Projects

Our work

Repair and protection work AAS has delivered across Louisiana — each one shows the failure, the method, and what went back into service.

Project case studies

Oil & GasInternal tank floor prepared and lined by AAS

Storage Tank Floor Reclamation

Corroded aboveground tank floor rebuilt and lined back to immersion service without cutting out plate.

Floor returned to service without cutting out or replacing plateView project
Power GenerationCentrifugal pump casing rebuilt and coated by AAS

Centrifugal Pump Rebuild & Efficiency Restoration

Cold-rebuilding an eroded pump casing and lining it to restore clearances, no new casting required.

Running clearances restored without replacing the casingView project
Petrochemical & ChemicalLive pipe leak sealed and wrapped by AAS

Live Pipe Leak Seal & Composite Wrap

Live leak sealed and a degraded process line reinforced with an engineered composite wrap, no welding and often no shutdown.

Live leak sealed without hot work or weldingView project
Water & WastewaterDegraded concrete structure repaired and resurfaced by AAS

Wastewater Clarifier & Concrete Structure Relining

Spalled, rebar-exposed concrete clarifier rebuilt and relined for continued immersion service.

Structure rebuilt to its original profile without full concrete replacementView project
Oil & GasHeat exchanger water box rebuilt and coated by AAS

Heat Exchanger Water Box Protection

Blasting, metal rebuild, and a barrier coating restore a corroded exchanger water box and tube sheet in cooling-water service.

Corroded water box and tube sheet returned to service without metal replacementView project
Mining & BulkChute lined with an abrasion-resistant system by AAS

Chute & Hopper Erosion Lining

Worn chutes, hoppers, and slurry pumps rebuilt and lined with impact- or abrasion-resistant systems matched to the wear.

Worn steel rebuilt in place without replacing the chutes, hoppers, or pump housingView project
Oil & GasCrude storage tank roof and shell blasted, rebuilt, and coated by AAS

Crude Storage Tank Roof Corrosion Coating

Corroded crude tank roof and shell blasted, rebuilt cold, and barrier-coated to stop further atmospheric loss.

Corroded roof and shell returned to service without replacing plateView project
Oil & GasProduction separator vessel internals rebuilt and lined by AAS

Separator Vessel Internal Lining

Production separator rebuilt internally and lined against sour, sandy service, with no plate replacement.

Internal metal loss rebuilt in place without cutting out or replacing plateView project
Oil & GasCorroded wellhead flange face prepared and reformed to a flat sealing profile by AAS

Wellhead Flange Face Reforming

Corroded, pitted wellhead flange face reformed cold to a flat sealing profile, restoring the gasket seal without pulling the spool.

Corroded, pitted flange face reformed to a flat sealing profile in placeView project
Petrochemical & ChemicalHot furnace stack prepared and coated in situ by AAS while still in operation

Furnace Stack High-Temperature Coating

A corroding furnace stack prepared and coated in situ at operating heat, with no shutdown and no cool-down.

Stack protected against further corrosion without a shutdown or a cool-downView project
Petrochemical & ChemicalProcess reactor vessel interior stripped, rebuilt, and relined by AAS

Reactor Vessel Chemical-Resistant Relining

Failed reactor lining stripped back, attacked steel rebuilt cold, and a chemical-resistant immersion lining applied to return the vessel to process service.

Failed lining stripped and the attacked steel rebuilt in place with no hot work and no plate replacementView project
Petrochemical & ChemicalAcid transfer pump casing rebuilt and lined by AAS

Acid Pump Casing Erosion Rebuild

Eroded acid pump casing rebuilt cold and lined with a chemical- and erosion-resistant system to restore clearances.

Lost metal rebuilt cold and clearances restored without a replacement castingView project
Petrochemical & ChemicalConcrete chemical bund wall rebuilt and lined for secondary containment by AAS

Chemical Bund Secondary Containment Lining

Cracked concrete bund wall around a chemical tank rebuilt and lined chemical-resistant so it can hold a spill again.

Cracked, degraded bund rebuilt back to a sound profile without demolishing the wallView project
Power GenerationCondenser tube sheet face rebuilt and coated by AAS

Condenser Tube Sheet Galvanic Protection

Eroded tube ends rebuilt and the tube sheet face coated to separate the dissimilar metals from the cooling water and stop galvanic attack.

