2020
Project Summary: Marine Diving Solutions provided the removal of 6 hydraulic cylinders, repairs, and re-installation for the USACE. Additional services included oil testing and filtration.
Services Included:
- ROV inspection underwater
- Bulkhead installation and removal
- Removal and reinstallation of six flanged gate cylinders:
- 200' vertical lift from gate chamber to bridge deck.
- Required to be disassembled prior to lifting.
- 26.5" OD cylinder barrel, 113' long, appx. 5000 lbs each
- 15" long, 5' OD cylinder ram, appx. 1000 lbs each
- All pipe barrels and cylinder rams had to be rotated from vertical to horizontal after lifting, for removal
- Oil filtration and testing
- Working in suspended and fall restriction area
- Modifications including fabrication and welding to the hydraulic operating system piping. Approximately 100' of 1.25" Sched 80 pipe.