Services

Muirdykes Water Treatment Works

Project Objectives

The Muirdykes treatment works serves more than 80,000 people in Renfrewshire. Over the last three years, Scottish Water has invested in a range of improvements to treat water discolouration in the area, including £4M of water mains upgrades and the installation of a WEARS ResMix system. This final stage of work involves the installation of a new filtration building and process at the water treatment works, near Howwood. The new secondary stage filtration process will remove oxidised manganese from the system before it goes into the supply zone and will be housed in a single-storey building to be constructed on the site of the Muirdykes WTW. The work, led by Contractors Black & Veatch is scheduled for completion summer 2017.

Scope of Services

Dustacco were engaged by Black & Veatch on a sub-contractual basis, to lead the mechanical installation of pipework and associated equipment for an extension to the existing Muirdykes Treatment Works. The project was challenging due to the high volume of sub-contractors working simultaneously, in a live operating environment with an exceptionally small footprint. In addition, the project required a large scale shut down, and the timescales for completion of the works were considerably short, given the scale and complexity of the job at hand.

Approach & Added Value

Following a review of the initial scope of works, Dustacco’s Project Manager ensured that all mechanical works were delivered to quality standards, on time and within budget. An in-house team of multi-disciplined personnel including design, purchasing, site management and multi-skilled operatives (workshop and site) supported the detailed design, fabrication and installation of stainless steel and mild steel galvanized supports. Large bore ductile Iron pipework was sourced from Scottish Water framework supplier, Electrosteel, and installed by the Dustacco team following the necessary quality checks and approvals.

In July 2016, Dustacco successfully undertook a planned shutdown, to add a main line feed from the primary filters, creating a diversionary feed to the new secondary filters. The planned eight-hour shutdown, with a potential 20 mile impact radius was completed in just four hours, with zero adverse impact on service users.

In addition to the challenges posed by the plant shutdown, a three month delay to the delivery of the ductile iron pipework presented a significant challenge to the project, with a knock on effect for all contractors onsite. However, working collaboratively with the B&V Project Manager and sub-contractors, maintaining continuous communications at weekly project meetings and liaising closely with their own in-house operations manager to flex available resource, allowed Dustacco to re-phase the project, minimising adverse impacts where possible.

Throughout these works, Dustacco’s Project Manager has maintained a presence on site for a minimum of two days per week, providing critical support to the B&V Project Manager throughout.  In addition, the site team of eight personnel was impeccably led by Dustacco’s Site Supervisor, ensuring the highest levels of professionalism, supervision and responsiveness on site.

Muirdykes Water Treatment Works

Whyte and Mackay

OUR CLIENT

Founded on docks of the River Clyde in Glasgow in 1844. Whyte & Mackay has retained its founders’ pioneering spirit for over 170 years.

Proud of it’s heritage, passionate about it’s history, its people and most of all it’s award winning Whisky.

The company sells single malt and blended scotch whiskies, liqueurs and vodkas. Their brands include the Whyte and Mackay blends; Dalmore Jura, Fettercairn single malts; Glayva; and Vladivar Vodka.

PROJECT DETAILS

Watermiser were commissioned to design, manufacture and install a new GRP cooling tower complete with fan silencers and high level access platform, to replace the aging structural timber tower at the Invergordon Grain Distillery site.

Having previously installed galvanised and painted cooling towers, the engineers onsite had seen at first hand the problems that occur when using materials not suitable for the aggressive nature of cooling tower water treatment chemicals, and therefore liked the idea of using a GRP cooling tower that would be completely inert to any type of water treatment chemical they choose to use.

A site visit to the nearby Glenmorangie Distillery to see the existing Watermiser GRP cooling towers operate, convinced the engineering team at Whyte & MacKay that the Watermiser GRP cooling towers being offered were the best cooling towers for the job.

Whyte and Mackay

Air BP

Our Client

Air BP provides aviation fuels to over 50 countries worldwide. Our proven track record in specialist pipeline installations earned us our first contract with Air BP in 2004. Since then we have developed a strong working partnership with the company through our successful completion of several of their projects.

Project Details

Air BP recently contracted Dustacco to manufacture and install new pipelines to link two fuel storage terminals together at their Glasgow Airport site. The total turnkey package involved civil works, pipework fabrication, internal lining, steel work design and installation.

Air BP

Chivas Bros

Our Client

Chivas Bros is the global leader in luxury Scotch whisky. Part of Pernod Ricard, the world’s co-leader in wine and spirits, Chivas Bros operate 32 sites across the UK. Watermiser has been working with the company since 2007 and continues to provide spares to maintenance companies working in Chivas Bros distilleries.

