Project Overview
The Utilities Department completed a critical hot and cold water heating system upgrade at a facility in Hexham. The project focused on replacing a severely corroded rubber hose within the system’s inlet and outlet connections. The team removed the degraded hose and installed new 3-inch SCH 40 carbon steel pipework with PN16 flanges. As a result, the upgraded system gained increased reliability, improved durability, and long-term operational safety.
Objectives
The primary objective was to eliminate corrosion issues caused by the deteriorated rubber hose. The project aimed to install durable steel pipework for safer and more reliable hot and cold water flow. Additionally, neoprene gaskets were used to ensure a secure, leak-free seal between the flanges.
Project Detail
The team began by isolating the heating system and removing the corroded rubber hose. After this, they measured connection points and prepared the 3-inch SCH 40 carbon steel pipe sections. MIG welding techniques were used to fabricate and assemble the new pipework. Next, the team installed PN16 flanges with neoprene gaskets to ensure a strong and reliable seal. Finally, the newly fabricated pipework was fitted, aligned, and secured to restore dependable system performance.
