Baker Hughes - Center for Completions Performance Technology
Houston TX

Completion Date: July 08

Project details:
LCS recently completed a research laboratory for oilfield wellhead completions study which has a total 14,000 sf, including 11,000 sf of lab and 2,000 SF support area. This laboratory facility is a showplace for Baker Hughes and includes a glass wall adjacent to the lobby which allows visitors and employees to see the lab as they pass through. The lab includes a 900 sf contained lab for corrosion testing. This area will commonly use Hydrogen Sulfide and is therefore on separate systems with stainless steel duct and a scrubber for the exhaust.

LCS designers worked closely with the Baker Hughes team for over a year, identifying all of the needs in the new facility as well as the entire range of equipment to be relocated from other sites. LCS provided the casework, plumbing and exhaust systems for this new lab.  Exhaust duct for the main lab was fabricated using PVC coated galvanized round duct.

Lab also included a high pressure nitrogen system (1200 psi) with on site pressure boost system.

Major subcontractors:
GC: Benchmark Houston Builders Inc.

Key LCS personnel:
Dane McKitrick: Mechanical Designer, Project Manager
Billy Winsett: Plumbing and casework design
Jerry Ruyle: Project Superintendent
Daniel Chapa: Casework Superintendent