Pipeline & Coatings

Protecting Pipelines with Filled Pipeline Casings

Posted by Maribeth Taylor on Aug 29, 2023 12:25:32 PM

Pipeline casings, also known as pipeline sleeves or conduits, are protective structures used to encase pipelines that pass through various obstacles or…

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Topics: Pipeline coatings, Corrosion protection, pipeline casing

Pipe and Pipeline Color Code Standards Explained

Posted by Maribeth Taylor on Jul 25, 2023 10:36:14 AM

Working in the vicinity of pipes or directly on pipelines can be dangerous. For the safety of all involved, safety and regulatory organizations have…

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Topics: Pipeline coatings, Pipeline

Surface Preparation and Application Standards for High-Temperature Coatings

Posted by Steven Quinn on Dec 1, 2022 1:53:51 PM

It doesn't matter what kind of pipe you're working with, proper surface preparation is one of the most important factors in saving pipelines from the…

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Topics: Pipeline coatings, high-temperature, pipeline tape, SSPC, NACE

Protect Against Pipeline Corrosion in High-Temperature Environments

Posted by Steven Quinn on Nov 15, 2022 9:33:56 AM

High-temperature corrosion protection coatings are developed to meet the harsh environmental conditions common to pipelines and the demanding requirements…

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Topics: Pipeline coatings, high-temperature, pipeline tape

Understanding the Impact of Tape Failure on Pipeline Service Life

Posted by Peter Manning on Oct 3, 2022 2:31:07 PM

This Summer, the Chase Pipeline team was asked to come out and assist in recoating a non-potable water pipeline in Eastern Saudi Arabia. The pipe was…

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Topics: Pipeline coatings, Tapecoat, Tape Failure, Service Life

What to Consider When Backfilling a Natural Gas Pipeline

Posted by Steven Quinn on Jun 1, 2022 9:06:05 AM

Proper backfilling is critical when burying natural gas pipelines. First, however, is the preparation of the pipe. Once it’s coated and the segments are…

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Topics: Pipeline coatings, Bitumen pipeline coatings, Pipe Protection, Rock Shield

Advantages of Natural Gas Pipelines

Posted by Graham Wilson on Nov 2, 2021 10:30:00 AM

From cooking and heating to electricity production to industrial manufacturing, natural gas plays a vital role in infrastructure. With such dependence on…

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Topics: Pipeline coatings, Corrosion protection, Ancillary protection, Natural Gas

What is a Manufacturer’s Qualified Application Procedure?

Posted by Maribeth Taylor on Jul 8, 2020 9:15:00 AM

Applicators and contractors working in the water, oil, and natural gas industries rely upon the Manufacturer's Qualified Application Procedures (MQAP) for…

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Topics: Pipeline coatings, Manufacturer's Qualified Application Procedures

Pipeline Coatings Made to Resist High Levels of Soil Stress

Posted by Douglas Campbell on Apr 6, 2020 10:41:48 AM

Aggressive soil conditions for buried pipelines can be an unforgiving environment for field-applied corrosion coatings. Soil stress along with pipe…

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Topics: Pipeline coatings, Pipe Protection, Cold applied tapes, Tapecoat M50, Mesh back tape

How to Use Profiling Putty with Heat Shrink Sleeves

Posted by Paul Barkley on Dec 5, 2019 6:00:00 AM

Profiling putty has long been a standard tool in the protection of pipe flanges and push fit joints prior to overwrapping with tapes; however, its use…

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Topics: Pipeline coatings, Profiling Putty, Heat Shrink Sleeves, Pipe Protection