ALASKA INSTALLATIONArmor Plate® Pipe Wrap was used to repair several sections of corroded pipeline in Alaska. The photographs shown below show a particluar repair adjacent to an elbow. This installation was made on a cold pipeline, with ambient conditions on the order of 35°F.
Corroded section of pipe. Note how insulation is removed to permit installation of the repair.
Measuring the length of the corrosion to determine the required wrap length. The corrosion depth was previously measured to determine the required number of wraps.
Examining the pipe after it has been cleaned using a hand-held grinder.
Cleaning the surface to ensure that a good bond exists between pipe and wrap.
Installing the epoxy putty in pits and areas with significant corrosion. The pipe is then primed using AP360 epoxy.
Installing the saturated cloth on the pipe. Prior to installation, the cloth was saturated in-doors and than taken to the job site.
Completing the installation of Armor Plate Pipe Wrap.
Installation of the wrap is complete. Mylar sheets are placed over the repair prior to installing the heat blankets.
Heat blankets are installed. To insure the proper level of cure, the repair is heated to 180°F for 1-1/2 hours.
The observers are pleased with the outcome of the job!
