WHEN PERFORMANCE ART MEETS ENGINEERING
Location:Circus Monoxide, WollongongClient Prerequisites:Provide affordable, engineering solutions for a performance space.The Project:Circus Monoxide wished to utilise their performance space (a double decker bus) more effectively. Wilbartec provided solutions by designing hydraulic doors into the walls of the bus which allowed for innovative, usable work platforms (i.e. musicians performing as the door opened, motorcycle entry/exit through […]
BY-PRODUCT PROCESSING
Location:Harsco (formerly Multiserv)Client Prerequisites:Assist with the concept & design of a new processing facility.The Project:Bluescope assigned Harsco the task of building & operating a facility to process a range of waste products which still had a high percentage of iron content. In order to re-use these products (i.e. fines, dust, scale, sludge, etc), they had […]
CUSTOMISED PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN
Location:UnanderraClient Prerequisites:Design processing line for customised stable matting.The Project:Wilbartec were engaged to provide concept development, design and draughting of a production line to produce rubberised matting for stables using a composite of three distinct layers of material.Outcomes:Wilbartec developed the design and assisted with the initial trials, and the manufacture of a customised production line.
DEVELOPMENT SUBSTRATE COATING PROCESS
Location:New South WalesClient Prerequisites:Investigate the process parameters for the design of a future production plant for a substrate coating process.The Project:Wilbartec were engaged to research & test parameters for developing a new plant that would enable both small & large scale production to the required stringent product specification. Works included research, concept development and prototype […]
WASTE REFRACTORY BRICK PROCESSING / RECYCLING
Location:Swire Industrial ServicesClient Prerequisites:Assist with the concept & design of a new processing facility.The Project:Bluescope needed waste refractory bricks (steelmaking vessel linings) processed (i.e. crushed, milled & screened) in order to be able to use it to prolong the life of new vessel linings. Wilbartec were engaged to assist Swire with the concept development, detail […]
MOBILE REFRACTORY DRILLING MACHINE
Location:Onesteel, WhyallaClient Prerequisites:Reduce maintenance downtime for BOF tap hole sleeve replacement.The Project:Wilbartec refined the concept of drilling out worn refractory sleeves, inserting the new sleeve, and securing it into position via injection of heat curing grout. The entire process performed by a fully maneuverable machine, operating via radio control, on a vessel operating at 1500•C.Outcomes:The […]
ART MEETS ENGINEERING
Location:MelbourneClient Prerequisites:Renowned artist, Laurens Tan, required sound technical solutions to assist in bringing his ideas to fruition for a major Art Competition.The Project:Wilbartec provided creative solutions from initial concept, to aesthetic fabrications details, to practical assembly methods. Technical solutions were provided without compromising aesthetics or Laurens’ vision for his sculpture. Wilbartec was involved with the […]
PLANT PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Location:Swire Industrial ServicesClient Prerequisites:The client required enhanced processing, safety and environmental improvements to an existing coolant processing line.The Project:As an ongoing engagement over a number of years, Wilbartec provided advice to address a range of technical issues. Some concerns required limited input, however, others needed a multi-phase approach involving investigation, concept development, trial & testing, […]
PELLET PLANT PREHEAT FURNACE – CURTAIN WALL
Location:Arrium Mining, WhyallaClient Prerequisites:Changes in the pellet furnace process necessitated a divider wall be installed to achieve the required output of quality product. A number of wall designs failed, well short of the required service life of 2 years. Premature wall failure resulted in reduced (60%) production rates.The Project:Wilbartec was assigned to investigate the repeated […]
BOS/BOF Recycle Tap Hole Clay Stock
Location:Swire Industrial ServicesClient Prerequisites:Develop a system for processing & recycling waste product.The Project:Wilbartec developed an environmentally friendly method of processing tap hole clay waste product that had passed its shelf life.The client had accumulated approximately 2000 tons of tap hole clay waste product and required a way of having it processed safely.The system developed by […]
BOS/BOF Skirt Seal Tank Flush System
Location:BlueScope Steel, Port Kembla WorksClient Prerequisites:Improve service life for off-gas systems thus increasing the number of heats between shutdowns.The Project:The Skirt Seal Tank is a critical item in the BOS off-gas system. It is crucial in preventing the escape of waste gas during the lowering and raising of the skirt section. Historically, the skirt water […]
DEVELOP COLOURFAST POOL PEBBLES
Location:WollongongClient Prerequisites:Developed parameters to apply permanent colour to pool coating pebbles.The Project:Wilbartec researched, tested and developed the process of applying permanent colour to pebbles used in the lining of concrete swimming pools. Historically, pool coatings have faded through reaction to chemicals & sunlight.Outcomes:Wilbartec produced pool stones that remain colourfast. The client says: “ … the […]
BOS/BOF Skirt Closure Support & Heat Shield Modifications
Location:BHP Steel (now BlueScope), Port Kembla WorksClient Prerequisites:Increase the service life of the skirt structure and skirt closure arrangementThe Project:Wilbartec developed design modifications in order to increase the service life of the skirt structure and skirt closure arrangement.• The modified skirt cooling pipe arrangement was designed & fabricated with substantially lower fabrication costs than the […]
BOS/BOF Off-Gas Closed Circuit Cooling Water System
Client: BHP Steel (now BlueScope), Port Kembla WorksThe Steelmaking Department of BlueScope Steel required their BOS Waste Gas Closed Circuit Cooling Water System to be converted from an open cooling water system to a closed system.The Project:BlueScope wished to achieve significant service life increase of all hood & duct components. Reductions made in the frequency […]