Anomaly Verification Cut Out Using the IsoTool™
By Jordan Dyck, Integral Pipeline Technologies
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Client request |
A section of 20” with a known anomaly required removal for verification of the defect. |
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The best solution |
The pipeline operator employed the IsoTool to isolate on either side of the anomaly to facilitate the removal of a joint of pipe. |
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Plan and deliver |
The IsoTools were launched 200’ apart and tracked 101 miles to the repair site, where they were parked within 8’ of the target location. Both IsoTools were fully set in 50 minutes and held 170psi of pressure while the cut out was performed. |
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Service completion |
The tools remained set for 30 hours before they were |