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What You Need to Know about Pipeline Installation

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Oil and gas pipelines are an integral part of any country's energy infrastructure. These large-scale underground infrastructure installations are what enable several industries to function and produce their output while also being the source of power for several thousands of people. Such large-scale projects require proper and secure installation to deliver the oil and gas supply efficiently. Additionally, a pipeline that is not properly secure could leak, causing potential catastrophic incidents that could lead to a safety hazard and environmental damage. This article explores what goes into installing a pipeline on an industrial scale and how to do it safely.  Pipeline Installation Preparations  A fair amount of preparation goes into pipeline installation . Some of the steps are discussed below. 1. Creating a Staging Area - The first step to an underground oil and gas pipeline installation is to manufacture the pipes. For this, the most important thing is to have a constru...

Pipeline Repair: Considerations for Determining the Most Appropriate Method

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Pipelines are an essential medium to transport oil and gas all over the country. Pipeline installation in India has led to successful transportation of these crucial yet flammable commodities through a vast network of on- and offshore pipelines. Regular inspections and maintenance ensure that any damage due to corrosion or leaks can be repaired in time. Pipelines are used to distribute petroleum products and natural gas liquids and thus their safety is a critical factor to be considered during pipeline installation . To ensure the integrity of the pipelines, regular maintenance and repairs must be performed to ensure optimum performance and avoid system failures.  Regular inspections are required for two reasons: Any defect during the oil or gas pipeline installation that goes undetected can cause deterioration or cause a leak that can be dangerous.  Most of the pipelines run underground. They cross over barriers as well. Though link and end seal s ensure that no outside parti...

Preparing for pipeline installation – what safety steps need to be taken

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Gas pipeline construction companies in India install pipelines to transport oil and gas to different parts of the country. These pipelines carry oil, natural gas, and other liquid fuels. These pipelines are essential for oil and gas transportation. Pipeline installation is one of the most challenging tasks for companies managing the oil and gas pipelines in India . These pipelines transport flammable materials, so there is a lot of concern about their safety. Here are the safety steps that need to be taken while preparing for pipeline installation. Safety as a priority - Analyze the tasks to be performed by the team and do a job safety analysis before the team starts working on-site. Installing oil and gas pipelines in India involves a lot of potential hazards therefore a plan should be in place to remove or reduce the chances of injury. Leaders of the oil and gas pipe line installation services must highlight the importance of placing safety at the core of everything they do. Training...

Types Of Pipeline Every Oil and Gas Engineer Should Know About

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There has been a dramatic improvement in pipeline installation . This includes improvements in pipeline types as well. The pipelines are an important part of our infrastructure and each type serves a different purpose.  Based on their function, making, and material they transport, we have compiled a list of the different types of pipelines used in different oil and gas pipelines in India . Based on the function of the pipeline: Collection/Gathering - After being extracted, most of the natural resources are being processed. These resources are pulled from their source and transported to the plant or storage tank for further processing by the pipeline installation companies . These pipelines are smaller in length because the time between the two points should be minimal.  Transmission/Transport - Oil and gas pipelines in India transport natural resources over long-distance across cities or transportation pipelines are used. They are large and operate under very high pressures. ...

Repairing Underground Pipeline Leaks: Some Good tips

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Underground pipelines are important to any modern economy. Underground pipeline leak repair must be done whenever required. A pipeline needs to be regularly inspected and maintained throughout its lifespan. The pipeline network provides resources for the entire population of the country.  Here are some tips for underground pipeline leak repair . A pipeline may have to pass through barriers and a link seal helps lock any external particle to enter the main pipeline. Detecting a leak can help pipeline installation companies to control losses human, financial, and environmental.  An underground pipeline may fail due to corrosion. There may be leaks over a period of time in link or end seal . Identifying the defect becomes a vital part of the repair, ensuring the smooth functioning of the pipeline. Gathering data through site study helps to identify possible threats. Choosing the right way for underground pipeline leak repair is important. A repair can be done by the sleeve repa...

What is trenchless pipe rehabilitation?

Pipelines running under the surface of a city carrying water, gas, or oil need pipeline rehabilitation due to aging or corrosion. The repair is done using trenchless rehabilitation that involves the repair or replacement of underground pipelines that have been damaged. The old ways of underground pipeline leak repair may be impractical and costly. They are also disruptive and cause adverse effects on the environment. Therefore trenchless technology is carried out with very less or no digging at all. It is faster, less disruptive, and eco-friendly. Here is a list of reasons why pipeline installation companies hire people to do the rehabilitation. Structural repair needed  Infiltration to be removed The capacity of the pipeline needs to be increased Damage caused due to aging  Damage caused due to natural disasters Failure due to manufacturing default  Damage caused by excavation Damage caused by corrosion Pipeline installation companies may use casing insulators to pr...

What is the difference between tubing and casing?

Tubing is used to transport oil or gas and   casing insulators   protect these tubes. The casing pipeline keeps the main pipe safe. When the pipelines are crossing through any barrier, a   link seal   helps to seal the penetration. The   end seal   helps to ensure that nothing enters between the space between a carrier pipe (tubing) and a casing pipe. Link seal is oil, gas, fire, and extreme temperature resistant. Casing insulators  help in preventing: Contamination of freshwater, Instability in upper formations, Isolating zones that have different pressures while drilling. Casing insulators  are horizontal in shape. Casing pipes are made from steel. Located near r i vers, highways, railroads, and other such areas, pipelines are inside casings. Casings size can be 20inches to 7inches run through drilling hole sizes of 24 inches, 17 and a half inches,12 and a half inches, and 8 and a half inches. Tubing is usually cylindrical in shape. It can be ro...