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Major Gas Pipeline Replacement

1/31/2019

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MBS was recently tasked with a significant gas line replacement project at a local California college. The school’s aging system needed to be replaced, which included 450 feet of gas pipelines and eight manual shut-off valves.
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A portion of the project was quite a time sensitive because it needed to be finished in the short time window between the end of classes and graduation. We also discovered that the ground was all sandstone, which required more intensive manual labor to work with. Nevertheless, MBS completed the high priority work in less than two weeks and the rest of the project ahead of schedule as well.
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MBS discovered several leaks throughout the aging system in both the pipelines and shut-off valves. The old pipelines were installed near the surface, so MBS installed the newer yellow pipes six feet below the surface, as current code demands.
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​We also removed an antiquated vault that led to the old manual shut-off valves. It was no longer vital, so we replaced it with a tube that provided better access to the shutoff valves. In doing so, MBS encountered an interesting problem to solve: the vault weighed 15 tons and needed to be removed from a hill! The solution? Hoist the massive structure out with a crane and load it onto a truck and off the site. Our engineers somehow made the task look easy.
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​Their system was back in working order soon. No matter how complex your project may seem, MBS has the knowledge and experience to tackle it. We take great pride in our work and ensuring the safety of our community. 
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  • Home
  • Services
    • Gas Leak Detection & Repair >
      • Gas System Survey
      • Gas Pressure Regulators
      • Excess Gas Flow Valves
      • Leak Detection Technology
      • Natural Gas Leak Survey Glossary
    • Excavation, Trenching, Grading >
      • Excavation
    • Plumbing Services
    • Seismic Shut-Off Valve Installation >
      • How Seismic Shut-Off Valves Work
    • Gas Turbines >
      • About Gas Turbines >
        • Is A Turbine Right For My Company?
        • How To Get Your Gas Turbine Power Solution
      • Cogeneration or Combined Heat And Power
      • For Breweries
      • For Refrigerated Storage And Food Processing
      • For Critical Infrastructure Emergency Power
      • For IT Data Centers
      • For Office Buildings, Stadia And Convention Centers
      • For Schools
      • For Manufacturing And Production
      • For Warehouses And Fulfillment Centers
      • For Agriculture
    • New Construction & Re-Piping >
      • Horizontal Drilling Or Directional Drilling And Directional Boring
      • Gas Bypass Line Construction
    • Custom Fabrication
    • Gas Line Maintenance
  • Regions
    • San Francisco Bay
    • Northern California
    • California Central Valley
    • California Central Coast
    • Greater Los Angeles
    • San Diego
  • Industries
    • Gas Services For Hotels
    • Gas Services For Hospitals
    • Gas Services For K-12 Schools
    • Gas Services For Colleges
    • Gas Services For JPAs And Insurers
    • Commercial Segments >
      • General Commercial
      • Municipal And Infrastructure Gas System Construction And Maintenance
      • Federal And Defense Gas System Construction And Maintenance
  • Resources
    • Library
    • Graphics >
      • Gas Safety Response Flow Chart
      • Gas Turbines
      • Problems With Older Gas Systems
      • How To Spot A Gas Leak
      • What Is A Seismic Shut-Off Valve?
      • How Does Natural Gas Get To Us?
      • Natural Gas Basics
      • Exercising Your Valves
      • The Road To Gas Safety
      • Sustainable Energy Comparison Chart
    • Natural Gas Free eBooks >
      • Are You Liable For A Gas Accident On Your Property?
      • Earthquakes And Natural Gas Fires
      • Natural Gas And School Safety
      • The Coming California Energy Shortage
      • JPA And Insurer eBook
  • Contact
  • About Us
    • Photo Gallery
    • Blog
    • MBS In The News
    • Our Company
  • Projects