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Fluor are delighted to report that this month we presented the projects first monthly Quality Incentive Award. Decembers award being presented to Derek Edwards and Wayne Williams of Ledwood mechanical engineering LTD. Both Derek and Wayne are
responsible for all Rivers Project deliveries and safe storage at Ledwood in Pembrokeshire. It's been a very critical time with large amounts of project material
being delivered within a small time frame. For their huge contribution the awardees have been recognized for their extra effort shown towards rising quality levels on the
project.
The monthly quality award is aimed at the workforce. Be it a individual or group of
workers. We look forward in congratulating more of you in the coming months
'QUALITY STARTS WITH ATTITUDE'
December 2011
The July 2011 Active Cup team pictured (from l – r): Paul Johnson, Rowan Seagroatt, Nick Shiels (team leader), Will Rennie, Clive Parlor
In July 2011, for the second time this year, the company entered a team into the Active Cup Challenge, a gruelling and intensive 3-day project management competition, sponsored by the ECITB and held at the Cranfield University School of Management. The team of five, representing a varied cross-section of disciplines from across the company, were pitted headlong against teams from seven other engineering companies. The challenge proved tough but enjoyable and the entrants unanimously appreciated the opportunity to develop and further hone all aspects of their project management skills at this competition in a simulated, but realistic, environment. The lessons learnt can once again now be brought back into the business to further enhance our future project delivery.
July 2011
New Heater Technology for National Grid Gas
For some time now LMEL has been working with a Canadian based company Cold Weather Technologies (CWT) who have developed an innovative in-line heater design that they are piloting with National Grid Gas at several pressure letdown stations. LMEL input has been to support CWT in fine tuning their engineering design to fit with European Legislation and Specifications including CE marking, ATEX compliance and PED.
With the design nearing completion the next phase will be to fabricate the various component parts which include 3 small boilers and a heat exchanger, assemble them onto a skid and carry out pressure and function testing before despatch to site. CWT currently have an order from National Grid Gas for 2 units but if successful this order will be significantly increased over time.
In addition to the CWT heaters, National Grid Gas are also piloting a design by another manufacturer, again with an order of 2 x units. LMEL have been working with NGG to provide services for installation of the 4 heaters at 2 sites in the Leicester area 2 sites in the North Lincolnshire area. LMEL are very hopeful that our bid for this work will be successful and if so the installation program will commence starting with the civil works in late August/early September. National Grid Gas are targeting to have all 4 units installed by year end 2011 with performance trials throughout the winter season when the highest and fluctuating demands on the gas system occur.
Whilst this is not a large project it does mark LMEL entry and diversification into the utility gas sector and engaging with a significant client being National Grid Gas. This is an opportunity to showcase our great people, skills and project execution capabilities and to grow and help secure the business for the future. Watch this space for future updates on this exciting project.
June 2011
Pressure Vessels for Total Lindsey Oil Refinery
Contract to Design and fabricate pressure vessels for Total Lindsey Oil Refinery comprising of, 2 Carbon Manoxide Adsorbers an Arsine Adsorber and Flash Drum, all vessel design to be approved by the Pressure Equipment Directive notified body, in this case Lloyds Register.
The Carbon Manoxide Adsorbers are for possible future use so the contract is for design only. Following successful design approval from Lloyds Register fabrication of the Arsine Adsorber and Flash Drum will begin in June 2011. Ledwoods sub-arc automatic welder is being utilised to weld all the main shell seams, with the speed of welding this can achieve the project is progressing to meet the clients upcoming delivery date.
June 2011
RVP Improvements Project
Ledwood Mechanical Engineering Limited have recently completed a 'turn-key' project for the engineering design and field execution for the RVP Reduction Project at the Murco Oil Refinery in Milford Haven. The project included the engineering design and execution across multiple disciplines including Piping, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Instrument & Electrical.
May 2011
Above Gas Pipline Chevron - Pembroke Refinery
Ledwood Mechanical Engineering have been awarded the contract for the fabrication and installation of the above ground gas pipeline at Chevron Ltd at Pembroke Refinery to include Steelwork & pipework for the Metering & Pig Launcher Skids together with Letdown station unit.
