September 2022 VOLTS!
Published 27 Oct 2022
THORNE & DERRICK LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt
Welcome to our initial industry bulletin – VOLTS.
So what is VOLTS?
VOLTS is our first monthly round-up of industry news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars and career opportunities from Thorne & Derrick. Take a moment to Follow Us on LinkedIn to receive future VOLTS.
In The News
Net Zero Teesside
Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) will be the world’s first commercial scale gas-fired power station with carbon capture, and the hub of a decarbonised group of industries on Teesside who will share the CO2 transportation and storage infrastructure being developed by the Northern Endurance Partnership to serve the East Coast Cluster.
Net Zero Teesside Power’s proposed combined cycle gas turbine electricity generating station will have an electrical output of up to 860 megawatts (MW) of low carbon electricity, enough to power up to 1.3m homes per year.
From the power plant alone, the proposed carbon transportation and storage infrastructure will capture and store up to two million tonnes of CO2 a year.
These proposals help support the UK government’s commitment to fully decarbonize the power system in the UK by 2035 and will help to enable greater deployment of renewable energy such as wind and solar by providing flexible, dispatchable low carbon electricity generation which backs up intermittent renewables – crucial for periods when the wind isn’t blowing, and the sun isn’t shining.
In January 2022, an exciting partnership was agreed with NOF, a regional business development specialist for the energy sector, to support supply chain engagement.
A Record Sales Year!
In this record sales year for Thorne & Derrick we have now signed Strategic Supplier Frameworks for MV/HV Cable Accessories & Tooling with 4 multinational power companies whom provide the global drive and expertise to continue the path to a sustainable Green energy future.
This week we have achieved Approved Supplier Status to Nordex Group and are now delivering a 33KV Cable Accessory & Electrical Safety package to their Oweninny Wind Farm.
As a leading supplier to the electrical sectors of diverse industries, we support customers by providing specification and Jointer Training Services plus competitive product supply from extensive stocks to UK, EU and International projects.
pROJECTS & NEWS
T&D Deliver Essential Equipment With Same Day Turn Around
Thorne & Derrick are profficient in the supply of solutions that are best suited to the intended application, including the fast replacement of incorrect equipment where necessary, to ensure that clients are able to complete required jobs on time.
This month we organised same day delivery for some SPS outdoor terminations and 2 hole 630sqmm Cembre lugs to replace equipment that was not appropriate for the client’s application. The client previously ordered indoor terminations and single hole cable lugs which were incorrect for the job at hand. The fast delivery of equipment to the client enabled the workers on site to continue with work as normal without delay.
Cable Joints & Terminations
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from manufacturers including 3M, Prysmian, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Pfisterer CONNEX & SEANEX and Shrink Polymer Systems for use up to 66kV.
Powering Power Stations
We are delighted to have assisted a combined cycle gas turbine power station this month with the specification and supply of Pfisterer Connex Connectors which were needed urgently to ensure energisation of the site on their deadline day. With extensive UK stocks, Thorne & Derrick were able to deliver the required products to the customer quickly.
Pfisterer MV HV cable connectors and terminations are suitable for all voltage levels and applications where medium or high voltage power cables must be reliably connected, terminated and distributed within the electricity supply industry.
A Combined Cycle Gas Turbine
The CCGT Power Station comprises of a single natural gas fired turbine with an associated heat recovery boiler, a single steam turbine, an electrical generator and a steam condensing and cooling system. The latter uses water from the River Calder in a once through cooling system which discharges back to the river. The exhaust gases are discharged to atmosphere through 30 m tall stack. The station has a net thermal input of 106 MWth and provides an electrical output of 50 MWe in combined mode.
Unlocking The Possibility Of EV Ownership
Working with EZ-CHARGE, Lucy Zodion are delighted to have been involved in the Oxfordshire County Council Park and Charge initiative 🚗🔌
Park and Charge Oxfordshire is an innovation project, grant funded by the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
The aim: to unlock the possibility of EV ownership for tens of thousands of residents by providing up to 250 new EV charge points, within 20 car parks, across Oxfordshire towns and villages.
Throughout the project, Lucy Zodion supplied a total of 20 EV pillars featuring O-PEN technology, a real game-changer for both operators and installers, as you don’t have to install earth rods – saving time and money! The Park and Charge is now officially open, to the delight of local residents, businesses and community groups who have been eagerly waiting for charging infrastructure in the town.
EV Charging Pillars
Thorne & Derrick design and supply feeder pillars to projects daily across the globe, including to EV projects to meet the increasing demand for accessible Electric Vehicle charging points.
Lucy Zodion manufacture a wide range of products suitable to provide Low Voltage Electrical Power Distribution for EV charge points – from distribution network operator (DNO) accredited cut-outs and isolators for on-street chargers, to feeder pillars for electrical vehicle charging. The standard range of pillars have been adpted to support EV charge point requirements that fall into the four categories of main current rating: 100 Amp, 200 Amp, 400 Amp and 630 Amp, providing a link between the DNO and EV charge points.
The configuration of all EV feeder pillars in this range can be upgraded once installed to meet future demand requirements. Contact Thorne & Derrick for further information.
EV Charging Feeder Pillars & Enclosures
RIDGID RP 351 Press Tool Wins Award!
