This is a quick, simple solution that avoids welding underwater
Anyone that is concerned about the ever-present corrosion of pipeline risers at water level should investigate this innovative repair fitting called the Riser Weld+End from PLIDCO. It is a quick repair that requires no welding. They have made a short video describing how it works you can watch by clicking here.
This is an 8 minute video showing a complete installation. Be patient, it takes a couple minutes to load.
The PLIDCO Split+Sleeve is one of the industry standards for repairing active leaks without having to shut down the line. Now the complete installation video is being made available on their website. View video by Clicking Here
Illegal tapping of oil pipelines is costing oil companies billions of dollars in lost product each year and the problem is growing around the globe. Furthermore, the process of locating the illegal taps, repairing the pipeline, and cleaning up the environmental damage is putting a significant strain on operational resources and manpower.
To help combat this problem, PLIDCO, a world leader in the manufacturing of pipeline repair fittings, has developed the Tap+Enclosure, a line of innovative enclosures that can be installed quickly and easily that permanently encloses the illegal tap. “Our customers in South America, Africa, Europe and other places around the world have lamented to us about the logistical challenge of having to repair illegal taps. In response, we developed a solution that simplifies the process and encompasses them permanently,” states Pete Haburt, General Sales Manager at PLIDCO.
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