Project Description:

The Cliffside Steam Station began producing power in 1940 and consists of a five-unit, 760,000-kilowatt station, owned and operated by Duke Energy.  The project consisted of the construction of a new chimney utilizing concrete slip-form construction.  The construction required concrete placement 24-hours a day, seven days a week.  An on-site concrete batch plant was utilized during construction which required both Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures to assure proper concrete delivery consistency and to minimize delays.  The chimney was 570 feet in height, 72 feet in diameter, with 17-inch thick concrete walls.

ECS Involvement:

·         Provided on-site concrete batch plant personnel during construction

·         Coordinated in the development of the inspection process and reporting requirements

·         Assisted the project team with identifying potential problems prior to concrete delivery and assisted with solutions to correct

·         Provided senior level personnel to oversee the Quality Control process