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 +