Don’t Let Your Pipelines Become a Liability: The Digital Testing Revolution From quiet suburban neighborhoods changed forever by fiery explosions to pristine nature preserves choked by spilled gasoline, pipeline accidents can have devastating consequences. In 2010, San Bruno, California became a tragic example. A faulty pipeline ruptured, triggering explosions and a massive inferno. Aging infrastructure, inadequate inspections, and a lack of transparency by a gas and electric provider resulted in lives lost, homes…
Types of Hydrostatic Testing
What is traditional hydrostatic testing? Hydrostatic testing is a way of utilizing pressure decay to measure integrity of pressure containment vessels such as fabricated pipe, BOP stacks, tanks, well-head, pipelines, reactors and much more across various industries. A traditional hydrostatic test uses water as the test medium and four main pieces of equipment: a dual-pen chart recorder, deadweight tester, pressure pump, and a pressure gauge. The test requires the operator to record the ambient…
Why use a Laser Distance Meter?
Understanding Laser Distance Measurement Technology A Laser Distance Meter (LDM) is a precision instrument that measures the distance between two points using a focused beam of laser light. It works by emitting a laser pulse toward a target and calculating the time it takes for the reflection to return. Using advanced onboard processing, the device instantly converts this data into an accurate distance reading-typically within ±3 mm up to 30 meters. Modern laser meters do…
How To Protect Yourself from Electrical Shocks Using Insulation Resistance Testing
Why Have an Insulation Resistance Testing Program? A regular program of insulation resistance testing is strongly recommended to: Prevent electrical shocks Assure safety of personnel Reduce or eliminate down time Detect deterioration of insulation Evaluate the quality of repairs This type of program is helpful in identifying when to schedule repair work such as: vacuum cleaning, steam cleaning, drying and rewinding. Quality…
