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Pipeline construction activities closely
resemble a moving assembly line. Depending on terrain, construction
crews can install nearly a mile of pipe per day. The various stations
of the assembly line include crews are responsible for:
• Survey
• Clearing crew
• Grading crew
• Stringing
• Bending
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• Welding
• Coating & x-ray
• Excavation & backfill
• Restoration |
Construction
Method
- Crews can install approx. 4,000
feet of pipe per day
- Pipe buried 3 feet deep (minimum
in soil)
- All welded construction
- Assembly line-like process
- Spread stretches 20 to 30 miles
with multiple work teams
Construction
/ Material Inspection
- 100% x-ray or ultrasonic test of
all welds
- 100% inspection of exterior coatings
- Full time dedicated inspectors
Acceptance
Tests
- Hydrostatic Tests
- Quality Audits
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