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Turner Hydraulic Group announces Fluid Engineering Partnership with HYDAC Technology Ltd to support sustainability

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:55:37 GMT

Turner Hydraulic Group has announced a strategic Fluid Engineering partnership with Oxford-based HYDAC Technology Ltd to focus on sustainable solutions.

HYDAC is a global firm that specialises in the manufacture and distribution of components and systems, as well as services related to hydraulics and fluid technologies. The HYDAC Fluid Engineering concept is designed for end users to optimise and/or enhance the availability of machines and fluid technology plants and systems to lower their operating costs. The HYDAC Fluid Engineering concept focuses on optimisation through:

Energy Efficiency
System Availability
Process Reliability
Conservation of Resources

The partnership will initially focus on two main streams. Firstly, Turner Hydraulics will co-create with HYDAC to develop future innovations with the aim of reducing waste, optimising consumption and reducing CO2 output. Secondly, as the first HYDAC UK partner for sustainability, Turner Hydraulics will trial, test and implement the co-created innovations, thus benefitting from the long-standing expertise HYDAC provides across the world.

Left to right: Ian Turner, Managing Director of Turner Hydraulic Group and Steffan Grieve, Service Manager at HYDAC

Turner Hydraulics will be the first in the UK to trial these latest technologies and measure the impact on the industry with regards to sustainability KPIs such as: CO2 output, litres of fluid saved and reduction in consumable usage.

Ian Turner, Managing Director of Turners Hydraulics said: “In an era of rising demand, sustainability is one of the critical challenges to the future of our industry and a key strategic priority for Turners. We are delighted to partner with HYDAC who are renowned worldwide.

“This is a really important partnership that can generate long-term benefits at a global scale. It reflects the key pillars of our business transformation: we want to lead the way in making the industry aware of the possibilities available in terms of reducing wastage. The partnership with HYDAC will assist in creating a community around changing the industry, delivered by Turners.

“We look forward to helping HYDAC in its ongoing efforts to shape the future of the hydraulics industry and inspire like-minded businesses around the UK.”

Steffan Grieve, HYDAC Service Division Manager said: “It’s great to have Turner Hydraulics on board for the new Fluid Engineering Partnership. HYDAC has been working with Turner Hydraulics for decades and the wealth of experience and knowledge we share helps us to provide an excellent service for our customers.

“It also helps us to promote sustainability and put it into practice. Improving efficiency, reducing waste and increasing the reliability and availability of processes and systems is what we aim to do.

“Not only is this helping our customers to realise higher profitability, but it is also helping to conserve resources, therefore helping to reduce the negative impact our industry can have on our global environment.

“It is a pleasure to work with such like-minded people, who share the same goals and who we can collaborate with, share successes and replicate.”

What is Hydrostatic Pressure Testing?

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:16:02 GMT

Whether you operate a largescale factory, or work with smaller pieces of equipment which depend on structural integrity to ensure safety and performance, hydrostatic pressure testing is an essential process.

Used by businesses to test the safety of pipes and equipment (whether they carry air, water, oil or gas), this type of testing is used to detect leaks and weaknesses, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and safely. If you're new to the process, this blog post will explain the "ins and outs" of the test and why choosing a specialist service is often far preferable to attempting the run tests in-house.

What is hydrostatic pressure testing?

First things first, what exactly is hydrostatic pressure testing? Although a tricky test to perform, this process is actually relatively simple - at least on paper. To determine whether a pipe or piece of equipment is structurally sound, water (or occassionally alternative liquids) is used to fill the pipe or equipment in question to its maximum pressure.

In some cases the water will be dyed to make detecting leaks easier. In other cases, the system will be closed and the water will be shut off while the pressure of the fluid is observed. If the pressure drops, it's highly likely that the pipe is not structurally sound and most likely has a leak. This can be detected by searching for areas where coloured liquid has escaped from the system.

What can the process be used for?

