Project Details

A major leak in a process water pipe caused by a failed weld repair resulted in a partial shutdown at a steel manufacturing facility. The heat from weld repairs is known to damage internal coatings, resulting in localized corrosion and ultimate failures. Major failures are difficult to fix, and time was critical because of the partial plant shutdown. The pipes were depressurized, but not completely drained, so water was still leaking while the repair was installed. Fortunately, a leak repair specialist was already onsite and could work towards implementing a solution.

A composite repair system was installed over the outside of the pipe to repair the leak. Within 48 hours, the facility was back online.