Managing hydrocarbon spills and protecting newly laid asphalt with HydroLock®
At Encaps, we don’t just focus on Fire Management products. We also offer an environmentally friendly solution for hydrocarbon spills, odour management, tank degassing and soil remediation called HydroLock®, manufactured by Hazard Control Technologies.
As part of the Coffs Harbour Bypass project, Ferrovial Gamuda JV is regularly laying new asphalt across this major highway infrastructure development in northern NSW.
With ongoing construction activity and the operation of heavy plant and equipment, accidental hydraulic oil and fuel spills present a challenge, as hydrocarbons can damage the asphalt binder if not treated quickly.
Spills can range from small, localised patches to extensive incidents resulting from plant failures, with some extending up to 1km in length.
To help manage this risk, Ferrovial Gamuda JV is applying the HydroLock® agent via portable sprayers as a rapid-response treatment for hydrocarbon spills on the asphalt. Applied at a 3% dilution in water as soon as a spill is identified, HydroLock® encapsulates the hydrocarbons and prevents further damage being done by the spill.
This integration of HydroLock® has provided a practical and economical treatment option for Ferrovial Gamuda to address contamination and help minimise the need for costly asphalt removal and replacement.
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For more information about HydroLock® and any of the other Encaps products, contact us on 0457 643 669 or sales@encaps.com.au.
