Unico Mechanical awarded $9.1 million contract for Fort Peck butterfly valve overhaul
25 October 2023
Unico Mechanical Corp., a provider of comprehensive overhaul and repair services for the hydroelectric power generation sector, has secured a significant contract from the US.Army Corps of Engineers. The $9.1 million contract has been awarded for the comprehensive refurbishment of two 216-inch diameter Butterfly Valves (BFVs) and their associated components at the Fort Peck Dam in Fort Peck, Montana. Unico's selection for this project was attributed to its extensive experience with similar undertakings, its offsite manufacturing capabilities for replacement valve parts, and its highly skilled project team.
The comprehensive refurbishment scope encompasses the supply of new disk seals, upper and lower trunnion housings and bushings, the design and construction of new hydraulic power units (HPUs), hydraulic actuators, new actuator linkages with integral locking mechanisms, new bypass piping and associated valves, new working platforms, penstock inspection, and coatings. Unico Mechanical will perform all activities related to the project in-house, including the manufacturing of new and replacement valve components, on-site valve refurbishment, equipment installation, and plant commissioning. The anticipated completion date for the project is May 28, 2025.
Randy Potter, President and CEO of Unico Mechanical, expressed his pride in the company's selection for this significant project, stating, "We are honored that Unico was selected to overhaul the 216-inch butterfly valves at Fort Peck, Montana. We are one of the few companies that specialize in valve refurbishment for the hydroelectric power generation industry, and Unico brings decades of experience to this type of project. We specialize in the repair and overhaul of large municipal water and hydro power machinery and have worked on many large butterfly valves that measure over 90 inches. We understand butterfly valves inside and out; we have seen what works and what doesn't. Our team has developed techniques and specialized equipment for refurbishing valves in the field or in our shop. Our expertise helps reduce the risk associated with large complex projects such as this one. The engineering team does an initial inspection to determine exactly what is worn or damaged, and detailed findings are documented in an inspection report that includes CAD drawings. This report serves as the basis for the valve overhaul project plan and discussions with our customer."
