Tech Notes
Technical insights, repair tips, and field experience from the Pacific Northwest
March 26, 2026
Protecting Intake Structures: Corrosion Solutions for Northwest Hydropower
Intake structures are the gatekeepers of Pacific Northwest hydropower. These submerged steel and concrete systems channel millions of gallons daily th
March 9, 2026
Screw Conveyor Repair for PNW Paper Mills: Stopping Abrasion Before It Stops You
In Pacific Northwest paper mills, screw conveyors are the workhorses of material handling—moving tons of wood chips, bark, and pulp every hour. But th
February 16, 2026
Protecting Sea Water Pumps from Puget Sound Corrosion
Sea water pumps on Puget Sound vessels and shoreside facilities face one of the most aggressive operating environments imaginable. The combination of
February 9, 2026
Pump Efficiency Coatings: How Northwest Facilities Save 20% on Energy Costs
Pumps are the workhorses of industrial facilities—and in Washington and Oregon, they're also among the biggest energy consumers. A single large proces
January 29, 2026
Turbine Runner Repair Without Dewatering: How Columbia River Dams Save Millions
The Columbia River system generates over 40% of the nation's hydroelectric power. From Grand Coulee to Bonneville, these facilities run turbines that
January 26, 2026
Emergency Hull Repair in Alaska: What Every Vessel Captain Should Know
When hull damage happens 200 miles from the nearest shipyard in Alaska waters, you have two choices: make a repair that holds, or call for an expensiv
January 22, 2026
Extending Digester Life in Pacific Northwest Pulp Mills: Cold-Applied Solutions That Work
Digesters are the heart of any pulp mill operation—and in the Pacific Northwest, they're working overtime. From Longview to Lewiston to Port Angeles,
January 19, 2026
Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC): The Hidden Threat Attacking Your Infrastructure
Most maintenance managers understand chemical corrosion. They know acids attack concrete and oxygen corrodes steel. But there's another corrosion mech
November 27, 2025
Concrete Deterioration in Wet Pacific Northwest Climates: Repair Solutions That Last
Concrete is supposed to be permanent. But anyone managing facilities in Washington, Oregon, or Alaska knows better. The Pacific Northwest's relentless
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