As part of Zenith’s commitment to innovation and excellence through proactive Research and Development, we have recently opened our
‘New Training and Testing Facility’ at our head office in Midlothian. The new facility will prove pivotal as we continue to train and progress the next generation of expertise in the field of specialist access solutions.
In addition, we will continue to bring innovative specialist access solutions having already successfully brought numerous world-class advancements to keep us at the forefront of the industry. Recent examples of our renowned Research and Development expertise include Zenith’s heavy lifting at height capabilities through the design of our ‘Specialist Lifting Frame’ used to replace flare tips on offshore platforms and FPSO’s around the globe for the world’s leading blue-chip oil and gas companies, Zenith’s industry leading ‘Hot Camera,’ which can inspect the on-line internal linings of industrial chimneys and our pioneering ‘Design & Installation of a Comprehensive Safe Access System’ for distillation towers and similar structures on refineries and petrochemical sites.
Historically, access to the FCCU was achieved through a combination of traditional scaffolding, rope ladders, and rope access methods, which impacted on the scope of inspections and repairs due to the confined space within the unit and typically the limited time available.
With extensive expertise in providing specialist access solutions and a renowned world class research and development capability, Zenith designed and fabricated a comprehensive range of ‘Specialist Confined Space Access Equipment’ designed to ensure safe installation and operational efficiency throughout the unit.
With Zenith designing, installing and operating the equipment as well as providing a comprehensive rescue capability, our innovative solution for confined space access even allows other specialised contractors to conduct inspection and repair tasks safely. Furthermore,
Zenith offers the expertise and flexibility to design, fabricate, and install customised solutions to tackle even the most challenging confined space access issues. Our world-class specialised confined space access equipment is currently in widespread use across industry sectors, further reinforcing Zenith’s global reputation for innovation and excellence.
Another safe and successful solution includes the design and development of our ‘Innovative Bespoke Access Rope Diverting Device’ for protecting the slate edge roof on buildings, such as recently achieved at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Edinburgh Castle. Zenith’s ‘New Training and Testing Facility’ is clearly indictive of our progressive approach to training, testing and further Research and Development.
Zenith has a wealth of experience in the inspection and maintenance of ducts, flues and cyclones both internally and externally. We have developed safe and innovative access methods to facilitate time saving inspections and repairs in confined spaces. In addition, we offer a comprehensive replacement service.
Our inspection services are overseen by our dedicated team of structural engineers.
Our online internal inspection using remote ‘hot camera is a proven safe method which allows for the identification of defects internally prior to the shutdown thereby permitting adequate planning time to pre-order materials and compile an accurate scope of works to carry out any repairs during the shutdown.
Zenith’s world class engineers and industry leading specialist access teams have pioneered the design of a purpose-built lifting frame to improve the process of replacing flare tips offshore and where applicable onshore. Once the flare stack has been isolated sufficiently, the purpose designed lifting frame is positioned directly below the termination point of the flare stack thereby negating the use of expensive helicopters or barge cranes. This has been designed to take the weight of the tip as it is lowered to the ground and to lift the new replacement tip into position. This innovative solution to a complex and expensive problem is now being adopted in refineries, petrochemical plants, FPSO’s and offshore platforms around the world, and is an excellent example of our design capabilities, innovative specialist access solutions and heavy lifting capabilities delivering commercial benefits often in remote and demanding locations.
1. Engineering and Design
2. Health & Safety
3. Offsite F.A.T. Verification
4. Offshore Installation of Lifting Frame
5. Offshore Flare Tip Removal & New Tip Installation
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