GPT Preventing Electrical Bridging in Pipeline Isolation Joints
These resources help Oil and Gas operators meet the increasing demands and conditions such as sour gas.
In today’s Oil and Gas industry, increasing demands and conditions have become commonplace and are only set to continue as operators maximize and improve efficiencies in their processes. The increase in sour gas is one such example. Increased sour gas percentages are being experienced across the globe, presenting unique challengers to pipeline operators.
Sour gas can interact with moisture in pipelines and the metallurgy in the pipe to create Iron Sulfide known as “black powder”, a conductive material that can bridge isolation joints.
CASE STUDY: Overcoming Electrical Bridging with EVOLUTION®
For years, this customer has battled losing isolation across the flange isolation kit, not because of a gasket failure or mis-installation, but instead because of the media going through the line. In these lines, solid conductive deposits build up at the flange intersection, allowing CP current to take this path, jumping the isolation kit, and continuing to the next flange. Download the case study.
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Troubleshooting Common Failures with Isolation Kits
This webinar provides a unique insight into the most common failure modes of isolation gaskets and how to avoid and overcome these issues. GPT's application engineering team is exposed to various challenges and issues faced by corrosion professionals. In this interactive discussion, two of the most common failure scenarios are reviewed.
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1952-2022: KERR Celebrates 70 YEARS
Kerr Engineered Sales Company employees and family members gathered in West Virginia for a weekend of adventure and remembrance to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the company.
July 14 - 17, 2022: Kerr Engineered Sales Company employees and their family members gathered in West Virginia for a weekend of adventure and remembrance to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the company.
The twenty nine employees and family members enjoyed activities that included hiking, biking, rock climbing, white water rafting, golf, shopping, steam train riding, zip lining, fly fishing and visiting the wild, wonderful sights of West Virginia. In between the adventures, BBQ and beverages, an overarching theme of the weekend was the significance of relationships.
In 1952, Art Kerr, Sr. was fifty six when he resigned from Rockwell Manufacturing, as Vice President of Sales. Instead of retiring on the laurels of a successful career, he founded Kerr Engineered Sales Company. Art’s relationships with T. D. Williamson, Sr. and Don Sillers of Peerless, were significant to the founding of the company to bring key products and services to the oil and gas customers in the region.
Seventy years later, while the names have changed, the strength and significance of relationships remain. In 2022, Kerr’s Principals and distribution partners include T.D. Williamson, Peerless, Bruest, Burgess, Ecotec, ZEVAC, GPT and Blackline Safety.
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Highlights of the weekend included honoring the many valued employees, family members and partners who built the company then and who are keeping it strong today. Art’s son Jack joined KERR in 1955. Today, at 91, Jack is Chairman of the Board. His sons David, CEO and Thomas, Vice President, joined in 1987 and 1994. A newspaper, “Through the Years,” with highlights of the history and timeline was shared. It is available to download by clicking on the image.
The weekend was jam packed with adventures and story making. At the evening gatherings, the team recounted the details of flying through the trees on a zip line, gripping granite cliffs with fingers and toes, and being propelled from a raft into turbulent white water rapids.
“The relationships and trust that we hold with our team, our customers and the leadership at our principals remains the foundation of the business through seven decades. We look forward to strengthening the relationships way into the future.”
- David Kerr, CEO Kerr Engineered Sales Company
Kerr Engineered Sales Company has represented leading pipeline repair and performance companies in Eastern US since it was founded by Art Kerr, Sr in 1952. David Kerr is the President and CEO and Thomas Kerr is Vice President,Sales.
ZEVAC - eliminate venting and blowdowns
The updated ZEVAC Twin is now lighter, faster and more versatile ideal for pigging to distribution operations. The updated ZEVAC Quad offers more versatility at different drawdown pressures.
ZEVAC is an innovation that helps operators eliminate venting and blowdowns and demonstrate meaningful progress toward NET ZERO targets.
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The updated ZEVAC Twin is now lighter, faster and more versatile.
The updated ZEVAC Quad offers more versatility at different drawdown pressures.
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The team at Kerr is happy to assist you with ZEVAC and other products or solutions.
TDW pigs & components next day
Through TDW Access, select Pigs and components are in stock and will ship next day. Sizes range from 4 to 24 inches, depending on pig type. Products included are: OPTIONALL™, VANTAGE® V, Brush or magnet pigs and REDSKIN™ foam pigs.
in stock and ready to ship the next business day*.
TDW has select Pigs and components in sizes ranging from 4 to 24 inches, depending on pig type.
TDW Access carries a selection of Quick-Ship Pigs that are in stock.
OPTIONALL™
VANTAGE® V
Brush or magnet pigs
REDSKIN™ foam pigs
The site also includes
Pig Sigs
Closures/ Closure O Rings
Components
Sealing Elements
*Applies to select pigs and components. Items ordered by 3 p.m. CT will ship the next business day.
You can of course contact Kerr and continue to order from us.