www.tdwilliamson.com November/December 2003 In This Issue: Archives Check out the past issues of our newsletters. Click Here FeedBack Have a suggestion, comment, or idea? Let us know about it. Click Here Contact Us! Subscribe Print Version Click the printer above to print out the text version of this newsletter. TDW Job-Site Solutions Visit TDW's Web site to learn more about how professionals in your industry have teamed up with TDW to solve their pipeline maintenance problems! Visit TDW Job-Site Articles HotTapsTDW.com PiggingTDW.com Your Source for Piping Solutions! TDW Acquires The Better Plug Company Purchase expands TDW's offshore capabilities, focus T.D. Williamson, Inc. (TDW) recently announced the acquisition of Dublin, Ireland-based The Better Plug Company, Limited (BPC). BPC has developed an autonomous plugging pig, an isolation technology which is rapidly being adopted by offshore pipeline owners and operators. Autonomous plugging pigs are used when repairs are needed for leaking valves or damaged subsea pipelines or risers. In addition, plugging pig technology is used during offshore pipe laying projects or when offshore platforms/pipelines must be abandoned or tied in to existing systems. This technology will further strengthen TDW's position in the offshore maintenance marketplace. BPC principal and co-founder, Ciaran Early, has more than 20 years experience in the offshore marketplace prior to forming BPC and will remain with the company. "This acquisition allows TDW to become an immediate participant in the offshore autonomous pipeline plugging pig market," TDW President and COO, Pete Samoff, said. "BPC complements the existing and growing portfolio of services that TDW brings to the offshore marketplace." The company will remain headquartered in Dublin and perform its line isolation services from TDW's satellite operations strategically located around the world. TDW's new isolation technique, the autonomous plugging pig, allows technicians to create non-intrusive line stops to safely and efficiently repair a variety of offshore maintenance requirements. Additional information on the features of TDW's new isolation tool will appear in the next issue of Global Solutions. In the meantime, contact your TDW representative, call 918.447.5100, toll-free at 888.839.6766 or e-mail info@tdwilliamson.com.   Top of the Line Corrosion Control T.D. Williamson, Inc. continually seeks new products and services to assist you with all your pipeline integrity needs. The latest addition is TDW's V-Jet™ Pig Corrosion on the inside top portion of gas pipelines is a problem because this rarely receives an adequate coating of corrosion inhibitors. Gravity forces inhibitor fluid to settle on the bottom of pipelines. With the development of the TDW V-Jet Pig, inhibitor fluid left on the bottom of the pipeline from the usual injection process can be delivered directly to the upper quadrant of the line. TDW's V-Jet™ Pig Mounted to the front of a specialized pig configuration designed with counterweights to maintain its orientation, the V-Jet Pig utilizes bypass flow as an accelerant and literally sucks the inhibitor fluid off the bottom and sprays it on the top quadrant of the pipeline. The V-Jet Pig features a reservoir where fluid is stored for areas of the pipeline where fluid drains away. This ensures your entire pipeline receives corrosion inhibitors. TDW's V-Jet Pig is the latest tool for improving the effectiveness with your pipeline maintenance needs. V-Jet Pig saves you time and money. The V-Jet Pig emphasizes safe and easy-to-use launching and receiving techniques. TDW's V-Jet Pig eliminates the need for frequent inhibitor batching. The V-Jet Pig makes long runs efficiently and effectively. With sturdy and reliable construction, the V-Jet Pig is designed to withstand tough use. The spray head applies corrosion inhibitor fluid to the top quadrant of the pipeline. The V-Jet Pig is designed to as its own reservoir in the event it should pass through a section of pipe void of corrosion inhibitor fluid, such as an incline or decline in elevation. The TDW V-Jet Pig can be used as the front and/or rear pig in a batching process for a complete 360 degree inhibitor fluid saturation. Download PDF Flyer - Click Here or visit the web site - Click Here For more information, call TDW at 918-447-5400 or 800-571-7447. Comprehensive Operator Qualification Training at its Best Hot Tapping - Plugging - Pigging T.D. Williamson, Inc. continues to provide the most comprehensive hot