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
FRP repair on steel piping in wastewater service 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 … [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
The Toughness of Tanks
Geoff Clarkson was interviewed back in November 2019 regarding the long misunderstood fibreglass reinforced polymer for performance and longevity. Read more on this very informative article. … [Read more...] about The Toughness of Tanks
Holiday Office Hours
Our Office will be closed for the Christmas Holidays from Wednesday, December 25th, 2019 through till Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. We will re-open Thursday, January 2nd, 2020. Happy Holidays! … [Read more...] about Holiday Office Hours