Current Projects Pat Lee Ireland

The above pictures show the construction of a large mild steel open-topped tank which will be used in a potable water treatment works. When construction is finished, the next stage will be the shot blasting and surface preparation of the steel prior to painting. We are using a solvent free paint for the tank internals, this requires a high-pressure airless spray for application. After the painting process the tank will be hydrostatically tested, and following this the tank will be ready for delivery to the customer site.

We are updating a palletising system for a nearby animal feed provider. This involves comissioning and programming an ABB IRB640 type robot and automating the bag and conveyor system using a Telemechanique PLC. The plant operator will be able to control and monitor the entire system from a single point through a human-machine-interface (HMI). It is also possible to link up to the system using the internet; this will help speed up the diagnosis of problems should they occur.

The bag gripper is pneumatically actuated and uses a 24v signal from the robot controller. Different routines are used within the program and give the robot the capacity to handle a range of bag weights and dimensions.

These include a 1000 litre stainless steel tank designed for use in a meat factory. It is equipped with 90kW of coil. After testing, it will be coated with a special high density foam which enables us to reduce cylinder bulk while maintaining a high insulation factor.

Production of our very popular range of pressurised hot water cylinders continues. The capacities currently range from 160 to 5000 litres in capacity, although we can build to suit an individual customers' dimensions and volume requirements.

We were recently commissioned by HPMP to build and fit a 11,000 litre water tank and ancillary equipment onto a fire tender truck for Cork County Fire Services. The system is being mounted on a Volvo FL250 and upon completion will be used to ferry water to fires and may also be used to carry water to housing estates in times of crisis. The picture on the right shows the frame at the rear of the truck for holding the fire tender pump. The frame is designed so that the pump rolls out of it's position to enable ease of access by the crew. The area will be neatly covered by aluminium chequer plate. There will also be a water gauge fitted and a ladder to allow access to the hatch at the top of the tank. The area on the left hand side of the truck (see below) is designed to hold pipes and accessories. On the right hand side are two further enclosures; the first carries the lagoon, the second is sectioned off to carry fire inhibiting chemicals.

Design and Installation of Collision Avoidance System for Millford Marinas.

Millford Marinas were awarded the main contract to design, supply and install new pontoons on the river Liffey which are the landing stages for the new sightseeing tours of the Liffey. The Department of the Marine had some concerns about the boat going under the bridges on the river when the tide was high. Our brief was to come up with something to alert the captain of the boat when conditions were not favourable.

Having used low powered local radio switching systems within the water industry we thought that this would be the way to go with this project. We carried out some tests on the river with the system and found it to be a great sucess. This project is now in operation on "Spirit of Docklands" and has been approved by the Department of the Marina.

Kildare County Council.
Pumping Station at Leixlip. Design, manufacture and installation of pumping station to supply Intel, Hewlett-Packard and 60,000 domestic houses. Pumphouse currently delivers 1240mtrs cubed per hour.

Solar Panels, currently under development.

Lechate Collection System at Landfill Site in Baltinglass for Wicklow County Council.