Rope Access On 16" Flare Line
A Leading Petrochemical Facility in Southeast Texas has a Carbon Steel NPS 16 Flare Line that needed on-stream, direct inspection due to concerns for corrosion under pipe supports that was identified as part of SEPs (Specialized Emphasis Programs) under their Corporate Asset Integrity Management (AIM) Program.
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The Flare Line was located on the top level of the intra-unit pipe racks making direct-access challenging. Since there was no way to use conventional lifting methods (i.e. chain falls) and crane usage would have created logistic issues and increased personnel on-site, a solution was developed using rope access and the portable Ovolifts jacks.
A comprehensive work package was developed that allowed the owner to demonstrate that the piping system integrity would be maintained & operational/personnel risk minimized for the duration of the work.
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Enhanced Safety
Improve safety and production by utilizing rope access inspection crews.
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Rope access eliminates the need for multiple scaffolds.
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Line lifts hydraulically actuated from safe distance.
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Line lifting devices are mechanically locked-out to provide safe, temporary supports, allowing safe access.
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Innovative lifting-devices reduced the need for crane support and minimized applied pipe stress.
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Schedule Optimization
Efficiency & net-cost savings
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Project completed 25% ahead of schedule.
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Reduced equipment footprint and manpower on site, eliminated scaffold and cranes.
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Off-Site reporting was completed in a timely manner.