Bendalls Engineering made the stainless-steel containers.
The new SIXEP Continuity Plant (SCP) at Sellafield has completed manufacturing and testing of 2 massive pressure vessels.
Once operational, the facility will feature 7 stainless-steel containers that process liquid waste, screening out radioactive particles before being released to sea.
Once completed, the boats were tested on a purpose-made rig.
The milestone was reached when the 2 vessels were manufactured, loaded onto the rig, and the rig was ready.
If successful, the remaining 5 boats will be manufactured this year.
The SCP facility is being provided by the Programme and Project Partners at Sellafield and will guarantee the current Site Ion Exchange Effluent Plant can continue its essential function for decades to come, contributing to Sellafield’s mission to produce a clean and safe environment for future generations.
Bendalls Engineering in Carlisle designed and built the boats.
SCP’s project director said:
“The project has delivered its first project wide objective ahead of schedule which is a huge achievement for the team and our supplier Bendalls Engineering.”
*One of the benefits of the Programme and Project Partners approach is the ability to engage suppliers much earlier than would usually be the case if we followed a traditional client-contractor arrangement.”
“By engaging our suppliers earlier, we can put more time into working together to understand requirements and influence the design.”
“We’re then able to reach better outcomes and avoid issues arising during manufacturing.”
Ben Carter, Bendalls Engineering project manager, said:
“The Programme and Project Partners model has changed the whole dynamic of how a contract for Sellafield has been traditionally executed.”
“By engaging with the client throughout the design stage, and building a whole team approach throughout, we’ve delivered a highly demanding project on time and to the highest quality.”
