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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...

5 Tips to Repair the Underground Pipe Leaks

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  Pipelines undergo numerous inspections and pipeline rehabilitation companies use the latest technology to reduce the chances of a leak or a rupture. But whether it is a   gas pipeline in India   or an oil pipeline in India, they run much longer. Once they are installed it is more likely that a pipe will need to be repaired at some point in the future. Here are 5 tips to repair the underground pipe leak. Detecting the leak on time - Detecting the leak on time helps to quickly control the discharge and start the underground pipeline leak repair. Detecting a leak can help pipeline installation companies to control losses(human and financial) and environmental impacts. There are three ways to detect a leak: External - It is a method in which Leaks can be detected with the use of man-made methods to detect the leak in the pipelines. Internal -  In this method, the rehabilitation team may use software that works on algorithms and sensor monitoring systems to check ...

What is pipeline maintenance and integrity management?

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  All the pipeline installation companies are aware that a pipeline leak can be devastating for both the environment and humans. There are a number of reasons that may impact the working of a pipeline. For example corrosion, faulty operation in a link or end seal , excavation, failure of equipment, or even a natural disaster. As a result, pipelines need to be repaired and sometimes an underground pipeline leak repair is required to fix the issue. What is pipeline maintenance? Pipeline installation companies do a regular check on pipeline functions. This check is done to ensure that the pipeline is transporting fuel and there is no leak. This requires regular inspections to check that the pipeline is working fine. Pipeline maintenance is critical keeping in mind the cost involved in replacement. What is Pipeline Integrity Management(PIM)? PIM is an action taken to ensure the integrity of the pipeline. Pipeline integrity means making sure the pipeline is safe from the time it is ins...

What is the process of performing end seal and link seal?

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  Pipelines carrying fuels and gases are protected with the help of  casing insulators . Also known as casing spacers. These explosive and highly inflammable materials are transported in a carrier pipe which is covered with a casing. These pipelines are decades old and thus at risk of leak or rupture. They run underground therefore they have the capability to affect the soil and the water which is used by the nearby locals. To protect these pipelines from corrosion and to save from leaks or ruptures, casing insulators are put between the casing and the carrier pipe. These are electrical insulators that are easy to install and provide support to the carrier pipe. At the end of each pipeline, a seal is placed known as the  end seal . AT the end of the junction the casing and carrier pipe has an opening, end seal ensures that no foreign particle enters the space. These seals are flexible and move with the pipes. They are easy to install and light on the pocket. Underground p...

Gas Pipeline In India: The next big thing going to happen

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  The Indian government has big plans for the gas pipeline in India . They plan to invest Rs.7.5 trillion in the development of gas and oil infrastructure. The gas requirement of the country is 53% imported and they are working to meet these growing gas needs and limit imports. Over the next five years, the prime minister has big plans to expand the gas pipeline infrastructure in India. Till 2024, India is planning to spend $60 billion on building an infrastructure that includes gas terminals and distribution networks across the country.  The pipeline installation companies are all set to create a gas pipeline network that is 16000 kilometers long. They are hopeful the network would be completed in the next four to six years. The most recent 450 km Kochi-Mangaluru gas pipeline is completed and will be serving 2.1 million people with piped natural gas. Along with the pipeline installation , 700 compressed natural gas stations are also installed. The Kochi-Mangaluru Gas pipeline...

What Factors That Contribute To External Pipe Corrosion

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  Pipeline corrosion Various pipeline manufacturing and installation companies consist of various materials like Iron, Copper, Polybutene, PVC, Galvanised Steel, etc. Usage of these materials is entirely based on the type of pipeline installation like Gas Pipeline , Oil Pipeline , Petrol Pipelines , water pipeline , and etc. The most commonly faced problem with pipelines is Corrosion, which takes place because of the substances passing through the pipelines and external weather conditions as well. Pipeline Corrosion is the oxidation and electro-chemical breakdown of the pipeline which is used to maintain a supply of any substance.   What are the causes of Pipeline Corrosion? The temperature of the water. High levels of Calcium present in water. Oxygen levels, excessive or inadequate. Exposure to sunlight. Incorrect installation of pipelines . Impurities in the pipeline. Underground soil or debris.  The pH level of water. The velocity of the substance passing through the p...