www.tdwilliamson.com November 2004 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 Delivers a Quick, Innovative Solution Normally, it takes two assessment runs to complete a pipeline inspection—one run with geometry inspection and a separate Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) corrosion inspection. When a customer requested that TDW inspect their two 20- and two 24-inch pipelines earlier this year, their requirements were to conserve product and reduce operational costs by making a single run in each line. The two 20-inch lines consisted of one segment of 141 miles and a second segment of 108.7 miles totaling 249.7 miles. The two 24-inch lines consisted of one segment of 80 miles and another segment of 113 miles totaling 193 miles. The plan included combining the two segments per diameter into single lines. Close-up of the coupler between the KALIPER and MFL tools Although Magpie™ Systems, Inc., a T.D. Williamson company, had already developed a combination HiRes Deformation/HiRes MFL tool, production of the 20- and 24-inch combination tool was not planned until 2005. With a pending deadline, an alternate solution was needed. Discussions between the customer and TDW Magpie engineers concluded with an accepted solution of coupling the KALIPER® to the Magpie MFL tool in order to complete the inspection in a single run, using the KALIPER as the drive section. The one area of concern was determining if the KALIPER inspection would be affected by the magnetic field induced by the MFL tool. TDW's Magpie engineers were responsible for designing the trays and coupler; another TDW pipeline survey team was responsible for the "stand-off" and connector plate. During testing of the combination KALIPER and MFL tool, it was determined that the magnetic field would have no effect on the KALIPER. With predicted flow rates around 1 mph, additional items that needed to be considered for such long distances at slow rates included adequate battery power and data storage capacity. After a calculated analysis, it was determined that this new coupled configuration would have no difficulty with battery power or data storage. Development continued and the tools were assembled at the TDW manufacturing plant in Tulsa. The coupled tool at the end of the journey The two newly coupled tools were launched from their respective starting points; and after approximately 7.5 days in the line, the 20-inch tool was received at the destination. A day later, the 24-inch tool was received at its destination. The successful capture of data from the coupled tools provided the information required for final analysis, correlation, and report generation for the customer. The successful completion of such a unique project is an example of teamwork, ingenuity, and TDW's ability to provide customized solutions for the pipeline industry. For more information about TDW Field Services, visit TDWilliamson.com or contact your TDW representative 800-828-1988. LineMaster™ 2005 Fall Schedule 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. March 28-31 Transmission Class April 4-7 Distribution Class 17 T-101 Class 18-19 Pigging Class May-June 30- 2 Distribution Class Sept Color 13 T-101 Class 14-15 Pigging Class 19-22 Transmission Class 26-29 Distribution Class Oct 11 T-101 Class 17-20 Transmission Class 24-27 Distribution Class Nov 2-3 Pigging Class 7-10 Transmission Class 14-17 Distribution Class Online Information and Registration 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. Upcoming Trade Shows Don't forget to visit TDW's booth at upcoming trade shows. We are attending several in the next few months, including: Events – 2004/2005 Trade Shows Dates Locations Deep Offshore Technology Conference Nov 30 - Dec 2 New Orleans Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management Conference Feb 7-10 Houston, TX You can submit other e-mail addresses by simply completing the fields below. 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