"We are carrying out daily tests to see what impact that is having and we are actively investigating a longer-term solution which could include replacing up to 300 metres of
pipework."
Four new underground bulk fuel storage tanks, each with a capacity of 70,000 litres, will hold the diesel for the generators, with Durapipe PLX
pipework being used to feed the generator day tanks.
Commenting on the installation, Ramdas Chirayil, general manager at Rumco Group, said: "The contractors were considering several
pipework options for this project.
But he told prosecutor Shona McJannett: "Nothing gave me concern in inspecting the
pipework before installation.
Commenting on their decision to use Weholite, Martin Wearn of BAM Nuttall, said: "The benefits of utilising Weholite
pipework have to be the reduced lead-in times for fabrication and its low overall weight, when compared to that of traditional material
pipework."
Martin said: "Replacing the
pipework or radiators doesn't happen that often, but is a sensible move if the system is 30 or 40 years old, depending on the condition of the
pipework and radiators."
"The launch of the
pipework fabrication division is part of our approach to remain an agile and proactive part of the supply chain through its current evolutionary journey, as we ensure to meet all of our clients'
pipework fabrication requirements."
Heat is transported underground through insulated
pipework from a biomass boiler.
Whilst these stoppers are only suitable for low pressure testing, if customers need to hydrostatically test their
pipework joints or welds we can offer other plugs to meet your specifications and requirements.
National Grid began replacing old
pipework with more flexible plastic eight years ago, but says the work will not be completed for another 22 years.
UK-based Western Bioenergy Plant is generating electricity from wood waste uses advanced
pipework solutions from Pipe Center, UK's leading supplier of tubes, valves, fittings and commercial heating products.
The company developed a freeze-seal isolation technique on the five-inch
pipework, allowing the defect to be isolated and rectified without the need to repeat a significant venting routine for the reactor primary circuit.