Pipeline Things

Control room operators and pipeline integrity engineers both play vital roles in protecting pipelines and maintaining safe operations. On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by Russel Treat from the Pipeline Podcast Network to discuss control room management. Rhett, Chris, and Russel discuss what control room management looks like, how control room operations and integrity management are related, what consequences can result from improper management, and what steps need to be taken when failure occurs. Highlights: What is the relationship between control room and integrity management in pipeline failures? What is the rupture rule? Where are we seeing the most innovation in control room management? How do integrity, control room, and operations management departments collaborate to avoid system failure? Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon Russel Treat D2 Integrity   Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing. D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Mohamed ElSeify from Baker Hughes to discuss AXISS™ technology—how it works, its evolution, and its ongoing development. Tune in to learn more about Mohamed’s history in the pipeline industry and the past, present, and future of AXISS™ – and of course, how he cooks the fish! Highlights: What is AXISS™? How does AXISS™ measurement work? What is the difference between AXISS™ Generation 1 and Generation 2? What markets is AXISS™ available in? What does the future of AXISS™ look like? Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity Baker Hughes Process & Pipeline Services Mohamed ElSeify Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing. D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Simon Bellemare from MMT to discuss HSD (hardness, strength and ductility) testing and where the company is heading in the future. Tune in to learn more about MMT’s HSD process, and how they set themselves apart from the industry. Highlights: Who is Simon, and how did MMT start? Where is HSD testing today? How does HSD testing work? What are some new things MMT is working on? Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity MMT Simon Bellemare Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Dr. Jimmy Campbell from Plastometrex to discuss how their fresh approach to mechanical testing has moved from aerospace giants and additive manufacturing, to pipeline material verification, through their new PLX-Portable offering. Tune in to learn more about how the company got its start and what’s next for Plastometrex. Highlights: What is the history of Plastometrex? What is Plastometrex’s material properties testing process? What are the calibration requirements in order to obtain accurate results while utilizing the PLX-Portable? What does the future look like for Plastometrex? Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity Plastometrex Jimmy Campbell Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Stephen Westwood from Onstream to discuss triaxial sensors, recent innovations, and most importantly, real football. Tune in to learn more about Stephen’s background and what sets Onstream apart in the pipeline industry. Highlights: Who is Onstream? What sets Onstream apart from other ILI providers? How can we tune pigging tools to get data on specific threats? What is the purpose of triaxial sensors? What’s in store for the future of Onstream? Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity Onstream Stephen Westwood Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.   YouTube Links Connect: Rhett Dotson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhett-dotson-59093a6/ Christopher De Leon -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopheradeleon/ D2 Integrity - https://www.linkedin.com/company/d2-integrity-llc/ Onstream: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onstream-pipeline-inspection-ltd-/ Stephen Westwood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-westwood-71aa3535/ Be sure to subscribe and like this episode or leave a comment! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing. http://d2integrity.com https://advmarketing.com/  

On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Matt Peterson from Enduro to discuss its recent innovations, including the UHR (Ultra High Resolution) Combo Tool. If you’ve ever been to PPIM, you’ve probably seen the Enduro showcase. Now, take a deep dive into the company with Matt to understand what makes Enduro stand out. Highlights: Who is Enduro? What services does Enduro offer? What sets Enduro apart from other similar services and products? Where is Enduro going in the future? Are there any new tools in development? Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity Enduro Matt Peterson Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

In the words of Dr. Dave, there are two kinds of operators – those that have recognized the threat of geohazards and those that haven’t. To wrap up The Failure Files season, Rhett and Chris discuss a 2020 event in Hillsboro, Kentucky related to geohazard threat management. More operators are becoming aware of the threat of geohazards and working to implement proper management techniques. Rhett and Chris discuss what those proper management techniques look like, and what integrity managers should consider. Highlights: What makes geohazards different from other threats we’ve discussed in this arc? How do we assess for geohazards? What are common geohazard misconceptions? What are the key takeaways from this incident in Hillsboro and the NTSB report that followed? Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity   Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing. D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

This story begins in 2015 in Centreville, Virginia when a restaurant employee dials 911 to report a strong gas smell in the area. Days after that first phone call, a pipeline operator discovers that the leak source is one of its 36-inch diameter pipelines. After excavating around a dent found from a previous inspection, they found contaminated soil and the leak. Why did the operator fail to determine the leak, and how have regulations changed since? Listen to this episode of Pipeline Things to find out. Highlights: Where do dents rank on the threat spectrum? How do we know when one poses a significant threat? What is fatigue cycling? Why is it important to consider when excavating? What strategies do we have today and what lessons can we learn to prevent history from repeating itself? What effect did this failure have on regulations that liquid and gas operators contend with today?   Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity   Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

