Quantum Walkway is solution for West Burton Power Station
Following successful work on several other power station projects, M.R. Site Services has just completed another installation of its Quantum Walkway system at EDF Energy’s West Burton Power Station in Nottinghamshire. The new power station comprises three identical new buildings housing Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) generating a total of 1300MW of electricity, in a major capital project.
The walkway was required to allow servicing of 100 rooflight and ventilators on each of the three building roofs which are 100ft high with parapet walls on all sides. Before M.R. Site Services was called in, the original concept was a galvanised mild steel system of raised walkways on a heavy steel support framework containing numerous penetrations through the roof sheets which would have been almost impossible to seal.
The Quantum lightweight aluminium walkway from M.R. Site Services was quickly seen as the solution to the problem. It provides a trouble-free installation with stainless steel fixings to the steel roof sheets. For this project, some 800 metres of Quantum Walkway was installed on each roof, so totalling 2,400 metres complete with
tubular handrails.
Joe Hendry, Project Manager at contractors Hertel Technical Services Ltd is delighted with the results of the walkway installation. “We have saved a massive amount of work in being able to attach the walkways to the Corus Trapezoidal sheets which also ensures effective sealing.” He continued, “M.R. Site Services have been involved in three previous power stations and their walkway system is ideal for the time saving benefits to Hertel. The company installation team completed their work very efficiently, and their quality and safety standards are extremely high.” The Quantum Walkway system supplied was in mill finish aluminium with special step fabrications and cable tray supports to accommodate power cables. The high quality system is designed and fabricated to BS5395 and BS6399 in 6082-T6 aluminium.
Before carrying out the work, M.R. Site Services submitted all calculations, designs and drawings verified by consulting structural engineers to EDF Energy in France for checking and approval prior to
manufacture. The project was completed to a tight schedule and was on time and on budget.
Quantum Walkway systems have been successfully installed at many prestigious locations including Heathrow Terminals 3 and 5, Edinburgh Airport and the Diamond Light Source Synchrotron in Oxfordshire. Further information on the Quantum Walkway and hand rail systems is available from M.R. Site Services on 01905 755055, email
welding@mrsiteservices.co.uk or by visiting the company’s website at
www.mrsiteservices.co.uk
Diesel spill kits now supplied by shentongroup
The Control of
Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001 has resulted in the Environment Agency taking a strong line with polluters by issuing
stringent fines.
However despite every care being taken accidents can happen. Aware that the containment of spills is a major concern to companies and institutions, shentongroup is now offering Diesel Fuel Kits with all its generators.
Available in sizes ranging from 20 litres up to 200 litres, a spill kit will contain fuel absorbent pads and booms, waste bags and ties as well as instructions. Larger kits can also include drain covers and seals, detergent and warning signs, all packaged in a yellow-wheeled bin. A typical 30 kVA generator with sufficient fuel for 12 hours operation will have
approximately 200 litres of diesel fuel stored in the integral base tank or in some remote locations as much as 1000 or even 2500 litres in separate external bulk tanks.
Spills can cause serious and long-term Building & Facilities Management – December 2010/January 2011
damage to wildlife and the environment, as well as disrupting businesses, damaging reputations and potentially contaminating the drinking water supply. Shentongroup’s bunded fuel tanks comply with DEFRA regulations and have been designed especially for the safe, secure and environmentally responsible storage of diesel fuels. However, should an accident occur having a Diesel Fuel Spill Kit available ensures that any spill can be quickly dealt with and any consequences minimised.
The introduction of Diesel Spill Kits is a further step by shentongroup in providing its customers with a totally integrated solution encompassing every aspect of power management from initial survey through to delivery, installation, commissioning and servicing.
info@shentongroup.co.uk www.shentongroup.co.uk
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