A cost-effective and safe alternative:
PERI UP Rosett Flex shoring
A consortium of Alstom and Amec Industrial have been commissioned to install a Sea Water FGD plant as part of a major capital improvement programme by Scottish Power that will secure the future of Longannet Power Station – the second largest coal-fired power station in Europe. The Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) facility uses sea water to remove sulphur dioxide from exhaust gases. The process predominantly takes place in three cubical RC containers (Absorbers) that measure 15 x 15 x 15 m.
To form the 350 mm walls of the structures, Amec Industrial’s contractor Morgan EST plc opted to use TRIO panel wall formwork with FB 180 and CBC access platforms as required.
In addition, MULTIPROP strike-and-erect falsework supported panels casting large internal beams. In order to pour the roof of the Absorbers, all equipment was removed and replaced with an internal birdcage of PERI UP Rosett Flex scaffolding.
This supported and gave access to GT 24 based traditional slab formwork. The scaffolding system has load-bearing characteristics similar to an aluminium prop system, but in this case it was a more cost effective solution. More importantly it could be integrated with a complete access system of staircases and levels of decking that ensured safe erection of the falsework and preparation of the slab itself. Being one of the newest scaffold systems on the market, the system has many exclusive features that set it apart from its competitors. The components are designed to a metric 250 mm module system that contributes to its compatibility with all building dimensions. Additional features include self-locking decks and a unique wedge-based connection to the rosette which allows ledgers to be partially fixed by hand before finally securing with a single hammer blow.
“Technical input was excellent from outline design and equipment supply to on site support and training. The design fully addressed all the health and safety requirements.“
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