Date posted: 30 May 2018
Posted in:
Biogas Systems, Manufacturing
This article by James Brockett originally appeared in the May 2018 Water & Wastewater Treatment newsletter, and is reproduced with permission.
A J Tensile Manufacturing Ltd fabricated the biogas domes at our manufacturing plant in Caldicot, South Wales.
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The £60M scheme changes the way the company treats waste before generating green power and will make the process considerably more efficient, meaning the amount of clean energy generated will increase by almost a third. More than half of the plant is now up and running and it is expected to be fully operational by the end of the summer.
Severn Trent said the Minworth site already generates enough clean electricity to power the equivalent of 11,000 homes and enough gas to heat 4,800 homes every year, with this set to increase as the THP comes online.
David Nyul, who is leading the project for Severn Trent, said: “It’s really exciting to see this cutting edge technology starting to become operational.
“This has been a huge investment for us and this innovative tech means that we’ll be generating more green power than ever before at Minworth. We have significant expertise in anaerobic digestion and THP is the next step to make the process even more efficient in the future.”
The process works by heating sewage sludge to 170°C and then pressurising it. The thermal hydrolysis process has an additional benefit as the leftover solids can be classified as “enhanced” status fertiliser and could potentially be used in the production of crops for human consumption, Severn Trent said.
Nyul added: “Minworth is our biggest sewage works and treats waste water from more than 1.6 million homes and businesses across Birmingham and the Black Country. The technology we have already generates both power for use in the works and gas for injection into the national grid.
“The bio-gas we create through this process will both be used to generate electricity and to be treated at our gas to grid plant on site to make it suitable for domestic use before being injected into the grid where it will be used by local homes and businesses.
“The new THP will increase our generation which is good for Severn Trent, for our customers and for the environment.” Severn Trent aims to generate 50 per cent of the energy it uses by 2020.
The company announced plans to invest £100 million to “get ready for the future” as it posted its latest set of financial results on 23 May.
Author: James Brockett, Water & Wastewater Treatment newsletter
AJ Tensile is seeking practical self employed sub-contractors to assist us with the installation of various projects (predominantly biogas membranes) throughout the UK.
CSCS accreditation is a must, along with a hands-on and flexible approach.
Please email gary@ajtensile.co.uk expressing your interest.
Date posted: 19 April 2018
Posted in:
Biogas Systems, Manufacturing, Uncategorized
This 3890 cubic metre slab-mount BioSphere gasholder is getting final checks at our production facility before being packaged up ready for installation at Knostrop Sludge Treatment Facility in Leeds. Our team will be installing it over a period of two weeks for our client Black and Veatch.
Date posted: 8 March 2018
Posted in:
Manufacturing, Tension Structures
Keep the snow off the entrance to your building with a canopy by A J Tensile Tension Structures Ltd.
Date posted: 8 March 2018
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Uncategorized
Of the ten treatment sites listed in this article, 60% of them are A J Tensile Biogas Systems Projects: Great Billing, Cardiff Bay, Budds Farm, Davyhulme, Avonmouth and Knostrop.
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Source: Water & Wastewater Treatment for the Wholesale Market magazine, March 2018 (Volume 61, I
ssue 3)
Inflation test at our production facility of the inner liner for a 975 cubic metre gasholder at Sandown, Isle of Wight.
The second of three large gasholders having the finishing touches applied at our Caldicot production facility before being carefully packed, crated up and shipped to Malaysia.
Date posted: 15 January 2018
Posted in:
Tensile Fabrications, Tension Structures
AJ Tensile Tension Systems Ltd was selected by main contractor BAM Construction to provide feature canopies to the walkway at the University of the West of England’s new Enterprise Zone in Bristol. The project consisted of the engineering, manufacture, supply and installation of five bespoke inclined triangular sail canopies to cover the walkway leading up to the Enterprise Zone’s main entrance. AJTTS’s sister company AJ Tensile Manufacturing Ltd fabricated the sails for the project.
This was AJ Tensile Tension Structures’ first project in partnership with BAM Construction, and was successfully completed on time and within budget.
Date posted: 15 January 2018
Posted in:
Tensile Fabrications, Tension Structures
Following the successful completion of two previous cycle shelter canopies on the same Bay Campus development, AJ Tensile Tension Structures Ltd was awarded the contract for the third phase of redevelopment at Swansea University by main contractor Vinci Construction. This phase of the project consisted of the engineering, manufacture, supply and installation of two 8m x 6m double conic tensile fabric canopies from our standard range of products, complete with 28 stainless steel cycle stands. Fabrication of the tensile fabric was performed by sister company AJ Tensile Manufacturing Ltd.
Each canopy was installed over a three day period by three men, with a gap of five weeks between them to fit in with the overall site construction programme. The project was completed successfully on time and within budget.
Date posted: 15 January 2018
Posted in:
Biogas Systems, Tensile Fabrications
Kelda Water awarded our Biogas company with the contract to replace an old biogas dome in Aberdeen that was originally installed around the turn of the millennium. This involved removal and disposal of the existing 1500 cubic metre dome, and the design, fabrication and installation of a brand new replacement, including new fans and associated hardware. AJ Tensile Biogas Systems Ltd engineered and managed the project, with sister companies AJ Tensile Manufacturing Ltd and AJ Tensile Tension Systems Ltd handling the fabrication and installation respectively. The removal and clean-up of the old biogas dome took three men three days and the installation of the new dome took three men five days, with all works completed on time and within budget.
