Quinshield Bund around high voltage transformer Hurst substation : Kent

Quinshield have provided valued support in designing, manufacturing and installing a temporary bund system ,capable of holding over 100,000 litres of oil, to allow the replacement of a major transformer at a substation in the London area, to an extremely tight programme.

Bunds are generally used around storage tanks or drum storage areas where flammable or toxic liquids are held.

Quinshield developed a type of construction and method of installation that allowed this work to be carried out without the need for system outages. It was also thoroughly tested as illustrated below:

Completion of 24 hr water test

Quinshield provide a refreshing, innovative approach to resolving difficult and complex tasks..... and appear to relish these challenges which they consistently succeed in delivering both technically and to meet financial budgets and project programmes. Their professional attitude is reflected from director level to the site operatives, who have to work within strict safety rules in difficult ,restricted working environments.[Source: NJP Environmental/National Grid]

Bund Containment

Temporary or permanent bunds can be installed and commissioned for water testing in ten to twenty working hours .This series of photographs demonstrates a GRP perimeter bund enclosing an area in excess of 120 sq.metres. The Quinshield solution and methodology is now registered and approved for all similar National Grid operations and requirements.
Bespoke GRP Bunds

Areas constructed up to 36 sq. metres. Larger bund solutions are available dependant on requirements. Bund wall height is usually up to 1metre. Typical pricing ranges from 159GBP per sq. metre excluding installation.

Usual Advantages Associated with GRP.

1. Wipeable and can be easily cleaned of contaminants
2. Resistant to chemical and hazardous materials and liquids
3. Impervious to liquids and water
4. Can be fitted with drain holes and lockable valves maintenance free longevity
5. Design Considerations and Containment Strategies:-
6. Moveable by forklift or cranage
7. Potential for reuse in different locations
8. Appropriate height wall provision for
   jetting risks from ruptured tanks
9. Water Integrity tested to recommended environmental agency protocols
10. Compliance with the recommendations
    of the pollution prevention and control act 1999
11. Compliance with BS6399 and CP3 CHPT5, wind snow and seismic loadings and all other relevant British Standards
12. Fire resistance : BS476
13. Size designed to the maximum volume of primary containment plus any specified contingency allowance; usually 110% of the maximum capacity of the largest tank.

Ancilliaries:-

• GRP Stands, e.g. for 1000 litre IBC Tanks are available
• GRP Returnable drip trays and floor placed drip trays
• GRP enclosures with explosion relieving roofs can be supplied to house bunds.
• Temporary bunding solutions available
• GRP Re-lining available