Natural
gas pressure "MR-stations" (1985-90)
This
product was developed for Naturgas
Midt/Nord - more than 150 units are build. Before this task,
I have been delivering gasmeter
boxes to Midt/Nord.
The problem:
MidtNord delivers natural gas in Jutland, using high pressure pipelines.
Before pipes to consumers, gaspressure are reduced in MR-stations.
But there is a risk, that they explode. Strict security and safety
regulations are normal with 2m high fences, babed wire and long
explosion safe distance. This results in very unfriendly elements
in landscape and suburban areas.
The solution:
Using heavy concrete elements, tilted inwards counteract explosion,
and 2 hinged roofparts opens and direct the explosion upwards without
harming the surroundings. Security distance is now insignificant.
Heavy steel doors opens invard as well.
The outer walls may have brick or stone surface.
Low placed vent holes make vandalism possible and barbed wire needed.
With special shaped vent holes in high position it is prevented
to throw burning items into the station, and a low, friendly fence
is enough.
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