Case Study
Black Diamond Restores 36-inch Gas Pipeline
THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY Easy to Install | Cost Effective to Deploy | Durable for Decades Black Diamond ® Restores 36-inch Gas Pipeline PIPE DETAIL 36-inch (914.4-mm) gas line 1,440 PSI (99.28bar) Maximum Operating Pressure 70oF (21.1oC) pipe temperature 95oF (35oC) ambient temperature SUMMARY 36-inch (914.4-mm) high-pressure gas line was corroded and pitted Clock Spring trained technicians completed the installation in 2.5 hours No welding was required No shutdown required An inspection on a 36-inch (914.4-mm) natural gas pipeline in Northwest Texas revealed significant corrosion and pitting around a girth weld. The line, designed for 1,440 psi (99.28 bar) maximum operating pressure, would need to remain in service while the repair was carried out. This meant