Structural Strengthening through Carbon Fibre Wrapping
We installed an innovative solution for structural carbon strengthening at Hinkley Point B Power Station for client EDF Energy. At CSC Services we have used structural carbon strengthening to add structural strength to the DW Plinths in the Turbine Hall. Carbon fibre is lightweight and its tensile strength is very high. Its ability to add […]
Drum Screen Remediation Work at EDF Hartlepool
An extensive project The station’s two reactors power more than two million homes – and its regular mandatory maintenance periods require extensive planning with the National Grid to minimise disruption to the network. With more than 12,000 separate pieces of work taking place during the nine-week shutdown, our experienced teams knew the stakes were high […]
Corrosion Control Coating for EDF Energy
CSC Services have successfully completed a refurbishment programme for EDF Energy using their latest corrosion control coating system. The Gabion Wall is located behind the main sea wall on the Bristol Channel coast and was installed in response to an extreme tidal surge. Marine exposure and high chloride ingress had taken its toll putting the integrity of the […]
Concrete Protection at North Tees Hospital
CSC Services have been undertaking a programme of work based on concrete protection at University Hospital North Tees. The age of the buildings combined with environmental factors has resulted in spalling of concrete at various areas across the hospital. Defective concrete has been removed and concrete repairs undertaken using cementitious repair materials. To prolong future use of the […]
Restorative Repairs to Victorian Park
Restorative repair work has been completed at one of South Tyneside’s oldest parks, as part of a £3.2 million scheme of work. Work is underway to restore the historic North Marine Park in South Shields to its original Victorian character using Sika FerroGard 903. As part of this programme, CSC Services have been repairing concrete […]
Sludge Tank Refurbishment
High Performance Cementitious Coatings for Severn Trent Water A scheme of sludge tank refurbishment work has been completed for Severn Trent Water. CSC Services were asked to rectify problems caused by badly poured and finished concrete, as shown in the image below. A specialist concrete coating system was specified to protect rebar and provide sufficient concrete […]
Wet Well Refurbishment
A scheme of wet well refurbishment work was completed for Anglian Water to significantly extend the life-span of a failing structure. The structure had suffered from significant hydrogen sulphide corrosion to the internal concrete surfaces, and had been taken out of service. Following high pressure water jetting of internal surfaces and removal of debris, a high strength […]
Confined Space Specialist Entry
Confined space specialist contractor CSC Services undertook a job to remove and replace air pad parts at the base of a lime silo at Glengap Water Treatment Works. Supported by Mines Rescue Service, CSC Services used an A-frame, hoist and bosuns chair arrangement to enter the confined space. One of the outlet valves to the silo was […]
Spray Concrete Contractors at Water Treatment Works
Onsite spray concrete contractors work at Frankley Water Treatment Works for client NMCN. The team undertook steel fixing and dry sprayed concrete as part of a scheme of work to refurbish the plant. Sikacem 133 Gunite was spray-applied over reinforcement at the treatment works. SikaCem 133 Gunite is a cement-based one component repair mortar containing limestone […]
Sika Concrete Repair at Hinkley Point B
This case study highlights a Sika Concrete Repair at Hinkley Point B Power Station Environmental exposure had caused significant concrete spalling to an area of the Gas Turbine House at the Hinkley Point B Power Station. A repair was urgently required to mitigate potential health and safety issues and ensure plant reliability. We worked with […]