tapping, plugging and pigging instruction available in compliance with Department of Transportation covered tasks, standards and requirements. Rigorous hands-on training and operator qualification LineMaster™ programs are TDW's commitment to the industry. LineMaster Training assists you with ensuring your technicians are trained at the highest level available. In our state-of-the-art facilities and with our pressurized simulated pipeline, TDW's LineMaster Training program is an in-depth series of classes designed to fulfill DOT Pipeline Safety Operator Qualification rules. To meet DOT requirements, training programs must include classroom time, written exams and hands-on simulated conditions. TDW's LineMaster Training meets these requirements. TDW LineMaster Training is the best in the business. The company you've trusted with your piping maintenance needs for more than 80 years has the experience to train your technicians and operators effectively and efficiently. 2004 Class Schedule March 22-25 Transmission Equipment 29-April 1 Distribution Equipment April 6-7 Pigging Products 12-15 Transmission Equipment 19-22 Distribution Equipment May 11 T-101 Equipment July 13-14 Pigging Products September 7 T-101 Equipment 14-15 Pigging Products 20-23 Transmission Equipment 27-30 Distribution Equipment October 11-14 Transmission Equipment 18-21 Distribution Equipment November 8-11 Transmission Equipment 15-18 Distribution Equipment Pigging Products Class - This class covers why pigging is necessary and which pigs should be used. In addition, pipeline design for pigging will be taught, including launcher and receiver design. Pig launching, receiving, tracking and locating will be taught. Participants also learn about internal pipeline inspection with smart pigs. Observation of pigging processes will be held on TDW's exclusive test pipeline. An operator qualification test and an observation checklist are used for OQ requirements. This two-day class begins at 9 a.m. scheduled Tuesdays and ends 2:30 p.m. on slated Wednesdays. Distribution Equipment Class - Hot tapping and plugging operating instructions, applications and maintenance are covered. Training is conducted on the T-101 Drilling Machine,T-203 Tapping Machine and 660 Tapping Machine, as well as SHORTSTOPP® 60, SHORTSTOPP II and SHORTSTOPP 500 Plugging Machines. An operator qualification test and an observation checklist are used for OQ requirements. This four-day class starts at 1 p.m. on scheduled Mondays and concludes at noon on slated Thursdays. Transmission Equipment Class - Hot tapping and plugging operating instructions, applications and maintenance are discussed. Equipment training for T-101 Drilling Machines, 660 Tapping Machines and STOPPLE® Plugging Machines is included. An operator qualification test and an observation checklist are used for OQ requirements. This is a four-day class that begins at 1 p.m. on scheduled Mondays and ends at noon on slated Thursdays. T-101 Equipment Class - This special one-day class is devoted to the popular T-101 Drilling Machine. Participants will receive in-depth training on the use and maintenance of this equipment. Operator qualification tests and observations are included. This class begins at 8 a.m. on scheduled Tuesdays and ends that same day at 5 p.m. Who Should Attend? - TDW recommends that operators, foremen, trainers and hands-on personnel should participate in these classes. Where Do I Go? - LineMaster Training is held in the state-of-the art TDW Technology Center, 6801 S. 65th W. Ave., Tulsa, Okla. All the Facts - Each distribution and transmission class costs $850 per person and includes transportation from the hotel to TDW's Technology Center and lunch. The cost for the Pigging Products class is $550. The T-101 Equipment class costs $300. Each participant must cover any other expenses, such as hotel, meals, transportation to and from Tulsa, etc. The preferred hotel, Best Western Trade Winds Central, offers a reduced rate of $50 per day. The hotel can be reached at 918/749-5561 and is located at 3141 E. Skelly Drive (I-44), Tulsa, Okla. 74105 For more information, contact TDW at 918-447-5100 or toll-free at 888-839-6766. Or call your local TDW representative. You can submit other e-mail addresses by simply completing the fields below. Enter the email address you wish to add and select which version you wish to receive. email name Please choose the mailing list(s) you wish to join HTML Only Text Only To unsubscribe forward this email and note unsubscribe me, we will remove you.