Live Pipeline Intervention without Shutdown
In today's continuously operating industrial facilities, shutting down a pipeline for modifications is often not an option. Hot tapping (under-pressure drilling) allows for new tie-ins to be made while the system remains in full operation.
Velcorix provides world-class hot tapping and line stopping services, enabling clients to expand, repair, or modify piping systems without service interruption, product loss, or environmental risk.
Drilling into pressurized pipes ranging from 1/2" to 42" diameter.
Temporary isolation of pipeline sections for valve replacement or repair.
Provision of split tees, weldolets, and sandwich valves.
Feasibility analysis including flow rate and wall thickness verification.
Adding branch connections for plant expansions.
Installing thermowells or sample probes on live lines.
Isolating sections to replace defective mainline valves.
Extending fire water networks without system drainage.
Precision is paramount when drilling into live hydrocarbon or chemical lines.
Procedures for Welding or Hot Tapping on Equipment.
Technicians with minimum 5 years specific hot tap experience.
Qualified welding procedures for in-service welding.