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Through the combination of vessel and pipe construction , of CAD planning and costsaving prefabrication until installation is completed , and later maintenance , BUTTING takes on all the responsibility .
of the Kemi mill shows that sustainable production is possible . Advanced technologies and innovative processes minimise resource consumption , energy demand and environmental impact .” The BUTTING Anlagenbau site was awarded the piping contract for the cooking plant , fiber line and rainwater areas . Over 1,035 mt of piping material and 430 metric tonnes of support material ( V2A , V4A , carbon steel , titanium , duplex and super duplex ) were delivered to Finland . An experienced , 300-strong installation team laid almost 39 km of pipelines with dimensions from DN 15 to DN 1,200 on-site . Christoph Kunkel , the installation manager sent by Knesebeck , reports : “ The tight schedule and extreme weather conditions presented significant challenges . We worked in freezing temperatures down to -27 ° C and strong , icy winds . Work was completed successfully , resulting in additional orders from the client .”
Plant construction in China Drinking water supply is a major challenge in regions where natural resources are scarce . BUTTING is a onestop shop that supplies entire modules and connecting pipework for new desalination plants . For a recent project , 192 modules were manufactured in the Tieling factory . Almost 5 km of piping components in the dimensions ½˝ to 24˝ , weighing 200 metric tonnes , and 2,800 stainless steel fittings weighing 100 metric tonnes and largely made of super duplex , were 100 % prefabricated then nondestructively tested and installed in base frames . 3,500 high-pressure filters were installed , aligned and piped , and over 900 control valves , flow meters , etc ., were installed and wired to the more than 390 control cabinets . Jens Ellermann , Managing Director at BUTTING China , explains : “ We not only assemble the piping components in the base frame but also install all required equipment insulate items at the customer ’ s request .”
For decades many industrial sectors have been relying on BUTTING vessels produced to varying requirements .
The modules are used as a central component in the desalination and treatment process of the plant and must reliably withstand heavy stresses in a highly corrosive environment . At the customer ’ s request , an elaborate three-coat paint finish was applied to all modules . High demands for dimensional accuracy were met to ensure a precise fit . Mr Ellermann adds , “ The advantages of BUTTING prefabrication pay off here with over 95 % of the welding seams produced in-house . This shop welding and pickling of whole components ensures the required seam and surface quality . In addition , non-destructive tests carried out on BUTTING ’ s premises mean that pressure , FE and x-ray testing are not required on the construction site .” The modules and pipelines are completed according to just-in-time delivery for precise operational planning that meets customer requirements .
Plant construction from BUTTING CryoTech in Burgkirchen Fusion energy is a forward-looking approach to sustainable energy production that offers the potential for a limitless , clean , and environmentally friendly energy source . BUTTING ’ s extensive range of key technologies demonstrates its commitment to environmentally sustainable energy production . These include vacuuminsulated pipelines ( VIP pipelines ) in customised designs for fusion reactors , cryogenic valves , skid assemblies , pressure vessels and customised components . State-of-theart technologies such as finite element analysis guarantee the highest product quality . Mr Bartels sees further benefits for customers : “ Thanks to our global presence , we can send experienced technicians to supervise assembly and installations . This has resulted in successful partnerships with leading companies in Boston and Australia .” “ We are always seeking promising new partnerships and are flexible to meet the diverse requirements of fusion energy . Our materials meet the highest standards , and our designs comply with the ASME B 31.3 code . Production occurs at our BUTTING Group sites – either in Knesebeck or primarily in Burgkirchen ,” explains Patrice Brossard , Sales Director North America .
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