Project Overview
Advanced Engineering Group delivered the design, fabrication, and installation of large-diameter stainless-steel pipework within a clean water treatment works, operating under strict hygienic and potable water standards. The project involved the installation of 316 stainless-steel pipework, supporting brackets, fixings, and associated mechanical components, all engineered to meet drinking water and contamination-prevention requirements.
The works began with in-house mechanical design, where pipe spools and support bracketry were developed specifically for offsite fabrication. Each component was engineered with a focus on hygienic compatibility, structural integrity, and ease of installation. Surface finishes, joint alignment, and connection methods were carefully specified to ensure full compliance with potable water regulations.
Offsite fabrication was carried out in a controlled workshop environment, allowing precise welding, finishing, and assembly of stainless-steel pipe spools under hygienic conditions. This approach minimised contamination risk while ensuring consistently high-quality workmanship across all fabricated components.
Once fabrication was complete, pipe spools and brackets were transported to site using company-owned lorries, providing full control over handling and delivery scheduling. Installation presented a significant logistical challenge due to the pipework being located within a deep reservoir, requiring all components to be lowered through a service hatch. These operations were planned and executed by Advanced Engineering Group’s experienced in-house rigging team, with all lifting operations carefully engineered to ensure safety and accuracy.
On site, the prefabricated pipework and brackets were craned into position, aligned, and mechanically secured using fixings suitable for hygienic applications. Throughout installation, strict cleanliness protocols were enforced, including protective coverings, controlled access, and careful handling of stainless-steel surfaces to maintain system integrity.
Mechanical Services Provided
- Full mechanical system design and engineering for large-diameter 316 stainless-steel pipework
- Design and fabrication of pipe spools and supporting bracketry in-house
- Offsite welding and assembly of pipe spools under controlled hygienic conditions
- Surface finishing and preparation to meet stringent potable water standards
- Transportation of fabricated spools and brackets to site using our own lorries
- Complex rigging and crane operations to lower pipework and brackets through a deep reservoir service hatch
- Alignment and installation of supporting brackets with hygienic bolts
- Onsite assembly and connection of stainless-steel pipe spools
- Mechanical joining, sealing, and verification of pipework integrity
- Maintenance of strict hygienic procedures during handling and installation
- Coordination between fabrication, rigging, and onsite teams for safe and accurate placement
- Inspection and quality verification of installed pipework and brackets
- Final handover to the client for commissioning
Project Outcome
The project successfully delivered a high-integrity stainless-steel pipework system suitable for clean water treatment applications, installed in a challenging and confined environment. The combination of precision offsite fabrication, expert rigging operations, controlled logistics, and meticulous onsite assembly ensured full compliance with hygienic standards and regulatory requirements.
This project demonstrates Advanced Engineering Group’s capability to deliver complex stainless-steel pipe installations within potable water environments, maintaining exceptional standards of quality, cleanliness, and safety throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.