PQ Corporation Sodium Silicate Plant
Client: PQ Corporation
Industry: Sodium Silicate
Project Value: Approximately $45 Million
Status: Ongoing
Augusta, Georgia
HFT is executing a fully integrated EPC project for PQ Corporation in Augusta, Georgia, encompassing the design and construction of a new sodium silicate furnace adjacent to the existing process building. The project integrates new construction with modifications to existing infrastructure while maintaining operations within the facility.
The new facility incorporates energy-efficient furnace technology and downstream process systems designed to support best-in-class sodium silicate production. HFT’s work extends from site infrastructure and utilities through batch handling, furnace systems, glass forming, sodium silicate processing and product loadout.
Scope of Services
Engineering + Design
Integrated design for the new sodium silicate furnace and associated process systems, including utilities, power distribution, plantwide controls, batch handling, glass forming, dissolving processes and product loadout.
Program Management + Planning
Coordination of new construction and modifications to existing infrastructure while maintaining production capabilities within the operating facility. Work includes utility coordination and roadway, rail and storm sewer improvements.
Procurement
Equipment and systems supporting the new furnace and production process, including utilities, electrical distribution, integrated controls, batch handling equipment and downstream processing systems.
Construction
Selective demolition and construction of new foundations and metal buildings, including the furnace building, mechanical/electrical utility building, unloading shed and rail loadout canopy, along with associated site and infrastructure improvemen