Getting Good at Construction, Repair, and Maintenance in Winter
Key Takeaways Pipeline operation and maintenance in winter tends to cost more and take longer Special considerations apply, such as equipment needing more time each morning to warm up Written procedures need to take into account the realities of winter work Getting good at winter operations can be a key competitive advantage for your company […]
How 3D Scanning Technology Prevents Mistakes During Piping Replacements
Key Takeaways Making changes to existing facilities can be difficult, particularly if as-built drawings are incomplete. Accounting for existing piping and space constraints can prove difficult and can cause delays during install. 3D scanning can help you create an accurate virtual model of the current site, which can be converted into drawings. Having a 3D […]
From Waste to Wealth: The RNG Rundown
Key Takeaways RNG is a fast-growing alternative to conventional natural gas, with a market expected to reach $104 billion (USD) by 2032 RNG is a biogas derived from the decomposition of organic matter, reducing GHG emissions RNG offers environmental and economic benefits, converting waste into valuable energy, mitigating waste management issues, and boosting economies Through […]
Replace Piping and Equipment and Get Back Online Safely and Quickly With 3D Scanning Technology
Key Takeaways Replacing pipeline equipment and piping smoothly reduces downtime Accurate design of replacements supports smooth fit-up 3D scanning enables accurate modeling of existing components New fabrications can be scanned before installation to confirm fit A good fit-up means less need for field alterations and welding Accurate fit up of replacement piping, equipment, and other […]
Reducing Risk With Emergency Flow Restriction Devices
Key Takeaways Federal regulations enforced by PHMSA require that natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines be equipped with an effective system of Emergency Flow Restricting Devices (EFRDs). The regulations prescribe baseline maximum spacings for EFRDs, but also require operators to evaluate where additional EFRDs could be placed to most effectively reduce the consequences of a […]
New Regulations for Gas Gathering Pipelines
Key Takeaways PHMSA has issued new rules regulating large-diameter, high-pressure gas gathering lines and requiring reporting on all gas gathering lines in Class 1 locations (lower population density, rural areas). The extended regulation takes the form of a new Type C gathering line category, defined as gas gathering lines in Class 1 locations that have outside […]
Don’t Get Dazzled by New Technology
Key Takeaways Keeping your pipeline current with automation and sensory technology is important Be careful to not spend on “solutions” that don’t solve a real problem Stay with what works unless there’s a compelling reason to change Have advisors you can trust to help you decide when to bring in new technology Develop a sound […]
What Our Customers Should Know – Customers Considering Pressure Equipment Deferrals
In Alberta there are over 180,000 registered items of pressure equipment. Many of which were due for thorough inspections in 2020. Due to the present COVID environment, it may not be safe to perform large scale outages for some time. Temporary Modification to AB-506 – 11.4.2 Reporting Deferrals to ABSA Modifications have been implemented as […]
What Our Customers Should Know – Projects Using Structural Steel
The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) and Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) have recently highlighted concerns related to structural steel procurement and the boron content in carbon steel. Global Standards Scramble to React to Non-Conforming Material Findings from CISC Steel is being supplied by mills from around the world, whether it is to the […]