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HINCHDISTILLERY, BALLYNAHINCH, CO. DOWN
McCORLEY MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CRANK UP THEIR MAJOR M+E PROJECT DELIVERIES WITH A BESPOKE INSTALLATION FOR BRAND NEW HINCH DISTILLERY... McCORLEY FIRES UP HINCH DISTILLERY
M cCorley Mechanical and Electrical’s recent project at the £15m Hinch Distillery, Ballynahinch showcases the outstanding quality of M+E works carried out by the company. The 30,000 sq ft, two-storey building includes a large whiskey and gin distillery producing the Craft Hinch Irish Whiskey and Ninth Wave Gin brands. It also features an interactive visitor centre, coffee shop, retail area, outside courtyard space and multi-purpose events spaces. McCorley’s mechanical team was tasked with installing 3 x 20 tonne Calor BioLPG tanks and laying and connecting the mains pipe work to the building. Calor BioLPG was specified by the architect to reduce carbon emissions and increase the distillery and visitor centre’s environmental performance. The air conditioning and ventilation system
had to be fire-rated and ATEX compliant because of the highly flammable and potentially explosive environment within the still area. Working with Titan Air Conditioning, McCorley sourced the fire- resistant and explosive-proof equipment, including fire-rated fan motors. Further works included putting in the main water pipe and delivering a substantial fire ring to the building. Previously known for their mechanical works, McCorleys added an electrical division in 2016. Under the guidance of their new Electrical Contracts Manager, Stephen O’Loughlin, the division is growing in size and scope. From maintenance to full electrical installations, McCorleys is fully resourced to fulfill schemes large and small. The electrical works amounted to 75% of the Hinch Distillery scope carried out
by McCorleys. Stephen said, “This was a highly bespoke job involving specialist process control, ATEX and LEL compliant equipment along with bespoke architectural lighting. The project required the full domestic installation of general power and lighting, low voltage switchgear, fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, door access controls and so on. “The biggest challenge was in the ATEX area that houses the stills. This was obviously a potentially explosive environment so precautions needed to be taken. Suitably rated and protected electrical equipment was used throughout to prevent the possibility of ignition from a spark, or other source of heat. “Also, the installation of internal lightning protection in addition to external protection was required to safeguard against potential explosive reactions.”
“The air conditioning and ventilation system had tobe fire-rated andATEXcompliant.”
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