Eroded tube ends and tube sheet face rebuilt in place without retubing or replacing the sheetView project
Power GenerationLoad-bearing chocks cast in place under a turbine baseplate by AAS

Turbine Pedestal Chocking and Grouting

Load-bearing chocks cast in place under a turbine baseplate that had lost foundation contact, restoring full support and alignment.

Full contact between baseplate and foundation restored without machining or recastingView project
Power GenerationCooling tower basin concrete broken out, rebuilt, and relined by AAS

Cooling Tower Basin Concrete Relining

Spalled, cracked, rebar-exposed cooling tower basin rebuilt and lined watertight to stop leaks.

Basin rebuilt to its original profile without full concrete replacementView project
Power GenerationInduced draft fan blade leading edges rebuilt and coated for erosion protection by AAS

Induced Draft Fan Blade Erosion Protection

Eroded ID fan blades and housing rebuilt cold and coated to resist ash-laden gas and extend the run between rebuilds.

Eroded leading edges and housing rebuilt in place without replacing the rotorView project
Water & WastewaterPotable water tank interior blasted, rebuilt, and lined for drinking-water contact by AAS

Potable Water Reservoir Tank Lining

Corroded potable water tank rebuilt and relined with an immersion-grade system suited to drinking-water contact.

Corroded interior brought back to a clean, protected condition without replacing the tankView project
Water & WastewaterSludge digester dome interior rebuilt and relined by AAS

Digester Dome Corrosion Relining

Digester dome eaten from the gas side by hydrogen sulfide rebuilt and relined against the headspace environment, no plate replacement.

Dome rebuilt and relined without cutting out or replacing plateView project
Water & WastewaterLift station wet well walls and benching rebuilt and lined by AAS

Lift Station Wet Well Rebuild

Acid-gas and immersion damage in a sewage wet well rebuilt with repair mortar and lined against the corrosive flow.

Walls rebuilt and benching reformed to profile without replacing the structureView project
Marine & OffshoreInterior of a ballast tank prepared and lined for immersion service by AAS

Ballast Tank Pitting Rebuild

Deeply pitted seawater ballast tank cold-filled and lined for immersion service without cutting plate.

Deep pitting cold-filled flush without cutting out or replacing plateView project
Marine & OffshoreTorn dock fender rubber rebuilt with a cold-applied elastomer by AAS

Dock Fender Rubber Rebuild

Torn and gouged dock fender rebuilt cold with a flexible elastomer back to a working profile, no fender replacement.

Torn and gouged fender rebuilt in place without pulling and replacing the unitView project
Marine & OffshoreStructural piling rebuilt and wrapped with an engineered composite by AAS in the splash zone

Splash Zone Piling Composite Repair

Wasted splash-zone piling rebuilt and reinforced with an engineered composite wrap, no welding and no pile replacement.

Wasted splash-zone section rebuilt in place without cutting out or replacing the pileView project
Pulp & PaperBlack liquor tank interior rebuilt and lined for immersion service by AAS

Black Liquor Tank Lining

Corroded and eroded black liquor tank rebuilt and lined against hot, aggressive process fluid without replacing plate.

Tank returned to aggressive process service without cutting out or replacing plateView project
Pulp & PaperStock pump internals rebuilt and coated by AAS to restore the hydraulic surface

Stock Pump Impeller Efficiency Restoration

Eroded stock pump impeller and casing rebuilt and coated back to a smooth hydraulic surface to recover lost flow.

Eroded impeller and casing rebuilt in place rather than replacedView project
Pulp & PaperCold liquid roof membrane applied by AAS over an existing mill roof

Paper Mill Roof Leak Membrane

Failed roof seams and details sealed and overcoated with a cold liquid membrane, no tear-off.

Leaking seams and details sealed so water no longer reaches the equipment belowView project
Sugar & FoodInterior of an evaporator vessel rebuilt and finished with a smooth hygienic lining by AAS

Evaporator Vessel Hygienic Lining

Corroded evaporator vessel rebuilt and finished with a smooth, cleanable lining for hygienic product contact.

