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...
Hot tapping is the process of attaching a pipe to an active pipeline. It starts with drilling into the pressurized system - but it's done while the stream is under pressure. Did you know you need an audit before you can hot tap a pipeline? And, if you hot tap your...
If you manage a steel factory, hot tapping has definitely crossed your mind. And why wouldn't it? It can be cost-effective, more environmentally friendly, and prevents a total shutdown. However, it's not as simple as making the decision to hot tap and running with it....
When your pipeline or pressure vessels start corroding, it can really throw a wrench into your operation. Not only do you have to stop the entire system and lose precious time, but you also risk releasing harmful gases into the air. So are there any ways you can...