Gartnavel Hospital

Non-Residential
Carried out in United Kingdom in 2024
Product(s) used: ICS 5000
Healthcare/ Hospital
Generators
Energy Centre

To ensure uninterrupted backup power for Gartnavel General Hospital, the project involved the delivery and installation of four 450 mm diameter chimneys. These chimneys supply the generators and were connected to the containerized engine rooms via a tailor-made frame construction. This clever design allowed the horizontal pipes to be stacked in proper, parallel pairs. This precise arrangement was maintained right up to the main building. From there, the chimneys continued horizontally before making a decisive vertical curve to finally reach an impressive height of 40 meters.

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Challenge

The work included the delivery and installation of 4 double-walled ICS 5000 chimneys. The particular challenge was the long distances that had to be covered and the limited site access. The chimneys run on frames above generator containers before they are attached to the outer wall of the building and then rise almost 40 m up the outer facade and end about 3 m above the roof. Due to the profile of the external concrete cladding panels, Hilti resin anchors had to be installed at each point of the chimney system.

Solution

Limited site access presented a significant challenge for this project. To overcome this, Schiedel expertly deployed specialist rope access teams for the installation of the external vertical flues. The ICS 5000 chimney solution was the clear choice, not just for its ease of installation and proven reliability, but also for its engineered precision joints and impressive T600 H1 D V3 designation. Before any work began on-site, comprehensive risk assessments and method statements were meticulously submitted and approved by NHS authorities, ensuring the highest safety standards.

The Customer

Gartnavel General Hospital in the West End of Glasgow, Scotland, is a renowned teaching hospital offering a wide range of healthcare services. It is managed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and is affiliated with the University of Glasgow. Gartnavel General Hospital plays a vital role in the healthcare provision of Glasgow and the wider West of Scotland region, combining patient care with teaching and research through its affiliation with the University.

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