Rehabilitating A 36 Inch Surge Vessel

Rehabilitating A 36 Inch Surge Vessel

Market

Power & Utilities

Challenge

Two pinhole leaks had developed from internal corrosion in a 36” surge vessel at a natural gas facility. Replacement would be costly and require excessive downtime.

a tarp covering a portion of a 36-inch surge vessel at a natural gas facility. This cover allows technicians to work on the compromised portion of pipe

Engineered Solution

The engineer wanted a long-term solution other than replacement. HydraWrap was the selected repair method. 

Scope

Pre-cured repair patches were used to cover the pinholes. The surface was then prepared, coated in primer, and wrapped to HydraTech’s specifications with the carbon fiber fabric.

A portion of a 36-inch surge vessel that has had its surface ground clean in preparation for a HydraWrap application
Two patches applied to address two pinhole leaks in a surge vessel at a natural gas facility
Two technicians applying epoxy to a 36-inch surge vessel at a natural gas facility

Solution

HydraWrap eliminated the pinhole leaks more cost-effectively than replacement. HydraWrap rehabilitated this aging system and will prevent further corrosion and the formation of additional pinholes.

HydraWrap rehabilitating a compromised portion of a 36” surge vessel at a natural gas facility