It sought to minimise the capital cost of doing so by using the existing onsite footprint and motor power.

Jord took a clean sheet approach to the problem, completely redrawing the existing equipment to size up the layout constraints and redefine the cooler geometry. Jord was able to confirm the existing concrete and steel support structures could be relied on for the new project, saving significant capex.

The second problem of a rising ambient temperature was also overcome. Drawing on decades of dry cooling and thermal dynamics expertise, Jord modified the cooler geometry to achieve the desired heat duty within the existing cooler dimensions.

The redesign also enabled a lower fan motor rating, thereby reducing the electrical infrastructure and power draw. This generated substantial additional capex and operating savings.

The project emphasized the importance of working in close collaboration with customers to overcome constraints of both brownfield and greenfield projects, whatever the conditions.