During UAV inspections, a damaged CHS member within the PLUTO LNG flare tower structure at the +114m level was identified. The member had broken along the tongue plate to the CHS member connection point. A project was initiated to remove the member, along with other at-risk members under the same stresses.
Pluto Flare Maintenance
Vertech’s multi-disciplined, specialist maintenance teams worked on 24hr operations to; replace 12 CHS members; install DROPS protection for all horizontal members (clamp & chain assembly); perform an inspection using ECI & MPI NDT methods; replace the flare ignitor frames, cables & pilot gas hoses; and complete a close visual inspection of the flare tips.