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News Release from: Hi-Co Technologies
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 04 June 2007
Nonspark hand tools chosen by energy
company
Hi-Co supplied a bespoke 28-piece tool kit of wrenches, spanners and hammers, made from copper beryllium to Scottish and Southern Energy.
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has selected Hi-Co Technologies as its source for nonspark hand tools for use in areas of potential explosive atmosphere at Peterhead Power Station Hi-Co is the UK Distributor for Carltsoe Safety Tools of Denmark and supplied a bespoke 28 piece tool kit of wrenches, spanners and hammers, made from copper beryllium, all of which were securely housed in a custom made wooden cabinet
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 5 Jan 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Peterhead Power Station, sited in the north of Aberdeenshire was first brought into operation in 1980, with the capability to run on North Sea oil or gas.
The option enables the lower cost fuel to be used.
With a total capacity of 1500MW, this is now a highly efficient plant, with low pollution levels.
Following the introduction of ATEX regulations, SSE carried out full risk assessments in areas of potential explosive atmosphere, as part of its ongoing and comprehensive safety policy.
Although the most stringent safety measures are in place, the station is powered by gas, the generators are cooled using hydrogen and hydrogen is also stored on site.
Every area is risk assessed with ATEX zones 1 and 2 identified as areas where nonspark tools are required.
SSE has praised the quality and practicality of the tools and is pleased with the service levels provided by both Carltsoe and Hi-Co.
Subsequently, a further order for a 30-piece tool kit, again in copper beryllium, is currently being processed.
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