Cleaner air, under budget and ahead of schedule
Market
Energy & Renewables
Key Services
Construction
Self-Perform
Steel Fabrication
Strategic Partnerships
Delivery Method
Engineer-Procure-ConstructSelf Perform %
95Capacity
198 MWThe challenge
Alberici led a joint venture to engineer, procure, and construct a comprehensive Air Quality Control System (AQCS) at Empire District’s Asbury Power Plant. The project aimed to significantly reduce pollutants, including sulfur dioxide, from the 198 MW coal-fired power plant’s emissions by more than 98 percent. The challenge was to implement a complex AQCS system while adhering to a tight schedule driven by commitments to regulatory bodies, shareholders, and customers.
Key Facts
198 megawatts
EPC contract
Zero change orders
Reduced emissions by 98%
Challenge met
The joint venture strategically tackled project complexities to achieve successful outcomes. A circulating fluid bed dry scrubber, pulse-jet fabric filter, and continuous emissions monitoring technology were integrated, enhancing emissions control. Balancing the aggressive timetable, Alberici self-performed crucial tasks like foundations, piping, steel erection, and equipment installation. To address challenging tie-in logistics beneath the existing SCR unit, the team ingeniously designed a monorail system for accessing confined spaces, allowing for ductwork installation. Time lost to a record hot summer and a harsh winter was managed through rigorous scheduling and overtime. Alberici’s meticulous planning, innovative solutions, and diligent execution resulted in completing the AQCS project ahead of schedule and under budget, ensuring compliance and environmental responsibility.