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Rail Unloading On A Curve

Washington

PROJECT
OVERVIEW

Norwest designed thirty-two (32) new rail unloading spots across four (4) new rail spurs, each spot capable of unloading ethanol and distillate through separate headers. Additionally, six (6) of the spots were designed to unload up to four (4) LPG cars.

The quantity of spots was maximized with considerations for site footprint and curve in the track, creating:

  • (2) spurs with (7) spots,
  • (1) spur with (8) spots, and
  • (1) spur with (10) spots.

A total of (8) unloading spots were located on the curved track.

The project utilized existing pumps and compressors that were installed from previous Norwest projects.

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Project Deliverables

  • Modified existing rail switches in the public ROW and added additional switches for the new rail spurs.
  • Elevated rail access platforms.
  • Modified truck traffic patterns for existing LPG service (loading and unloading).
  • Added new site access across multiple tracks for fire and maintenance.
  • Relocated existing ethanol unloading skid.

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Procurement & Expediting Support
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Rail Design
Optimizing railcar movements, integrating rail infrastructure, and minimizing loading times and demurrage fees
Permitting Services
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