Matrix provides a PLC based TUGMONITOR for a 6000HP TWIN ENGINE NEW BUILD. Communicates seamlessly via ethernet with GE Engines.

Matrix provided conceptual and hard mechanical design of a heavy duty screw feeder for metering phosphorus pentoxide (crystallized phosphoric acid) into a dissolve tank. Due to the hot reaction during hydration in the tank (resulting into very hot phosphoric acid) the variable speed screw feeder consisted of a 316L S/S 12 inch diameter auger and 1/2 inch thick trough. A special dump hopper with automated closing lid was designed with a large grated opening and bypass chute at the inlet of the feeder. Very special design considerations were made for protecting the conveyor seals and bearings from making contact with the hot acid. Our design allowed the acid crystals or hot liquid to fall out into an isolated gap and into the tank before it challenged the seal. This was a highly successful design has virtually eliminated the huge stock piles of drummed feedback material that accumulated due to the inability to dissolve the crystallized acid safely.

Matrix Industrial Systems was proud to work in conjunction with AC Marine in designing and supplying critical systems for Georgia Aquarium's newest venue to experience sharks directly with the grand opening of their 1.2MM gallon Shark Tank. This attraction allows you to submerge into the tank within a shark cage and begin an underwater journey traversing the pool as it is suspended and moved by a hoist/monorail system. Breathing air for the participants is supplied through an umbilical tethered to the cage and connected to a specialized Breathing Air Control System (BACS). Matrix supplied and installed this system with its umbilical as a turnkey project. Matrix and AC Marine were proud to be guinea pigs (or should I say SHARK BAIT) on the maiden voyage!

Matrix Industrial Systems was proud to work in conjunction with AC Marine in designing and supplying critical systems for Georgia Aquarium's newest venue to experience sharks directly with the grand opening of their 1.2MM gallon Shark Tank. This attraction allows you to submerge into the tank within a shark cage and begin an underwater journey traversing the pool as it is suspended and moved by a hoist/monorail system. Breathing air for the participants is supplied through an umbilical tethered to the cage and connected to a specialized Breathing Air Control System (BACS). Matrix designed, supplied and installed the complete BACS. Our system incorporated many levels of redundancy and failsafe design on the shore as well as in the cage itself. We deploy a 2-stage primary breathing air compressor with a secondary 2-stage back-up. In the event that all 4 stages were to fail and the system pressure dropped below setpoint (or a major power failure), then we have emergency shore supplied high pressure K-bottles that automatically deploy to maintain the air supply. On top of that, if breathing air pressure within cage itself were to drop too low (either complete failure from shore or if the umbilical became detached from the cage) then we designed another high pressure emergency air supply within the cage itself. This system was completely mechanical in nature bolstering a failsafe independent system design. Matrix's project scope was as follows: Engineer and HAZOP the complete sanitary breathing air system as a life safety critical system. Supply and Install the BACS as a complete Equipment Package. Supply and Install the PLC Based Control System for the BACS as a UL Certified 508A Control System. Supply and Install the Umbilical, Festoon System and Connections to Shore and Cage. Supply and Install the Cage Breathing Air Manifold and Components.

Matrix Engineering was asked to help solve material storage problems due to the hygroscopic nature of Carbopol. Matrix provided the mechanical engineering necessary for designing a new bin vent and DRY nitrogen purge arrangement that vented the hopper only when necessary and cleaned the filter bags only when dirty. Matrix also provided a bin discharging aeration system for eliminating and/or preventing bridging problems. In addition, Matrix provided the control sequence and electrical engineering necessary for operation of the bin vent and aeration discharge system in a Class I Div 2 Group D and G environment.

Matrix Engineering provided the structural, mechanical and electrical engineering for a drum packaging improvement project at ISP. The previous drum filling operation was manual and labor intensive requiring tipping and manhandling of 600 lb drums. The product in this case was an additive for hair spray which is responsible for its stickiness. The product is very viscous with the consistency of a very thick syrup that dries like glue. Matrix conceptualized and designed twin drum filling lines in which empty drums are palletized and filled on a scale. Loading arms for filling drums were designed to swing to either pallet scale for versatility in loading drums in either drumming line from two different tanks. Our engineers designed the piping systems associated with the product as well as caustic piping required to backwash the system and clean it out after packaging runs. We also designed an quick-acting air operated swing door system for accessing each scale with a fork lift. This area was also a Class I Div 2 area.

Over the years Matrix has provided the detailed engineering and project management for several truck and rail car loading and unloading stations. Projects included piping, foundation, and electrical grounding design. Many of these projects were for flammable and/or toxic liquids. These projects greatly improved personnel safety and enhanced loading and unloading efficiencies.

Matrix provided the civil/structural, mechanical and electrical engineering necessary for a Tall Oil Distribution System at Continental Tire. The re-circulation loop fed eight Banbury® Mixers and employed a 12,000 gallon tank with over 2000 ft of piping. The tall oil was temperature critical for storage and flow. Much care was taken in the design to ensure proper temperature and flow-ability.

Our engineers provided the mechanical engineering necessary for the pump supply and return piping on a new scrubber system for a coal crushing facility near Birmingham, Alabama. The venturi scrubber required 2750 gpm at 30 psig and discharged into a 40 ft diameter mist eliminator. The primary return from the mist eliminator was a gravity drain line to a sluice settling pond over 300 ft away. A secondary forced return employed a 2600 gpm pump.