The Only Pipeline Integrity Congress Focused Specifically on Crude: Houston 19-Nov-2014

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This year’s inaugural Crude Pipeline Asset Integrity Congress is the only event designed specifically for crude oil pipelines.

With the continual emergence of new shale plays across the US, crude production has continued to soar and crude takeaway capacity with it. Tens of thousands of miles of crude pipelines now traverse the United States and Canada and as pipeline infrastructure continues to expand at this rapid pace, it has become absolutely imperative for pipeline operators to maintain the highest level of integrity in these pipelines to maintain flow rates, avoid hazardous leaks and expensive repairs.

Crude pipelines and facilities require specific tools and considerations for maintenance. In order to deliver operators with the most comprehensive understanding of the latest, most effective integrity management tools relevant to their operations, solutions designed specifically for crude pipelines need to be presented.

“This is the only conference focused specifically on crude oil pipelines and 100% focused on the pipeline operator’s experience. We’ve put together a select group of pipeline operators and academics to deliver practical case studies on optimizing the main pipeline integrity plan. This is really a very valuable opportunity for operators to learn from each other and apply that knowledge to their day to day work.” Says Diana Franco, Conference Director.

Kinder Morgan, BP, ExxonMobil, Centurion Pipeline, Buckeye Partners and more are also confirmed to speak at the conference on 19-20 November in Houston.

For more information, please visit the event website here:

http://www.crude-pipeline-asset-integrity-2014.com/

Ensuring the Success through Optimal Coatings Techniques 19-20 Nov 2014 Houston

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Lydia Frenzel will be speaking on November 20, 2014 in Houston Texas.

The Only Crude Pipeline Operator-Led Congress Focused On The Entire Pipeline Asset Integrity Management Strategy: From Selection To Implementation

Website: http://www.crude-pipeline-asset-integrity-2014.com

Ensuring The Success Of A Project Through The Optimal Selection Of Coating Techniques

Reviewing NACE,-SSPC, ISO Surface Preparation Standards so the owner knows what they’re getting, the contractor knows what they’re supplying, and the paint manufacturer knows what they’re warranting

Exploring the three components of a perfect surface preparation to ensure performance

Understanding the logistics of removal of thick coal tar (coating) and tape to identify the most time-effective technique

Evaluating the economic parameters to decide whether to repair or to replace to justify capital expenditure

 

 

What is Flash Rust, Rust Back, and Rust Bloom?

Two new posts on Rust Back, Rust Bloom, and Flash Rust were added in March, 2014, along with flow charts and new pictures.

How do you know when to paint?

Go to flashrust.org to read the posts.

http://flashrust.org/2014/02/27/1-what-is-flash-rust-rust-back-and-rust-bloom/

http://flashrust.org/2014/03/06/defining-rust-back-flash-rust-and-rust-bloom/

 

Common Safety Errors Found in Pressure Washing, Hydroblasting, or WaterJetting

Common Safety Errors Found in Pressure Washing, Hydroblasting, or WaterJetting

Reviewed: 2011-05-17 by Lydia Frenzel

The Advisory Council compiled a Special Report of errors, accidents, incorrect assembly practices and faulty work habits in 2002. Luis Ortega Trotter, who is now deceased, from AcquaBlast in Brazil provided the photos to the Advisory Council WaterJet Workshop on Surface Preparation held at the 2001 WJTA Conference. Ortega was concerned about the difference in the training and education of the work force in Central and South America and developing countries, compared to those of North America-Canada-USA-Europe.

These mistakes seem like “It couldn’t happen on my site.” They are mistakes that might not be observed in a quick inspection. Yet Lydia Frenzel gets calls about cut or frayed hoses, kinked lines, and pressure relief valves that are installed incorrectly. Don’t let this happen on your site. Contact the Advisory Council for a copy.

Luis Ortega received the WJTA Best paper award in 2001 for his Comparison of Abrasive Blasting, Wet Abrasive Blasting, Waterjetting-Hydro Blasting, Needle Gun cleaning, and Grinding on a Pulp Mill in Brasil (Brazil). The paper compares salt residuals and costs. Contact the Advisory Council for a copy and his presentation. Frenzel lost contact with AcquaBlast after Luis Ortega died and Juan C. Ortega became the owner. Web site is www.acquablast.com.br; email: acquablast@acquablast.com.br

The errors include:

1 Incorrect installation of water filter in the wrong direction resulting in deformation of the pressure filter

2 Blown-out hose out due to incorrect installation of particulate water filter.

3 Pressure relief seal installed incorrectly

4 Over tightening of fittings.

5 Caustic in by-pass valve resulting in failure

6 Missing pipe connection that results in blow-out of concrete

7 By-pass assembly damaged from being dropped or falling

8 Cutting of hoses on sharp edges

9 No hose covering or sheathing or protector

10 Destruction of triggers of jetter pistol/gun from caustic so that dual trigger protection was not operational

11 Incorrect scaffolding

12 Employee without gloves, security-safety-tie-off belt; single trigger instead of dual trigger, gun

13 Employee placing a hand in the water bypass (water dump hose)

14 PVC gloves instead of steel mesh or waterjet safety gloves

15 No eye protection or gloves

16 No whip lock or whip check

17 Terminal end of high pressure connection has damaged thread, no lubrication