Equipment & safety

LSBUD finishes 2022 with 3.75 million search enquiries for underground pipes and cables passing through its central system.

Exploring AI-enabled interactive threats detection using a multi-camera stereo vision system.

Julie Holmquist, Cortec Corporation, considers corrosion control during pipeline construction and delays.

The fourth Global Lifting Awareness Day – #GLAD2023 – will take place on Thursday 13 July.

Tony Joynston, Eclipse Magnetics, discusses some common downstream problems often arising from the pigging process.

Angle and globe valve flashing solutions stand to significantly increase control valve service life and alleviate costly erosion issues, says an industry expert.

Richard Levings, American Augers, outlines three electric auger boring machine maintenance tips to help pipeline contractors successfully complete projects.

Donald Ballantyne, Tracerco, explains how the business is meeting the challenges of deepwater pipeline maintenance.

Matthew Green, CSNRI, explores using today’s technology and testing know-how to make a better repair option.

Controlling ILI tool speed with gas recompression delivers better data without venting or flaring, says Adam Murray, WeldFit Corpration.

Mitch Fedie, Pettibone/Traverse Lift LLC, USA, discusses how purpose-built machines for handling heavy pipe create a safer operating experience.

Howden confirms it will open Skills Development Centre in Chennai, India.

Self-cleaning metamorphic trim products stand to alleviate expensive control valve failures caused by erosion from processing debris laden products.

Ashtead Technology further expands its mechanical solutions service offering with the acquisition of Hiretech.

Seatronics begins final installation and commissioning phase in the first sale of two MIDS to Israeli company Elbit Systems Ltd.