Harry Allen Generating Station Air Cooled Condenser
ACC
Structural Steel Erection
Equipment Rigging
Ductwork
Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Client:
Industry:
Power & Utilities
Category:
Industrial Plants
Project Type:
ACC
Structural Steel Erection
Equipment Rigging
Ductwork
NSC installed 36 ACC cells and all related structural steel, ductwork, and mechanical auxiliaries for this major power generating station in Las Vegas, NV.
Air-Cooled Condenser (ACC) System Installation
Assembled and erected 36 SPX air-cooled condenser (ACC) cells
Installed all associated ACC structural supports, platforms, and fan deck assemblies
Heavy rigging and placement of large structural modules
Structural Steel, Ductwork & Mechanical Systems
Installed over 6,000 tons of structural steel, ductwork, and auxiliary equipment
Set and aligned mechanical systems that support the ACC operation
Installed ancillary dry-cooling components and tie-ins
Desert-Optimized Cooling System
Standing six stories tall, the ACC system uses 36-ft-diameter fans to condense steam without the need for a cooling tower or pond
Enables the plant to operate using just 6–7% of the water required by a comparable water-cooled facility
Allows the facility to recycle up to 75% of all water required for generation
