Studies
LB provides engineering studies and cost estimates to assess the technical feasibility and practical economics
of potential projects for our Customers. LB conducts field investigations, preliminary designs, engineering
analyses, lab testing, equipment evaluation and cost estimating for greenfield projects or projects at existing
plants. Representative study assignments have included:
- Process Development
- Design Alternatives
- Facility Upgrades and Expansions
- Efficiency Improvements
- Process Conversions and Modifications
Engineering & Equipment Supply
LB supplies engineered and equipment and systems for new installation and retrofit projects. Our proven designs
are simple, rugged and reliable, incorporating features developed over years of operation. LB supplies technical
field assistance to projects in which our equipment is installed by others, as well as start-up, commissioning
and performance testing services.
Turnkey Project Delivery
LB delivers full turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services for Customers who prefer a firm
price solution with a single point of responsibility for performance. Typical turnkey projects include wet-to-dry
fly ash system conversions, bulk storage including silo's, tanks, domes and flat storage, ash processing and
conditioning and loading/unloading.
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System Optimization
Through our background in the fly ash marketing business, LB's key personnel have experience with all major brands
of ash handling equipment. LB can analyze and identify causes of sub-standard performance and recommend options to
remedy the problem. Customers rely on LB to assist them with important operating and capital investment decisions
for improving system performance.
Laboratory Testing Services
LB strives to predict the performance of any new facility prior to construction. A vital tool for this process is
our results-oriented Testing Lab, which allows us to perform bench or pilot scale tests on proposed new systems
or technologies. This capability has been instrumental in the development of many of our innovative offerings,
including:
- Dense phase conveying of fly ash over one mile at 250 tons per hour
- Vacuum removal of fly ash from mass storage tanks
- Conditioning of class "C" ash
- Mechanical economizer ash collection
- Feeding, blending, classification, screening, drying and cooling systems
We can also instrument and document the performance of full size installations. In addition to our own facilities,
we maintain good working relationships with recognized industry specialists in materials testing to complement our
services.
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