Corroded interior brought back to a sound, cleanable condition without replacing the vesselView project
Sugar & FoodChemical-resistant process floor repaired and resurfaced by AAS in a sugar mill

Sugar Mill Floor Chemical-Resistant Resurfacing

Broken-down sugar mill process floor repaired and resurfaced with a chemical-resistant, anti-slip system built for washdown.

Broken-down process floor repaired and resurfaced without tearing out and repouring the slabView project
Sugar & FoodSyrup tank chime and base-to-foundation joint cleaned, rebuilt, and sealed by AAS

Syrup Tank Base Corrosion Seal

Corroding syrup tank chime rebuilt and the base-to-foundation joint sealed to keep moisture from working back under the floor.

Wasted chime steel rebuilt in place without cutting out plate or hot workView project
ManufacturingGearbox bearing bore cleaned and rebuilt cold by AAS

Gearbox Housing Bearing Bore Rebuild

Spun, worn-oversize gearbox bearing bore rebuilt cold and reformed back to dimension without machining a new housing.

Bearing bore reformed back to the correct dimension without machining a new seatView project
ManufacturingPlant walkway resurfaced with an anti-slip safety floor by AAS

Plant Floor Anti-Slip Safety Resurfacing

Worn, slick plant walkway repaired and resurfaced with an anti-slip safety floor for dependable footing.

Worn and slick walkway repaired and resurfaced without replacing the floorView project
ManufacturingCracked compressor casing sealed and rebuilt cold by AAS

Compressor Casing Crack and Leak Repair

Cracked, weeping compressor casing sealed and the cracked section rebuilt cold, with no hot work to risk the casting.

Weeping crack stopped and the split line sealed without weldingView project
Mining & BulkApron feeder wear plate seated on a cast conforming shim by AAS

Apron Feeder Wear Plate Shimming

Uneven wear plates shimmed with cast conforming backing to stop the pounding, then lined for abrasion where the material rides.

Wear plates seated on full, even support so they no longer pound the structureView project
Mining & BulkSlurry pump volute rebuilt and lined with an abrasion-resistant composite by AAS

Crusher Pump Volute Abrasion Lining

Worn slurry pump volute rebuilt and lined along the wear path with an abrasion-resistant composite matched to the feed, no new casting required.

Worn volute rebuilt and lined rather than replaced with a new casting, avoiding the casting lead timeView project
SteelCorroded handrail stanchion rebonded and anchored to a steel-mill walkway by AAS

Ladle Walkway Handrail Rebonding

Loose, corroded handrail stanchions rebonded and anchored to a steel-mill walkway, with anti-slip footing added and no hot work.

Loose stanchions rebonded and anchored fast without rewelding into live structureView project
SteelWorn mill stand roll housing bore rebuilt with cold-applied composite by AAS

Mill Stand Roll Housing Bore Reclamation

Worn roll housing bores and liner seats rebuilt cold and shimmed with conforming support to restore the bearing fit, no machining required.

Worn bores and liner seats rebuilt in place without line-boring or replacing the housingView project
Oil & GasGate valve body with seat and bonnet faces rebuilt and reformed by AAS

Valve Bonnet and Seat Reclamation

Rebuilding a passing gate valve's worn seat and bonnet faces cold to restore shutoff and a tight bonnet seal, with no new casting.

Valve recovered without a new casting and without the lead time of a replacementView project
Petrochemical & ChemicalShell-and-tube channel cover and tubesheet face rebuilt and coated by AAS

Shell-and-Tube Channel Cover and Tubesheet Repair

Eroded pass-partition rib and gasket land rebuilt, the sealing faces reformed flat, and the process side barrier-coated so the cover pulls up tight.

Pass-partition rib and gasket land rebuilt in place without replacing the cover or tubesheetView project
Petrochemical & ChemicalAgitator shaft seal area and bearing journals rebuilt and dressed by AAS

Agitator and Mixer Shaft Rebuilding

Worn agitator shaft seal area and journals rebuilt cold and the wetted length coated, without scrapping the shaft for a new forging.

Seal area and bearing journals rebuilt cold and machined back to the original diameter, so the shaft runs true and carries the bearings squareView project
Mining & BulkConveyor pulley shell relagged with an abrasion-resistant elastomer by AAS

Conveyor Pulley and Idler Lagging

Worn pulley lagging and grooved idlers rebuilt and relagged so the belt drives without slip, no replacement pulleys.