February 2011
ECITB ACTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPETITION
A team from Ledwood Mechanical Engineering Limited have successfully completed the ECITB Active Cup Competition.
The ECITB ACTIVE Project Management Competition is a three-day simulation-based learning experience in project management, held twice each year, and run in conjunction with Cranfield University School of Management. The competition is based on a sophisticated computer simulation, where Teams of 5 people manage a fixed price construction project, from inception to completion.
The Ledwood team worked together to resolve issues that relied on team consensus, commitment, loyalty, trust and honesty, through effective leadership and management, in an atmosphere that encouraged open communication. The team had to ensure open and honest relationships with competitors, clients, suppliers, and banks. The team planned, organised, and managed resources effectively, while securing negotiated loan capital, and resolving issues by working closely with clients, suppliers, and competitors, for successful completion. The completion of the project provided a unique way for the team to test and develop their skills in a realistic, high pressure environment which enabled them to both enjoy success and learn from realistic experience.
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February 2011
SRU Reliability Project Chevron – Pembroke Refinery
Ledwood Mechanical Engineering have been awarded the contract to carry out Steelwork detailing, fabrication and assembly of SRU Reliability Modules consisting of carbon steel, galvanised steel and stainless steel pipework including supports, Ledwood are also responsible for testing & painting of all pipework together with managing of electrical & insulation contractors. The Modules will be shipped out of Ledwoods Port of Pembroke Facility in July 2011.
January 2011
BIHL Crystal
| The project started in August 2010 to fabricate 2 heaters and associated platforms came to a successful completion in January 2011.
Following 3 months of storage in Ledwood facilities, the 16 items weighing a total of 63Tonnes were successfully loaded onto the coaster vessel "Islay Trader" at 15:00 24th March beginning it's journey to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. |
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January 2011
Ledwood are pleased to announce that we now have full accreditation for Project Management, Design & Site Installation in ISO 9001:2008 scope of supply certified by BSI. Ledwood have been working with BSI and checked rigorously for 21 years and are consistently looking to improve systems and procedures.
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December 2010
E.ON UK C&I Design Support Contract
Ledwood are pleased to announce the placement of a Control & Instrumentation design support contract with E.ON UK for their Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station, our in-house design team will be working with E.ON engineers to produce the deliverables required for the infrastructure works associated with the first complete unit 'Soft Desk' control upgrade being completed at the station during the summer outage of 2011.
The Ratcliffe Power Station consists of 4 coal fired 500 MW power generating units. Each unit operates via a hard wired partially integrated control based system with supporting programmable logic controllers as well as standalone instrumentation. The majority of the Operator Interface facilities are still centred on traditional hard desk controls located within a Main Control Room .The overall aim of the project is to install a Soft Desk DCS Operator interface to replace the existing 'hard desk' controls.
The infrastructure project details the works required to facilitate the installation of the new SDDCS, transfer of hardwired process control interfaces, rationalisation to exiting control system wiring; upgrading of existing dampers; installation of fibre optic networks and improvements to the instrument power distribution systems.
Kerry Williams, quoted
"This is an exciting project for the company as it's an opportunity to demonstrate our extended capabilities by providing instrument, control and electrical engineering services for a major player in the UK power industry."
December 2010
I am pleased to announce a new team member to complement our existing capability and extend the services we offer to clients.
Kerry Williams recently joined Ledwood having in excess of 20 years experience within the control & instrumentation industry. During this time he has performed various roles, starting his career employed by a major International Oil Company based in the UK. Kerry's experience includes leading projects within the upstream & downstream oil & gas, petrochemical chemical and power sectors.
Kerry's industry knowledge, skills and personnel values are aligned to Ledwood's growth strategy, where he will be key to leading the development of our capability to execute complete instrument, control and electrical solutions.
Nick Revell
Managing Director
November 2010
Ledwood Mechanical Engineering have just started a project for Boustead International Heaters, 1 x Oxygen Pre Heater and 1 x TiCL4 Heater destined for work in Saudi Arabia
October 2010
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