TPi September 2018

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September 2018

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Contents September 2018

8 Business & market news 26 Products & developments 46 Tube China 2018 48 Welding technology 58 EuroBLECH 2018 61 The advantages of using

The 8 th All China International Tube and Pipe Industry trade fair

integrated sensors in stainless steel tubes for process online monitoring By Erika Hedblom, manager – intelligent tube systems, Sandvik

25 th international sheet metal working technology exhibition

63 Editorial index 64 Advertisers index

The trade magazine for tube and pipe products

Events calendar

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September 2018

The trademagazine for tube and pipe products

The September issue

2018

6-8 June Guangzhou (Guangzhou, China) International exhibition www.julang.com.cn

Welcome to the latest Tube Products INTERNATIONAL magazine. This issue we have a feature on tube welding technology and an extended article by Erika Hedblom from Sandvik on the advantages of using integrated sensors in stainless steel tube production, which you can read on page 61. This issue will be distributed at Tube China 2018 in Shanghai and also at EuroBLECH, which is being held in Hanover, Germany. If you are at either of these trade shows do come and say hello as members of our team will be manning stands at both events promoting the magazine – and of course your tube-related products within its pages. This summer oil prices have reached a two-year high, which has been good news for the tube industry, with prices rising to $77 per barrel. Steel tube production in the US, for example, has risen 34 per cent due to political trade barriers and the growth of shale gas exploration. Similar figures for growth have been reported in Europe for makers of welded tubes, according to an article by VOSCO GmbH looking at the global pipe and tube market. The article, published in ITAtubeJournal, suggests there has been a shift in pipe and tube production capacity back to Europe and the US, and away from China, partly due to a move to the manufacture of products with higher technical requirements and investment in advanced technology, and partly due to trade barriers in the US. In the next issue of Tube Products INTERNATIONAL we have features on valves, fittings, flanges and connectors and tube inspection and testing technology. The magazine will be distributed at FABTECH 2018 in Atlanta, USA, Tube India 2018, which is taking place in Mumbai, India, and Valve World 2018 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

12-14 June FABTECH Canada (Toronto, Canada)

International exhibition www.fabtechcanada.com

26-29 September Tube China (Shanghai, China) International exhibition www.tubechina.net 17-19 October Indometal (Jakarta, Indonesia) International exhibition www.indometal.net 23-26 October EuroBLECH (Hanover, Germany) International exhibition www.euroblech.com

6-8 November FABTECH (Atlanta, USA)

International exhibition www.fabtechexpo.com

27-29 November Tube India (Mumbai, India) International exhibition www.tube-india.com

27-29 November Valve World Expo

If you would like to contribute editorial to the upcoming November issue then email me at rory@intras.co.uk

(Düsseldorf, Germany) International exhibition www.valveworldexpo.com

Enjoy the magazine.

Rory McBride Editor

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Business & market news

Bystronic acquires tube machining equipment manufacturer

In the months since the partnership agreement was instigated, positive feedback from customers has shown that there is a strong demand in many markets for even closer collaboration between the companies. For the time being, TTM Laser will continue as a brand and will be known as a member of Bystronic. Fiorenzo Castellini, the current CEO of TTM Laser, will retire and hand over responsibility to the remaining management team. Bystronic CEO Alex Waser commented, “With the fusion of Bystronic and TTM Laser, our customers are gaining access to a unique range of technologies and innovations for their sheet metal processing requirements from a single source. TTM Laser’s know-how and technology portfolio ideally comple- ment Bystronic’s existing products with world-class systems for tube and profile processing. The goals of the takeover are to jointly push forward innovative, versatile manufacturing solutions and to provide an enhanced range of services.”

The takeover will enhance Bystronic’s existing range of technologies with the addition of 2D and 3D laser systems for cutting profiles and tubes from 12 to 815mm in diameter, as well as with equipment for welding large-format metal sheets. Active in the market since 2001, TTM Laser achieved a turnover of approximately €14mn in 2017.

Swiss sheet metal equipment manu- facturer Bystronic, which produces fibre laser cutting machines, automation solutions and press brakes for processing flat material, announced at the beginning of April that it is to take over TTM Laser SpA, an Italian manufacturer of laser-based tube and profile cutting machines, following the strategic partnership jointly agreed by the two companies last November.

