Since 1986, oil pipelines in the U.S. have lost over 3 million gallons of oil on an annual basis. That's an astonishing number, and it's due to leaks and spills in the pipelines that so many precious resources go to waste. This is costly not only for the environment...
Few engineering techniques can repair or improve a pressurized pipeline without forcing it out of service. What’s more, there are far less techniques that are environmental-friendly yet cost effective for repairing pipelines. Industries have relied for a long time on...
Many people do not realize what a big deal hot tap welding can be. In fact, it may come as a surprise to you to find out that the United States government has paid special attention to hot tap welding. The Environmental Protection Agency has published important...
Hot tapping or hot tap welding is an effective means of altering the course and flow of water by adding new branches of pipe line to an existing pipe. This method eliminates the need to shut down pipelines and expedites the process of extending or altering the course...
All pipelines and piping systems require maintenance and repairs at some point, but how can you afford to stop your business operations whilst the work is undertaken? You probably can't and the good news is that you don't have to! A hot tapping machine can solve all...
In the US alone, there are 2 million miles of natural gas pipeline. Add this to the myriad of pipelines for other resources, and this network becomes the veins that keep the country running. But do you know how they are repaired, without having to shut the whole...
Several critical industries run on the use of pipelines. For those companies, pipelines determine several things about their business. They contribute to their workplace efficiency, productivity, and safety. However, even the best pipelines occasionally require...
Did you know that companies lose between 5 and 20 percent of productivity to disruptions and downtime repairs? If you work in an industry that relies on pipelines, you understand how vital the continued flow of your product is to business. If you need pipeline...
Pressure tapping is a great solution to avoid whole-system shut-downs if you take the proper precautions. Some people avoid pressure tapping because of the potential risks involved. These same people end up spending more time and more money than they need to. They...
Do you own a pipeline and often find that you need to shut down your entire project to complete repairs? Good news! Those days are gone. A hot tap is a repair method that can keep your project in operation while maintenance is occurring. Read on to learn more about...