ATP Solutions was engaged by Woodsides PLP gas plant to upgrade and improve the Aspirated Smoke Detection (ASD) system, involving communication and infrastructure upgrades and unique site conditions. Due to this there was a requirement of a custom-designed system, combining existing infrastructure with innovative design options.
The Challenge
After the successful installation and results of a state-of-the-art ASD system at an existing site in 2017, it came time to upgrade a second site in this remote area.
Unlike the original location, the new site presented its own set of unique challenges, with a need for a advanced reporting and communication system a customised design was required to meet this unique application. Pushing the limits previously set in other projects.
ATP Solutions was tasked with overhauling the existing system and ensuring seamless integration with a live existing control monitoring system, despite the complexity of integration across four different systems. And introducing a whole new level of communication.
The Objective
The primary goal was to enhance fire safety and identification by redesigning the system to maximise coverage and reporting of events while utilising existing infrastructure as much as possible.
ATP Solutions set out to raise a new standard in fire detection technology, ensuring the safety of people, the facility and its operations and surrounding environment.
The ATP Solution
The first step in the project was to complete a full desktop review based on all available information provided from site, this step was ongoing as COVID-19 was in effect, following that a full site audit for the existing ASD system, which revealed a requirement to redesign, from scratch.
The new design included systematic piping rerouting and communication reporting to improve coverage, detection and identification; a solution that marked a significant innovation in fire safety, as the first to have such an extensive level of ASD coverage, including in-cabinet detection at an unprecedented scale.
The technology, combined with precision design, created an advanced pioneering project in fire safety.
Getting it Right
ATP Solutions capitalised on its strong working relationship with the client’s system owner. Taking responsibility and initiative, ATP’s expertise and guidance proved instrumental in resolving technical issues and ensuring a high-quality outcome.
The project execution involved careful planning, regular adaptations to initial plans, and a step-by-step implementation process.
Results & Impact
This system is a significant improvement on the outgoing, disjointed comparison, allowing for a level of response un-seen within the industry. The ability to not only very accurately locate and respond to a smoke event but to do so from the Perth control station on a site 1500km away.
This quick intervention, not possible with the old system, underscored the necessity and effectiveness of the new ASD system. And will be foundational to all future endeavours by this Gas Giant.
The Outlook
This project exemplifies ATP’s capability to deliver custom, innovative solutions in fire prevention and highlights the importance of understanding specific client needs and the impact of advanced fire safety systems in industrial settings.
