Dismantling of ChNPP II stage Vent Stack

First block of the II stage Vent Stack was successfully dismantled by the Ukrtransbud corporation with the help of the crane DEMAG CC8800-1 of 1600 t load capacity on 31.10.2013.

The top point of the II stage Vent Stack is at the elevation +150,000 m. The stack is a cylinder 75.5 m high with a permanent 9.00 m ID. In order to perform dismantling works a tube of the stack is cut in 7 separate sections, which are dismantled in turn in the separate fragmentation site where they will be inspected and after removed to the disposal place. The workers, who are carrying out dismantling works, had passed special training and are equipped with the up-to-date technical equipment and protection means.