Brandon Shores Power Plant

Our work on the BSPP pipelines have included the following:

• Performing condition assessments of distressed pipes, analyzing failure risk, and prioritizing repairs to optimize available resources for pipe repairs during outages
• Evaluating existing repairs and recommending maintenance or repairs
• Designing and developing drawings and specifications for new repairs, including internal and external carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) repairs, external post-tensioning, and concrete encasement
• Assisting with soliciting and reviewing contractor bids
• Reviewing submittals prepared by repair contractors
• Providing full-time field engineering support during repair projects

Highlights of our construction engineering services include the following:

• Inspecting repair work through various stages, including pipe surface preparation, material preparation, installation of the liner, and curing
• Documenting repair procedures and installation conditions
• Witnessing pull-off tests performed by the contractor on mockup areas
• Performing tension tests of CFRP witness panels in our laboratory
• Performing degree of cure tests on epoxy samples collected from CFRP repairs to verify adequate curing prior to placing the pipeline back in service