The Dealer Design Awards by ACHR NEWS recognise products used by professional contractors with features that assist in installation, maintenance, and service of installed products to the HVACR industry. RIDGID is honoured to have been awarded a Gold Dealer Design Award for the RP 351 Press Tool 🥇
The RP 351 Inline Design Press Tool is designed for speed and continued operation in the most confined spaces. Optimally balanced for one-handed use and reduced jobsite fatigue. Driven by the new RIDGID Brushless Motor Technology, RP 351 reaches over 100,000 press cycles and requires no scheduled maintenance.
âž¡ See also the RIDGID RP 350 Press Tool, which is compatible with the NEW STRUTSLAYR
STRUTSLAYR, The Strongest & Most Powerful Strut Channel Cutter – the first mobile-dedicated strut tool on the market, creates clean, square strut cuts free from chips and burrs with a single pull of the trigger, and in five seconds or less.
Compatible with RIDGID 32kN press tools*, the STRUTSLAYR strut cutter offers reduced risk sparking when compared to grinders and chop saws and still manages to produce a clean, consistent cut just by pulling the trigger.
A day in The Life Of An Electrical Engineer
STRATA, specialists in Arc Flash Clothing & Protection Kits, have been working behind the scenes, connecting and collaborating with their client base to create brand new content series that highlights the raw activities that go on each day within the Energy Sector.
They are proud to officially launch their new STRATA® Protection Series with ‘The Day in the Life of an Electrical Engineer’ in collaboration with Anesco Ltd.
Meet Gheorghe. Gheorghe works at Anesco as a High Voltage Appointed Person and Technician on solar farms and battery energy storages. Watch as we follow Gheorghe across the solar wind farm and see how a faulty inverter is replaced and much more.
Thorne & Derrick understand how critical it is to have reliable, highest quality personal protection equipment (PPE), clothing and workwear available from stock at competitive prices – protecting utility workers against arc flash dangers posed during maintenance on underground electric cables, overhead line conductors or electrical equipment.
Technical Tip
LIGHT UP ANY SITUATION WITH A PRACTICAL SOLUTION
The CEMBRE CBLIGHT (CBL) series offers a complete range of LED lights: highly practical and functional torches, lamps and portable spotlights.
Compact and easy to use, the CBLIGHT series lights are a practical solution in any situation where quick and efficient wireless lighting is required.
The range consists of COMPACT, PORTABLE, FLOOR AND TABLE TOP devices:
- EFFICIENT, COBÂ (chip on board) LED technology
- BRIGHT, 150-3000 lumens
- LOW CONSUMPTION, from 2.5-10h battery life and high energy rating
- ERGONOMICÂ and lightweight, bi-component plastic handles
- PRACTICAL, double light point, with adjustable magnetic support and built in suspension hook
- ALWAYS READYÂ with wireless charging
- FUNCTIONALÂ as a power bank
SECTOR SPOTLIGHT | BATTERY STORAGE
Thorne & Derrick, Specialist UK Distributors of LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt up to 66kV, provide expert technical specification, customer support and product supply from stock of an extensive range of Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment – this includes Power, Heating & Lighting products with ATEX Certification for installation in Substation Battery Rooms.
♦ Lighting – T&D can provide lighting designs to ensure lux levels are achieved in line with regulations, fittings are located correctly and meet certification requirements – we provide a comprehensive hazardous area lighting system design service.
♦ Heating – T&D can provide battery room heat loss calculations to ensure the correct heaters are specified and meet ATEX certification requirements to provide adequate comfort heating to the substation.
♦ Power – T&D can specify and supply from stocks Joints & Terminations for the connection and energisation of high voltage power cables to switchgear and transformers up to 66kV.
- Raytec | Light Fittings
- Abtech | Junction Boxes
- Craig & Derricott | Isolators
- EXHEATÂ | Heaters
- Marechal | Plug & Sockets
- Crowcon | Gas Detectors
- Technor | Enclosures & Control Equipment
- Roxtec | Cable Transits
- Hawke | Cable Glands
- ATEX PIR’s
Pictured | Stocked by Thorne & Derrick, the SPARTAN WL168 Zone 2 Intelligent Emergency Linear Luminaires improve light levels on this substation battery room site. On this project, the lighting brief was to replace x 4 existing 2x58W fluorescent Zone 2 fittings. The customer originally requested 5ft LED Linear alternatives, but due to SPARTAN’s high lumen output and unique modular design – which would make any ongoing maintenance quick and easy – SPARTAN WL168 provided the ideal solution. Discuss your requirements with us.
We can help | High Voltage Power, Lighting & Heating for Substation Battery Rooms
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Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Cable Installation & Electrical Distribution Equipment to the Power Transmission & Distribution industry in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors – this includes Joints, Terminations & Connectors to enable the installation of low, medium and high voltage power cables into underground trench or duct.
Key Product Categories: Connectors, Joints & Terminations MV HV | Cable Preparation & Jointing Tools | Duct Seals | Cable Transits | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Clothing & Protection | Cable Pulling | Earthing & Lightning Protection | Feeder Pillars
Main UK Stockists for:Â 3M Electrical, PFISTERER Connex, Nexans Power Cable Accessories (Euromold), Alroc, Ellis Patents, ABB, Roxtec, Cembre & CATU Electrical.
