Piping Systems & Mechanical

Connect Group delivered the 9K-V Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) replacement under a General Contractor model, providing full project oversight from engineering engagement through field execution and reinstatement. The scope included removal of existing assets, installation of the new VFD system, stainless spool pre-fabrication, system first breaks, isolation and blinding, as well as required civil, structural, […]

Connect Group delivered the mechanical and piping portion of the 82T-22 Pan Wash Remediation project, focused on replacing the conveyor pan wash spray system and associated drain piping to address ongoing pan leakage and material buildup in the rejects conveyor gallery. CGI’s scope included demolition of the existing 3-inch spray wash lines and existing drain […]

April 2021 Turnaround During the April 2021 Turnaround, Connect Group executed the relining of PSV 1 & 2, replacing existing Duracorr stainless steel wear plates with new to restore durability and extend equipment life. Due to the specialized nature of the material, custom weld procedures were developed and implemented to ensure metallurgical integrity and long-term […]

Connect Group successfully executed the Plant 4 Tailings Tie-In within a tightly controlled 24-hour outage window, completing the work two hours ahead of schedule. The project required demolition of the existing piping system and installation of new pre-fabricated spools under significant time constraints. Through extensive pre-planning and engineering collaboration, field welds were eliminated from the […]

Connect Group successfully executed the installation of 6th stage pumps within Pump House 300RA-51, integrating the new units into Lines 15, 16, and 17 systems. The scope required coordinated mechanical installation, piping fabrication and tie-ins, civil and structural modifications, and electrical/instrumentation upgrades to enable full monitoring and operational control of the additional pumps. Working within […]

Turnaround Execution – OTSG System Connect Group executed a full steam line reroute and material upgrade, replacing the existing configuration with a redesigned system to improve long-term performance and reliability. The project included upgrading to P22 (Chrome-Moly) alloy piping and upsizing OTSG lines from NPS 8 to NPS 10 to reduce steam velocity and operational […]