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Author: Tiffany Klingensmith

Compressor Station Trench Repair

The Challenge A great lakes utility company had drainage trenches in an auxiliary building that were exhibiting advanced concrete erosion.  Boilers and air compressor condensation drainage continually drips onto bare…
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Layup of Manufacturing Facility

When evaluating the layup of a manufacturing facility, the task can be broken down by classification of equipment and systems into categories as follows: Structures Equipment Work in progress Finished…
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Industrial Power Plant Preservation

The Challenge November 2016 A natural gas fired power plant, had recently shut down and was in need of an effective form of corrosion protection for their high value components. The list…
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Emergency Repair of Fan Shaft in Automotive Manufacturing Company

Emergency Repair of Fan Shaft in Automotive Manufacturing Company

The Problem An automotive manufacturing company experienced significant operational challenges due to heavy vibration from a fan shaft located in the penthouse HVAC building on the roof of their warehouse…
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Paper Mill Pipe Repair

THE PROBLEM The Paper Mill Plant faced a critical issue with leaking, corroded, and eroded steel pipes. These pipes were impossible to replace without causing a major forced outage at…
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Treated Water Pipeline Leak Repair

The Challenge A steel mill was losing 50 to 70 gallons/minute on 10 inch of chemically treated water pipeline. This leak was costing the plant almost $4,000 a day in…
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Stainless Steel Conveyor Belt Repair

The Challenge This stainless steel flat top conveyor in a local auto plant was constantly getting wet causing a major slip hazard to the assembly workers. Cars were also slipping…
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Concrete Moisture Control in Auto Plants

Innovative Moisture Control for Auto Plant’s Striping Pit Problem with Hydrostatic Pressure

The Problem An auto plant faced a recurring issue with its concrete striping pit and moisture control. The pit was experiencing damage due to condensation and moisture penetration caused by…
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Tank Seam and Rivet Repair

The Problem The outside of this tank had damage starting at its seams. Rust and erosion had started, and the tank needed a repair instead of a full replacement The…
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Tank Floating Roof Repair

The Problem This floating roof was failing and leaking vapors into the air causing EPA issues. The customer had to decide between welding a new roof in or a make-do…
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