Construction/Planning Divisions, to assume overall control of the project in the capacity of Chief Resident Engineer.
11.86
Despite adverse weather during the summer, and a shortage of cement during December and January, very good progress was made on site. The effects of the oil crisis were minimal during the period under review.
11.87
Site formation, reclamation works, the seawall and pier were completed, and the intake works were well advanced. The construction of evaporator and boiler foundations was proceeding in accordance with the programme. More than half of the auxiliary plant building was finished and construction of the reinforced concrete structure of the first of two 400 feet high chimneys was finished. The administration building and the supply tunnel were substantially completed.
11.88
All stages of the first of the six 6.66 million gallons per day evaporators were placed in position. Site welding was almost completed, and fitting of condenser tubes began. Work started on the erection of the second evaporator.
11.89
The first of six boilers was substantially completed, and work began on the second.
OPERATIONS DIVISION
11.90 The recruitment of operational staff both locally and in the U.K. proceeded throughout the year. As a result the Superintending Engineer, three Shift Charge Engineers, five engineers in various disciplines and a number of subordinate staff were appointed. Recruitment continued in order to permit a phased build-up of staff in time for the commissioning of the plant. Some of the staff appointed were seconded to resident site duties, whilst the bulk of the remainder was employed in the preparation of general procedures for operation and maintenance of the plant, and the acquisition of operational equipment.
11.91
Discussion and liaison were maintained with the Consulting Engineers and the manufacturers on matters directly relating to operations. Comprehensive safety rules were prepared to cover all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the plant. Commissioning procedures and documentation were prepared and agreed with the main plant contractor. Liaison with the Fire Services Department was established, the fire fighting systems re-examined, and certain improvements made.
11.92
Orders were placed for machine tools and equipment for the plant workshop, and specifications prepared for laboratory equipment and chemicals.
11.93
Reappraisals were made of stores facilities, catering, transportation and accommodation of staff and a number of changes recommended.
Experimental Plant
11.94
The 50,000 gallons per day pilot desalter was taken over by the Operations Division, and was cleaned, painted and dried out in order to prevent further deterioration, pending a decision on its future usage.
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Construction/Planning Divisions, to assume overall control of the project in the capacity of Chief Resident Engineer.
11.86
Despite adverse weather during the summer, and a shortage of cement during December and January, very good progress was made on site. The effects of the oil crisis were minimal during the period under review.
11.87
Site formation, reclamation works, the seawall and pier were completed, and the intake works were well advanced. The construction of evaporator and boiler foundations was proceeding in accordance with the
More than half of the auxiliary plant building was finished and programme. construction of the reinforced concrete structure of the first of two 400 feet high chimneys was finished. The administration building and the supply tunnel were substantially completed.
11.88
All stages of the first of the six 6.66 million gallons per day evaporators were placed in position. Site welding was almost completed, and fitting of condenser tubes began. Work started on the erection of the second evaporator.
11.89
The first of six boilers was substantially completed, and work began on the second.
OPERATIONS DIVISION
11.90 The recruitment of operational staff both locally and in the U.K. proceeded throughout the year. As a result the Superintending Engineer, three Shift Charge Engineers, five engineers in various disciplines and a number of subordinate staff were appointed. Recruitment continued in order to permit a phased build-up of staff in time for the commissioning of the plant. Some of the staff appointed were seconded to resident site duties, whilst the bulk of the remainder was employed in the preparation of general procedures for operation and maintenance of the plant, and the acquisition of operational equipment.
11.91
Discussion and liaison were maintained with the Consulting Engineers and the manufacturers on matters directly relating to operations. Comprehensive safety rules were prepared to cover all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the plant. Commissioning procedures and documentation were prepared and agreed with the main plant contractor. Liaison with the Fire Services Department was established, the fire fighting systems re-examined, and certain improvements made.
11.92
Orders were placed for machine tools and equipment for the plant workshop, and specifications prepared for laboratory equipment and chemicals.
11.93
Reappraisals were made of stores facilities, catering, transportation and accommodation of staff and a number of changes recommended.
Experimental Plant
11.94
The 50,000 gallons per day pilot desalter was taken over by the Operations Division, and was cleaned, painted and dried out in order to prevent further deterioration, pending a decision on its future usage.
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