Abbotsinch Ltd

Client: Abbotsinch Ltd
Completion date: April 24
HF divisions involved:
Mechanical
Plumbing, Heating & AC

Abbotsinch is a popular bar, restaurant and function room in Grangemouth. As part of upgrade works at the hospitality venue, Abbotsinch sought to upgrade their gas supply infrastructure to support the installation of new catering appliances.

Brief Project Description: Abbotsinch faced a critical challenge in ensuring the adequacy and safety of its gas supply infrastructure. With the installation of new catering appliances requiring a higher gas volume, the existing 22mm gas pipe needed to be upgraded to a larger 54mm pipe. Additionally, strict gas regulations mandated adherence to rigorous testing procedures, including strength tests, tightness tests, and air-to-gas purging, as outlined in igem/up/1 guidelines.

Renowned for our expertise in mechanical services, HF was entrusted with the task of upgrading Abbotsinch’s gas supply infrastructure. Our team of highly skilled gas engineers meticulously planned and executed the project, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

Our engineers conducted a thorough assessment of the existing gas supply infrastructure to determine the scope of work required for the upgrade. The existing 22mm gas pipe was replaced with a larger 54mm pipe to accommodate the increased gas volume demanded by the new catering appliances. In accordance with igem/up/1 guidelines, our engineers rigorously followed prescribed methods to conduct strength tests, tightness tests, and air-to-gas purging, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Project Challenges: Recognising the challenges posed by the bustling nature of the building site, our engineers commenced work at 5 am to safely purge the gas pipe without any personnel on-site, thereby minimising risks and ensuring a smooth execution of the task.

Addressing the challenge of the purge stack being 5m from the building and potential ignition sources, stringent safety measures were implemented to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of personnel and property.

Through meticulous planning and execution, we successfully upgraded the gas supply infrastructure, providing the necessary volume to support the installation of new catering appliances. By adhering to regulatory standards and implementing stringent safety measures, potential risks were mitigated, and the safety of the premises was ensured. The seamless execution of the project underscored our commitment to delivering excellence in mechanical services while prioritising safety and compliance.

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