Complete Reform of ETM (Modal Transfer Equipment) - Port Hopper
- Client: Pronave Group
- Location: São Sebastião, SP
- Period: 2020 (2 months)
- Category: INDUSTRIAL
SPECIAL CONTEXT
Engport’s Director was Pronave Group’s Operational Director years before and was involved in the original development of the ETM. Deep knowledge of the equipment.
WHAT IS ETM?
ETM (Hopper) acts as an intermediate lung in the movement of bulk solids:
- Ships unload at the top with the help of grabs
- Material is temporarily stored
- Gate releases for trucks
THE PROBLEM
5+ years of uninterrupted operation:
- Advanced corrosion in the structure
- Gate with critical wear
- Compromised sealing systems
TRUST
“Engport, you know this ETM – helped develop it. Needs refurbishment. Can you do it?”
“We can. I’ll return it better than new.”
EXECUTION
2 teams in shifts for 2 months:
- Disassembly and inspection (1 week)
- Structural recovery (4 weeks)
- Finishing (2 weeks)
- Testing and commissioning (1 week)
RESULTS
2 months completed Zero accidents Operating perfectly to this day (2020-2025) Strengthened relationship
DATA
- Type: ETM (Hopper) for bulk materials
- Teams: 2 on rotation
- Duration: 2 months
- Structure: Dozens of tons
- Status: Operating (2020-2025)
