Employer: Central Electricity Generation Company (CEGCO)
Scope of Work: Rehabilitation and enhancement of the fire protection and detection systems.
Project Overview:
MECO successfully delivered a comprehensive upgrade to CEGCO’s fire safety systems, ensuring enhanced protection, reliability, and compliance with international fire safety standards. The project scope included:
• Fire Main Pipeline Upgrade: Replacement of the underground fire main pipe with a new above-ground
carbon steel fire pipeline for improved durability and accessibility.
• Advanced Fire Detection Systems:
- Supply and installation of UV/IR flame sensors for boilers and boiler decks in Units 1-7.
- Supply and replacement of the main fire detection control panel with a more advanced and reliable system.
- Installation of smoke detection systems in critical areas, including:
- Switch gas battery rooms
- Relay rooms
- Chemical laboratories
- Unit 3 switchgear room
• Emergency Fire Call Points: Supply and installation of manual fire call points within the turbine hall across Units 1-7, ensuring rapid response capabilities.
• Comprehensive Facility Protection: Design, supply, and installation of an integrated fire detection system for workshops, warehouses, and storage yards, enhancing safety measures across key operational areas.
This project reflects MECO’s expertise in fire protection engineering, delivering innovative solutions that reinforce safety, efficiency, and compliance in critical power generation infrastructure.