EXPLOSION AT ETHANOL & ETHANOL CO-PRODUCTS PLANT
Cost Savings: $1.3 M – $6.3M
Inventory Analysis / Technical Clerking
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
SITUATION:
A major explosion occured 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.
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.
- Reinforced ILC’s role as a trusted partner in high-stakes ethanol plant losses.
VALUE-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS:
Evaluated Restoration Scope: Assessed numerous pieces of specialized, custom machinery and equipment for restoration viability.
Fast-Tracked Repairs: Initiated large motor evaluations and rebuilds within days.
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.