PONDERS END: SWAN ANNEXE CONNECTION

Metres of Pipework

Week Programme

PROJECT DETAILS

OVERVIEW:

PPC have completed the connection of the Swan Annexe to the Ponders End Heat Network. The works involve design, installation, testing, and commissioning of a thermal substation, including circa 275m primary district heating 100mm diameter series 3 pipework.

The pipework used in the project is connected to the existing network via a hot tap connection. The works in the plant room include a heat exchanger with interface pipework.

CLIENT:

Energetik (shareholder: London Borough of Enfield)

PROGRAMME:

January to May 2022

CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

Designing and surveying a viable route.
Hot tap connection onto existing network.
Adapting an existing basement room to be utilized as district energy plant room.
Plant movement and installation challenges and ensuring the future maintainability of the equipment.
Modular substation skid with sub-assemblies passed through a single door, layout inside the room to ensure safe and suitable access for maintenance and replacement as may be required throughout the life-cycle of the equipment.