Malthouse full PHE overhaul
End client
Major Distillery Group
Location
Burnhead
Services
Complete PHE service
THE CHALLENGE
As part of a planned service and maintenance schedule, a major UK malthouse owner had the need for significant maintenance and repair requirements of their PHEs. Osso conducted an initial thermographic survey which found that the Glycol/hot water PHE in the heat loop building within the maltings was performing poorly due to internal fouling. Failure to address this would ultimately result in the system malfunctioning causing significant production loss.
HOW WE HELPED:
Osso carried out the on-site thermographic survey as part of our preventative maintenance programme and in accordance with the client's planned silent season. The outcomes of this identified the problems, enabling prompt action and a comprehensive overhaul of the plates, which included the following:
PHE disassembly
Chemical cleaning
Sourcing of parts
NDT inspection
Pressure testing
Dye penetration checks
Re-gasketing
Install of refurbed plate packs
“Communication was excellent, swift, good organisation with a willingness to listen…I saw personnel behaving pleasantly and safely on the job and while on site. Good quality of work.”
STRONG RESULTS:
The work scope was successfully finished within the silent season window, ensuring the least possible disruption to production time.
Completed within the scheduled 5-day silent season inclusive of onsite and offsite work
All works completed and carried out in house ensuring full project control
Extended the life of the existing plate packs
Improved the overall efficiency of the heat exchanger