KPS provides fishing ports with easy-install long-term replacement for metal piping

A long-term replacement for corroded metal pipework was needed at a number of major Spanish fishing ports | © KPS Petrol Pipe System™

Project Overview

The leading operator of fishing port fuelling points in Spain approached KPS for a long-term replacement for corroded metal pipework at a selection of their ports.

Previously installed metal piping had corroded due to the salinity of the water | © KPS Petrol Pipe System™

Due to the corrosion, the pipes had begun to break down — Previously installed metal piping had corroded due to the salinity of the water | © KPS Petrol Pipe System™

Problem

The fishing boat refuelling points at these ports had been installed a number of years ago, using predominately metal pipework. These were corroding due to the salinity of the water and the environment.

KPS’ double wall pipes provide control over the interstitial space between the inner and outer pipes, meaning that a leak can be located and contained quickly | © KPS Petrol Pipe System™

Conductive pipes avoid any static electricity build up from fuel flow — KPS’ double wall pipes provide control over the interstitial space between the inner and outer pipes, meaning that a leak can be located and contained quickly | © KPS Petrol Pipe System™

Solution

The corroded metal piping was replaced with KPS’ HDPE plastic secondary contained (double wall) conductive piping, providing an easy-install, long-term fuel transfer solution, impervious to corrosion from the ever-present saltwater.

Key features of KPS piping for this project:

Installer friendly: engineered for a quick and easy installation, KPS’ double wall electrofusion fittings weld both pipe walls simultaneously
Control and monitoring of the interstitial space between the inner and outer pipes, providing an extra layer of security
Conductive, preventing static electricity build up from fuel flow
Long service life

Control and monitoring of the interstitial space between the inner and outer pipes, provided an extra layer of security | © KPS Petrol Pipe System™

Results

These fishing ports now have a safe and reliable piping system which will continue to perform for years to come.

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This fishing port now has a safe and reliable piping system thanks to KPS | © KPS Petrol Pipe System™