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Pipeline Maintenance<\/h1>

Everything you ever needed to know about pipeline maintenance<\/h2><\/header>Free CMMS Buyer's Guide<\/span><\/a>\n
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Why is pipeline maintenance important?<\/h2>\n

Pipelines are used as cheap methods of transport. Oftentimes, they are used to transport flammable or toxic fluids needed in industrial processes. This means that those fluids do not have to be stored on plant premises, reducing safety risks, logistical issues, and inventory costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the flipside, any damage or fault in pipeline operations can cause huge disruptions across \u200cthe \u200cvalue chain. Your production process can grind to a halt. Even worse, leakage can lead to damages that go beyond mere production losses.<\/span><\/p>\n

A 24-inch <\/span>pipeline of Energy Transfer LP exploded<\/span><\/a> in Beaver County, PA, in September 2018. The explosion happened during heavy rain and caused a landslide. The fire from the explosion damaged nearby homes, powerlines, and acres of woodland. Could this have been avoided if regular checks were done to ensure the pipelines are in good condition and have the ability to withstand the challenges from the terrain? Most likely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Significant damage to \u200cpipeline infrastructure always leads to huge capital losses. Companies are frequently held liable for the damage to property and life that occurs due to faulty pipeline operations.<\/span><\/p>\n

The lesson we are trying to convey here is that pipeline maintenance is very important and that you have to take all possible measures to ensure pipeline integrity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pipelines are integral to industrial processes. They are the most cost-efficient method of transporting different types of fluids within a plant, as well as across different geographies.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we focus on how to keep your pipelines in proper working condition and <\/span>extend their useful life<\/span><\/a>. We cover the most important aspects of pipeline maintenance, discuss the main challenges, and outline best practices.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-bottom” kd_top_separator_style=”skew-left” kd_top_separator_height=”separator-height-small” kd_bottom_separator_style=”skew-left” kd_bottom_separator_height=”separator-height-small” kd_top_separator=”true” kd_bottom_separator=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1682969636891{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 120px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background: #dde4e8 url(https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cta-laired-hex-4.webp?id=9077) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 0px !important;}” css_tablet_landscape=”.vc_custom_1682969636891{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}” css_tablet_portrait=”.vc_custom_1682969636891{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}” css_mobile=”.vc_custom_1682969636892{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column_inner]

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Common pipeline maintenance challenges<\/span><\/a>
\nProper ways to handle pipeline maintenance<\/a>
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Common pipeline maintenance challenges<\/h2>\n

Pipeline maintenance comes with a few unique challenges you have to actively work through:<\/span><\/p>\n