WORKING AT HEIGHTS - Wind Energy Network

SPONSORS OF TYNE & TEES FEATURETyne & WearMarinea case studyTransporting a 55 tonneTrencher with TWM’s ModularPowered Pontoon System (MPPTS)The powered pontoon system is the latestmulti-functional bespoke TWM designedand built equipment added to the growingrange of resources that is available for hirethrough the company. Tyne and WearMarine Ltd has specifically invested inbuilding these resources to meet the evergrowing needs of their oil, gas and windenergy business sector clients.Project (March 2013)Operation carried out: Thetransportation of a SMD 55 tonneTrencher valued at £4.3 million.After many hours of planning, 10 minuteswas all it took to carry out the operation oftransporting the Trencher from the Northside to the South side of the River Tyne.Using the MPPTS proved to be a costeffective way by avoiding the logistics oftrying to move the 55 tonne trencher bydismantling it, and transporting by roadthrough the City of Newcastle.After the launch of this multi-role system in2012, it has been so successful it has nowhandled a range of diverse contracts. Therecent enhancement of building anothertwo units now taking the equipment towell over a 100 tonne payload.Unique interlocking systemThrough a unique interlocking systemcreated and manufactured by TWM, thiseight piece Modular Pontoon Systemwhich can be powered by a 10 x 4interlocking Pushing Tug and becoming a9 piece Modular System, so flexible that ithas for example been used as follows...• A crane barge• Dredging• Transporting equipment up to 100 tonne• Stand-off pontoons• A quick and easy to install ferry landingwith a 25m linkspan• Dive support platformThe system benefits are...• Multiple uses in many configurations• Easily mobilised and de-mobilised• Totally road transportable• Can be fitted with spud legs• An 8 tonne knuckle crane (removable)is fitted to one of the pontoons• Can be fitted with a 4 point mooringsystemTyne & Wear Marinewww.tyneandwearmarine.comClick to view more infoLeading technologyPossibilities for IP edge device integrationare infinite. The company is currentlyconducting research and developmenton a number of IP solutions for the windturbine industry, including monitoringsolutions using fibre optic technologiesto detect strain, movement and thermalchanges on subsea cables and turbinestructures. Other technologies includeIP CCTV to monitor health & safety andenvironmental conditions during theinstallation, operation and maintenancephases of an asset lifecycle. Integrated IPAccess Control allows key stakeholders torestrict and monitor access within certainareas of a wind turbine to authorisedpersonnel.Flagship project – The LincsACEDA are currently involved in The Lincsoffshore wind farm project providing aturnkey engineering solution, includingthe fibre optic network. Paul Warnes,Energy & Process Divisional Director,said, “The Lincs is a flagship projectfor the company, being involved fromevolution to execution has allowed usto design and deliver an IP networkengineering solution, which provides theclient with the SCADA communicationscapability and the facility for further IPedge device integration. We believethat the potential to develop the coreinfrastructure on offshore wind farms isinvaluable. Working with clients duringthe design stage is essential to ensurefull operational capability is achieved forthe lifecycle of the asset.”Skills capabilityAs a turnkey solutions provider, they havea strong in-house engineering team todesign and deliver each project. Eachsolution is often complex and requires ahigh level of engineering experience andexpertise. The company has overcomethis by recruiting and training a numberof specialist engineers who have thecapability to provide a multi-skilled servicefrom subsea HV and fibre terminating andcommissioning to integrating an IP CCTVand IP access control system if required.North East drivenACEDA was founded by Group ManagingDirector, Nick Harker, and has recentlycelebrated 20 years of trading. Majorprojects are managed from the head officein Stokesley, and have regional officesin Aberdeen, London and Manchester.Nick Harker commented, “ACEDA hasbenefited from being based in the NorthEast of England, over the years wehave excelled by sourcing local skilledengineering resource and buildingrelationships with key clients andsuppliers who are often located nearby.A number of key players in the windindustry are based in the region and haveaccess to excellent transport links and anumber of large industrial ports. We arein an excellent position and will continueto support the region through recruitmentand building local supply chains.”ACEDAwww.energy-process.aceda.co.ukwww.windenergynetwork.co.uk31