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Automation is Key
To increase the efficient control of both the volume and flow of natural gas
liquids into its processing plant, a provider in Ohio invested in its second 24” x
30” SmartTrap® Automated Combo Pigging System, replete with accompanying
infield service. In addition to significantly reducing the manpower requirements
associated with the daily pigging of its 24” trunk line, the automated launcher
will lessen wear and tear on its 24” valves, minimize employee exposure to
hazardous environments, and reduce the escape of “unaccounted for natural
gas” from closure openings.
Increase in Eagle Ford
One of the top 10 producers in the Eagle Ford shale play has recently maximized
the throughput of its extensive small diameter gathering system by adopting
a progressive pigging and integrity management program provided by TDW.
Following thorough cleaning of its 6", 8", 10" and 12" lines with progressively
more aggressive pigs, the operator is now reaping the benefits of maximized flow
and more acccurate data from its DEF and MFL integrity inspection runs.
INDIA
USA
Forces of Nature
A submerged 30" gas pipeline
ruptured due to strong floodwater
currents following heavy rains and
was forced through 5 to 8 meters
of river bottom, shooting nearly 30
meters above the water level. The
operator was forced to shut down
the line. However, TDW was able to
mitigate the loss by quickly creating
a bypass to allow product to flow
within just 5 weeks.
Global
Perspective
