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Combating Pipeline Corrosion: The Benefits of Composite Repairs

Pipeline corrosion is a persistent threat. With over a quarter of pipeline incidents in 2023 caused by corrosion (PHMSA), it’s important to find long-lasting, compliant repair solutions. Composites have become a widely accepted repair method for corrosion in the pipeline industry. With benefits like reduced downtime, corrosion resistance, and cost-effectiveness, they are a great alternative to traditional steel sleeve repairs. Read our latest article to learn more about the advantages of composite repairs for pipeline corrosion!

The Truth Behind Compliant Composite Repairs: Matching Standards to Real-World Defects

Ensure the safety and durability of your assets by following essential repair standards for composite repairs, like ASME PCC-2, especially for high-pressure, high-temperature environments. However, matching repair designs precisely to defects is critical, as one-size-fits-all approaches may lead to failures. Avoid costly rework by providing engineers with detailed defect information to tailor repairs effectively. Learn more about aligning standards with real-world applications to enhance repair success.

How CarbonSeal Stacks Up To Competitors

Whether you are addressing corrosion, dents, or leaks, CarbonSeal™ provides a solution with fewer layers than competitors, reducing costs and saving time while conforming to ASME PCC-2 standards.Here’s how CarbonSeal™ stacks up to competitors.

Understanding Composite Repairs

Understand composite repairs for pipelines and process piping with one of the experts. Composite repairs, specifically CarbonSeal™, are becoming a more common repair method for industrial pipe applications. Learn more about composite repairs with Brad Whelan, Senior Composites Application Engineer from HJ3. Read more below to get his insights on the application, benefits, and unique aspects of composite fiber repairs.

CarbonSeal™ Benefits

CarbonSeal™ provides the industry's strongest per ply composite repair system, enhancing pipe integrity with fewer layers and up to 50% cost savings. Enjoy faster installations, quicker backfill times, and a streamlined purchasing process. Contact us for free training and discover our Zero Cost Inventory Plans.

CarbonSeal™ High Pressure Cyclical Fatigue Testing

Discover the CarbonSeal™ composite system, designed to handle high-pressure transmission pipeline defects with superior strength and efficiency. Learn how it outperforms competitors in burst pressure testing, exceeding yield pressure at 2,946 psi with only 7 layers. Explore the benefits of reduced costs, materials, and installation time.

Understanding Type A and Type B Repairs Under ASME PCC-2

Discover the nuances of composite repairs for pipes and vessels with our comprehensive guide on Type A and Type B repairs under ASME PCC-2. Learn how these repairs differ and why selecting the correct type is crucial for structural integrity and corrosion prevention. Explore detailed insights into circular, circumferential slot, and axial slot defects, along with essential considerations for effective repair design and calculation alignment. Master the art of composite repairs with our expert analysis today!

Challenges of Composite Repair System Inventory Management

Effective inventory management is essential for operators to estimate usage, purchase materials, and track product expiration dates. Poor inventory management can lead to delayed repairs, increased costs, and wasted materials. Key challenges include estimating requirements and dealing with limited shelf life. Proper inventory management, such as using provider programs and expedited shipping services, can help operators streamline operations and reduce costs. HJ3 offers customized inventory management programs and same-day shipping to ensure operators have the materials they need when they need them, minimizing downtime and improving efficiency.

Strengthening Infrastructure: Carbon Fiber Composite Repairs Safeguarding Life and Assets

Strengthening Infrastructure: Carbon Fiber Repairs for Safety & Sustainability! Discover how cutting-edge carbon fiber composite repairs protect aging concrete structures, ensuring both safety and asset preservation. Learn more in our latest blog post!

Walled In: The Versatility of Carbon Fiber Composite Repair Solutions

Explore how HJ3's cutting-edge carbon fiber composite repair systems are revolutionizing maintenance in industrial settings. From petrochemical plants to mining operations and beyond, learn how these innovative solutions offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional methods, saving 80-90% in costs. With unmatched strength-to-weight ratio and eco-friendly benefits, HJ3's technology ensures optimal functionality and longevity of critical assets. Embrace innovation and enhance operational efficiency today!

How a tiny, single stitch is having a huge impact on the quality of composite repairs in the PetroChemical and Pipeline Markets.

Unlock precision in composite repairs for PetroChemical and Pipeline Markets with HJ3's revolutionary 'center stitch.' Discover how this tiny addition eliminates guesswork, ensuring accurate material placement and consistent laminate thickness. Avoid costly mistakes, achieve QC hold points effortlessly, and trust 20 years of HJ3's ingenuity. If you're tired of outdated fabric technology and want unmatched service, call us – your solution to flawless engineered repairs starts here.

HJ3 Pipeline Burst Pressure Test - CarbonSeal

CarbonSeal™️ underwent rigorous full-scale testing conducted by a third-party engineering firm, ADV Integrity, to validate its technology in accordance with PCC-2 guidelines. Beyond meeting all the minimum testing requirements, CarbonSeal™️ endured cyclical fatigue testing to assess its performance under conditions involving corrosion anomalies and dents.

TankPatch™️ for Localized Tank Repair

Customers value safety. TankPatch™ is a cold-curing localized repair that overcomes the need for hot-work associated with welded repairs. API 653 compliant for shell and roof repairs. TankPatch™ is ideal for smaller scopes of work or widespread isolated defects on tank assets. TankPatch™ is commonly used at the beginning of larger projects as a fast solution to minimize risk on isolated areas of significant wall loss.

Concrete Railroad Bridge Repair

Experience the transformative power of HJ3's StrongHold™ Concrete Repair System in our Railroad Bridge Repair project, where our team successfully addressed substantial spalling and damage, extending the bridge's service life by 20 years while ensuring uninterrupted rail logistics with effective and reliable structural rehabilitation solutions.

Kitt Peak - StrongHold™ General Repair

StrongHold™ Repair Systems include injection, patching, and glass & carbon composite reinforcing wraps. This comprehensive product line is used for concrete patching & repair, structural strengthening and seismic retrofits. These systems have been used to repair & strengthen over 5 million square feet of damaged areas such as buildings, bridges and parking garages.

Concrete and Steel Repairs at Salt Mining Facility

Mining facility concrete and steel repairs | Salt mine concrete had significant efflorescence, spalling, steel loss with structural degradation.

Bridge Pile and Truss Repair

In a recent project, HJ3 repaired and strengthened a bridge that had 93 concrete piles and 2 reinforced trusses that required above and below water repair

Industrial Asset Life Cycle Infographic

Industrial Asset Life Cycle and Environmental Impact Associate with Replacement

This week is Infrastructure Week!

Infrastructure Week! May 16-23, 2016. 7 days to tell why and how infrastructure matters. More than 60 events and 150 organizations.

Copper Mine Beam and Slab Repair

Copper Mine Beam and Slab Repair | HJ3's CarbonSeal carbon fiber repaired 2 beams and 3 ceiling slabs that were severely corroded at a SW copper mine.

National Miner's Day Recognizes One of the World's Most Dangerous Occupations

National Miner's Day Recognizes One of the World's Most Dangerous Occupations | December 6 is National Miner's Day. HJ3 thanks and recognizes our miners.

Oil & Gas Pipelines

The U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Pipeline Network Spans Over 2.6 Million Miles - The Network’s Pipelines Include: Over 1,500,000 miles of natural gas transmission and distribution 151,423 miles of crude oil and product