FIRE & BLAST
BARRIER BRINGS FIRE PROTECTION EXPERTISE TO OFFSHORE WIND PROJECTS
Barrier Fire Protection has been carrying out contracts on oil & gas platforms since 1990. The company has worked worldwide applying epoxy intumescent coatings to fireproof structural steel. It is now turning its attention to the offshore wind market where its expertise will prove beneficial to the growing sector.
“With the offshore wind energy market taking off, Barrier Fire Protection is well- placed to win work.” says Steve May, Managing Director.
“Substation platforms, which collect and alter the voltage of electricity generated by wind farms for transmission to shore, in particular require high standards of fire protection.”
The company has already carried out major fire protection projects, including work on the London Array and in addition, three substation platforms have been protected at Galloper, Greater Gabbard, and Thanet.
These platforms weigh around 1,500 tons each and Barrier provided fireproofing for the structural steel supporting the generators and the bund areas.
“The future is for far larger platforms, at 14,000 tons, which are a lot further from shore,” explains Steve. “The requirement for fire protection will be greater as these platforms are so critical to the output of the wind farms.
“In addition, due to their location further out to sea they will be harder to maintain and need greater levels of protection to ensure there is minimal disruption to their lifespans, which will be in excess of 30 years.” he said.
JET-FIRE RATED BOX SYSTEM Barrier Fire Protection also manufacture and install an innovative jet-fire rated box system. This system is designed to protect valves, pipework, and structural steel. Barrier is the only UK manufacturer and supplier of the patented Benarx F Expoxy fire protection box, which are utilised to protect flanges, valves and instruments such as actuators.
In case of a fire the epoxy mass expands and creates a tight barrier between the fire area and the protected units.
“The Benarx Box system has been used worldwide both onshore and offshore and since we secured the exclusive licence has become a popular addition to our range. It will apply itself well to the offshore wind market, which applies the strict health and safety commitment expected from offshore operations.” concluded Steve.
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