Challenges

In addition to ensuring the new system was up to code, the H+M team also needed to collaborate with the Houston Pilots and the Port of Houston Fire Department to safely locate the structure during the design phase.

Outcomes

The outcomes of the South Texas firewater system revamp included the following:

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New firewater piping tie-ins to existing loop: 1,100’ of HDPE (SDR-9: 20”, 16”, & 8”); 200’ of A/G CS
New firewater piping tie-ins to existing loop: 200’ of HDPE (SDR-9: 20” & 16”); 200’ of A/G CS
New firewater piping tie-ins to existing loop: 900’ of HDPE (SDR-9: 16” & 8”); 600’ of A/G CS
Deep excavations and shoring systems for tie-ins (12’)
Four new fire pumps, with the flow and level control taking suction from a repurposed existing tank
Two new vertical fire pumps installed on a pile-supported structure in the Houston Ship Channel
MV pole tie-in to feed a new transformer and switch rack for the electric motors
Commissioning of pumps with vendor support

Project Comments

“This project was critical for the client to revamp their entire firewater protection system to meet their internal company standards. H+M was the right company to execute this project to be able to design and construct the modification in stages with limited interruptions to the client’s ongoing operations.”

David Bull

Sr. Project Manager, H+M Industrial EPC

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