System Integrity
Pipeline Leak Detection Research Partnership Formed
Enbridge Pipelines Inc., TransCanada Corp. and Kinder Morgan Canada signed a joint industry partnership to research aerial-based leak detection technologies for pipeline safety. Various technologies will be tested.
Corrosive California Oil Put On Tankers To Asia
“Orphaned oil,” corrosive and contaminated with organic chlorides, is now shipping out after sitting three years in tanks outside San Francisco. Chevron loaded it onto two Asia-bound tankers, Bloomberg said.
Maxxeon Introduces New Ultraviolet Inspection Light
Maxxeon Inc. introduced the WorkStar 2003 for fluorescent magnetic particle and penetrant testing.
Joint Industry Project To Enhance Offshore Leak Detection Approach
DNV GL has established a joint industry project (JIP) focused on leak detection. Twenty key industry players are partnering to develop a best practice for designing and implementing offshore leak detection systems.
Emerson Climate Technologies Introduces Next Generation Vapor Recovery Units
Vilter Manufacturing LLC, introduced its next-generation vapor recovery units (VRUs), which feature hermetically sealed Copeland Scroll compressors, horizontal lube oil stabilizer and the ROC827 controller.
IEC Approves Toxic Gas Detector
The system displays gas concentrations up to 500 parts per million, fault codes for troubleshooting, prompts when calibration is needed and provides a complete status to the respective control room.
OptaSense Launches Multi-Modal Leak Detection
The software-based enhancement module uses negative pressure wave monitoring for rupture events, acoustic signature recognition of high pressure leaks, distributed temperature gradient sensing and ground-heave strain monitoring.
Emerson Adds Groveley Technology To Product Line
Desert NDT Expands Its Service Territory
Transaction by Sterling Partners portfolio company expands leading energy pipeline inspection provider’s presence in Bakken Shale region.
NDT Systems & Services Appoints New President
NDT has embarked on a steady growth course with significant investments in both inspection tools and a skilled workforce.