Date: July to September 2021

Location: Gulf Coast Texas Petrochemical Facility

Escoweld 7505E/7530 Epoxy Grout: 3-Component and highly flowable epoxy grout. This epoxy grout can be pumped and has one of the lowest thermal expansion rates of 14.6 x 10-6. For this project, compressive strengths surpassed 15,000 psi.

On-Site Technical Grouting Guidance:

A Bill Spitzer & Associates (BSA) subject matter expert was on-site to supervise the mixing and placing of Escoweld epoxy grout. Additionally, reviewed the site for compliance with API 686, ACI 351, and facility specifications. Hot temperatures were a concern; however, those were avoided by tenting and cooling the equipment system environment and grout. After one day, BSA realized wasted time in the grout mixing and placing process. A new procedure was introduced and followed to increase the efficiency and show the value of BSA on-site guidance for the contractor.

Bill Spitzer & Associates Values Provided

Escalated hourly units placed by 30%
Saved 98.1 hours of labor
Advised new grouting procedure
- Broadened schedule flexibility
- Created economical & efficient solutions
- Reinforced jobsite safety & ergonomics

BSA On-Site Aspects:

Total Project - 609 ft3 or 254 units
Manpower - 9 men / bucket pouring
Initial Output - 16.8 ft3 per hour
BSA Modified Output - 24 ft3 per hour
7.2 ft3 Efficiency Improvement
Total Time Saved - 98.1 hours