The Nikola Tesla project, located in Belgrade, Serbia, stands as a key part of an EU-driven initiative aimed at modernising existing coal plants to significantly reduce emissions. Launched in 2019, this ambitious endeavor has united a consortium of industry experts, including Platicon Projects, Solico, Hebetec Engineering, and Deco Engineering. Together, we have combined our collective strengths to achieve remarkable results in this critical effort.
Solico has been at the forefront, contributing to the structural engineering and verification of two nearly identical chimneys, including the lifting operation, lifting frame, and support rings. The lifting frame and support rings are crafted from steel, while the chimneys were crafted from glass fibre.
The symmetrical chimneys are encased in a concrete structure and span an impressive range, starting at an elevation of +35 meters and reaching up to +170 meters. The sheer scale of this project presents significant challenges, particularly in terms of assembly and lifting plans. Moreover, the plant's location demands meticulous attention to various load combinations, such as earthquake and seismic loads.
We’re proud to be part of this monumental effort to make energy production cleaner and look forward to seeing it through to completion.