Project Details

Watermiser was originally asked to provide a cooling tower for Chivas Bros headquarters in Paisley. Following discussions, this later changed to a dry air cooler which Watermiser identified as more accurately meeting the customer’s needs. Assisting Chivas Brothers in the safe removal and disposal of their existing cooling tower, we supplied a new dry air cooler sized and designed to meet their specific process needs.

Chivas Bros

Clancy Docwra

Our Client

The Clancy Group Plc, through Clancy Docwra Limited, is one of the leading national construction companies in the UK, operating principally in the utility, transportation, power and infrastructure sectors. Dustacco won its first tender with them in 2011.

Project Details

Clancy Docwra subcontracted Dustacco to supply, deliver and install HVAC to serve back of house areas of Hillhead Subway refurbishment works in Glasgow. The job demanded expert technical knowledge of the proposed HVAC systems and a thorough understanding of the relevant building trade interface requirements.

Clancy Docwra

Vistakon Ireland

Our Client

Vistakon Ireland is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. The Limerick facility is the only Vistakon manufacturing site outside the U.S. Globally they are the largest producer of disposable contact lenses, with ACUVUE as the leading product in the market. Watermiser won a contract to work with Vistakon in 2009.

Project Details

Watermiser was appointed to manufacture and supply two cooling towers for Vistakon’s Limerick site. We also supplied an access platform and an electrics control panel.

Vistakon Ireland

Veolia Water

Our Client

Veolia Water provides water and wastewater management services throughout the UK and Ireland. It is part of the world’s leading water company which operates in 69 countries. Dustacco has won several tenders over the last few years for Veolia sites in Edinburgh and East Calder, and is their preferred subcontractor for mechanical works.

Project Details

Veolia commissioned Dustacco to remove an existing gas booster and install a new unit at their Seafield water works in Edinburgh. The job involved fabrication and installation of stainless steel pipework and gas boosters. With total project completion required during a 48 hour plant shut down, we operated both night shift and day shift teams to meet our client’s deadline.

Veolia Water

Vear Building Services Ltd

Our Client

Founded in 1954, the Vear Group is one of the UK’s most experienced companies operating in the building industry. Watermiser won its first contract with Vear Building Services in 2008.

Project Details

Vear appointed Watermiser to carry out an upgrade to the existing Watermiser cooling towers at an HSBC bank data centre in central London. The job involved removing non-standard drift eliminators which had previously been fitted to the towers by another company and supplying and installing new tower top sections. This included new pack, spray distribution systems and eliminators, to meet the additional duty requirements onsite.

Vear Building Services Ltd

Tata Steel

Our Client

Tata Steel is one of the world’s most geographically diversified steel producers, with bases in over 50 countries. Tata Steel Europe, formerly Corus Group, is the second largest steelmaker in Europe. Over the years Watermiser has won various contracts for Corus and continues to regularly supply servicing and spares to Tata.

Project Details

Watermiser contributed to the 2012 multi-million pound improvement scheme at the plate surface treatment plant at Clydebridge, Glasgow. Alongside the servicing of existing cooling cells previously installed by Watermiser, an additional cooling circuit was installed during a tight shutdown period.
The cooling circuit, which is critical to maintaining quench water temperatures and therefore directly affecting production, was completed on time and in budget. The circuit was jointly designed and consisted of pumps, cooling cells, valves, pipework, platforms and instrumentation which had to be tied into an existing cooling system.

Tata Steel

Strandbrook Ltd

Our Client

Strandbrook Ltd is a London based property management company. Watermiser supplied their original cooling towers in 1984 and has carried out their annual service work since. The local authority, Westminster Council, took the decision to use Watermiser towers onsite for Environmental Health training, due to the quality of the product, cleanliness and water treatment regime.

Project Details

Working with Strandbrook’s facilities management company Donland Engineering Ltd, Watermiser carried out a detailed internal inspection on all 8 cooling tower cells. Our inspection report highlighted areas of concern long term, as well as immediate remedial work. Strandbrook requested a formal quotation for the repair works and awarded the contract to Watermiser almost immediately. We fulfilled this contract without delay, ensuring the towers were returned to optimum standard and performance.

Strandbrook Ltd

Spirax Sarco Davyhulme

Our Client

Spirax Sarco is the world’s leading provider of steam system solutions with a global network across 34 countries. Dustacco has been working with the company for several years, winning many medium and large scale contracts, based on our ability to efficiently deliver complete package pipework insulations.

Project Details

Recently Spirax Sarco appointed Dustacco to build a new boiler house at the Davyhulme plant in Manchester. The job involved manufacturing and installing waste to energy systems, specialist steam and condensate pipework.

