Integrated Access & Lifting System for Liner Replacement

Case Study

Integrated Access & Lifting System for Liner Replacement Works

Balanced Engineering & Construction (BEC) engineered and delivered a fully integrated access and lifting system to safely execute liner replacement inside a large-diameter emissions stack, transforming a complex, manual process into a controlled, repeatable operation.

Project Challenges

Executing maintenance within a confined vertical structure required overcoming multiple high-risk constraints:

  • Confined vertical workspace with limited access
  • Extreme ambient temperatures (reaching 50°C at times)
  •  Simultaneous access, lifting, and installation constraints
  • Heightened regional security conditions

BEC's approach

BEC developed an integrated access and handling solution to enable safe and efficient liner replacement within a constrained circular structure at Al-Zour Power & Water Distillation Station, Kuwait. The scope included the design and installation of a custom circular platform to provide continuous internal access, combined with an overhead rail and hoist system for controlled lifting of liner plates. 

As part of the works, the concrete windshield also underwent cleaning and repainting to restore surface condition and support long-term durability.

The BEC Advantage

BEC’s integrated system fundamentally changed how the work was executed, replacing complex manual handling with a controlled, repeatable process that improved safety, increased efficiency, and ensured consistent, reliable outcomes.

  • Improved safety through reduced manual handling
  • Controlled lifting and installation
  • Efficient execution within confined geometry
  • Maintained progress under challenging conditions
  • Restoration and protection of the external structure through surface treatment works
Safety & Team Recognition

BEC’s safety-first culture was reinforced through on-site recognition, with team members acknowledged for their commitment to disciplined, incident-free execution.

 

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Projects Details:
Owner

Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait)

Client

STS Kuwait

Location

Kuwait

Completed

March, 2026