Heat Activated Epoxy-based Materials Help Enhance Steam Pipe Repair

摘要

Years of environmental attack have caused power plant water and steam pipes to corrode and degrade. As maintenance personnel struggle to repair these damaged lines, scientists aim to develop repair materials that will efficiently accomplish the task. A key component of successful leaking and corroded pipe repair work is the ability to perform in situ applications. Many piping systems were not designed and constructed so that portions of the lines can be shut down without interrupting plant operations. The need for emergency repair materials has increased as piping systems age and degrade each year. In addition to providing rapid repair solutions, the repair products must be easy to apply and tolerant to surface contamination commonly found in water and steam piping.