Employer: Central Electricity Generation Company (CEGCO)
Scope of Work: Rehabilitation and enhancement of the fire protection and detection systems.
Project Overview:
MECO successfully executed a critical upgrade to CEGCO’s fire protection infrastructure, enhancing system efficiency and ensuring compliance with international fire safety standards. The project scope included:
- Foam-Based Fire Protection: Supply and installation of foam monitors for the main diesel tank to enhance fire suppression capabilities.
- Emergency Response Enhancements: Supply and installation of manual call points for rapid fire alarm activation across critical areas.
- Advanced Fire Detection Systems: Supply and installation of a UV/IR detection system to provide early fire detection and improved safety response.
- Deluge Water Spray Systems:
- Installation of a deluge water spray system for auxiliary transformers, offering automated fire suppression in high-risk zones.
- Installation of a deluge system for the steam turbine compartment, including protection for the below area and lube oil skid, mitigating fire hazards in essential operational areas.
This project underscores MECO’s expertise in fire safety engineering, delivering state-of-the-art fire suppression and detection solutions to safeguard critical power generation assets.