Dissimilar Metals
The Situation The oil and gas industry often uses chromium piping (also referred to as corrosion resistant alloy tubing or CRA tubing) in wells that extract oil or gas. This piping is susceptible to dissimilar metal corrosion, meaning that it oxidizes or corrodes simply by being in contact with another metal such as steel. At…
Read MoreCruise Ship Shower
The Situation The Cruise Industry is a challenging customer for both environmental and financial reasons. The marine environment where the ships typically operate is warm and humid. This puts corrosion and mould prevention at a premium. Additionally, the ships only make money for the owners when they are underway with passengers embarked. This makes in-port…
Read MoreConcrete Water Storage Tank
The Situation In order to provide an economical method of storing potable water and reducing evaporation losses, public water systems in Mexico are often constructed in sunken concrete tanks which are covered with a concrete roof. The roof is supported by vertical concrete pillars which sit in the water. Over time the chlorine used to…
Read MoreCommercial Refrigeration
Situation Commercial refrigeration units are a major investment for your business. Gasses and by-products given off by spoiled contents will lead to rust and corrosion, eventually destroying the floors and walls. Maintenance let alone replacement costs can be enormous. With health department oversight, the condition is of paramount importance. Chemical and biological contamination can bring…
Read MoreCommercial Refrigeration & Freezer Unit
The Situation The food service industry has a challenge with the cleanliness and preservation of its refrigeration and freezer units. Over time the food products inside them drip and spoil. The spoilage forms areas of mould and other unhealthy environments which becomes a problem for maintaining health and safety standards. High salt levels and acid…
Read MoreCommercial HVAC Unit
Situation Commercial HVAC units are a major investment for businesses. Over time, drip pans rust, corrode and eventually leak. “Ponding” and seepage lead to leakage into interior spaces. The resulting structural and cosmetic damage can cost a fortune to repair. Mould removal and abatement, lost time and use, all take their toll on your Bottomline.…
Read MoreClosed Cell Environment Floats
Situation A private environmental monitoring agency was looking fora solution to protect their floating buoys. The buoys carry a variety of waterborne instruments designed to collect environmental data such as contaminants during construct on projects, oxygen levels during fish spawning seasons, or other desired data. The typical float is constructed of closed cell foam pieces…
Read MoreCity Trash Cans
The Situation Parks and Recreation departments have an ongoing challenge to sustain public recreation areas while maintaining the aesthetics of the parks. One common area that could benefit from an improved solution is trash collection. Accessible and well maintained trash cans are a crucial part of keeping parks clean. Given what people throw away, these…
Read MoreChurch Bapistry
Situation A church’s baptistry is the centre piece to perhaps the most sacred celebration of faith. It is also an enormous investment. Over time and through continual use it can deteriorate. Cracks and chops aren’t just unsightly, they cause leakage, compromising the structural integrity of the entire area, requiring costly repairs and replacement. Mineral deposits…
Read MoreChip and Seal Spreader
Situation The County Public Works Department resurfacing spreader required continuous repair each year. Since the spreader is used only a few months of the year, the department was forced to park it outdoors in the elements the remaining several months. The spreader would rust and corrode requiring extensive repair before use the following year. Public…
Read MoreCargo Utility
The Situation The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the lead Federal agency for coordinating the response for natural disasters that overwhelm the resources of local and state authorities. The U.S. Army is typically the lead agency for the Department of Defence in support of FEMA. Both organizations are set up to be mobile and…
Read MoreBus
Situation A bus retrofitting company was in need of a waterproof membrane for its double-decker tour buses. The top deck of these buses, made of wood, was open therefore exposing the wood to rain and other outdoor elements. Not only is there the problem of deterioration of the wood from the elements, once the wood…
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