The renovation project was in response to a site review performed in February 2009 that revealed that the steam heating ring main for both gas holders in use (Numbers 2 and 3) had significant corrosion to the extent of the piping wall thickness having been compromised. The purpose of the steam ring main is to prevent the water jacket gas seal from freezing around the gas holders during cold weather.

Porvair Filtration Group Special Projects Manager, Andy Bevis, who oversaw the ring main replacement project commented "We were selected because of our industry expertise and ability to provide a full specification, procurement, fabrication, installation and testing service. After performing a site risk assessment our team produced a detailed project plan that included removal of existing steam pipework, manufacture of all pipework and fitments and the installation of new piping and gas manifolds. The project included the management of cranage and working at heights to facilitate the removal and replacement of ring main piping".  He added " The 3-month project was performed and completed over the cold winter of 2009 and included the repair of the boiler itself".

The Porvair Filtration Group Specialist Projects Team has the capability to provide a range of products and services from a single, specialized, retrofit element to complete fabrications, packages and vessels to meet the precise needs of a complex application. This is complimented with on-site support and a complete after sales service. In addition to acknowledged leadership in both engineering and quality, Porvair Filtration Group also has the capability to offer the services of its extensive laboratory, development and testing facilities. 

 

Porvair Filtration Group is an international leader in the development and supply of materials and products for applications in filtration and separation. Their expertise in a wide range of media and the dedication of their design, manufacturing, sales, test and research teams ensure they are at the forefront of filtration technology, delivering world class performance to the Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Chemical Process, Industrial Process, Water Treatment, Printing and Life Science markets. With offices and manufacturing sites located in the UK, Europe and the USA combined with a world-wide network of market representatives and distributors, they pride themselves on their continuous innovation and research to meet global demands.