Success Story
Offshore Installation: Offshore Caisson with Syntho-Glass XT
Problem
An offshore Caisson needing a water impermeable fix to repair numerous pinhole cracks and several larger leaks.
Conditions
The Caisson is showing major internal wall loss due to corrosion, numerous leaks and cracks throughout the splash zone, and entire length of the Caisson.
Solution
The application requires removal of all existing clamps, then sealing and reinforcing the Caisson. Once surface area is cleaned, the entire Caisson is coated with a two part Kevlar reinforced epoxy. Then multiple layers of Syntho-Glass® are applied to seal and reinforce the Caisson.
Result
The repairs were an immediate success as the Caisson stopped billowing water. The wrap cured, forming a new pipe sleeve which is now stronger than the original pipe itself. Upon drying, the Syntho-Glass® was painted orange to match the rig, and also to provide an external barrier against the elements.
