05.03.2012
Brief
For the new West Burton power station, some fairly long runs of bespoke concrete troughing were required, carrying more than one type of cable. These would not all be straight line runs as this project connects up with the existing power station.
Solution
We were able to get involved in the project at the early stages and also able to suggest modifications to its standard products for this job. For the several hundred metres containing different cable types, channels were cast into the troughs enabling individual cables to be quickly removed and replaced if necessary. Following careful surveying of the site, radius sections were also created, in addition to the existing straight line lengths with transition pieces for the cable to be spread out in places.
To overcome the potential problems with heat build up, ventilated lids were installed on the finished troughs, to allow air to circulate around the cabling.
Project details
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Client
EDF
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Sector
Energy
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Contractor
Kier/Amec Power and Process
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Sub contractor
Quantum Construction
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Other information
- Early contractor involvement
- Technical service provided unique solutions