Nuclear Solutions

Pipe decomissioning

We have gained considerable experience working with customers in the nuclear industry in permanently sealing off decommissioned pipework.

To upgrade the performance of the original FOAMBAG™ for the nuclear sector, Steve Vick International developed the High Integrity FOAMBAG™. It has two connected chambers which are filled with foam, creating a central void which allows a second fill operation with high performance resin. A chemical bond is formed between the pipe wall and the High Integrity FOAMBAG™ fabric shell enabling it to withstand higher pressures, vibration and shock loadings. The High Integrity FOAMBAG™ can be installed locally or from a distance of up to 50 metres from the access point. Deployment can be completed whilst the pipe is filled with media.