Piping Fabrication: Types and Methods Vary

 

Typically, pipeline is the system or network of pipes designed to efficiently carry fluids and gases, such as: oil, natural gas, or petrochemical products over long distances. These are mostly underground. In today’s world, pipeline systems have become a highly important part of the modern civilization. However, traditionally, such networks have been used for the movement of water.

Piping fabrication is one of the most critical activities related to any petrochemical, oil and gas, chemicals, or other conduction industries where robust and leak proof piping networks are required. It is crucial to ensure maximum quality of work to ensure proper functioning of the pipeline network and minimize accidents. Pipeline fabrication requires the highest level of expertise, tools and equipment.

In general, piping fabrication requires several activities such as cutting, storage and handling of piping materials, cleaning ends, threading, welding, painting, inspection and testing, installation, insulation, and many more. Apart from that in order to ensure quality in pipeline network, a variety of tools and equipment are required to complete the fabrication.

For all these factors, pipeline fabrication is more expensive than roads and open channels. Sometimes it takes years and requires many surveys and studies and plans to complete the network. It requires developing a comprehensive plan that can efficiently address the societal, environmental, developmental, and safety standards necessary to build the pipeline. 

There are different types of pipelines, and accordingly, the construction requirements such as fabrication methods and tool requirements vary.  

• Steel pipelines
• Cast iron pipelines
• Concrete pipelines
• Plastic pipelines
• Slurry pipeline
• Petroleum pipeline
• Gas pipeline
• Collection pipeline
• Distribution pipeline

Actually, there could be so many. Accordingly, the methods of construction vary.

Rocketweld holds years of experience in all types of pipeline fabrication. They have the right equipment to make great welds and high-quality pipeline network. Get in touch for quality prototyping and faster turnaround time.