TPI July 2014

products & developments

Whisky distillery solution keeps pipes warm

The Glengoyne Distillery

technologies, including solar, biomass CHP, geothermal, and district and community heating. The company is the UK and Ireland stockist of Flexalen pre-insulated pipe system, and employs a network of regional application engineers that work closely with consulting engineers, energy managers and contractors in delivering solutions. Flexenergy offers extensive pipe stocks; jointing technologies (welded and mechanical); pipe ancillaries, meters and fittings; system design; installation services; and in-house fabrication services.

to freezing – but the new pipework and the replacement of an old cast iron pipe fixed the problem. The pipework and associated fittings all arrived within a week of order, which was impressive, and if it works as well as the pipe we put in several years ago, it will be a case of fit and forget.” The Flexalen pipe technology has received WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) approval, enabling every product within the range to be specified for potable water schemes. Flexenergy designs, supplies and installs distribution pipework used in heating and hot and chilled water systems, across a wide variety of renewable/sustainable energy

Freezing pipes taking water from the Dumgoyne Hills just north of Glasgow, UK, hindered the production of very special Scotch malt whisky at the Glengoyne Distillery, until the installation of advanced technology pipework. Flexenergy’s Flexalen 600 polybutylene pipe solution has an integral trace heating element that combines with polyolefine insulation to keep the water flowing, even at the lowest temperatures. 120m of the Flexalen pipework was installed at the distillery, above and below ground. Robbie Hughes, Glengoyne Group distillation manager, was pleased with the smooth running of the project, commenting, “Previously this exposed position made the water supply prone

Flexenergy Ltd – UK www.flexenergy.co.uk

Supporting the UK oil and gas industry IPP Group (International Piping Products) has completed a major investment as part of its ongoing support for the oil and gas, energy and nuclear industries in the UK and around the globe by installing a new tee press.

the installation project took 18 months from inception to arrival on site. With an overall weight of almost 400 tonnes, the press is housed in an extension to the company’s existing 36,000ft 2 manufacturing facility near Barton- under-Needwood in Staffordshire, UK. The complete construction of the tee press build was filmed on time-lapse camera, and can be viewed on the company’s website.

CEO Jared Ayres commented, “Ever since IPP became involved in manufacturing, we have wanted to support our local community workforce and due to continued investment in British expertise and manufacturing, we have been able to initially meet our aim of providing continued employment to our local workforce. This ongoing investment will provide more opportunities for growth within our area, which will lead to further employment opportunities in a manufacturing field.”

The bespoke press has a 7,000-tonne forming capacity and can make Duplex, Super Duplex, nickel alloy and all stainless materials, thin and thick wall tees from seamless or seam welded pipe and hollows, and produce 20" tees with up to double the efficiency of existing presses.

IPP Group – UK sales@ippgrp.com www.ippgrp.com

Designed in the UK to the IPP Group’s requirements and assembled overseas,

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