PIPELINE INSPECTION
Tremco Pipeline Equipment's DIY intelligent pigging and emissions reduction technologies Tremco Pipeline Equipment may be Australia’s oldest continually operating pipeline equipment supplier, but it stays at the forefront of providing the newest technology and most innovative solutions to meet the changing needs of Australia’s pipeline market.
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ast-approaching its 30th year in business, family-owned and operated Tremco Pipeline Equipment is Australia’s longest continually operating pipeline equipment supplier, known for its enthusiasm and passion for providing the oil, gas, water, mining and petrochemical industries with quality products and back-up service. Since the company’s humble beginnings in a home office solely supplying anti-corrosion tape coatings, Tremco Pipeline Equipment has steadily grown its range to supply a variety of the highest quality pipeline products and equipment for new construction, emergency response, maintenance, upgrades and repairs to existing infrastructure. Its range includes well-known and respected global brands, such as Plidco emergency leak-repair fittings, Girard Industries pigs, Petroline PetroSleeve, Sawyer Manufacturing, SPY Pipeline inspection Co and Weldfit hot-tap and linestop fittings. Tremco Pipeline Equipment continues to look for new technology, quality products and effective solutions to support operators’ specific needs and drive an efficient, safe and reliable pipeline industry. Now, to meet market demands the company has added two new solutions to its portfolio. These include: • TPE Midstream’s ZEVAC (Zero Emissions Vacuum and Compression) technology, which instantly reduces emissions from venting activities; and, • EnviroCal’s run-on-your-own caliper and MFL inspection tools that provide an innovative, costeffective and technician-free solution to pipeline inspection.
Instantly reduce your emissions and reduce waste with ZEVAC Natural gas is an essential component of the world’s energy mix. According to the APGA, Australia has enough gas supply for more than 50 years based on current production rates. However, oil and gas industries are under extreme scrutiny from environmental activists, investors and others who are concerned about the methane emissions that are produced from oil and gas operations. Much of this scrutiny focuses on routine tasks such as venting. The graph above identifies the various activities that contribute
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to venting. TPE Midstream envisions a future without venting, where every operator is equipped to do their job without releasing gas. Using its Zero Emissions Vacuum and Compression (ZEVAC®) technology, TPE Midstream has made a future with zero emissions from the venting activities listed on the chart possible. The ZEVAC is a patented revolutionary technology that provides an emission-less alternative to venting and flaring. The solution captures natural gas during maintenance or inspection operations so it can be recycled for use, and methane releases are subsequently significantly reduced or eliminated. The ZEVAC uses compressed air and moves gas into an adjacent pipeline or appropriate storage container. It allows the intake to depressurise and discharge back into the pipe system with 100 per cent of the gas staying inside the pipe. This also allows for less waste as the product always stays in the system, and eliminates emissions, noise warnings, hazards and the permits generally associated with venting and flaring. The ZEVAC has a simple design that ensures air and gas never mix. There are no electronics or engines powering the ZEVAC thus no chance for a spark. Everything from pipeline pigging, in-line The Australian Pipeliner | October 2021
inspection runs, distribution main replacement, hot-tapping and line-stopping activities can all now be completed without releasing emissions. The technology can also handle wet gas and natural gas liquids for midstream pigging applications. The ZEVAC system makes work crews safer, more environmentally responsible, and better neighbours. Using ZEVAC, natural gas operators can now meet or exceed the timelines set on their emission reduction goals. Many American utilities have embraced the technology. “Our field crews have embraced ZEVAC® for the ease of operation,” says New York utility Consolidated Edison’s Manager of Research, Development & Demonstration Rick Trieste. “ZEVAC is a must-have for the natural gas industry to reduce methane emissions associated with main replacement and ensure a sustainable future.” With the use of ZEVAC operators now have the power to stop routine voluntary emissions.
EnviroCal’s cost-effective DIY inspection solutions EnviroCal delivers straightforward solutions to complex problems leveraging the latest technologies to provide the best in-line inspection in the industry. The company manufactures simple, easy-to-use caliper inspection tools that don’t require a dedicated technician for onsite use.
