim By Nearly $6M
Explosion at Ethanol & Ethanol Co-Products Plant
Case Study
Explosion
Services Provided
Inventory Analysis
Technical Clerking
The Situation
A major explosion occurred at an ethanol plant severely damaging specialty ethanol co-products processing equipment. As a result, the client faced loss of revenue for its co-products.
Equipment Impacted
- Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer
- Conveyance Motors & Gearboxes
- MCC Equipment
- Equipment Servers & Controls
- HVAC System
- Air Compressors & Dryers
- Corn Oil Separation Equipment
- Lab Equipment
- Instrumentation
- Coriolis Meters
- Yeast Cooling Unit
Value-Driven Solutions
Evaluated Restoration Scope
Assessed numerous pieces of specialized, custom machinery and equipment for restoration viability.
Repair vs. Replace Strategy
Collaborated with contractors to develop a clear and effective plan for repair versus replacement.
Scope Matrix Development
Worked with client to create a scope matrix document that became the standard for future ethanol plant restorations.
Costing Oversight
Conducted thorough and ongoing restoration cost reviews throughout the duration of the loss.
The Results
Reduced Costs
$6.2M restoration cost vs. &7.5M to $12.5M RCV initial loss estimate.
Smart Asset Decisions
Strategic repair/restoration decisions expedited restoration timeline.
Client Confidence
Reinforced ILC’s role as a trusted partner in high-stakes ethanol plant losses.
Real Claims, Real Results