Spirax Sarco Davyhulme

Shin-Etsu

Our Client

Shin-Etsu is the world’s largest supplier of semiconductor silicon, PVC and photomask substrates. Based in Tokyo with locations in 14 locations across the globe, Shin-Etsu is Japan’s top chemical company. Dustacco first started working Shin-Etsu on the award of a tender in 2004. Since then both Dustacco and Watermiser have built a strong partnership with the UK plant, completing numerous contracts.

Project Details

Watermiser won a tender to supply suitable replacement material for five existing cooling towers at Shin-Etsu’s Livingston site. The job involved manufacturing and installing new air inlet elements, packs and door seals.

Shin-Etsu

Prysmian Cables & Systems LTD

Our Client

Prysmian Group is the world leader in high-technology cables and systems for energy and telecommunications, operating in 50 countries across the globe. Watermiser has been involved at the Prysmian Cables & Systems site in Wrexham for over 30 years, first installing a cooling tower for the then BICC Power Cables in 1982.

Project Details

In April 2012 Watermiser was commissioned to replace the original tower with a new, modern model. The job involved the safe removal and disposal of the old tower and its corroded structural support steelwork; the design, manufacture, supply and installation of a new Watermiser GRP, 2 cell cooling tower, complete with a new galvanised steel support baseframe, circulating pump and plate heat exchanger.

Prysmian Cables & Systems LTD

Nestle UK Ltd

Our Client

Nestle UK is a major player in Britain’s food industry, producing many high profile brands such as Kit Kat, Nescafe and Smarties, and exporting to over 50 countries worldwide. Watermiser has been working with the company for many years, carrying our works at several of their UK sites.

Project Details

The existing cooling towers at Nestle’s Girvan site required new eliminators. Watermiser manufactured and installed two complete sets of eliminators, which would fit perfectly with the existing towers. We also carried out our own disinfections on the system to allow works to progress.

Nestle UK Ltd

National grid

Our Client

National Grid is an international electricity and gas company. One of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, they play a key role in providing energy to millions of customers across the UK and the Northeast US. Watermiser has worked with National Grid for several years following our successful delivery of a multi-cell cooling tower at their Avonmouth facility.

Project Details

National Grid commissioned Watermiser to replace their two existing dry air coolers at Avonmouth. The job involved the safe removal and disposal of the old towers, correctly sizing and installing two new units on new support frames, stainless steel pipework fabrication, installing a platform for the header tank and supplying a new electrics control panel.

National grid

MVB

Our Client

MVB is a joint venture consisting of three of the UK’s leading civil engineering contractors – Morgan Sindall, VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Bachy Soletanche. They are constructing the four-mile, seven-metre diameter Lee Tunnel on behalf of Thames Water. Watermiser won the contract to supply and install cooling tower systems as part of the project.

Project Details

Watermiser designed, manufactured and installed an appropriate cooling tower, complete with dosing equipment and controls to maintain the drilling operations.

MVB

Legal and General

Our Client

Legal & General is a leading provider of risk, savings and investment management products in the UK. Established in 1836, they are responsible for investing £388 billion worldwide (2012). Watermiser had won the tender to supply their original cooling towers at their Surrey base 25 years ago.

Project Details

Watermiser was appointed to replace Legal & General’s four existing cooling towers with modern equivalents which would fit perfectly into the roof enclosure. The job involved designing, manufacturing and installing four low noise, low height GRP cooling towers, complete with new pumps, RTDs and acoustic panels.

At the request of Legal and General, Watermiser in conjunction with the principal contractors Mace and Dornan air lifted the new cooling towers and various other ancillary equipment on to the main building roof via helicopter.

You can find an uploaded copy of the helicopter lift using the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFZByLMNOjA

Legal and General

GlaxoSmithKline

Our Client

GlaxoSmithKline is a global healthcare company whose products are used by millions of people around the world. With its headquarters in the UK, GSK operates in over 115 countries. Watermiser’s relationship with GSK goes back many years, following a recommendation by a water treatment contractor.

Project Details

Watermiser won a bid to supply and install new eliminators and air inlet louvers, including housings, to an existing large timber induced draught cooling towers at GSK’s Montrose plant. Manufacturing all materials required, we also carried out onsite fabrication of new galvanised steel support frames.

GlaxoSmithKline

Diageo

Our Client

Diageo PLC is the world’s leading premium drinks business, with a wide collection of spirits, beer and wine brands. Formed in 1997 following a merger, Watermiser had previously worked on several of the sites acquired in the merger. We have supplied spares and towers through the various companies under the Diageo group for many years.

Project Details

Diageo commissioned Watermiser to replace an existing timber tower at their Elgin site. The job involved design, manufacture and installation of a GRP Forced Draught cooling tower, complete with deep base tank and an high level access platform.