From testing the safety and functionality of fire extinguishers to ensuring pipes transporting water, oil and gas are safe to use, hydrostatic pressure testing is a very common process employed by companies across the UK to confirm the safety of their systems and equipment - both new and existing. The technique is often used to test boilers, plumbing systems, fuel tanks, plus oil and gas pipelines across a huge range of industries.

Do I need to test my system?

If you're not already regularly running tests on your pressurised vessels, it's likely that you'll need to use hydrostatic pressure testing to get up to spec. The Health and Safety Executive has numerous rules and regulations that all employers and businesses must follow to protect their workforce and the general public. Ensuring the safety of pressure vessels is a key part of a company's legal obligations. You can read more about the rules and legislation which relate to pressure testing here.

Can I run tests myself?

In short, yes - with the right engineers on staff. To answer in more detail, you can test your systems and equipment in house, but you may not want to.

Although the concept behind pressure testing is relatively simple, executing tests effectively can be complex. Without an expert on hand, it's only to easy to bungle hydrostatic pressure tests, which can result in employees making use of compromised equipment or even putting your whole service and premises at risk.

With numerous different types of pipeline and equipment to test too, this is a task which is often performed far faster and much more effectively by experienced hydraulic engineers - just like us!

Why work with a hydraulic engineer

But it's not just speed, efficiency and accuracy which prompt many businesses to outsource their testing. Teams like ours can offer numerous other benefits including:

UKAS Class 1 calibrated equipment (and a range of alternative options)
Pressures ranging from 0-3000 Bar
Pressures recorded using Hydrotechnik data log solutions (ideal for providing detailed electronic certification)
Recording of temperature, pressure and flow transducers in a range of formats
Antifreeze protection available
Full test capacity on site or at workshops for portable equipment
Control of delivery flow and fill rates from 2m³ to 800m³
Extensive range of pressure and head height capabilities

Looking for fast, efficient and accurate hydrostatic pressure testing from an experienced team of hydraulic engineers? Turner Hydraulic Group are happy to assist. For more information, please browse our website - or our dedicated hydrostatic pressure testing page - or contact our team today online or directly on 01633 881966.

BESS at Braich Ddu Farm, North Wales and Craig

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 10:26:33 GMT

Photos of BESS (our purpose-built turbine oil change truck) at work at Braich Ddu Farm in North Wales.

Find out more on our wind turbine oil change service page.

BESS in the Orkneys

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 10:26:18 GMT

BESS does Burger Hill, Orkneys, via the Orkney Ferry.

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Concast - VP2 Cooling Beds after Flow Divider Celsa Manufacturing (UK)

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 10:12:29 GMT

Introduction
Turner Hydraulic Site Services Ltd received oil sample(s) from Celsa Manufacturing (UK) for us to carry out a particle count and a patch test with photographic evidence.

Test Programme
The test equipment used for the particle count measurement was a HYDAC FCU 2110.
The patch tests are carried out using the ISO 4406 standard test amount of 100ml drawn through a 1.2 micron membrane and the resulting membrane mounted in a petri slide and viewed under a video linked high resolution microscope. The high resolution mavigraph photographs are taken from the patch test membranes and are at x10 and x100 magnification.

Analysis and Instrument Parameters
Particle distribution measurement according to ISO/DIS 11500.
Instrument: Particle counter with laserdiode sensor calibrated to ISO 4402 with ISOMTD.

Results

Electric Arc Furnace - Tilting Platform Stabilizing Celsa Manufacturing (UK)

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 10:09:40 GMT

Laddle Furnace - Electrode Release Cylinder Celsa Manufacturing (UK)

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 10:06:42 GMT

Introduction
Turner Hydraulic Group received oil sample(s) from Celsa Manufacturing (UK) for us to carry out a particle count and a patch test with photographic evidence.

