Fire Water Tank Replacement
Key Capabilities
Concept Design
Front End Engineering
Detail Design
Project Management
Overview
Our Client supplies approximately a quarter of all Australia's petroleum products. Their Newport Terminal is an important fuel storage and distribution point in Victoria.
Part of the essential services in maintaining the operational integrity of the Newport site is the fire water system. The fire water tank had reached its life cycle end, and hence required replacement. Vecta were engaged to engineer, manage and deliver this project.
Scope
The scope of work included:
Concept design
Front end engineering design
HAZOP facilitation and documentation
Detail Design of piping, electrical and instrumentation drawings
Construction scope preparation and subcontractor tender evaluation
Project management including schedule, budget and technical queries
Project QA compilation and closeout
Challenges
Being a brownfield installation in an operating environment, this provided inherent challenges including:
Consideration of continuous operation whilst progressing the works
Temporary bypass system required for the duration of the works
Integration into existing systems, including pipework, electrical and instrumentation
Co-ordination of several independent stakeholders
Risk mitigation during site works
Solutions
An innovative temporary bypass system was implemented to ensure essential services remained available during the works. Front end engineering focus ensured re-work was mitigated, installation was specification compliant and site works minimised.
Consultation with primary stakeholders, via design review sessions to ensure ‘buy-in’, particularly for the end users. Careful and considered sequencing of the various subcontractors to ensure safety, maximise timeliness and minimise cost.
Methodology sessions, focussing on safe work practice and risk mitigation were undertaken.
Outcomes
Fire tank replacement completed on time and on budget.
Regular report of progress, schedule and cost ensured client was kept up to date and could make informed decisions where necessary.
Operational downtime minimised.