Steel construction & engineering for biomass power plant

For an international energy project, Lausitzer Stahlbau Ruhland GmbH took over the Technical processing and production of the steel structure for a biomass power plant on the island Kauai in Hawaii, United States.

Engineering according to US standards & earthquake-proof design

The Technical processing of the steel structure was carried out in accordance with American standards and guidelines.

Special attention was paid to:

• static design according to US standards

• Consideration of increased wind and earthquake loads

• constructive adaptation to seismically active regions

• Project-specific detailed and workshop planning

The site in Hawaii is located in a earthquake-prone region, This placed increased demands on the structural planning and the design of the steel structure.

High-quality corrosion protection for tropical climates

Due to the maritime location and the tropical climate, the entire steel construction was covered with a high-quality corrosion protection system equipped.

This guarantees:

• Long-term resistance to salty air

• Protection against high humidity

• Increased service life of the steel components

• Reduced maintenance intervals

Performance profile at a glance

• Project: Kauai biomass power plant (Hawaii, USA)

• Scope of services: Technical processing & fabrication of the steel structure

• Standards: Design according to American standards

• Special requirements: Seismic design & increased corrosion protection

• Area of application: International plant and power station steel construction

With this project, Lausitzer Stahlbau Ruhland GmbH is emphasising its expertise in the international steel construction, engineering according to US standards and in the realisation of complex power plant projects under demanding climatic and geological conditions.