TIE-IN SOLUTION FOR PIGGING-COMPATIBLE GAS PIPELINES
An elegant tie-in solution was necessary for maintaining the piggability of main pipelines. Two 12-inch natural gas lines needed to be connected to a new well site near Pittsburgh. An innovative solution was used with TDW fittings and pig guide bars.
When maintaining the piggability of main lines was crucial, an elegant tie-in solution WAS necessary.
The job site with the two 12-inch x 12-inch 3-WAY™ Tee Fittings
Project Overview
A new natural gas well was being completed near Pittsburgh, necessitating the connection of two 12-inch lines from the well site to two 12-inch main lines. The 12-inch main lines needed to remain piggable.
Design & IMPLEMENTATION
To meet these requirements, an innovative solution using TDW 12-inch x 12-inch 600 class 3-WAY™ Tee Fittings with LOCK-O-RING® and pig guide bars was used. The LOCK-O-RING® completion plug features an interlock system that helps eliminate potential leak paths and ensures proper seating. The implementation process included:
Fitting Installation: The 3-WAY™ Tee Fittings were welded onto the 12-inch main lines.
Pipeline Connection: The 12-inch pipes with valves were welded to the 12-inch outlets on the fittings.
Hot Tapping: TDW service technicians performed two 12-inch Hot Taps.
Completion Plug Setting: The completion plugs with pig guide bars were set into the fittings by the TDW service technicians.
One of the completion plugs with pig guide bars
This approach allowed for the seamless integration of the new well site while maintaining the piggability of the main lines. By utilizing TDW's advanced fitting and plug technology, the tie-in solution not only met the immediate operational needs but also provided long-term reliability and safety for the pipeline system.
Kerr Engineered Sales Company has been representing leading pipeline repair and performance companies in Eastern US since the company was founded in 1952. Seventy two years later, the company remains a family business serving customers with the highest quality service and expertise.
Our application specialists at Kerr Engineered Sales Company are also available for demonstrations, team presentations, lunch and learns and customer visits.
PREVENTING REGULATORS FROM FREEZING
A compressor station in Eastern PA installed a Bruest Freez-Fiter S20000 to prevent the regulators from freezing prior to cutting the pressure from 1083 psi to 200 psi. If the regulators freeze, they will not work as designed to cut down the pressure.
A compressor station in Eastern PA installed a Bruest Freez-Fiter S20000 to prevent the regulators from freezing prior to cutting the pressure from 1083 psi to 200 psi. If the regulators freeze, they will not work as designed to cut down the pressure. Bruest Freez-Fiters were designed to heat low to medium volume of gas with one or more catalytic heater panels to heat a serpentine process gas coil.
For 60 years, Bruest Catalytic Heater has provided flameless, infrared catalytic heating solutions for the natural gas industry.
The green valve connects to the Freez-Fiter control panel that starts and monitors the heater.
The gray enclosure on the right contains the Freez-Fiter control panel that starts and monitors the Freez-Fiter. The green valve was opened so that the natural gas could flow through the Freez-Fiter and the regulators.
HOW BRUEST HEATERS WORK
Freez-Fiter pilot gas heaters safely and effectively heat low volumes of gas used by pilot regulators and instruments. An electric source is required to warm up the catalytic pad. Once the pads are warmed up, which should take between 15 to 20 minutes, the electric supply can be removed and the gas supply takes over. After the gas is introduced, the catalytic reaction will supply the necessary heat to continue the process. The gas travels through the heat exchange coil to be heated by the infrared heat.
Bruest’s Catalytic Heaters are flameless, free of emissions, low maintenance and safe for hazardous locations. Made in Independence, Kansas, Bruest Catalytic Heaters are the safest, most efficient alternative wherever flameless heat is required.
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For additional Bruest Catalytic Heater support, training, maintenance or troubleshooting, contact us to speak with KERR’s Application Specialists.
Kerr Engineered Sales Company has been representing leading pipeline repair and performance companies in Eastern US since the company was founded in 1952. Seventy two years later, the company is a third generation family run business serving customers with the highest quality service and support.
NEW TDW THREAD-O-RING™ FITTING
The NEW 3-WAY THREAD-O-RING ™ is the same great TDW fitting with an added outline for welded branch connections. Get the fittings you need when you need them.
get the fittings you need when you need them
The NEW 3-WAY THREAD-O-RING™ is the same great TDW fitting with an added outlet for welded branch connections. The fittings are available in 1-inch; 1 1/4-inch and 2-inch sizes.
Pipe type: carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum
1480 pressure rated
Compatible with existing TDW equipment
Best in market lead times in the industry
Kerr Engineered Sales Company has been representing leading pipeline repair and performance companies in Eastern US since the company was founded in 1952. Seventy two years later, the company remains a family business serving customers with the highest quality service and expertise.
Our application specialists at Kerr Engineered Sales Company are also available for demonstrations, team presentations, lunch and learns and customer visits.
Iso-Smart™ Remote Asset Integrity Monitoring
GPT Industries is proud to introduce an all-in-one asset monitoring system! Iso-Smart™ is configured with 3 True RMS (TRMS) circuits to automatically test the effectiveness of your assets CP, Isolation, or the amount of current in your bond.
Iso-Smart™ Remote Asset Integrity Monitoring System
GPT Industries is proud to introduce an all-in-one asset monitoring system! Iso-Smart™ is configured with 3 True RMS (TRMS) circuits to automatically test the effectiveness of your assets CP, Isolation, or the amount of current in your bond.
By incorporating TRMS, users can also distinguish between DC or AC voltages and current. All to help keep you in compliance with regulations such as U.S. DOT’s PHMSA 49 CFR 192 and 195 (i.e. 192.463, 192.465, 192.467, and 195.49). This includes testing for:
On Potentials (asset potentials)
Instant Off (I-Off) Readings
Coupon Testing
Bond Monitoring
Isolation Monitoring
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For more information on any of the products or manufacturers we represent, please contact Kerr Engineered Sales Company.
Application specialists are available for team presentations, trainings, lunch and learns and customer visits.