Projects
Sellafield – Main & North Security Gate Installation
One of our more recent projects based within Sellafield Ltd was to install the new security gates to the Main inbound entrance as well as the North In & Out bound entrances to the nuclear site.
As a company, LEL Nuclear has been heavily involved from the start of this project right through to the commissioning stage of each gate. LEL Nuclear was tasked to create all the required documentation including Risk assessments, ICL’s, Quality plans and so much more required for a smooth install. Following the acceptance of all documentation, LEL Nuclear worked tirelessly through many night shifts to install the gates whilst minimising disruption to the site and local highways.
All 3 gates are now fully installed, commissioned and handed back over to Sellafield Ltd.
Shaun Sweeney (Senior Works Manager) working on behalf of the main contractor ‘Morgan Sindall’ had went on to say that: “Nick and his LEL Nuclear team are a breath of fresh air to the Sellafield Site, they are highly skilled and their attention to detail is ten to none”.
One of our more recent projects based within Sellafield Ltd was to install the new security gates to the Main inbound entrance as well as the North In & Out bound entrances to the nuclear site.
As a company, LEL Nuclear has been heavily involved from the start of this project right through to the commissioning stage of each gate. Working on behalf of Ansaldo Nuclear, LEL Nuclear was tasked create all the required documentation including Risk assessments, ICL’s, Quality plans and so much more required for a smooth install. Following the acceptance of all documentation, LEL Nuclear worked tirelessly through many night shifts to install the gates whilst minimising disruption to the site and local highways.
All 3 gates are now fully installed, commissioned and handed back over to Sellafield Ltd.
Shaun Sweeney (Senior Works Manager) working on behalf of the main contractor ‘Morgan Sindall’ had went on to say that: “Nick and his LEL team are a breath of fresh air to the Sellafield Site, they are highly skilled and their attention to detail is ten to none”.
Sellafield - BEPPS DIF - Shield Door Refurbishment
Located at the Sellafield Ltd site, this marked the first significant project undertaken by LEL Nuclear. Commencing in 2018, our initial assignment involved refurbishing the main shield door for the BEPPS DIF project. This encompassed a multitude of intricate installations, such as seismic restraints, door drives, air skates, recovery systems, pipework, and various other elements.
As a result of our exceptional performance and commitment to top-notch workmanship, numerous opportunities emerged within the project. These opportunities included involvement in numerous additional complex installations, rigging tasks, and collaboration with the SL commissioning team. Our responsibilities extended to performing all remaining mechanical snagging work on the project, showcasing our capabilities and dedication to excellence.
BAE Systems - Shield Door Shielding Installation
After proving ourselves with the shield door installation work within Sellafield, we then managed to win the contract for the shielding installations within the new dreadnaught submarine workshops based at BAE systems in barrow.
The job initially consisted of drilling and tapping countless holes to allow for the installation of shielding plates before using a specialist putty to place between the plates to ensure no radioactive rays are able to escape the area.
Like on Sellafield, after delivering great workmanship on time and to budget, the job then lead to a vast amount more mechanical installation works including the full installation of all shield doors on the new and upcoming project that is also based within BAE Systems.
Holmen Iggesund – Valve Overhaul
Upon the successful completion of various projects across several different high profile sites, LEL Nuclear have expanded out into providing services to local business through our extensive list of capabilities.
LEL Nuclear have recently undertaken several projects within the Holmen Iggesund premises from steam trap surveys, condition reports to a complete valve overhaul. The valve overhaul consists of a large seized double disc gate valve which had to be jacked out with over 3 tonnes of force. Upon removal the faces were found to be damaged and therefore resulted in the requirement for lapping of the internal valve seats as well as machining both disc faces. Now with perfect sealing faces on both components, the valve was reinstalled and the discs packed accordingly to ensure a good seal was provided between the two faces.
Following re-installation, further opportunities have arisen throughout the Holmen Iggesund site where LEL Nuclear look forward to supporting them through many more complex projects.
B550 Lid Turning Machine
Within the framework of Sellafield Ltd’s continuous flask refurbishment initiative, LEL Nuclear was enlisted to execute the installation of a brand-new flask lid turning machine within the on-site B550 flask refurbishment facility.
This specialized machine, crafted by TSP Engineering, featured three platforms, a control panel, and two motorized interchangeable frames designed to facilitate the rotation of various flask lid models for cleaning and inspection purposes. Throughout this demanding installation, LEL Nuclear collaborated closely with both TSP and Morgan Sindall Infrastructure to ensure the successful completion and commissioning of the project.
Holmen Iggesund – Valve Overhaul
Upon the successful completion of various projects across several different high profile sites, LEL Nuclear have expanded out into providing services to local business through our extensive list of capabilities.
LEL Nuclear have recently undertaken several projects within the Holmen Iggesund premises from steam trap surveys, condition reports to a complete valve overhaul. The valve overhaul consists of a large seized double disc gate valve which had to be jacked out with over 3 tonnes of force. Upon removal the faces were found to be damaged and therefore resulted in the requirement for lapping of the internal valve seats as well as machining both disc faces. Now with perfect sealing faces on both components, the valve was reinstalled and the discs packed accordingly to ensure a good seal was provided between the two faces.
Following re-installation, further opportunities have arisen throughout the Holmen Iggesund site where LEL Nuclear look forward to supporting them through many more complex projects.
SGMS
LEL Nuclear has played a significant role in the SGMS project situated at Sellafield. Our involvement includes the installation of all the necessary fiber and electrical components for a comprehensive overhaul of the outdated ‘Site Gate Monitoring Systems’ at both the North Gate and North Group entrances. To meet the demands of this project, we took the initiative to expand our team by establishing a dedicated EC&I (Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation) department.
