Our Oil Sands Client required the design of two on-pond pumping stations to recover tailings water for re-use in various plant operations. The existing shore based pumps were unable to effectively draw water from the pond as the water surface lowered. The Project also modified the existing water distribution network and control strategy to reduce the amount of water recycled back to the pond. Project budget was $15M.
Performed hydraulic analysis of three separate water distribution networks that were to be fed from the new pumping stations. Analysis included the sizing and specification of level and pressure control valves and rupture disks for the networks.
Performed stability and mooring analysis of the on pond pumping stations and floating pipelines.
Developed a Design Basis Memorandum (DBM) for the project.
Supplied specialty equipment necessary for the barge construction to the Client
Prepared Construction Work Packages (CWPs) for ten modular pump barges, two central header barges, 7 km of distribution piping networks and process plant piping modifications to add control valves.
The schedule of the Project was highly compressed, kick-off was December 14th, 2015 and the system was to be operating for spring start up in April. Engineering scope and CWPs were organized to allow sequenced construction execution and help compress the project schedule, Eight (8) CWPs were issued for construction starting in early February and ending in early March.
To assist with design schedule, GN2 held daily client meetings to review design and progress and ensure minimal review periods and re-work.