HYDRAWRAP® (CARBON FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER)
HYDRAWRAP® (CARBON FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER)
Project: Ocean Shipholdings, Inc – Red Cloud RoRo Vessel
(1) 18” X 24” Cooling ( sea) water supply tee
(1) 18” Cooling ( sea ) water supply elbow
Installer: HydraTech Engineered Products LLC & Red Cloud Vessel personnel
Engineered Solution: HydraWrap®, Carbon Fiber Structural Repair
Substrate: CuNiFe – Hand and Power Tool.
Installation: November 2009
The Installation:
The cooling water system on the Red Cloud vessel experienced leaks and deterioration of the pipe wall. These leaks and deterioration were noticed primarily in the pipe fittings located immediately downstream of the supply pumps. Temporary patches and repair bands were implemented in the past to reduce the leaking. Still searching for a better repair, Ocean Shipholdings Inc, was introduced to HydraTech’s ABS Design Approved Marine HydraWrap and requested repairs be made to several areas of the system where leaks had developed. The areas of the CuNiFe piping to be repaired were prepared and cleaned using hand tools and power tools to provide a clean surface and remove any foreign material.
HydraTech Engineered Products, LLC provided supervision and training services and Red Cloud vessel personnel completed the repairs on one 18” x 24” tee and one 18” elbow in one working day.
Contact Information:
Steve Turner, Port Engineer
Ocean Shipholdings, Inc.
Newport News, VA
