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Rethink Your Pipe Repair Operations - 5 Reasons To Avoid Hot Work Permits

Rethink Your Repair Operations – 5 Reasons To Avoid Hot Work Permits

In 2024, OSHA is pushing ever harder to reduce the number of injuries and fatal accidents contributed directly to welding, and has labeled such a “high priority” in its operations.…
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Twin Lobe Refurbishment

The Problem  The twin lobe, of which there are two in each Blower, weighs 3½ tons. As can be seen, it had been subjected to heavy erosion and corrosion as…
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PHMSA’s New Rule Updates Pipeline Corrosion Control Requirements

In August 2022, the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) (Washington, DC, USA) issued a Final Rule regarding the safety of gas transmission pipelines. These new requirements amend…
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Power Company Secondary Containment Repair

The Problem A major power company required a recommendation for the right coating and surface preparation procedures to assure them a long-time performance of their secondary containment system (50% caustic…
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How corrosion control requirements will change under the PHMSA final rule

In August 2022, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a Final Rule regarding the safety of gas transmission pipelines. These new requirements amend 49 CFR 192 and…
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Leading Edge August 2021

                           Cost of Corrosion “Over $1.1 Trillon yearly, roughly 2.1 percent of our GDP” Project: Clarifier Tank Repair…
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Rescuing a Truck Diesel Repair Shop from EPA Fines with Effective Concrete Secondary Containment Repair

REINFORCING TAPE IN USE The Problem A truck diesel repair shop was on the brink of facing fines from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to the deteriorating condition of…
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Leading Edge July 2021

EPA Raises Environmental Civil Penalties for 2021 U.S. EPA slightly increased its maximum monetary civil penalties for violations of air, water, chemical, and hazardous waste programs on December 23, 2020.…
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Natural Gas Pipeline Repair

Natural Gas Pipeline Repair

The Problem A natural gas pipeline, crucial for fueling a blast furnace at an aluminum plant, was suffering from severe corrosion, the natural gas pipeline needed repair. The situation was…
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Leading Edge May 2021

Are you ready for the damage caused by ground water intrusion or leaking pipes?