Test Programme
The test equipment used for the particle count measurement was a HYDAC FCU 2110.
The patch tests are carried out using the ISO 4406 standard test amount of 100ml drawn through a 1.2 micron membrane and the resulting membrane mounted in a petri slide and viewed under a video linked high resolution microscope. The high resolution mavigraph photographs are taken from the patch test membranes and are at x10 and x100 magnification.

Analysis and Instrument Parameters
Particle distribution measurement according to ISO/DIS 11500.
Instrument: Particle counter with laserdiode sensor calibrated to ISO 4402 with ISOMTD.

Results

New Melt Shop Flushing Celsa Manufacturing (UK)

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 09:59:44 GMT

Celsa UK and McLellan & Partners Limited employed Turner Hydraulic Group at short notice to flush the entire hydraulic system for the new Celsa UK Melt Shop. This involved the following systems:

Laddle Furnace
Electric Arc Furnace
Concast

Request to work 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for the contract period. Our consisted of three hydraulic fitters and one supervisor on both day and night shifts.
Our Equipment list used was as follows:

2 Off – 200 KVA Generators
7 Off – 300 - 450 litre Flushing Rigs
7 Off – HYDAC NF2600 Free Standing Filter Units
Mobile Laboratory for oil analysis

All work was completed to ISO Level 15/13/10 on Water Glycol Fluid and the plant started up with no Filtration related issues. All the above work was over seen by DEMAG and allowed the complete sign of the hydraulic systems.

After completion we were requested to flush the water cooling system as a result of our efforts.

Takuma Energy from Waste at Lakeside Energy Park in Slough

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 09:43:42 GMT

Scope of work:
Design and build hydraulic ring main (fixed steel welded tube) for the distribution of hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic power units on the ground floor to all hydraulic valve stands and their distribution pipe work to the hydraulic actuators, from ground level to 17 metre level on boilers one and two.

All pipe work complied with BS EN 13480 pipe category 'O' was fully welded using socket weld 3000 lb fittings, Tungsten Inert Gas with Argon purge. The system was pressure tested to 200 Bar and then flushed to NAS Class < 3.

Identification of Pipelines
All hydraulic pipe work was identified using the following colour coding to BS 1710/BS 4800:

Hydraulic fluids that are oil based (including water glycol and invert emulsion). Basic identification colour is to be brown colour code 06 C 39, with salmon pink banding colour code 04 C 33.
Hydraulic systems utilising HFA fluids (>80% water). Basic identification colour is to be green colour code 12045, with salmon pink banding colour code 04 C 33.

The entire pipe is to be painted in the base coat colour and the paint is to be applied using one coat of the appropriate primer followed by two coats of alkyd gloss. Identification banding shall be 100mm wide, and applied at intervals not greater than 2m apart. Banding shall also be placed before and after every bend or offset, at both sides of valves, service appliances, bulkheads, wall penetrations and at any other place where identification is deemed necessary.

All quality control paper work was submitted and approved on handover of the system to the client.

Additional Work:
Turner Hydraulic Group were also commissioned to flush the gas oil pipe work within the plant as an additional undertaking.

Finished Manifold

Flushing Rig

Bristol Laboratories for Advanced Dynamics Engineering (BLADE)

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 09:35:41 GMT

This MSc in Advanced Dynamics Engineering is based around the ethos and physical environment of BLADE (Bristol Laboratories for Advanced Dynamics Engineering) which is a unique experimental and modelling facility within Europe for understanding engineering systems. Particular emphasis is put on large scale dynamic testing of engineering structures. The programme represents a synergy between expertise in all the traditional engineering disciplines.

As systems become more complex, with the involvement of many interacting components, and as materials are made smarter, the modern engineer needs a thorough understanding of the latest design, optimisation and testing methodologies, which are based on high numbers of degrees of freedom and extensive non-linearity.

Through the major research project, and compulsory experimentally-based projects, the students will be given access to the BLADE laboratories to see and try out dynamic testing for themselves.