Welcome back to this special season of Pipeline Things: The Failure Files, where Rhett and Chris delve into significant pipeline incidents throughout history and break down the NTSB failure reports that accompany them. Today's episode focuses on two different catastrophes on opposite sides of the country. The first begins on the morning of August 19, 2020 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, where a 30-inch natural gas pipeline ruptured and ignited, creating a 51-foot crater about 113 feet along the pipe that burned for 55 minutes. The second takes place twelve years later in Sissonville, West Virginia when a 20-in natural gas transmission pipeline operated by Columbia Gas Transmission failed. Listen to learn how these events are related, the major causes, notable outcomes, prevention strategies, and how the findings from this report have affected recent gas pipeline regulations.  Highlights: - What should modern-day IMPs account for? Is there a reason to expand beyond prescribed actions in regulation, and if so, how far? - What procedures and regulations do we have today as a result of the findings in this NTSB report? - How did these two incidents affect the definitions of HCAs and MCAs? Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.  D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity that they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily express the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.  

This episode is the second part of a two-part mini-series discussing one of the most influential tragedies in pipeline history, San Bruno. Join us as we dive into the factors that contributed to this tragedy, the impacts on the local community, and how it has affected modern regulations. Rhett and Chris examine the role that government regulation played in this situation and how pipeline integrity management has changed as a result. Highlights: How have modern regulations changed after San Bruno? Who are the entities that influence modern regulation? What liberties and assumptions were taken that contributed to missing key information about the assets? What are the key considerations when thinking about covered and noncovered segments? Connect:Rhett DotsonChristopher De LeonD2 Integrity Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating!Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing. D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

On today’s episode of this special season of Pipeline Things: The Failure Files, Rhett and Chris explore one of the most influential tragedies in pipeline history. With a 600-foot crater created, 108 affected homes, 8 deaths, and 58 injuries, it was unclear at first if this was a plane crash or a pipeline explosion. Join us today as we break down the NTSB failure report following the 2010 San Bruno gas leak to discuss the main causes, impacts on the local community, prevention strategies, and how this tragedy has affected modern regulations. Highlights: What were the first signs of a serious problem? What delays prolonged the leak? How did the plane crash rumor affect the operators’ decision-making? What technology and procedures are in place today to prevent similar leaks? What was the extent of the damage from this tragedy? Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

Welcome back to the second episode of this special season of Pipeline Things: The Failure Files, where we dive into notable pipeline incidents throughout history and break down the NTSB failure reports that accompany them. This story brings us to Marshall, Michigan in July 2010, where a routine shutdown of a 30-inch pipeline system transformed into an 843,000-gallon oil leak into the Kalamazoo River. Rhett and Chris examine the main causes of this environmental disaster, prevention strategies, and how the findings from this report have affected recent gas pipeline regulations.  Highlights: Why didn’t the initial signs of a leak raise any red flags? How did confirmation bias play a role in the leak? How can you be conscious of your own bias when making decisions? What procedures do we have in place today to prevent similar leaks? How did the findings and recommendations from this NTSB report affect modern-day gas pipeline regulations?  Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity  Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

In the 24 years after the Olympic Pipeline Explosion of 1999, the industry has advanced in some ways and stayed stagnant in others. On the first episode of this special season of Pipeline Things: The Failure Files, we begin a new chapter discussing notable pipeline incidents throughout history and breaking down the NTSB failure reports that accompany them. This story begins at 3:28PM on June 10th, 1999 in Bellingham, Washington near the pristine and lush outdoor space, Whatcom Creek. Olympic’s 16-inch gas pipeline in Bellingham experiences a rupture that dumps 237,000 gallons of gasoline into the creek and ignites. Rhett and Chris walk us through the events that led up to that disaster and remind us that despite this event occurring over twenty years ago, we always have something to learn. Highlights: What series of events led to Olympic Pipeline Explosion of 1999? How did biases play a role in the failure? When can you trust past experiences and how can data help prevent bias? What strategies do we have today and what lessons can we learn to prevent history from repeating itself? What effect did this failure have on regulations that liquid and gas operators contend with today? How has data integration improved (if at all) since 1999?   Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity  Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

On the newest episode of Pipeline Things Arc 3, Rhett and Chris sit down with Vik Raghavan from Envirocal to discuss their recent innovation, known as The Pig in the Box. They discuss the unique process that Envirocal went through to develop this technology, and it’s the opposite of what you would expect! Beyond the technology, they also discover Vic’s exciting past and his secret skill.   Highlights: How can Envirocal run their tools at 75 mph? Envirocal’s evolution from gauge plate to caliper tool to the pig in the box that is today What is Vic’s secret skill? How was Vic able to think outside of the box in order to develop this new technology? Combo-tool with IMU, MFL, Caliber, Odometer, and IDOD     Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity Envirocal Vik Raghavan Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Lina Adams at lina.adams@advmarketing.com.

