Challenges
- Challenging geometry
Benefits
- Cost-effective
- Quick installation
- No hot work
- Completely engineered repair
Scope
An international shipping company contacted ICR to provide an engineered composite repair solution for its specialised reefer vessel, which was recently operating in Netherlands.
The vessel featured a 10” carbon steel cross-over pipe located in the engine room floorplate, which was suffering from a through-wall defect caused by internal corrosion.
ICR engineered a single composite repair solution to restore the integrity of the line, designed to provide a service life of 10 years.
Solution
After reviewing the conditions of the cross-over pipe, including defect size, tee geometry, temperature, pressure, and other factors, our team determined that 14 layers of our 2K cloth and Low Temperature (LT) resin system would effectively restore the line.
Personnel and materials were quickly mobilised to the site, and surface preparation was completed via bristle blasting.
Our technicians then applied the layers before completing final QA/QC checks to verify the integrity of the cross-over pipe.
Results
The defect was fully resolved, achieving the targeted 10-year design life. This repair provided a quick, cost-effective solution and showcased the capabilities of Technowrap™, even despite the challenging geometry.
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about Technowrap™ Composite Repairs and our capabilities in the Netherlands, please contact our Key Account Manager, Ryan Crabb (ryan.crabb@icr-world.com).
