Why are our Fireproofing Repairs Failing? At Brindley Engineering, we find evidence of past structural fireproofing repairs that have failed prematurely in nearly all the facilities we evaluate. This is a very common occurrence not only for fireproofing repairs...
What if I Stop My Fireproofing Program? The Vicious Cycle It is not uncommon to encounter a facility that conducts a structural and fireproofing evaluation, identifies several heavily deteriorated items or areas, and decides to spend the next 2 to 3 years’ budgets...
BE was consulted to provide a field evaluation, analysis, engineering, design and construction field technical services for the removal and replacement of multiple module roofs that also served as the floors and support structures for fin fans mounted to the...
The Brindley Engineering (BE) Mechanical Team was commissioned by a large refinery to provide a new design for rerouting an existing flare line (that was to be increased in diameter) to the inlet of their KO Drum while ensuring the equivalent length of the new...
Brindley Engineering was commissioned on an emergency basis to assist a refinery to recover from a fire. A large portion within one of their processing units was damaged including critical DCS cabling infrastructure along with field instrumentation replacement and...
The use of concrete as a building compound was first recorded over 2000 years ago by the Romans. Concrete was used to build numerous structures and helped improve the safety and load capacity of those structures as well as the overall standard of living resulting...
BE SteadyPipe bridges inside an operating plant are common and necessary structures for carrying process piping and plant utilities from unit to unit while allowing for easy above grade access and safe vehicle travel routes. As a plant expands these bridge...
In part 1 of this series we explored the danger to people and equipment of falling fireproofing. In part 2 of this series we focused on different types of fireproofing. In part 3, we answered the popular question, when do we need to make replacement or repairs?...
In part 1 of this series we explored the danger to people and equipment of falling fireproofing. In part 2 of this series we focused on different types of fireproofing. In part 3, we answered the popular question, when do we need to make replacement or repairs? Now...
In part 1 of this series we explored the danger to people and equipment of falling fireproofing. In part 2 of this series we focused on different types of fireproofing. In part 3, we will talk about the popular question, when do we need to make replacement or...
In part 1 of this series we explored the danger to people and equipment of failing fireproofing. In part 2 of this series, we will focus on different types of fireproofing systems. Question 2: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different types of...
Structural fireproofing reliability is an important safety feature in any organization. There is a myriad of fire protection materials, application companies, and methods out there, and each one spans a wide budget spectrum. Many leaders don’t know where to start....