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Pipeline Emergency Operations and Controls
Although several accidents involving OCTG (oil country tubular goods) have been figured large in recent news reports, the truth is that the 2.1 million miles of linepipe in the United States represent the safest way to carry gas, oil and … Continue reading
What Are Oil Sands?
With increasing oil prices and advances and technology, oil sands have become an important part of the world’s oil reserves. Once largely ignored in favor of the more easily extracted conventional oil found in oil wells, oil sands have become … Continue reading
Fire Safety and Prevention for the Home and Office
There are a few critical components of a good fire safety plan: Smoke detectors, an escape plan and means of extinguishing fire, such as fire extinguishers or a fire sprinkler pipe system. These guidelines can be used both the home … Continue reading
The Basics of an IMP for a Pipeline
In order to maximize the safety of liquid pipelines and other oil country tubular goods, an Integrity Management Plan (IMP) is required of any pipeline operator who oversees at least 500 miles of line pipe. This is mandated by federal … Continue reading
Damage Prevention on the Pipeline
A pipeline spill is an event pipeline operators try to avoid at all costs. Historically, line pipe spills have been caused by damage to the OCTG pipe, and there are several methods used by operators to prevent all types of … Continue reading
FBE Coating – Preventing Corrosion
Fusion bond epoxy coating, or FBE pipe coating, is an extremely durable method used to protect lengths of linepipe, typically underground, from corrosion and damage. It has become a worthwhile method of protection due to its reliability and ease of … Continue reading
How Natural Gas is Transported
The most efficient method of transporting natural gas is through pipelines. Over the years, a complex transportation system has been developed, including a vast network of linepipe, compressor stations, valves and processing plants, to transport natural gas from where it … Continue reading
The History of Pipelines
As far back as 5000 B.C., pipelines have been used to transport liquid materials from one location to another. The first pipes were made of wood, sometimes using logs with large holes bored out of the center, and the pipeline … Continue reading
An Explanation of Oil Country Tubular Goods
The term “oil country tubular goods” is used to refer to a specific and specialized type of piping and tubing products used in the petroleum industry. Commonly called OCTG, oil country tubular goods are primarily used to transport oil and … Continue reading
Natural Gas – A Stop Gap for the Future of Clean Energy?
People throughout history have used natural gas to produce energy. For example, ancient Asian civilizations used it to heat water. As technologies advanced, cities began using carbon steel pipe and natural gas to light streetlamps. Today, 24 percent of the … Continue reading
