Pipeline Technology Testing

Safety in Pipeline Technology

When it comes to pipeline technology, safety is of utmost importance. Companies involved in the planning, manufacturing or operating of pipelines must demand certified safety standards during design, installation and regular technical monitoring to ensure smooth operation. Insufficient safety measures could result in unplanned shutdown of your facility, reduce the service life of your equipments, and pose health risks for your employees. Our experts at TÜV Rheinland use state-of-the-art methods to test and evaluate the pipes connected to your pressure vessels, reactors, and pumps, to ensure that your entire facility achieves its maximum service life.

Benefits at a Glance

With custom solutions for pipelines systems from TÜV Rheinland, you can:

  • Optimize your processes and ensure trouble-free operation
  • Reduce your construction costs even during the planning phase
  • Ensure that your facility and equipment maintain their value and provide maximum service life
  • Identify hidden defects and material wear early on
  • Benefit from our years of experience and expertise

Our Services for Pipeline Technology

TÜV Rheinland experts assist pipeline technology manufacturers with a wide range of testing and inspection services. Some of our services include:

  • Selection of the optimum pigging system for each field of use
  • Support and monitoring of pigging operations – from calibration and evaluation of data to review and acceptance of inspection reports
  • Review of pigging procedures and assessment of pig suitability
  • Evaluation of pigging operations and assessment of defect locations
  • Evaluation of operational safety
  • Location of leaks
  • Assessment for pressure level increases
  • Construction supervision
  • Service life estimate
  • Maintenance planning
  • Recommendations for optimizing renovation and modernization programs
  • Recommendations on careful operation to reduce wear, on minimization of pressure fluctuation loads and on extension of remaining service life

Standards We Test To

  • High-pressure gas pipeline inspection American Petroleum Institute (API) 510
  • Pipeline inspection American Petroleum Institute (API) 570
  • Industrial safety and health guidelines Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29 and OSHA regulation
  • Atmospheric storage tanks American Petroleum Institute (API) 650
  • American National Standards Institute / American Water Works Association (ANSI/AWWA)
  • The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Codes and regulations
  • American Welding Society (AWS) Numerous codes and standards
  • ASHTO
  • ANSI / National Fire Protection Association 329
  • Steel Tank Institute STI specifications
  • AREMA