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The Procedure Of Onshore Pipeline Decommission

Pipeline Decommissioning procedure varies depending on the location of the pipelines. Thus, these procedures can be broadly divided into offshore and onshore categories. Offshore pipelines include oil supply lines and underwater pipelines. The process of Decommissioning of Pipelines in both these locations are more or less similar. The process includes pipeline recovery, evacuation in-situ and safeguarding on-site for further recovery. However, there are offshore operators who prefer evacuation and conservation processes as pipeline recovery is a very expensive way in relation to manpower and capital charges. Onshore Pipeline Decommissioning process, on the other hand, is a less complicated and cheaper procedure though its functioning is almost similar to offshore decommissioning. The sole responsibility of fitting, functioning, pipeline safety and final decommissioning rests on the owners or operators. There are also certain government rules and laws which make it a compul...

Why Temporary Tank Decommissioning Needs Regular Monitoring?

In a Temporary Decommissioned Site, you need to continuously monitor the tank which is kept filled with water or fuel. It is because these tanks may create pollution and bring risk factors for the environment. Hence it is always advised to bring a permanent closure to them as soon as possible. You can leave a tank on the site permanently only when the Environment Agency are sure that there are no risks to the environment, soil or underground water. After planning to leave the tanks or pipes in place once they are fully safe, you need to fill them with sand or cement, hydrophobic foam or foamed concrete. This is known as ‘inerting’. Certain points must be listed down in Temporary Decommissioning Of Tanks such as the date of decommissioning, the method of commissioning, the product it contained, its capacity etc. Decommissioning Of Tank whether temporary or permanent, involves certain activities such as completely closing and doing way with an underground storage tank (UST) and substi...

How To Find The Best Company For Specialist Tank And Pipeline Decommissioning Services

  What Are Specialist Tanks? Specialist tanks are tanks which are designed as a solution for specific application and purpose. Mention may be made of tanks such as fish holding tanks, car cleaning tanks, dosing tanks etc. These tanks have varied functions such as holding chemicals, storing drinking water, transporting diesel, maintaining green spaces, window cleaning and so on. Specialist tank decommissioning services are offered by leading companies along with hazardous waste management recovery and disposal expertise. One such flourishing company is Lees Industrial Services Limited a part of the LIS group. The company offers a professional service of the highest quality and thus excels in Specialist Tank And Pipeline Decommissioning Service in this industry. Pipeline Decommissioning Pipeline Decommissioning is a process of discarding a pipeline or a network of pipelines safely with a clever and systematic strategy. The process makes it sure that all the components of a n...

What Is Tank Decommissioning?

  Decommissioning Of Tank whether temporary or permanent, involves certain activities such as completely closing and doing way with an underground storage tank (UST) and substituting individual tanks and the length of the pipes. Decommissioning An Unused UST is a very necessary work in terms of keeping the environment clean and pollution free. And if the Decommissioning Of Tank is done temporarily then you will have to be extra cautious that it does not create any hazards or risks to the environment. You must be able to decommission it permanently as soon as possible. What Are The Processes Which Includes In Decommissioning Of A Tank? First of all, Decommissioning is an assessment which involves much risk to the environment. Hence specimen must be collected of the surrounding soil and ground water. Then you should do away with any residual items from the bottom of the tanks or pipes. Also it is important to remove any explosive gages from the tanks so that they remain safe w...