Diageo

Coca Cola Enterprises Ltd

Our Client

Watermiser first started working with Coca Cola in 1999, when we supplied replacement parts for cooling towers at their East Kilbride site. Since 2004 we have held the contract to inspect, clean and maintain all cooling towers at this site.

Project Details

With the aim of reducing maintenance costs and improving efficiency at their East Kilbride site, Coca Cola commissioned Watermiser to replace their existing induced draught type cooling towers with new Watermiser GRP forced draught cooling towers. We provided total project management throughout the process, from safely removing the existing towers, to the design, manufacture and installation of the two new towers, complete with high level support steelwork and baseframes.

Coca Cola Enterprises Ltd

BV daveyhulme

Our Client

Black & Veatch (B&V) is a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company. Founded in the USA in 1915, B&V operates in over 100 countries worldwide. Dustacco has built an excellent relationship with the company, having worked for them as sub-contractor on various water projects in Scotland and England since 2007.

Project Details

Dustacco won a £2.5m contract with B&V as part of a major upgrade at Davyhulme Waste Water Treatment Works (WwTW), one of the largest in the UK, serving a population equivalent of 1.2 million for sewage treatment in and around the city. Our role in the project involved supplying, manufacturing and installing 8,000m of above-ground Stainless Steel, Scotchkote ™ Carbon Steel and Ductile Iron process pipework, plus the manufacture and installation of 250T of galvanized mild steel supports, bridges and metalwork. In addition to the main contract, we also successfully delivered the detailed design and installation of £500k of boiler house services (steam, condensate, gas, oil, water, air, access metalwork and ventilation) for both B&V and steam specialists Spirax-Sarco.

BV daveyhulme

BNFL Sellafield

BNFL Sellafield

BNFL Sellafield

Black & Veatch

Our Client

Black & Veatch is a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company. Founded in the USA in 1915, Black & Veatch operates in over 100 countries worldwide. Dustacco won its first tender with the company in 2005 and since then has worked on various B&V sites across the UK.

Project Details

Dustacco won the contract to provide mechanical installation at a Black & Veatch site in Dunbar. With the job involving detailed design, supply and installation of pipework, mechanical equipment, access metalwork and thermal insulation, Dustacco offered a ‘One Stop Shop’ for these services.

Black & Veatch

Baxter Healthcare

Our Client

Baxter is a global medical products and services company. With headquarters in America, Baxter Healthcare has enjoyed a UK presence for over 50 years. Watermiser won its first tender with the company in 2011.

Project Details

Watermiser was awarded the contract to design, manufacture and supply two new cooling towers at Baxter Healthcare’s manufacturing plant in Liverpool. These towers were required to deal with high temperature incoming water, and so each was fitted with polypropylene headers and spray tubes to deal with this problem.

Baxter Healthcare

BASF

Our Client

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. With headquarters in Germany, BASF has over 100,000 employees and 370 production sites worldwide. Following a merger in 2008, BASF took over Ciba Speciality Chemicals, a Swiss based chemical company with whom Watermiser worked for many years, supplying cooling towers and spares. Watermiser continues to work with the company, primarily at its site in Paisley.

Project Details

Watermiser was appointed to supply and install a new cooling tower based on calculated duty at Ciba’s Paisley site. Offering unity with the existing towers, the new tower required low noise application, level switches and a vibration protection switch.

BASF

Air Products

Our Client

Global company Air Products PLC is an industrial gas manufacturer and distributor. We have been working with them for over a decade on numerous large scale projects, due to our expertise in industrial gas installations.

Project Details

Air Products PLC commissioned Dustacco to supply and install over 4,000 metres of industrial gas pipework at the Rolls Royce plant in Inchinnan. The job involved installing gas ring mains for a large number of different gases, including Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Argon and Acetylene, to feed various furnaces and processes.

Air Products

Vallourec

Our Client

Vallourec Mannesmann Oil & Gas UK Ltd is the largest UK based manufacturer and supplier of Oilfield Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) to the North Sea oil and gas industry. With its commercial headquarters in Aberdeen, Watermiser supplied cooling towers to Vallourec’s Bellshill plant in 1975 and more recently completed a substantial programme of works.

Project Details

The large structural steel and timber cooling towers onsite at Bellshill were originally fitted with timber slats at the air intake areas. Overtime these had become damaged, allowing direct sunlight into the tower basetank, meaning the towers did not comply with the Health & Safety Commission’s Guidelines L8. Vallourec appointed Watermiser to supply and install new air inlet elements to the towers, including housing. The new PVC air inlet louvers we installed ensured direct sunlight entering the basetank was greatly reduced, while also significantly reducing the effects of windage and the amount of water spray which could escape through the sides of the tower.

Vallourec