University of Alberta – Cooling Pipe

University of Alberta – Cooling Pipe

University of Alberta – Cooling Pipe

  • Project Highlights:
    • Delivered an innovative solution for long-lasting repairs
    • Completed on schedule with zero safety issues
    • Awarded additional projects based on successful performance

Location:

Edmonton, AB

Project Team:

  • Engineer of Record: Stantec
  • Owner: University of Alberta
  • General Contractor: PULLMAN
  • Design Subconsultant: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)
  • Material Supplier: STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES

The University of Alberta relies on a 54-inch diameter steel cylinder pipe to transfer fresh water from the Saskatchewan River for heating and cooling most of its infrastructure. When leaks were discovered in this essential pipe, a repair strategy needed to be implemented.

To address the issue, PULLMAN used STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES’ StrongPIPE® V-Wrap™ Carbon Fiber System. Crews applied five layers of this advanced material over a 300-foot section of the pipe. This repair not only fixed the leaks but also extended the pipe’s service life to 50 years.