1) East Coast Utility Avoided Costly Line Shut Down
An East Coast Gas distribution utility had a dilemma on their hands. A major local highway needed to be widened and one of their main 12" PE Lines was right in the way. The traditional method of relocating a PE Line would have used large hydraulic squeeze tools and would have required multiple fittings, and very large excavations to fit the tools and complete the work. In one area, the squeeze tools could not have even been used because of the proximity of the work area to butt fusion joints. Kerr Engineered Sales presented the TD Williamson Large Diameter PE Hot Tapping and Plugging System to this Distribution Company and they chose to use this method to complete their relocation. Several 12" Stops were performed using traditional Top Entry SHORTSTOPP PE Fittings, and the Bottom out Bypass Tee Fittings. All work was completed in a safe and timely manner without the lines being taken out of service.

2) Plant Shutdown Avoided at Manufacturing Plant
A New England high tech manufacturing plant that had a chilled water piping system was running under capacity which was restricting the output of the plant. A 12" line was being run through a 8 meter/line causing a problem in the flow rate, due to a flow restriction. Shutting down the plant to fix the equipment would have been extremely costly at $1Million/day. The solutions that Kerr recommended enabled removing the flow restriction while keeping the system on line. TDW Services served as project managers and provided welding services. Extensive training from Kerr provided the necessary education and assurance about the process, field assessment work, job reviews, and field follow up. The plant's system successfully stayed in service throughout the project that was delivered on time and within the budget. An expensive shut down was avoided, which would have cost approx $2 -5 Million.

3) Environmental Crisis Averted – NYC Waste Water
A major NYC sewage pumping station had a dilemma of how to replace a broken pump without shutting their system down. Government restrictions would not allow the station to open the bypass valves and freeflow the sewage into a major river. The company had to find another way to meet critical environmental restrictions. The Kerr sales team intervened with a proven solution to this very difficult and highly charged problem that had the potential to escalate into an environmental crisis. The solution included having the plant install new valves and a pump, all while keeping the plant in normal operation. Kerr provided consultation, comprehensive education from TDW Services, job site assistance, and follow up. The result was a very cost-effective equipment package and a solution that was quickly orchestrated to avert a very serious and ethical challenge for the company.

4) East Coast Regulator Solution
A major East Coast Natural Gas Distribution Company was having a real problem with a major regulator station that was feeding a majority of their system. Kerr was asked to present a possible solution to make the station operate in a better way. Our solution was Pietro Fiorentini and it involved - reduced maintenance, reduced noise, very accurate control, reduced space, and superior support services. The regulators were installed and started in less than 30 minutes and have provided superior control for the station. Kerr helped this company solve a major issue with operations, maintenance, noise, and support.

5) Pipeline Heater Solution
A major East Coast Gas Transmission company called Kerr about a couple of take stations where there existing heater equipment was failing. The problems resulted in how our new improved technology would adapt to the environment and provide safe and reliable service. At one of the stations the heater that was previously in service was located outside and had to transfer the heat over 25 feet. This made it very inefficient and costly to operation. With the help from Kerr and Bruest Catalytic we provided a very simple, safe, and efficient heater that was installed inside the building. This was only made possible with the fact that the heater is rated for Class 1 DIV 2 and can be put in a hazardous location. The performance of the heater has led to reduced maintenance, reduced operating costs (Reduced Fuel Consumption), and a simple operating system.