A major chemical producer partnered with Blackstone Industrial for a large-scale turnaround at their Alberta facility. This comprehensive Spring Turnaround involved overhauling a wide variety of rotating equipment and systems. The project was completed safely, on schedule, and under budget.
The Turnaround included extensive maintenance and overhaul of critical production equipment:
ZSK-380 Extruder Overhaul
RENK SUPREX Gearbox Overhaul
ABB Motor Removal and Installation
UG 1000 Pelletizer Overhaul
ZSK-92MC Extruder Overhaul
Polymerization Reactors – Primary Maintenance (Overhaul)
Lightning Gearbox Removal and Installation
Exchanger Primary Maintenance Support (Cleaning)
Sulzer Multistage BB Pumps Overhaul
Voith Gearbox Overhaul and Coupling Replacement
Worthington Vertical Power Pump (Triplex) Removal and Installation
Howden Screw Compressor Removal and Reinstallation
Blowers – Inspection
Rotary Feeders – Inspection
Various Motors – Bump Check
Pipe Strain and Alignment Checks
This was Blackstone’s first major outage at the site, requiring peak workforce coordination of 60 tradespeople across both day and night shifts. The project also involved adapting to a new lockout system, which required the safe isolation of approximately 40 individual pieces of equipment and strong cooperation with the plant’s operations team.
Integrated Service Delivery: Blackstone Field Services and Blackstone Repair Services worked seamlessly in tandem, delivering a “one-stop-shop” experience.
Efficiency and Cost Control: The project was delivered on time and under budget, despite its scope and complexity.
Safety and Precision: Successfully navigated the complexities of a new lockout system while maintaining high safety standards across the board.
This project reinforced Blackstone Industrial’s capability to execute large, complex turnarounds with precision, efficiency, and a commitment to safety.
