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The conference will provide a forum for
presenting practical solutions and debating
the future direction of the pipeline industry.
Contributions are welcomed in the form
of technical papers or case studies on all
aspects of pipeline protection including
current techniques and new developments.
Papers are likely to cover themes including
field joint coatings, engineered coating
solutions, internal drag-reducing coatings,
surface preparation, external and internal
coatings, and cathodic protection. Other
Since 1933, CRC-Evans and its predecessor
companies have supported the industry’s
pioneers and leaders by developing much
of the pipeline construction equipment
used to build the world’s pipelines. With a
rich history entrenched in innovation, CRC-
Evans has continuously sought to improve
processes through its technology and
equipment.
From the introduction of the first coat and
wrap machine in 1934 to the development
of fully digital automated pipeline welding
systems in 2007, CRC-Evans has supported
the industry’s progression for three quarters
of a century.
Today, CRC-Evans provides bending and
padding equipment, automatic welding
systems, weighting systems, field joint
coating, heat treatment, inspection services,
pipeline equipment, pipe coating, and
laybarge equipment.
CRC-Evans Pipeline International – USA
Fax: +1 918 438 0968
Email:
Website:
18th international conference
on pipeline protection
BHR Group’s 18th international conference
on pipeline protection will provide the latest
information on research, development
and applications in this critical area. The
organisers have issued a call for papers
for presentation at the conference that
will be held in Antwerp, Belgium, from 4-6
November 2009.
Established in 1975, this biennial event
is recognised as the premier technical
conference on the subject. Building on the
success of its predecessors, the latest event
presents an ideal opportunity for anyone
involved in the commissioning, operation
and maintenance of pipelines.
Pipelines are big business with an
estimated five million kilometres dedicated
globally to energy and water transmission
and supply. They are universally
recognised as the most sustainable,
efficient and cost-effective way to transport
liquids, slurries and gases. But without
proper design, installation, operation and
maintenance they can fail with potentially
disastrous consequences in terms of
pollution from leaking hydrocarbon
pipelines or unacceptable losses from
water mains.
topics include operation of very large
diameter water pipelines, maintenance and
monitoring, and rehabilitation.
The conference is designed for anyone
associated with the oil and gas, chemical
and water industries.
BHR Group Limited – UK
Fax: +44 1234 750074
Email:
Website:
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