In September last year, our team inspected five 50,000L aluminium sulphate tanks using UltraAnalytix\u00ae.<\/p>\n
At first glance, the assets appeared to tell a familiar story: ageing infrastructure, visible weathering, and an assumption that replacement may be required. However, as this inspection demonstrated, visual condition does not always reflect structural performance.<\/p>\n
Key findings:
\n– Assets approximately 45 years old
\n– Surface dirt, mould, and coating cracks visible externally
\n– Structural integrity remained strong across all tanks
\n– Lowest measured PDS: ~60%, well above the critical threshold of 40%
\n– Asset status assessed as CLEAR for continued service
\n– Estimated remaining service life >6 years<\/p>\n
Importantly, the results were consistent across all five tanks, providing a strong basis for confidence in the overall condition assessment.<\/p>\n
These assets had initially been considered for replacement based on age and external appearance alone. By applying detailed inspection and data-driven analysis, the client was able to avoid unnecessary capital expenditure and make more informed asset management decisions.<\/p>\n
Originally designed and built by Transfield RPC, these tanks are a clear example of RPC infrastructure designed and built to last, continuing to deliver reliable performance decades later when properly assessed and managed.<\/p>\n
Condition assessment is not just about identifying faults. It is about understanding how assets are truly performing and making confident, evidence-based decisions about their future.<\/p>\n
If you are assessing ageing infrastructure and want clarity beyond assumptions, contact us on: 02 9624 8900 and we will put in touch with our Asset Services Manager<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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