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Tube ProducTs InTernaTIonal July 2014
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Pipetech celebrates technical success
Pipetech International, a provider of
advanced and environmentally friendly
water-based cleaning technologies
to the oil and gas and petrochemical
industries, has delivered 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 Aqua Milling system,
the company was able to fully clean a
20" sea dump line blocked 80-90 per
cent by hard scale.
The Aqua Milling system is an 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
33m of the 20" line, including several
90° 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° 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" line, providing an enclosed,
safe operation, and 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.”
Ramco Tubular Services strengthened
its position as a provider of tubular
services by acquiring a controlling
interest in Pipetech International AS in
March.
The acquisition enhances Ramco’s
offering to clients and establishes a
permanent presence in the UK for
Pipetech.
Pipetech International as
– Norway
The pipe was blocked 80-90 per cent by hard scale
