Filtrine’s Custom Explosion Proof Chiller Designed to Cool Pipe Welding on Oil Rig Platforms at Sea | Filtrine Location Worldwide Challenge Shell Oil was looking for a safe solution to welding new pipes together on old oil rigs while the rig was in operation. The concern was that the heat and flame of the welding tools could cause an explosion. They contracted with several European companies who designed “premium forge welded connection” 40’ casing tubes and an automated welding process that produced near flush, welded tubular connections. However they needed a unique chiller design that would cool the welding process safely and consistently. Solution Filtrine’s specialty is to build custom chillers to cool all types of medical and industrial processes. So when presented with Shell Oil’s c

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