Hot Tapping/Line Stopping Service
Hot tapping is a method of employing an under pressure drilling machine to cut a hole in an operating pipeline or storage vessel which allows for a new branch connection from the existing pipe or vessel without any interruption to the flow.
Avionix Energy Hot Tapping service can be used for:
- Insertion of tee-off branch in a pipelines without the need to stop the flow
- Insertion of temperature probes, flow meters, etc.
Line stopping is a procedure that temporarily stops flow in a operating pipeline without depressurizing or purging, so that the isolated section of pipe can be repaired, replaced or altered.
Line Stopping service is used for:
- Isolating a section of operational pipeline for alteration works
- Preparing the pipeline for bypass operation (i.e. divert the pipe flow via a bypass pipeline while performing pipe maintenance or alteration.
Our Capabilities
Avionix Energy can provide the following services for the following applications:
- Hot tapping of carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, fiberglass, copper and brass pipes
- Wet tapping of cast iron, ductile iron and concrete pipes
- Tapping of pipeline diameter up to 48”
- Tapping of pipeline operating pressure up to 2,000 psig
- Tapping of pipeline temperature up to 300°C
- Tapping of pipeline containing oil, gas, water, steam or wastewater.
Contact pipelineservices@avionixenergy.com for more information.