Repairing Underground Pipeline Leaks: Some Good tips

Raci India was established in Gurgaon, Haryana in 2009 as a subsidiary of Raci srl Italy; to offer quality Engineering solutions for the installation of oil & gas pipelines. During this period the Government of India had embarked on a massive pipeline infrastructure development program across the country. In 2011, we began servicing the Middle East market due to the proximity of the market from India.

Flowheel FZE, the Middle East arm of RACI Pipeline Division of Raci srl, Italy began operations from Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone, United Arab Emirates in 2018.

RACI has a strong footprint in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman.We work both in the water and the oil and gas sectors. Since 2018 Flowheel, with its Middle east base continues to expand the RACI business entering into new partnerships carving out a niche in the market.

In the year 2020, Flowheel and RACI India entered into a partnership with Radlinger Primus Line Gmbh, Germany to offer solutions for trenchless rehabilitation of underground pipelines in critical installations.

Underground pipelines are important to any modern economy. Underground pipeline leak repair must be done whenever required. A pipeline needs to be regularly inspected and maintained throughout its lifespan. The pipeline network provides resources for the entire population of the country.

Here are some tips for underground pipeline leak repair.

1. A pipeline may have to pass through barriers and a link seal helps lock any external particle to enter the main pipeline. Detecting a leak can help pipeline installation companies to control losses human, financial, and environmental.

2. An underground pipeline may fail due to corrosion. There may be leaks over a period of time in link or end seal. Identifying the defect becomes a vital part of the repair, ensuring the smooth functioning of the pipeline.

3. Gathering data through site study helps to identify possible threats.

4. Choosing the right way for underground pipeline leak repair is important. A repair can be done by the sleeve repair method. It is done by making a sleeve from two halves of a steel cylinder connected using a link seal.

5. Type A method helps in repairing by making a steel sleeve cylinder and placing it around the leaking part.

6. Type B method the sleeve is welded using hot tapping. It is accomplished by mechanically clamping the affected area while removing it.

7. To pick the most effective method of repair, one must first find out the degree of damage.

8. A decision needs to be made whether to repair or replace the pipeline.

9. Need to have a plan. Preparation should be made on the surface before starting the repair.

Underground pipelines safety is the most important. These pipelines are the lifeblood of any growing economy. For the pipeline operators to maintain the underground pipelines, they will need to hire pipeline rehabilitation services. Pipeline maintenance can be handled by companies such as RACI, which specializes in repair services. They rehabilitate damaged pressure pipes with a pressure pipe repair system that is a fast and cost-effective option.

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