Transformers arrive at Burbo

Transport company Collett has helped to deliver two 200Te transformers for the onshore substation at Dong Energy’s 256MW Burbo Bank extension in the UK.

SDV UK employed Collett to facilitate the discharge of the transformers at the Port of Mostyn and the transport them to the site. 

The ship carrying the transformers arrived in July and the Collet team undertook the project with two ballast tractors and a 14 axle modular hydraulic flat top trailer. 

The components were removed from the hull of the ship utilising a 1200 Te crane and delivered to the 14 axle trailer. 

The loads were then transported to an agreed holding position at the port where they were stored on stools until a suitable construction stage at the substation allowed for delivery.

The delivery took place in September.  Because each transformer measured 11,400mmx4400mmx 4750mm and weighed 200Te, a specialist method of delivery had to be devised to facilitate the loads owing to height and structure restrictions en-route.

Image: Collett’s transport one of the Burbo Bank transformers (Collett)