EoW January 2014

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Westermost Rough contract

Tuning in for the BAS Ormiston Wire was put to the test in one of the world’s harshest environments when the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) asked it to supply antennas. With Antarctica, on average, being the coldest, driest and windiest continent on earth, the solution required a strong yet lightweight product robust enough to withstand the unforgiving conditions. A bespoke solution from Ormiston ensured the team’s safety and successful ongoing operations. The wire was made from a number of materials in which Ormiston has developed considerable expertise: copper, Kevlar and PVC coatings. Using a cross-sectional area of tinned copper over a Kevlar core, the antenna was braided and then insulated using a red PVC coating. Following testing, the designed prototype far exceeded the anticipated strength and performance tolerances likely to be experienced. OrmistonWire Ltd – UK Website : www.ormiston-wire.co.uk

Tekmar Energy has been awarded a cable protection contract for the Westermost Rough offshore wind farm. Situated 8km off the coast of Hull, Westermost Rough wind farm will cover an area of 35km 2 , generating 210MW of electricity. Tekmar Energy, headquartered in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, will provide bespoke coverings to protect the infield and export cables from exposure to loads, deformations and fatigue during installation and over the wind farm’s service life. Tekmar chief executive James Richie said: “The Westermost Rough project will play an important role in reducing CO 2 emissions and contribute towards the UK achieving its targets of electricity generation from renewable energy schemes. “This is a significant project for us...and the fifth time we have worked with DONG Energy. “We will be supplying Westermost Rough OWF with our Teklink cable protection system which brings a range of benefits

when compared to more traditional cable installation and protection.” In comparison with other subsea cable installations, Tekmar’s Teklink system does not require a j-tube and utilises a remote installation method. This is said to offer enhanced cable life and resilience, and to reduce the risk of damage and need for maintenance. Over the past five years Tekmar has installed over 2,000 cable protection systems with a further 1,000 in design or manufacture for wind farms across Europe. Tekmar Energy – UK Website : www.tekmar.co.uk ▲ ▲ Cable protection systems from Tekmar Energy. Photograph courtesy of Tekmar Energy

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