54mm brazed copper pipework installation
Client: The University of Sheffield
About: Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is a facility within Sheffield University group. Their pipework systems manage temperature and allows for scientific research.
The problem: (TERC) required an extension of their existing nitrogen pipework to supply a new appliance. The new extension had to withstand pressure of 7bar, therefore it was determined that the copper fittings had to be brazed.
Ormond Pipework Services Ltd were brought in to install the 54mm brazed copper pipework. Our commercial pipework engineers use an array of pipe fitting techniques, from brazed copper to screwed steel.
Our solution: After identifying a suitable route, our engineers fitted brass brackets in order to hold the pipework and avoid any copper to steel corrosion.
In order to braze copper, joints have to be heated typically to a cherry red colour.
Once the joint is hot enough, a brazing rod is applied to where the fitting and pipe come into contact.
Ormond used oxy-acetylene to provide enough heat for brazing.
After the pipework was installed, a pressure test was completed to identify leaks.
Finally, the job was complete and handed over to TERC.
Tasks involved:
Brazed copper pipework
Commercial pipework installation
Pressure test
Nitrogen pipework installation
