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You're right, the context was not quite clear. The text is not Flemish by the way. Reading the text once more convinced me that this must be an existing plant that is reconstructed to make it suitable for other processes/fuels.
At first I was convinced that the exterior was meant but now I am am starting to think that it is a reconstruction/ conversion they are talking about. Apologies for the confusion! And thanks for your help.
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Google both "exterior alteration" and "exterior reconstruction"
I think they're both correct.
Lianne Van De Ven United States Local time: 08:14 Specializes in field Native speaker of: Dutch PRO pts in category: 12
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Thanks Lianne!
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conversion
Explanation: If the intention of the "ombouw" is to prepare the pilot plant for a different process, I think that "conversion" might be the right translation.
If by "ombouw" iis meant that some type of construction is being built around the pilot plant, then I'd suggest "housing", "shrouding", "shell", "envelope",...
André Linsen Local time: 14:14 Works in field Native speaker of: Dutch, French
Explanation: A catchment term commonly used in the UK to denote more or less anything which is done to a property. It can comprise anything from mere redecoration (i.e. repainting, re-pointing) to total redesign and rebuilding, including restoring roofs, repairing outbuildings, closing windows, creating doorways, etc. Although the Oxford English Dictionary defines "refurbish" as "to brighten up, restore, redecorate", in practice, many aspects of building are comprised under "restore".
Textpertise United Kingdom Local time: 13:14 Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 20
The translation workplace 
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