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When operating in an epc/turnkey environment, it’s important to have designers who have built or installed infrastructure themselves as contractors—otherwise, it can result in impractical or overdesigned (costly) structures or both. Only consulting experience is not adequate. Here, we did a sea fastening and installation (air and subsea) for a seawater intake head with small installation tolerances. The intake permanent works designers paid no attention to the constructibility (cumbersome to assemble and over-designed), installation method (and associated stresses during various states of lift), sea fastening (can you strap this thing down easily on a barge deck), nor any understanding of diver intervention practicality (shallow dive with the influence of waves and dark so give the diver big fat bolts to tighten, not a dinky one) So we assisted the contractor who had the unenviable job of installing this monstrosity, running various safety calculations (including for subsea lifts) and assisting in developing a suitable method statement. We got it done in the end, but it would have been easier if it had been designed with installation practicality and constructibility in mind. #epc #subseaengineering #engineeredlift #desalination #dnv

🏚 New Build Housing - Please finish the job! So, today's survey was a 1-year old new home. Actually, the build quality was pretty good given the new-build horrors I have seen recently! One thing I found peculiar though 🤔 ! The original certifying Gas Safe engineer had kindly left me (and others) a note in the meter box telling us that the protective bonding for the gas installation pipe was defective and therefore there could be a problem with the electrical system. Thank you for the advice! As an older surveyor, my expectations these days are clearly too high, but surely, if a relatively simple, but very important omission of this type is identified when a new installation of this type is being certified, would it not be good practice for the site manager to be advised and for an electrician to be recalled to finished the job? Equally, isn't it alarming that the house was certified as complete by the developer, Building Control and NHBC. Maybe I am expecting too much.... 👴 Certus Property Consultants #newbuild #survey # certuspropertyconsultants

Using Total Stations for Accurate Column Alignment Aligning columns is a critical step in any construction project, and tools like the total station make the process highly precise. The total station helps by: 1️⃣ Setting reference points: Ensuring the columns align with the design. 2️⃣ Positioning accurately: Calculating angles and distances for exact placement. 3️⃣ Checking verticality: Ensuring columns are perfectly upright. With teamwork between surveyors, supervisors, and HSE personnel, this process ensures safety and accuracy, laying the foundation for a reliable structure. PFC Group #Construction #TotalStation #ColumnAlignment #Engineering

These are just a sample of the half dozen photos we include in daily reports for each of our job sites. This was a busy day for construction crews who were installing jumpers and terminating control cables. In addition to documenting progress, we track the weather throughout the day, conduct head counts for all personnel on site, track vehicles and heavy equipment on site, and ensure safety protocols are being followed. Making sure that all crews have filled out Job Hazard Analysis forms on a daily basis helps everyone to stay focused on safety, which is one of the most important aspects of the electric utility business. #PrincipleServices #ElectricInfrastructure #OwnersRepresentative #ConstructionManagement #ProjectManagement #PMO #Substation #Safety #PowerGrid #Energy #Utilities

Monitoring wind conditions on construction sites is crucial for ensuring worker safety and preventing accidents. High winds can destabilize cranes, scaffolding, and other equipment, as well as create hazards from falling materials and debris. To mitigate these risks, construction teams should utilize anemometers to measure wind speeds, establish clear stop-work thresholds, and communicate weather updates during daily safety briefings. Always secure loose materials, inspect temporary structures, and prioritize the safety of workers operating at heights or near heavy equipment. Proactive wind monitoring is a key step in maintaining a safe and efficient job site.

