A pipeline testing project, taking place in the remote area of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, has received two skid-mounted ultraviolet (UV) systems from Neptune Benson, the manufacturer of commercial filtration and UV disinfection systems. The stainless steel equipment was specially designed to withstand the harsh weather conditions of the Alaskan tundra.
The compact skidded units each have the capacity to disinfect 600 gallons of water per minute and join a host of sustainable products custom engineered for the oil & gas and petrochemical industries.
UV light is a simple and very powerful method for disinfecting corrosion-inducing microorganisms present in the water, without adding residual chemicals to the testing process. A number of modifications are made to standard UV systems to strengthen the units and ensure that they perform reliably under harsh oilfield site conditions. Wipers are always fitted to prevent fouling, and vibration and shock are handled using a variety of innovative design features. ETS has both trailer-mounted units and self-contained units (containerized or skidded).
The testing of the pipeline is done through using treated water to pressurize the pipeline to ensure its construction meets design specifications. The testing procedures are important because in recent years, there have been greater demands for environmentally friendly pipeline integrity testing within the oil and gas industry.