All in-service pipelines encounter deterioration due to environmental effects. The deterioration is a time-dependent process which makes the structural integrity of pipelines a time variant characteristic. Advanced mathematical methods which employ probability theory need to be used for time-depende

PIPELINE MAINTENANCE

SMLS pipe is produced by heating a round billet of steel and then piercing it with a bullet-shaped piercer, over which the steel is stretched. This is followed by rolling and drawing to produce the desired dimensions. The final product is hydrostatically tested, inspected, coated if required, and st

The characteristics of galvanized steel pipe:Both black and galvanized steel tubes are made of steel, but galvanized steel tubes have zinc coating, while black steel tubes do not.So it's a good distinction.How does galvanizing protect steel pipe?Galvanized steel pipe is a layer of galvanized protect