TECHNICAL PAPERS
Double Block and Bleed Technologies
An assessment of temporary pipeline isolation devices used to facilitate safe maintenance of pressurised pipework or systems Read More +
Emergency Pipeline Repair Isolation Systems
Isolation technology developed to facilitate pipeline repair of unpiggable defects Read More +
High Integrity Isolation for Mid-Line Repair
An introduction to the patented BISEP, a fail-safe double block and bleed isolation tool deployed through a single full bore hot tap penetration. Read More +
Retrofitting Pigging Functionality in Unpiggable Pipelines
Double block isolation tools used to retrofit pigging facilities in live pipeline systems safely without affecting production Read More +
Isolating Pipe in Pipe Oil Pipelines
This paper presents the results of the first onshore Pipe in Pipe (PiP) isolation to facilitate the extraction and replacement of a damaged section of pipe. Read More +Webinars
REROUTING LIVE PIPELINES
Utilising double block isolation tools to reroute live pipelines without affecting production Read More +
DECOMMISSIONING AGEING INFRASTRUCTURE
Abandoning or re-routing hydrocarbon pipelines. Utilising isolation plugs and intervention equipment to safely decommission pipelines Read More +
PREPARING FOR A PIPELINE INCIDENT
Reducing Emergency Pipeline Repair Out of Service Time by Utilising Isolation Tools Read More +
MAXIMISING SHUTDOWN EFFICIENCY TO MINIMISE RISK
Hot-work barriers, localised hydrostatic testing and mechanical pipe connectors to enhance shutdown maintenance Read More +
SAFELY SECURING AND RECOVERING CAISSONS
Examples of internal and external lifting tools used to prevent dropped object threat from damaged caissons Read More +
UNCONVENTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF PIPELINE ISOLATION PLUGS
Utilising Isolation Plugs During All Phases of the Pipeline Life-Cycle Read More +
REDUCING COSTS DURING PIPELINE MAINTENANCE
Advancements in hot tapping and plugging technology to increase safety and operator efficiency Read More +
SUBSEA REPAIR SCENARIOS OF DAMAGED PIPELINES
Pressurised pipeline repair facilitated by non-piggable and piggable type approved isolation tools Read More +
HIGH INTEGRITY ISOLATION FOR MID-LINE REPAIR
Type approved double block and bleed isolation plugs to enable maintenance while the system remains live and at operating pressure Read More +
BISEP: DOUBLE BLOCK AND BLEED ISOLATION
Leak-tight double block and bleed isolation to reduce risk during pipeline maintenance Read More +