Thermo Fisher Scientific offers instruments, equipment, software, consumables and resources for various fields of research, clinical and industrial applications.
Challenge
James Ramsay was appointed to install two new Dunphy gas-fired burners at the Inchinnan facility, near Glasgow, where it uses novel technology to make products for drugs that treat flu and other diseases.
Solution
We managed the full CDM package as well as providing all the man-power, plant and material to execute the project from start to finish, including supply of the new Dunphy TG4.550MESC burners.
The installation of a new permanent steam and condensate pipe set up, including a fully engineered solution for expansion and trapping to allow the connection of a temporary steam boiler that will assist with the site load while each individual burner was replaced. The existing boiler was modified to accept the new burner equipment. The new burners were mounted and new burner control panels fitted, and installed with interconnecting wiring between the panel and burners.
Along with our trusted supply partner, Dunphy Combustion, we carried out commissioning of the new burner in full load conditions, and conducted a full safety function check in conjunction with the site engineer and insurance inspector.
The new Dunphy TG series is hydrogen-ready and comes with a Ratiotronic 6000 digital combustion control system, Axial air flow forced draught fan, 10:1 turndown of modulation range, high-integrity self-checking photocell for 24/7 operation, and DN125 gas train for low pressure drop, so no booster is required.
Impact
We’re increasingly working with customers on measures to improve sustainability, and with environmental targets at the forefront, and this is a great example of a proactive approach to delivering really meaningful results and long-term cost savings.
In a drive to improve efficiency, the new equipment replaced older, out-dated systems with an upgraded solution that reduces fuel consumption by 5%.
Ewan McRory, Site Expansion Project Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific, said: “James Ramsay was selected following a competitive bid process. Progress to date has been to programme, a quality installation from all involved.”