Pulley shells relagged with a tough, gripping elastomer instead of being replacedView project
Water & WastewaterSluice gate and penstock seating faces refurbished and coated by AAS

Sluice Gate and Penstock Refurbishment

Corroded sluice gate and penstock seats rebuilt and reformed flat so the gate seats square and the leak path closes.

Gate seats square and the leak path closes when fully shutView project
ManufacturingHot kiln shell surface coated in place by AAS around the seal area

Kiln Trunnion and Tire Seal Repair

Worn kiln trunnion roller and bearing seats rebuilt cold and dressed back to the running line, with the hot seal area coated for protection.

Trunnion roller face and bearing seats rebuilt cold and dressed back to the running lineView project
Power GenerationCooling tower cold-water basin concrete prepared and resurfaced by AAS

Cooling Tower Basin Lining

Spalled, cracking cooling tower basin rebuilt and lined as one watertight barrier without tearing out the slab.

Spalled floor and wall sections rebuilt in place without tearing out and recasting the basinView project
Petrochemical & ChemicalMist eliminator housing internals rebuilt and lined by AAS

Demister and Mist Eliminator Housing Lining

Pitted mist eliminator housing wall and pad support ledge rebuilt and lined so the demister seats true and the wall stops losing metal.

Pitted housing wall and pad support ledge rebuilt in place without replacing steelView project
Pulp & PaperKnife-gate valve body opened with the seat pocket rebuilt by AAS

Knife-Gate Valve Seat Reclamation

Worn slurry knife-gate valve seat and gate guides rebuilt and lined so the blade shuts off square again, no replacement valve.

Worn seat and gate guides rebuilt in place without a replacement valveView project
Power GenerationID fan blade leading edges and housing prepared and erosion-lined by AAS

ID Fan Blade and Housing Erosion Lining

Eroded ID fan blades and scroll rebuilt cold and erosion-lined to bring the rotor back toward balance and restore airflow.

Eroded leading edges and wear faces rebuilt cold, with no welding or heat into the bladesView project
Petrochemical & ChemicalWet scrubber and ductwork interior lined with a chemical-resistant barrier by AAS

Wet Scrubber and Ductwork Lining

Corroding wet scrubber and ductwork blasted, rebuilt, and lined under one chemical-resistant film so the condensate runs over the lining instead of into the steel.

Scrubber and ductwork returned to service without cutting out or replacing plateView project
Power GenerationMultistage boiler-feed pump casing rebuilt and lined by AAS in the shop

Boiler-Feed and Slurry Pump Rebuild

A multistage boiler-feed pump and a slurry pump rebuilt cold to original clearances and lined, so both go back to service without new castings.

Eroded volutes and opened wear-ring areas rebuilt cold back to the original clearancesView project
FacilitiesTransformer radiator bank with weeping oil leak sealed and coated by AAS

Transformer Radiator Leak Sealing

Weeping transformer radiator headers and seams sealed and rebuilt with an oil-tolerant composite, then coated to keep the corrosion from spreading.

Weeping oil leak stopped at the corroded headers and seamsView project
Sugar & FoodMill roll journal and screen plate rebuilt with composites by AAS

Sugar Mill Roll and Screen Rebuild

Worn mill roll journal rebuilt cold and the corroded screen plate built back up, then both protected for the grinding season.

Journal rebuilt cold and dressed back to size so the roll carries its bearings trueView project
Water & WastewaterButterfly valve disc and seat restored and coated by AAS

Butterfly Valve Disc and Seat Restoration

Pitted disc edge and corroded seat rebuilt and recoated so a large butterfly valve shuts off tight again, no replacement valve.

Valve shuts off tight again instead of passing water past the discView project
Water & WastewaterDigester interior with rake mechanism prepared and coated by AAS

Digester and Clarifier Mechanism Repair

Corroded digester and clarifier rake arms and drive components rebuilt and coated so the mechanism turns true again, without pulling the basin for new arms.

