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Pipetech celebrates cleaning project success offshore Denmark
April
24, 2014 + + + Using Pipetech’s unique Aqua Milling system, the company
was able to fully clean a 20-inch sea dump line blocked 80-90% by hard
scale. Pipetech International, a leading player in the provision of
advanced and environmentally friendly water-based cleaning technologies to
the oil and gas and petrochemical industries, is celebrating the delivery
of its first pipe cleaning project since its recent acquisition by Ramco
Tubular Services.
The project was completed offshore Denmark for a
major Danish operator. Using Pipetech’s unique Aqua Milling system, the
company was able to fully clean a 20-inch sea dump line blocked 80-90% by
hard scale.
The Aqua Milling system is a highly effective
mechanical method for removing scale and debris from pipes using nothing
more than high-pressure/high speed water. The water was delivered through
one of a range of specially developed nozzles deployed on the company’s
Aqua Drill International flexible hose system.
After gaining entry
through a difficult to access under-deck vent, more than 33 metres of the
20-inch line, including several 90-degree bends, was cleaned. The work was
performed over three days and involved approximately 12 hours of cleaning
time.
Tomas Bernhardsson, the Pipetech supervisor for the project,
said: “This was a relatively straightforward job for us which left our new
client completely happy with the outcome. We are hopeful that the
demonstration of our capability on this job will lead to more work where
we can further demonstrate our ability to clean round multiple 90 degree
bends over extended distances.”
Pipetech adheres to strict HSE
requirements when carrying out all projects. The Aqua Milling system scale
collector was bolted to the entry point on the 20-inch line providing an
enclosed, safe operation, preventing any spill or leakage into the
environment. All scale was removed, collected and disposed of in a safe,
clean and dry operation. The work was also performed without incident,
maintaining Pipetech’s zero LTI record.
Mr Bernhardsson added: “A
pre-mobilisation site survey addressed the key questions regarding entry
point and methodology for handling the scale once it was removed. The site
survey and close coordination with our client ensured that the overall
offshore execution time was minimised, delivering a safe, effective
solution.”
Aberdeen-based Ramco Tubular Services strengthened its
position as the oil and gas sector’s leading provider of tubular services
by acquiring a controlling interest in Norwegian-based Pipetech
International AS in March. The acquisition significantly enhances Ramco’s
offering to clients and establishes a permanent presence in the UK for
Pipetech.
Visit www.pipetech.no/index.cfm?id=287709
for more
information about Pipetech's Aqua Milling
Source: Pipetech
International AS - www.pipetech.no
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