A major Canadian manufacturer of steel products asked UTComp to investigate the condition of an FRP tank used to store spent hydrochloric acid (HCl). The client needed to know whether the straight-sided cylinder made of a vinyl ester / isophthalic polyester composite could be relocated and … [Read more...] about Case Study: Mechanical Integrity and Engineering Review of a Partially Submerged FRP Vessel
3 priorities for better composite asset management in 2021
At UTComp, we welcome 2021 with optimism, while recognizing that there is a long road ahead before work and life return to some kind of normal state. For the foreseeable future, travel will be difficult and sometimes impossible, as will how we connect with each other in the workplace and … [Read more...] about 3 priorities for better composite asset management in 2021
Case Study: Repair Report on FRP Wrap
A major petrochemical facility located in the Persian Gulf region of Saudi Arabia used FRP overwrap to repair steel pipes that were showing signs of corrosion. Repairs were carried out in 2019 using hand-wrapped FRP over damaged areas of a 20-inch-diameter kerosene line and a 22-inch-diameter … [Read more...] about Case Study: Repair Report on FRP Wrap
Case study: Bleach Washer at a Pulp and Paper Mill
A leading North American pulp and paper manufacturer in British Columbia observed cracks in the FRP panels of a bleach washer, one of five used in pulp washing and bleaching processes at the mill. Inspection and analysis by a UTComp engineer and licensee using UltraAnalytix® found additional … [Read more...] about Case study: Bleach Washer at a Pulp and Paper Mill
We are here to help
Can’t deny it. Things are different now with the “new norm”. And we understand that businesses still need to operate. That is why we are here. The real beauty of UltraAnalytix® is very apparent in this time of COVID. With our dedicated licensees positioned around the globe and our ability to … [Read more...] about We are here to help
Case Study: Waste Water Force Main Emergency Repair
Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) repair was successfully designed and installed to replace corroded steel piping in wastewater service without interruption of service. UltraAnalytix® was utilized to ensure quality control and assurance during each phase of construction and ongoing monitoring … [Read more...] about Case Study: Waste Water Force Main Emergency Repair
Press Release: UTComp’s UltraAnalytix® composite inspection system successfully evaluates corrosion barrier integrity for FRP and dual laminates
UTComp’s UltraAnalytix® composite inspection system successfully evaluates corrosion barrier integrity for FRP and dual laminates UTComp’s non-destructive, non-intrusive corrosion barrier evaluation process increases worker safety and extends the service-life of industrial … [Read more...] about Press Release: UTComp’s UltraAnalytix® composite inspection system successfully evaluates corrosion barrier integrity for FRP and dual laminates
Case Study: FRP Impeller Failure during Commissioning
Our Client, which was an environmental controls engineering company, contacted us regarding one of their fan impellers. At a Singapore facility location, one of their carbon fiber, reinforced polymer fan impellers catastrophically failed during commissioning. Our Principal Engineer, Geoff … [Read more...] about Case Study: FRP Impeller Failure during Commissioning