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Solution Spotlight: Conveyor Drip Pans

Solution Spotlight: Conveyor Drip Pans

Conveyor drip pans in coal-fired power plants are located under the conveyors bringing coal to the power station. Each week, a worker needs to climb into these pans to clean out (wash down) the coal dust to reduce the chance of spontaneous combustion or structural fatigue. Fiberglass reinforced plastics (FRP) were considered along with traditional 3/16″ stainless steel plate when a coal fired power station in the U.S. needed new drip pans back in 1993. The criteria was for a low-maintenance, easy-to-install option which would still permit a worker to stand in the pan and perform maintenance. The material also had to be strong enough to handle the abrasion of being shoveled and cleaned countless times over its lifespan. Ultimately, FRP was chosen for its low-weight, ease of handling, and competitive price.

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