Firewater lines leaking inside a petrochemical facility are common and expected, especially considering the life expectancy of carbon steel, age of infrastructure, and the ever evolving damage mechanisms. Whether the leaks come from a surge or source within an aging infrastructure, such as (MIC) Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion , it is inevitable that erosion and corrosion will cause a failure. This is not an “if” situation, but a “when” situation. 

Check out this video of a firewater line leaking…this can create some big issues in a short time.

Taking on excavation projects inside process areas come with their own host of issues, such as an increase in risk, considerable time, and lastly, digging is expensive as companies often discover additional repairs outside of the scope of the original firewater repair.

Technology has advanced considerably in the last 3 years and we have been on the forefront of those advancements. We have proprietary technology alongside proven methodology in using non-metallic materials to remotely reline aging and damaged firewater lines inside petrochemical facilities. There are 5 key benefits to deploying the Motivo Group solutions: 

  1. Low-impact: There is no need to excavate; all work is performed in-place. 
  2. Quick turnaround times: Rehabilitate a line in days instead of weeks.
  3. Zero corrosion: New piping has no known corrosion damage mechanisms. 
  4. Increased flow: Increased friction coefficient of new piping, which means increased flow and less potential of build-up inside the new line.
  5. Less expensive: We guarantee that using our methodology on your next project will result in cost savings over traditional excavating.

Call us to discuss our non-metallic piping solutions and our Phase Zero, our proprietary approach to ensuring the success of your next project. Email Blake Derango at blake.derango@motivo-group.com or call 208.270.1122 with questions or for more information.