Fire Water Pump Testing and Commissioning Steps Electric Pump or Electric Fire Pump is the main pump in the hydrant piping system used to push water from the reservoir to flow it to the hydrant and sprinkler pipes. In carrying out its function, the electric pump requires electricity so that if the power goes out this pump cannot work. In the power plant commissioning project, the readiness of the fire fighting system must be carried out early as a protection system for subsequent commissioning activities. The following are the steps for testing an electric fire pump. Perform heat run on Electric Main Fire Water Pump (for pump recirculation operation only) per the following steps ; 1. Align valves to allow for pump recirculation flow back to the selected Raw Water Tank. 2. Ensure the selected Raw Water Tank has sufficient level to operate the fire water pumps 3. Ensure the fire protection piping (and pump casing where applicable) is filled and all required vent valves have been ‘cracked’ opened to ensure any trapped air is evacuated and avoid pipe ‘hammering’. 4. The Main Fire Pumps are designed to start in automatic mode with manual mode available if operator intervention is required or maintenance is being performed. 5. Confirm any pump permissives are fulfilled. 6. Countdown and bump the selected Fire Water Pump. Confirm no abnormal conditions. 7. Once the pump has come to a stop, countdown and start the selected Fire Water Pump. 8. Initially radio conversations should only note abnormal conditions in the event the pump needs to be stopped. 9. Observe any abnormal noises, temperatures, or vibrations. 10. Record Test Results on the form in Attachment B. 11. Place the Electric Main Fire Water Pump and Main Pressure Maintenance Pump into automatic operation as the fire water protection piping system becomes available. #Commissioning #Powerplant #CFSPP #CCPP #Steamblowing #Mechanical #Expert #Powergeneration #Electricity #Project #Construction #Firefighting #Engineering

EQUIPMENT SPACING (1/2) Equipment spacing in an industrial plant is essential for safety, operational efficiency, accessibility, and maintenance. This blog is specifically intended as a guide to assist in determining the minimum safe spacing required for plants and various types of equipment commonly found in Oil Refineries, Petrochemical Complexes, and similar installations. The spacing recommendations will apply in the absence of Clients' standards or supplement such standards where necessary. They are based on current industry practice. The spacing recommendations aim to ensure that the available plot areas within the facility are utilized economically and efficiently, all while maintaining a high level of safety for personnel and minimizing any potential impacts on the overall plant operations. In achieving this aim, careful consideration must be given to the following critical factors: A.                         Accessibility for regular operation and maintenance. B.                        Accessibility for firefighting. C.                       Accessibility for emergency shutdown. D.                        Accessibility for evacuation of personnel. E.                         Segregation of high-risk facilities and source of ignition. F.                        Protection of critical emergency facilities. G.                        Protection of adjacent facilities in the event of a fire. H.                        Security of installations from outside hazards. L. Minimizing the risk and inconvenience to staff and property outside the fence. Adhering to the minimum spacing recommendations may prove to be quite difficult in certain situations, particularly when there are strict limitations on the overall space availability for construction purposes. In these challenging cases, it may be acceptable to consider relaxing the minimum spacing requirements by implementing additional safety measures, which could include the use of sprinkler systems, supplementary firefighting equipment, comprehensive emergency shutdown facilities, enhanced fireproofing, and inert gas blanketing techniques. The Project Engineering team bears the responsibility of obtaining approval for any necessary variations from the established requirements of this standard specifically for the particular project at hand. Other factors may require greater spacing; in this respect, consideration should be given to the following: Proximity of the adjacent property and the consequent environmental and public relations effects. Special process hazards may justify increased spacing. Special plant maintenance or installation considerations. Future development plans, both inside and outside the boundary fence. Topographical features of the site and the direction of prevailing winds. Political security factors. Noise control. Soil conditions. (1/2) #Piping #EPC #Equipment #Designer #engineering #TCE #OilandGasIndustry

Extinguish fireproofing risk for your infrastructure! Check out Part 3 of our Q&A series where we explore the importance of field evaluations, maintenance programs, repair engineering and design, and QAQC. Q1️⃣: Why are field evaluations important for fireproofing? Q2️⃣: What advice can you give clients about starting and maintaining a fireproofing maintenance program? Q3️⃣: What is your process for starting a maintenance program? What are some expected outcomes? Q4️⃣: What if repairs are needed? How do you choose the right plan and materials to use? Q5️⃣: What makes Brindley Engineering qualified to handle repairs and design? Q6️⃣: How do I know if investing in a maintenance program is worth it? How do I evaluate its performance? Click the following link to see our answers! https://lnkd.in/eVqEaQdj #fireproofing #fireprotection #fireprotectionengineer #fireprotectionengineering #industrialengineering #structuralengineering

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Before using drilling machines, it is essential to thoroughly inspect the area underground