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Repairing Pipeline Slab Gate Valves: A Solution for Aging Facilities
U.S. oil production has ramped up to a level not seen in decades. Last November, production hit 10 million barrels a day for the first time since 1948, and according to some estimates it could reach 12 million barrels a … Continue reading
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Should You Install Automated Valves Along Your Pipeline?
In a recent interview about pipeline safety, senior health and safety advisor Dale Gross recommended installing remote-actuated valves because they can be controlled from a central location, rather than requiring a technician to drive out and adjust them. This allows … Continue reading
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Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Classification and Valve Placement
In a recent interview about pipeline safety, senior health and safety advisor Dale Gross recommended installing valves at closer intervals to allow you to isolate smaller sections of the pipeline. Pipeline valve spacing is covered under Title 49 of the … Continue reading
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Pipeline Safety Tips from a Senior Health and Safety Advisor in the Oil and Gas Industry
Roughly 200,000 miles of liquid petroleum pipelines crisscross the United States, delivering oil to refineries and other plants that produce the fuel that powers our lives. Safety is a primary focus of the oil and gas industry, and the industry … Continue reading