Coal Tripper Conveyor Replacement - Eielson AFB

This project consisted of replacing an existing tripper belt conveyor with a new plow conveyor. The existing tripper conveyor, located at the top of the powerhouse, fed coal to the day bins via a manually positioned traveling tripper.

Rand Construction removed the old system, including the dust collection system, and furnished and installed new plow conveyor, dust collection and dust suppression systems during a June-July shutdown period.

The work involved on this project was complicated by limited access to the project area. The only access for removal and installation was on the north end of the building. Rand had to erect a platform on the side of the building approximately 80 feet in the air and install an overhead door to allow for removal and installation of the equipment.