What do a burger menu and crack detection technologies have in common? More than you might think! Discover the similarities between the two with Rhett, Chris, and Rogelio Guajardo, Head of Analysis UC at NDT Global, on this week’s episode of Pipeline Things. They discuss how and why NDT Global developed Eclipse, their most advanced crack detection and sizing ILI technology to date. Tune in to hear about how NDT’s technology is changing the game and where they are going from here!   Highlights: What makes Eclipse more advanced than other crack detection technologies? How to choose the right burger from a menu with so many options Why you need to understand what you want to achieve and the threats before you engage the tool provider How is NDT Global continuing to push the capabilities of technology?   Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity Rogelio Guajardo NDT Global   Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Lina Adams at lina.adams@advmarketing.com.

Why does Chris have a zombie drawing hanging on his office wall? Turns out this week’s guest is an inspiring artist as well as an EMAT technology expert! Thomas Beuker with ROSEN joins Rhett and Chris on Pipeline Things this week to share what the future holds. They discuss how the market is demanding both software and hardware evolutions and the various ways that ROSEN is continuing to improve its technologies.   Highlights: What is on the horizon for EMAT inspection technology? How are process changes targeting reliability and repeatability? How can you turn data into information? How is artificial intelligence influencing the industry?   Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity Rosen   Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Lina Adams at lina.adams@advmarketing.com.   YouTube Links Connect: Rhett Dotson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhett-dotson-59093a6/ Christopher De Leon -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopheradeleon/ D2 Integrity - https://www.linkedin.com/company/d2-integrity-llc/ Rosen - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rosen/ Be sure to subscribe and like this episode or leave a comment! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing. http://d2integrity.com https://advmarketing.com/

Welcome to the third episode of Pipeline Things Arc 3! In this episode, Rhett and Chris sit down with Rick Desaulniers with Entegra. They discuss how Entegra is pushing the boundaries of seam assessment by using a unique, practical approach to finding solutions. As new technologies make it less necessary to physically go out into the fields, it is becoming even more necessary to pass explicit knowledge to the next generation of operators. Tune into this episode to learn more about how Entegra finds diamonds in the data through innovative processes!   Highlights: What is the difference between theoretical and practical solutions? How is Entegra pushing the boundaries of seam assessment? Why should you touch the pipe?   Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity Rick Desaulniers Entegra   Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Lina Adams at lina.adams@advmarketing.com.

On the second episode of Pipeline Things Arc 3, Rhett and Chris welcome Matt Romney, the Product Manager for Global Pipeline Integrity at T.D. Williamson. Join them to learn about how T.D. Williamson enhanced its Gouge versus Metal Loss (GvML) Classifier and how it is changing the pipeline industry for the better. Dents with metal loss have been a pain in the pipeline industry for years. Tune into this episode to find out more about how this innovative technology is improving how full systems can be validated, tested, and measured.   Highlights: How does T.D. Williamson’s specification change the way that operators can detect and classify dents with metal loss? What are the questions you should be asking yourself when in the classification process? What technologies are required for the MDS™ platform? What does the future look like for T.D. Williamson and its technological advances?   Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity Matt Romney T.D. Williamson   Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Lina Adams at lina.adams@advmarketing.com.

What do you get when you mix Second String Sarah, PPIM, and Novitech? The very first episode of Pipeline Things Arc 3! Join Pipeline Things for the inaugural episode of Arc 3. “ In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris welcome Ron Thompson, Chief Technology Officer and President of Novitech, Inc.  As they discuss Novitech’s innovative Micron ILI Technology™, its capabilities, and how it expands inspection services for the pipeline industry. Highlights: What makes Novitech’s new technology so unique? Are you able to run MFL-A and MFL-C in a combined configuration? In regard to resolution quality, how effective is Novitech’s micron technology? What is the future of Novitech’s technology?   Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon D2 Integrity Ron Thompson Novitech   Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Lina Adams at lina.adams@advmarketing.com.

My achy breaky….. hard spot? In the season finale of Season 2, Jing Wang from TC Energy joins the Pipeline Things to discuss hard spots. Jing breaks things down for Christopher and Rhett, and she uses over 5 different analogies to do it—from Venn diagrams, to Harry Potter, to face moisturizer. You do not want to miss this episode!   Highlights: Mullets are back. Will Rhett get one? If an operator approaches hard spots for the first time, how should they find a hard spot in a crack? Let’s say someone identifies a line, understands the condition of that line, runs a hard spot tool, and receives the report. Now, what? How does characterizing the hard spot relate to the MFL capabilities? Where do we, as an industry, need to head in understanding hard spots?   Have any questions about the episode? Submit them for Rhett & Christopher to answer in an upcoming Q&A!   Connect: Rhett Dotson Christopher De Leon Jing Wang   Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.   D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Lina Adams at lina.adams@advmarketing.com.