SylWrap Pipe Repair & Sylmasta Pipe Refurbishment System Case Studies
SylWrap Pipe Repair Kits and the Sylmasta Pipe Refurbishment System have provided industry-leading solutions for the repair, maintenance and refurbishment of pipelines worldwide, as highlighted by the following Case Studies.
Sylmasta’s clients include water utility companies, infrastructure operators, facilities management teams, oil refineries, petrochemical plants, mines and government departments.
Projects range from major steel pipelines operating at vast oil refineries in Iraq to the public water supply network in Mexico to leaking copper pipes in a domestic kitchen.
Most of the products in the Leak Repair Range have WRAS Approval, meaning they are certified to British Standards as safe to use with drinking water.
Repairs made using SylWrap comply with Regulation 31 of the Water Supply Regulations and meet the standard of ASME PCC-2-2015 for the Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping.
No application is too big (or too small) and Sylmasta technicians are always available to help offer assistance in finding a repair method in complex and challenging scenarios.
If you have a pipe repair application which requires technical advice or have seen a Case Study you would like to know more about, please contact Sylmasta via email or by phoning +44 (0)1444 831459.
Case Studies
Golf Club Leaking Dishwasher Drain Pipe Repair in 30 Minutes Before Sunday Lunchtime Rush
An emergency repair made in under 30 minutes to a leaking 50mm plastic dishwasher drain pipe ensures no disruption to the busy Sunday lunchtime service at a golf club
Thailand Power Plant Protect Heat Exchanger Water Box Against Galvanic Corrosion & Cavitation
A power plant protect a heat exchanger water box, tubes and a condenser faceplate against galvanic corrosion and cavitation to remove the need for disruptive annual repairs
Suspension Bridge Steel Water Main Pipe Leaking Expansion Joint Repair
A water company in the UK repair a leaking aluminium expansion joint fitted to a 225mm steel water main pipe carried over a river by a major road suspension bridge
Super Yacht Leaking Bilge Pump Pipe Repair After Corrosion Breached Welded Joint
Corrosion attacked a welded joint in a steel pipe onboard a super yacht, leaving a hole which required emergency repair to keep the boat’s bilge pump system operational
Hawaii Sewer Force Main 30-Metre Section Corroded 450mm Ductile Iron Pipe Repair
A corroded 30-metre section of 450mm ductile iron sewer pipe in an underground vault is refurbished after a previous repair attempt left a 75mm round hole in the line
Nursing Home 150mm Metal Heating Pipe Emergency Live Leak Repair
An emergency live leak repair to a 150mm metal pipe keeps the heating system on and residents warm at a UK nursing home when temperatures were under 10°C.
Narrowboat Engine Heat Exchanger Manifold High Temperature Hole Repair
A 15mm x 15mm hole in a narrowboat engine heat exchanger manifold is sealed by the vessel owner in a repair capable of withstanding high temperatures up to 280°C
Leaking Concrete Flood Defence Wall Repair at Multimillion Pound Scottish Dam
A civil engineering company repair a leaking flood defence wall at a multimillion pound dam in Scotland after an ineffective sealing compound washed away
Oil Refinery Repair Leaking Water Cooling System Attacked by Microbially Induced Corrosion
Sylmasta devise a major pipe repair programme for an oil refinery after microbially induced corrosion left welded joints leaking throughout the water cooling system
Malaysia Water Company 6 Bar Live Leak Repair 300mm Steel Pipe at Treatment Plant
One week after Sylmasta presented to water industry stakeholders in Malaysia, one supplier use their new SylWrap Contractor Case to seal a 6 bar live leak at a treatment plant
City Authority in Canada Repair Underground 600mm Concrete Water Main Pipe Break
A city authority in Canada repair an underground 600mm concrete water main pipe leaking at 2 bar pressure from a break at the exact point the line passed into a wall
Hospital Seal 1.05-Metre Long Crack in Cast Iron Downpipe Leaking Rainwater into Ward
A 1.05-metre long crack in an internal cast iron downpipe leaking rainwater into a hospital ward is sealed within 30 minutes of being discovered with no disruption to patients or staff
