Portable Machine Tools Tackle Pipeline Repairs In Alaska

摘要

The Alaska Pipeline carries approximately 15% of the nation's domestic oil production, and transports more than 636,000 42-gallon bpd of crude oil from the North Slope. Every hour this oil pipeline is shut down for repairs means millions of dollars in lost revenue. Because shutdowns are so costly, pipeline operators continually monitor and inspect these lines to detect early signs of corrosion and leaks on pipes, pipe flanges and pumps in order to mitigate extensive damage. If a problem is found, time is of the essence, so operators turn to field service contractors such as Alaska Roteq to get the repair job done in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible and often within an extremely stringent timeline.