Delivering Results With Domes

The DomeSilo, offers enhanced storage capacity on a limited footprint, an indefinite lifespan, and a broad range of customisation options. Whether landlocked or portside, the DomeSilo allows companies to maximise their abilities at any site and is the centrepiece of the four projects discussed here.

Case Study 1: Riviera Beach, Florida

During the third quarter of 2022, Dome Technology finished building Ozinga’s new cement storage dome at the Port of Palm Beach, Florida, USA. The 50 000 t DomeSilo is located north of Miami in Riviera Beach, Florida, and has a multi-coloured airform, low-profile dome roof, and parapet wall. The structure’s custom appearance resulted from a cooperative effort between Ozinga, Dome Technology, the port of Palm Beach, and the City of Riviera Beach to enhance the visual landscape of the area and complement the marine environment. According to Ozinga vice president of strategic development Greg Vander Velde, Dome Technology was integral in bringing the design to life.

Innovation extended beyond the exterior design. For conveyance, the DomeSilo required 1650 ft of 20 in. piping from the ship unloader and into the dome. The transport pipe was buried from the ship to the DomeSilo to avoid existing above- and below-ground infrastructure. Dome Technology worked with Bruks Siwertell and FLSmidth Cement to develop a new concept in ship unloading that combines a Siwertell ship unloader with an FLS pneumatic transport system. This model is now being marketed to others in the bulk industry with similar conveyance requirements.

The Ozinga facility receives and stores international shipments of cement that are then transported to other locations for use in ready-mix concrete. Ozinga has supplied cement for commercial, residential, public works, landscaping, and excavation projects from its Florida locations in Davie, Doral, Miami Gardens, Miami, Deerfield, and Riviera Beach since 2017.

“The dome facility is strategic to Ozinga’s ready-mix operations in South Florida. Additionally, the terminal will help secure a supply chain of cement to the regional market, support South Florida’s growth, and offset the rising cost of construction,” Vander Velde said.

This is Dome Technology’s second project with Ozinga, the first being a 50 000 t cement dome in Chicago. “Dome Technology is grateful for the opportunity to be part of the solution for this unique and challenging project,” Dome Technology CEO Bradley Bateman said. “Our team appreciates the chance to work with Ozinga on another project that’s exceptional.”

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