Office Block Seals 300 Corroded Pipe Joints in 250-Metre Long Cast Iron Rainwater Stack Repair
An office block refurbishment is kept on track as 300 corroded joints in an internal rainwater stack are sealed to avoid replacing 250 metres of cast iron pipe running through five floors
Water Company Ductile Pipe System in Underground Pumping Station Corrosion Protection
A water company take corrosion protection measures for a complex 600mm ductile pipe system showing signs of surface damage in an underground pumping station
Costa Rica Sugar Mill Live Leak Pipe Repair of 70mm Alcohol Line Operating at 2 Bar
Having a SylWrap Pipe Repair Contractor Case on site enables a sugar mill to make an instant live leak repair to an alcohol line, avoiding downtime during the short sugar milling season
London Cottages Corroded 48 Metre Long Shared Water Supply Pipe Leak Repair
Four cottages in a terrace of eight repair their respective sections of a 48 metre shared water supply pipe breached by corrosion after low-quality lagging trapped moisture against the line
Luxury Portable Toilet Trailer Leaking Wastewater Holding Tank Repair & Strengthening
Wastewater holding tanks underneath luxury portable toilet trailers are repaired to avoid decommissioning and replacing two expensive units otherwise in good working condition
Domestic Porcelain Toilet Soil Pipe Hairline Crack Around Diameter Repair
A homeowner repairs a hairline crack around the diameter of a porcelain soil pipe caused by an unstable bathroom floor pulling a toilet away from the wall it was connected to
Industrial Plant Refurbish 3 Metre Section of Corroded Steel Gas Pipe in CHP System
An industrial plant refurbish a 3 metre section of steel pipe carrying natural gas as part of the site’s CHP system which had been weakened by heavy corrosion
Pumping House 150mm Steel Pipe Leaking Welded Saddle Joint Repair
Leaks at both ends of a saddle joint welded onto a 150mm steel pipe are sealed at a pumping house in Malaysia despite a 20mm step between the line and the joint
Gas Processing Plant Seawater Storage Tank Cracked Floor Repair
A gas plant in Saudi Arabia fill in cracks discovered in the rubber floor of a seawater storage tank which had left the concrete coating underneath dangerously exposed
Water Network Underground 150mm Cement Coated Steel Pipe Live Leak Repair
A cement coated steel pipe on a water network in Mexico undergoes a live leak repair after removal of the outer coating revealed a 80mm long split in the line
Portable Horse Shower Unit Repair of Copper Pipes Burst in Freezing Weather
When UK temperatures dropped to -15°C, owners of horse showers supplied by Showerking were directed to repair burst pipes within their units using SylWrap
Czech Republic Natural Gas Pipeline Protection Before Trenchless Pipe Installation
A natural gas pipeline is protected against potential scarring and impact damage ahead of being rerouted beneath a river and road via horizontal directional drilling
Pig Farm Biodigester Tank Leaking Stainless Steel Heating Pipe Repair
A pig farm seals a leaking heating pipe inside a biodigester tank damaged by a metal pillar connected to a mixer blade after an initial patch welding repair attempt failed
Argentina Chroming Factory Reinforce Welded Corners in Chromic Acid Tank
New corners welded in place during the repair of a corroded chromic acid tank are reinforced using patches of SylWrap HD Pipe Repair Bandage for additional sealing security
Boat Engine Pipe Repair Pinhole Leak in Bend of Rubber Cooling Hose
A rubber hose operating as part of a boat engine cooling system is repaired after developing a pinhole leak in a below deck area of the vessel which was difficult to access
Environment Agency Repair Crack in Underwater Wall Between River & Trout Farm
The UK Environment Agency repair a 700mm long crack in an underwater wall through which water was escaping from a river and into a privately owned trout farm
Wastewater Treatment Plant Seal Pipe Flange Against Tree Root Ingress
A 18000mm underground pipe at a wastewater treatment plant is sealed and protected against tree root ingress after the line was penetrated between flange plates
Landfill Site Encapsulate Decommissioned Drainage System Capped Pipe Stub
