COOLING WATER SYSTEM

Automotive Component Manufacturer, Virginia 

This project modified the plant's process cooling water system. Cooling water streams with no potential to become contaminated with oil were separated from streams which could become contaminated.  This reduced oil/water separator throughput, enhanced performance and reduced overflow risk.  Corish Engineering surveyed the existing piping and developed a 4-phase work plan for implementation by plant personnel.

SITE MANAGEMENT AND PIPING INSPECTION SERVICES

U.S. Air Force Bases, Overseas

Corish Engineering provided site management and piping inspection services to the prime contractor in a project to clean, inspect and repair two cut and cover fuel tanks at one air base and inspect fuel piping at another.    We supervised the client's subcontractors (three Korean and one U.S.) and briefed the base civil engineer on progress.  We represented the general contractor at each phase kickoff meeting, oversaw subcontractor compliance with safety requirements, reviewed subcontractor submittals, reviewed completed construction elements, and submitted daily reports to the GC.  We also designed piping upgrades to enhance flexibility of pit piping and facilitate filtration of bulk tank contents.

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PIPING INSPECTION

Commercial Oil Transshipment Facility, Bahamas

Inspection of two 36" diameter subsea pipelines, one carrying crude oil and the other in ballast water service.  Corish Engineering performed the preliminary investigation as the API-certified piping inspector.  We developed the plan of action to complete the inspections and repair the lines as required.  We recommended an in-line metal loss inspection of the crude line, which was subsequently performed.

While on site for this work, the client requested an analysis to determine how a viscous crude oil would affect performance of the terminal's cargo pumps (4000 gpm, 400 hp), which were originally selected for pumping light sweet crude.  Corish Engineering quickly performed the analysis, confirming the client's pumps could handle the crude, allowing the client to accept the storage contract.