FLEET MAINTENANCE:
~ Current Project Status ~
November 2000
MTTC / Navy Fleet Maintenance Projects-
Current
Status (11/1/00)
Portable Chlorinator. Installation and training
on USS CARR was completed in January 2000. System has been fully operational since March.
The ship took the system off-line in July due to leakage from a corroding quick disconnect
fitting. NRL has recently replaced the fitting. CARR is currently scheduled to deploy
later this year. The chlorinator will be operated onboard throughout the deployment. At
the first opportunity after the ship returns, the firemain system will be examined to
determine the amount of biofouling present.
Bilge Paint Qualification. USS DETROIT has
been prepared and painted with Alocit and EuroNavy paints in the main machinery space and
a shaft alley. CES, Inc, SURFLANT and NAVSEA will observe the condition of the spaces over
an extended period of time. This project is complete from the MTTC perspective.
Topside Connector Corrosion
Protection. RayOLON has successfully completed laboratory
environmental testing. NAVSEA has approved the results and has ordered several thousand
additional covers for test on Navy ships under actual operational conditions. Current
plans are to install over 4000 RayOLON covers on 19 more ships. The FMTTC portion of this
project is complete. NAVSEA will make a final determination on fleet acceptability after
observing the cover in actual operation over an extended period of time.
K-Flex ECO Insulation. At-sea testing on USS RUSHMORE is
complete. Samples of the insulation that were subjected to temperatures in the 230-250
degree F. range exhibited some hardening. At the request of NAVSEA, MTTC modified the
contract to include laboratory thermal conductivity testing of the sections. The
preliminary test reports indicate that there is no measurable increase in thermal
conductivity. However, it has also been found that the hardening is progressive in the
I.D. in the very hot pipe applications. The O.D. was still flexible. These tests are now
complete. NAVSEA will make a judgement on fleet suitability after reviewing the test
reports. The MTTC portion of this contract is complete.
Remote Valve Actuators. Tri-Tec brand actuator testing has
been completed. Limitorque models MX-5 and MX-10 are currently undergoing installation and
checkout on the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71).
ECOTherm High Temperature Insulation. Test sections were
installed on USS BOXER in April 2000. The MTTC contractor, BBN, Inc., and NAVSEA conducted
an interim inspection of the BOXER Installation in September 2000. One section of
horizontal run was found to be damaged. This section restored to CaSi. A final analysis
will be conducted early in 2001.
Distiller Anti-Scale. NAVSSES has proposed a 2-year project
which would require funding that extends into FY 02. MTTC will award a contract when FY 00
funding becomes available. SSES and NAVSEA have provided all required documentation.
Anti-Sweat Paint. NAVSEA, MTTC and GeoCenters have agreed on
a statement of work and a work order has been issued to GeoCenters.
Stratica Flooring. The MTTC contractor, CES, Inc., has
installed test sections of Stratica in the USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) and USS JOHN YOUNG
(DD-973) using NAVSEA approved Task Group Instructions (TGIs). In recent months, a number
of ships have received this flooring under various waivers and deviations, but unlimited
approval for fleet use is reserved pending the results of these controlled MTTC sponsored
TGI installations.
Boat Davit Improvements. NAVSSES
Philadelphia and NAVSEA are currently developing the documentation required to proceed
with this project.
Vertical Package Conveyers. NAVSSES
Philadelphia and NAVSEA are currently developing the documentation required to proceed
with this project.
Composite
Connectors. A work order has been placed with GlenAir for four harness
assemblies. MTTC has procured the filter pins required for the project. When the harnesses
are received in November, the Navy will have the new connectors installed and conduct
field tests.
Please
Give Us A Call
For additional news or information about opportunities involving Navy fleet
maintenance, contact:
Dick
Gilbert [email protected]
Phone:
(502) 367-2186; Fax (502) 367-4261
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