Bystronic is taking over TTM Laser, opening up a wider range of technologies and innovations in sheet metal processing

Bystronic UK Ltd – UK info.laser@bystronic.com www.bystronic.com

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Marcegaglia acquires tube company Novero Marcegaglia Group has completed the acquisition of 80 per cent of the capital of Novero SpA, a company that specialises in the production of cold- drawn tubes.

The partnership between Marcegaglia and the Novero family, which will keep Massimo Novero as CEO of the company, is expected to increase production for the group to more than 20,000 tons of cold-drawn tubes per year, compared to the current total of 12,500, with a turnover of more than €40mn. Marcegaglia – Italy

The takeover of Novero SpA, which has a turnover of around €20mn, is part of the strengthening plan at the core business of Marcegaglia Group, a leader in steel processing with more than 5.6 million tons processed each year.

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Norma receives major order for cooling systems

than twenty connectors, as well as other products from Norma Group. The use of thermoplastics allows the systems to be around 65 per cent lighter than systems with rubber hoses and the modular design makes them quick to install. The 13m-long systems, which serve several cooling circuits, are produced at the Norma Group plant in Qingdao, China. The group operates

Norma Group will supply around 40,000 thermal management systems for electric cars to a Chinese vehicle maker every year from 2019 to 2023. The integrated systems ensure optimal temperature control of the battery and the drive system. Up to 200,000 battery electric vehicles (BEV) will be equipped with the ready-to-install systems supplied as part of this major order. “Efficient thermal management is decisive to battery range and engine efficiency in vehicles with electric drives,” said Bernd Kleinhens, chairman of the management board of Norma Group. The thermal management systems consist of thermoplastic hoses and more

Water-cooling system with Normaquick PS3 quick connectors

of connecting solutions and water management technology, offering more than 40,000 products to customers in 100 countries. Norma Group SE – Germany www.normagroup.com

four production facilities, two test laboratories and two sales offices in China. Its local presence enables the company to support its customers as a partner with development processes as well as testing and validation. Norma Group manufactures a wide range

Safer, space-saving handling and storage Combilift’s products demonstrate that handling and storing even the longest and bulkiest loads need not be a headache thanks to its wide range of customised forklifts and other material- handling solutions. products in the yard, taking raw material to production or manufacturing lines and storing finished products in the warehouse. All Combilifts are tailor-made to customer requirements, with a wide array of options and attachments, and a choice of diesel, LPG or electric power.

extremely oversized loads the company also offers bespoke straddle carriers (Combi-SC) which can lift up to around 100 tonnes. Relatively new to the range are the pedestrian trucks – reach stacker and counterbalance models, now with capacities from 1t to 4t. These all feature Combilift’s unique, patented multi- position tiller arm. Combilift Ltd – Ireland

The products now available from this Irish specialist manufacturer – around 30 different models – ensure safe, space-saving and productive operation. Their versatility enables them to work indoors and out, for offloading incoming

The machines reflect the variety of Combilift’s offering: the original multi- directional forklifts of the C-Series, with lift capacities of 2t to 25t, are joined by sideloaders and stand-on trucks. For

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Welding consumables selected for crossing

steel grades selected, but also suit the welding environment, including weather conditions. After welding trials to establish the ‘best fit’ for the project, Mr Ishibashi and FCBC welding engineer Dave Godfrey of Godfrey Welding Engineering settled on four ESAB welding consumables for the task. For most welded joints on the Queensferry Crossing bridge decking, a single flux-cored wire was specified, namely ESAB OK Tubrod 15.14 (T46 2 P C 1 H5). This versatile wire is suitable for all-positional welding on the S355 grade structural steel used in this exposed application. OK Tubrod 15.14 is universally approved to grade 3 by all major authorities. Welding procedures were undertaken in the vertical and horizontal positions. Impact testing at -20°C resulted in values well in excess of those required by the specification. In some areas where high-tensile S460 grade structural steel was employed, ESAB Filarc PZ6138 (T50 6 1Ni P M H5) was used. This wire, which is commonly specified in the offshore sector, contains 0.9%Ni to ensure reliable Charpy impact properties down to -60°C and good CTOD (crack tip opening displacement) performance to -10°C. Filarc PZ6138 also exhibits a smooth, stable arc with virtually no spatter. ESAB Group (UK) Ltd – UK