Rake arms and drive components rebuilt in place without replacing the mechanismView project
Oil & GasBund wall and loading-rack deck rebuilt and lined by AAS

Loading-Rack and Bund Concrete Rebuild

Spalled loading-rack deck and bund rebuilt and lined chemical-resistant so containment holds a spill instead of soaking into the slab.

Spalled deck and bund walls rebuilt to profile without tearing out and repouring the slabView project
Marine & OffshoreTorn dock fender face rebuilt with an elastomer repair by AAS

Dock Fender and Bollard Repair

Torn fender faces, corroded mounting steel, and spalled bollard-pocket concrete rebuilt in place without replacing the fender line.

Torn and chunked fender faces rebuilt so they cushion berthing loads againView project
SteelForced-draft fan blade rebuilt and coated for erosion protection by AAS

FD Fan Blade Protection and Balance

Worn forced-draft fan blades rebuilt cold and coated to restore balance and the airflow the furnace needs.

Worn blade tips and faces rebuilt cold without replacing the rotorView project
Oil & GasReciprocating compressor cylinder and casing rebuilt and sealed by AAS

Compressor Cylinder and Casing Restoration

Corroded compressor cylinder and casing rebuilt cold and the gasket land reformed flat so the joint seals, without a new casing.

Weeping joint sealed and the gasket land reformed flat so the casing pulls up tightView project
Pulp & PaperBlower flow path prepared and lined with an erosion-resistant coating by AAS

Blower Housing and Impeller Erosion Lining

Eroded blower impeller and housing rebuilt and lined to restore airflow and stand up to a dust-laden stream.

Impeller vanes and the housing scroll rebuilt back to profile rather than replacedView project
Power GenerationInterior of a flue gas stack and breeching being coated in situ after composite rebuild of the corroded steel.

Flue Gas Stack and Breeching Lining

AAS rebuilt and lined a flue gas stack and breeching that had thinned where acidic condensate attacked the steel below the dew point.

The rebuilt steel and the coating keep the acidic condensate off the wall, so the metal no longer thins at the cold spots.View project
Mining & BulkMill liner backing and wear faces rebuilt and lined by AAS

Ball Mill and Crusher Liner Rebuild

Worn mill liner backing and crusher transfer points rebuilt so the plates sit on a solid seat and the shell is protected from impact.

Worn liner backing and shell metal rebuilt in place so the wear plates bed on a solid seatView project
Water & WastewaterInternal wetted steel of a potable water standpipe prepared and lined by AAS

Potable Water Standpipe and Riser Lining

Corroding standpipe and riser rebuilt and lined for potable water service without cutting and replacing plate.

Pitted floor and weld seams rebuilt in place without cutting or replacing plateView project
Sugar & FoodProcess floor resurfaced with a chemical-resistant anti-slip system by AAS

Process Floor Anti-Slip and Chemical Resurfacing

A worn, spalled process floor chipped out, rebuilt, and resurfaced with a chemical-resistant anti-slip system that drains and sheds washdown.

Failed and spalled concrete chipped out and rebuilt back to profile without replacing the slabView project
SteelCrane runway rail and soleplate aligned and grouted by AAS

Crane Rail and Runway Support Grouting

Re-bedding a crane runway rail on a fresh full-contact grout bed so it stops rocking and pounding the support steel.

Rail re-aligned and seated on a fresh, full-contact grout bed that carries the load evenlyView project
FacilitiesPlant roof recoated by AAS with a continuous liquid weatherproofing membrane

Containment Roof and Membrane Weatherproofing

A leaking plant roof over critical equipment sealed with a continuous liquid membrane, no tear-off.

Leaking seams, flashings, penetrations, and joints sealed and tied into one continuous membraneView project
Water & WastewaterConcrete clarifier launder and weir trough rebuilt and resurfaced by AAS

Clarifier Launder and Weir Resurfacing

Spalled concrete launder and weir lip rebuilt, reprofiled to a true edge, and lined for an even overflow.

Spalled launder and weir lip rebuilt to profile without replacing the structureView project
Marine & OffshoreEngine and gearbox casing rebuilt and resealed by AAS

Engine and Gearbox Casing Leak Repair

Oil-weeping engine and gearbox casing sealed and rebuilt with a machinable composite, no machining or housing replacement.

Oil leak stopped at the cracked housing, worn bore, and split-line faceView project
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