APi Construction will complete similar work on the SDAs and baghouses as shown here.

APi Construction Company was recently awarded two large contracts from The Babcock & Wilcox Construction Company for work to be performed on the Comanche Generating Station Units #1-3 in Pueblo, Colorado.  The work includes installing the insulation, lagging, and architectural siding over the advanced emission control equipment that cleans the air from the coal fired boilers to the stacks.     

One contract includes the supply and installation of approximately 433,000 square feet of APICC Type I insulation Panels on seven Babcock & Wilcox Spray Dry Absorbers (SDA), two Babcock & Wilcox fabric filter dust collectors (FFDC), and their associated ductwork and induced draft fans.  In addition, APi is providing the insulation and jacketing required to cover approximately 10,000 linear feet of pipe related to this work. 

The second contract includes the supply and installation of approximately 189,700 square feet of architectural siding on the seven SDA penthouse enclosures, two FFDC hopper enclosures, and two FFDC penthouse enclosures.    

Project Information

Plant Name:                  Comanche Power Station Units #1-3
Owner:                          Public Service Company of Colorado, subsidiary of Xcel Energy
General Contractor:        The Babcock & Wilcox Construction Company
Project Duration:            13 months
Average crew size:         40-50
Total Square Footage:    623,000 SF

As a national scope union contractor, APi Construction Company has successfully completed industrial insulation projects throughout the United States and Canada and is known as an industry leader. With over 70 years of experience APi Construction Company is the insulation contractor of choice on many large projects because it offers customers an advantage when schedule, efficiency and performance are of utmost importance. It consistently provides product and service at competitive prices and is well recognized and respected within the industry.  

For more information visit their website at www.apiconst.com

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