Last week, we wrapped up the completion of three fabricated basket strainers.  The images you see here show our team performing the hydrotesting phase, which was done on Monday and Tuesday.

Following the completion of this test, the units were painted and prepared for shipment. The third image is of the final product en route to the client. Below is a timeline from start to finish of the progress of this project:   

1. The order for the fabricated basket strainers was received August 7^th.
2. The following items were submitted for client review and approval on August 17^th:
   • Detailed engineering drawings
   • Pressure vessel calculations
   • Weld procedures
   • A hydrostatic test procedure
   • NDE procedures
   • An inspection
   • Test plan
3. We worked with the client to finalize the engineering and design of the strainers, as well as options to expedite delivery time.  All necessary approvals given on September 15^th, with a required on-site delivery date of November 30^th.
4. Procurement of all Raw Materials: September 18^th to 20^th
5. Receipt of all Raw Materials October 18^th
6. Fabrication Start Date: October 19^th
7. Fabricated completion Date: November 18^th

The ASME Data Report was signed off by Authorized ASME Inspector upon completion of the Hydrostatic Test on November 20-21.

The images on the left show the fabricated basket strainers being loaded and shipped to the project site on November 24^th.

The project was completed within 10 weeks from its release for manufacturing and more importantly met our client’s delivery requirement.

Congratulations to everyone at IFC for a job well done and great effort on this project!

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. Stay tuned for our next blog covering the purpose of Dual Basket Strainers that provide continuous plant operation!

Read the first post in this series.