FoundOcean and BASF have launched an integrated material and service system for the provision of a new high strength grout, MasterFlow 9800, in Edinburgh, UK.
“FoundOcean recognised a need amongst its customers for a material that could provide high early strength development and low temperature performance, yet also offer increased efficiency, safety and cleanliness,” comments Managing Director Jim Bell on the motivation behind the new development. “MasterFlow 9800 will contribute to driving down the installed cost of offshore renewable energy”.
The material is able to be shipped and stored in silos rather than bags, facilitating quayside storage in all weathers, more flexibility in deck layout and no requirement for bag or container lifting during grouting operations and dockside resupplies.
The MasterFlow 9800 grout system uses an upgraded version of FoundOcean’s Recirculating Jet Mixer (RJM). The delivery rates when using an RJM are upwards of 20m³/hr and therefore faster grouting of the annulus can be achieved, saving valuable offshore operating days. The closed circuit between the cement silo and RJM mixer, along with the continuous mixing process, also minimises overage, as well as reducing dust.
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