On behalf of Crea Construct, Dijkstaal B.V. constructed three steel monitor towers for Vynova Belgium's production facility in Tessenderlo, Belgium. The towers are part of an investment aimed at further optimising fire protection at the industrial site.
At its Tessenderlo facility, Vynova Belgium produces various basic chemicals, including raw materials used in PVC production. Some of these products are transported to other production facilities via rail connections and pipelines. In an industrial environment like this, fire safety plays a crucial role.
To ensure a rapid and targeted response in the event of a fire, the site has been equipped with three Fire Fighting Monitors. These remotely controlled monitors can direct fire extinguishing agents from fixed positions to where they are needed.
Crea Construct, a specialist in fire protection for special risks, was responsible for the complete engineering and certification of the firefighting installation. Dijkstaal provided the steel structures supporting these monitors.
Our scope of work included the complete structural design, site measurements, fabrication and protective coating of the three towers. We also provided technical assistance during the installation of the structures at the Tessenderlo site.
Each of the three monitor towers is approximately 4 metres high. Every structure is equipped with an aluminium caged ladder providing access to the platform, a safety gate, perimeter guardrails and a floor made of hot-dip galvanised steel grating. These features ensure that accessibility and safety were carefully considered throughout the design and construction.
Protecting the steel structures against corrosion also required particular attention. The structures were coated with a three-layer paint system suitable for corrosivity category C4 in accordance with ISO 12944-2. According to the supplied project specifications, the steelwork was manufactured in accordance with NEN-EN 1090, execution class EXC 3.
This project demonstrates how structural steelwork can contribute to the safety of industrial installations. Through the collaboration between Crea Construct and Dijkstaal, specialist fire protection and structural engineering come together. The three steel towers provide a solid foundation for the new firefighting monitors.
Project details:
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Dijkstaal's client: Crea Construct
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End client / location: Vynova Belgium, Tessenderlo (Belgium)
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Number of towers: 3
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Height per tower: Approximately 4 metres
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Engineering and certification of the firefighting installation: Crea Construct
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Structural design, fabrication, protective coating and installation assistance for the steel structures: Dijkstaal B.V.
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