With patients in theatre and A&E highly vulnerable, it was
paramount that the drainage system could be installed and trusted
not to leak. Using electrofusion jointing, Polypipe Terrain FUZE
HDPE ensures system integrity as the weld area is as strong as
the host area. This was an important consideration for The Royal
Liverpool University Hospital as any leaks could result in the
damage of life saving, and incredibly expensive machinery.
Polypipe Terrain also worked with Carillion in providing an
alternative to the system and dilution traps which had already
been specified in the Science and Research Building. Terrain
FUZE HDPE and Terrain PVC Dilution Traps were used throughout
the development, allowing for a quicker and easier installation.
Dilution Traps were a requirement throughout the project as any
chemical waste water needed to be properly diluted before being
reintroduced into the waste water drainage.
Ian Crickmore, Technical Director at Polypipe Terrain, said: “The
installation at Royal Liverpool University Hospital was an incredibly
sensitive job, with the drainage surrounding life-saving machines.
We were able to provide the hospital with a technical support
service and ultimately supply the hospital with a cost effective and
environmentally friendly drainage system they could trust.”
Simon Webb, Managing Director of the project at Carillion, said
“Polypipe Terrain was initially only supplied for a few sections
of the hospital drainage system. After a quick installation using
electrofusion jointing, Terrain FUZE HDPE was specified as a modern
replacement to the cast iron originally specified. We enjoy working
with Polypipe Terrain on projects like this, and hope to continue
working with them in the future.”
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Providing longevity and leak free solutions was the key
consideration for both Carillion and the hospital, the sustainability
of the project was also of great importance. Polypipe Terrain is BES
6001 accredited, meaning that both suppliers and the company
are committed to producing materials that are environmentally
considerate. Polypipe Terrain was able to demonstrate that its
cutting edge research into PVC and plastics not only improves its
manufacturing, but also its impact on the environment.
Polypipe Terrain products and systems are backed by a
comprehensive technical support service offering a single source
from which specifiers can obtain all commercial drainage and water
management requirements. Polypipe Terrain’s complete range
of solutions, combined with the expertise of its team, meant that
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital was supplied with the
most trusted, cost effective and environmentally friendly drainage
solution available.