The decommissioning of an underground drainage system at a landfill site required a capped pipe stub to be encapsulated for protection against corrosion
Chemical Plant Repair 350mm Steel Effluent Pipe Running Under Salt Marshes
A chemical plant accesses, excavates and repairs a leaking effluent pipe running under salt marshes and out to sea in an eight hour window whilst the tide was out
Industrial Site Rebuild & Reinforce Heavily Corroded 2 Metre Section of Steel Pipe
An industrial site rebuild and reinforce a 2 metre section of heavily corroded steel pipe before the line became breached and required a complex repair or replacement
Oil Refinery Seawater Cooling System 3000mm GRP Return Pipe Leak Repair
An oil refinery avoid weeks of downtime awaiting installation of a new GRP seawater cooling system pipe by sealing several leaks in a repair completed in two days
South Wales Corroded 20-Metre Long Steel Pipe Bridge Repair & Refurbishment
A dilapidated, corrosion-covered 20-metre long steel pipe bridge crossing the Rhonda River is repaired and refurbished to save a water company the expense of replacement
Libya Water Supply Network Above & Below Ground Live Leak Pipe Repair
Above and underground water supply pipes servicing a town in Libya required live leak repair to seal cracks with minimal disruption to homes and businesses
Puerto Rico Power Station Cooling System Leaking Hydrogen Line Pipe Repair
A hydrogen line newly installed in a power station cooling system undergoes repair and reinforcement after it was found to be leaking from two joints 600mm apart
Saudi Arabia Oil Refinery 400mm GRP Pipeline External Surface Damage Repair
An oil refinery repair surface damage which had weakened a 400mm GRP pipe, strengthening and restoring the integrity of the line to lessen the chance of future leaks
Toilet Waste Pipe Connection & Crack Repair During Bathroom Renovations
A 50mm crack left between a toilet waste pipe and a bathroom floor during renovation work required filling to complete connection of the toilet to the sewer
Domestic Property Bathroom Sink PVC Plastic Drain Pipe Leak Repair
A homeowner makes a quick, easy and inexpensive DIY repair to a cracked PVC plastic pipe leaking from several holes in a cupboard below a bathroom sink
Fire Station Water Pumping House Corroded Steel Pipe Reinforcement
A 6 metre section of 150mm steel pipe containing two elbow bends at a fire station in Saudi Arabia is reinforced before heavy corrosion could breach the line
Quarry Wash Plant 150mm Steel Pipe 90 Degree Elbow Bend Leak Repair
A quarry who previously repaired all leaks on site using clamps required a more versatile method when a pinhole leak developed close to a 90 degree elbow bend
Saudi Arabia Desalination Plant 3000mm Partially Buried FRP Discharge Pipe Repair
Problems during installation of a 3000mm FRP line at a desalination plant left gaps in the partially buried pipe which had to be sealed before the facility could go online
District Heating System Suspended in Ceiling Cavity Live Leak Pipe Repair
An energy company reap the benefits of carrying SylWrap Contractor Cases on their vans by making a rapid live leak repair to a steel district heating pipe in a ceiling cavity
90-year-old Cracked Malleable Iron Private Water Supply Pipe Repair
The repair of a 90-year-old malleable iron pipe for which replacement fittings were no longer made avoided digging out and replacing an entire water supply line
Puerto Rico Pharmaceutical Plant Corroded Tank Repair & Refurbishment
A pharmaceutical plant keep a large tank operational by patch repairing numerous cracks and refurbishing extremely brittle metalwork suffering from heavy corrosion
Wastewater Treatment Works Contaminated Water Pipe Live Leak Repair
A live leak repair to a wastewater pipe breached during construction work at a treatment plant prevents a potentially damaging environmental incident occurring
Flooded Underground Chamber 900mm Steel Water Main Cracked Flange Repair
An engineering team in Malaysia repair a 900mm steel water main leaking from a cracked flange in a flooded underground chamber previously thought to be unfixable
Domestic Property Restricted Space Malleable Iron Water Supply Pipe Repair
A 20mm malleable iron water pipe at a domestic property undergoes repair despite space being severely restricted by the proximity of the leaking section to a wall