Success Stories
STEEL REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE STUDY
Problem
A 20 year old pre-stressed concrete pipe is leaking large amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas, liquefying to sulfuric acid, causing pipe deterioration.
Conditions
Sewage is percolating through the ruptured municipal force main which is buried 8 feet underground. Sulfuric acid has eaten through 2 feet of the pipe’s crown.
Solution
The crew used an 8” by 50’ roll of Syntho-Glass®XT to wrap 8 layers over the 2’ repair section, plus an additional 4 to 5 feet on either side of the patch, as a precautionary measure.
Result
The wrapped area of the pipe is now as strong, or stronger, than the original pipe and allowed the city to save thousands of dollars, as compared to traditional repairs with couplings and forced main shutdown.
Neptune Research, Inc. is a leader in innovative solutions for pipe repair and corrosion protection. Since its founding in 1982, Neptune Research Inc. has been engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of a patented resin impregnated fiberglass cloth which provides an effective, time and cost efficient solution for the repair and corrosion protection of pipes, pipelines, pilings and similar structures. Our products are used globally and serve a broad range of markets including municipalities, industrial, marine, oil and gas, mining and utilities. Pioneering composites for more than 25 years, NRI has earned its leadership position in this expansive industry.
