Riello has become an integral part of the British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) mission, providing essential training to their maintenance technicians staff before their deployment to Antarctica.
This ongoing collaboration underscores Riello’s commitment to ensuring the reliable operation of heating and hot water equipment crucial for the comfort and safety of personnel stationed in the harsh Antarctic environment.
Focused on the Riello R40 G and RL series of light commercial oil burners, the annual training programme equips BAS engineers with the necessary skills for commissioning, set up, fault finding, servicing, and critical spares management. By tailoring the training to address the specific challenges of Antarctic conditions, Riello empowers BAS engineers to effectively maintain and keep in service the essential heating infrastructure, without the need for on-site support.
Since 2007, Riello has consistently delivered comprehensive training modules to BAS Maintenance Technicians staff, ensuring they are proficient in handling the specifics of oil-fired heating equipment. Despite never physically visiting the Antarctic sites, Riello’s remote training sessions have successfully prepared engineers for deployments lasting between 6 to 18 months, enabling them to overcome challenges and ensure uninterrupted heating services.
Through Riello’s annual training programme, BAS engineers are equipped with the expertise to efficiently manage and repair heating equipment, minimising downtime and optimising energy consumption. This ongoing support has bolstered the BAS’s research activities in Antarctica, allowing personnel to focus on advancing our understanding of Earth’s Polar Regions without disruptions due to equipment failures.
Riello’s collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey exemplifies its dedication to providing reliable and efficient solutions tailored to the most demanding environments. By empowering BAS engineers with essential skills through annual training, Riello continues to play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of stationed personnel thus contributing to the success of Antarctic missions.