The new three-tower, cable-stayed Queensferry Crossing road bridge

scheme has cost approximately £1.35bn and is Scotland’s largest transport infrastructure project in a generation. Built to motorway standards, the bridge has two lanes and a hard shoulder running in each direction, with the roadway supported by three composite steel/concrete towers. To cover all required disciplines for the project, a multinational consortium of four main contractors was required: Hochtief, Germany; Dragados, Spain; Morrison Construction, UK; and American Bridge International, USA. American Bridge was charged with overseeing the production and installation of 121 road sections. This task was coordinated by American Bridge International senior engineer Joshua Ishibashi, who supervised production of the road sections in China, through to final site assembly at Queensferry. A particular challenge for the American Bridge engineers was to find a combination of welding processes and consumables that would not only meet the mechanical properties of the

ESAB, a specialist in welding and cutting technologies, has supplied flux- cored wires and welding electrodes to the Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (FCBC) consortium, which designed and built the new Queensferry Crossing road bridge across the Firth of Forth for Transport Scotland. At 1.7 miles long, it is the world’s largest three-tower, cable- stayed bridge. Towering 207m above high tide and requiring 150,000 tonnes of concrete and 35,000 tonnes of steel, the overall

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New directors at tube and wire publisher

and will continue to be involved in the sales and marketing activities of the wire magazines. Caroline Sullens assumes the position of chairman of the Leamington Spa, UK-based business, and Mark Sullens will continue as a director. As part of the changes, the company also has a new logo, which will be rolled out on its websites and marketing material.

David Bell has been appointed manag- ing director of Intras Ltd, publisher of Tube & Pipe Technology, Tube Products INTERNATIONAL, EuroWire, Wire & Cable ASIA and wiredInUSA magazines. Additionally, David becomes a shareholder in the 34-year-old company, and will retain his position of editor of the wire titles. After nearly eight years with the company, Jason Smith has been promoted to sales director

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WRAS approval for mag flow meters

Bell Flow Systems promotes all three of the approved models, which are manufactured by Badger Meter USA, and acts as exclusive distributor in the UK. The M1000 range is available for water measurement in sizes up to DN200, with a large selection of options including power, outputs, liner materials and electrodes. The higher-accuracy M2000 mag meter range for water measurement in sizes up to DN600 (WRAS-approved to DN200) is available with internal data logger and a similar range of options. The M5000 range of battery-powered mag flow meters is available for water measurement in sizes up to DN600 (WRAS-approved to DN200), with options including MID/OIML custody

The M1000, M2000 and M5000 mag meter ranges fromBadger Meter are now WRAS-approved for measuring potable water to comply with the requirements of the United Kingdom Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Scottish Water Byelaws. WRAS approval is also accepted in other countries throughout the world as a safety standard. The purpose of WRAS is to contribute to the protection of public health by preventing contamination of public water supplies and encouraging the efficient use of water by promoting and facilitating compliance. WRAS represents the UK water supply industry as one voice on the water fittings regulations and contributes to the development of relevant guidance, codes of practice and standards.

M5000 battery-powered mag flow meter

transfer approvals, meter verification tool and various power, output and connection options.

Bell Flow Systems Ltd – UK sales@bellflowsystems.co.uk www.bellflowsystems.co.uk

Beaver 16 CB, machine for CNC cutting and beveling pipes. Purpose : CNC pipe cutting and beveling in one operation Process : makes one cut and two bevels in one process Machine range : from O.D 60 to 410 mm (from 2” to 16”) Wall thickness : up to 80 mm Controls : automatic cycle: electrical clamping, feeding and pipe stop. Software : CNC controlled by FANUC Machining : single point machining process Pre-setting : pre-setting all your bevel shapes according to DIN / AMSE standard. Tooling : automatically adjusted by CNC to get right bevelshape /angle. Touchscreen : all controlled over a touchscreen Feeding : radial and axial feeding CNC PIPE CUTTING AND BEVELING IN ONE OPERATION

Copier Bevelmachines is the manufacturer and engineer of the Beaver 16 CB, we have different models for different pipe diameters. All the machinery that Copier Bevelmachines manufactures are for the pipe fabrication or the pipe end working market. Go to our website www.bevelmachines.com and www.endworking.com to get more information about our machinery.

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Business & market news

Corinth awarded two offshore projects for pipelines in North Sea

Pipeworks’ HFI pipe mill located in Thisvi, Greece; Subsea 7’s installation by reel-lay is scheduled for 2019 and 2020. Subsea 7 is a global contractor in seabed-to-surface engineering, con- struction and services to the offshore energy industry. Aker BP is an E&P company with explo- ration, development and production activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), and is one of the largest independent oil companies in Europe.

Corinth Pipeworks has signed agree- ments with Subsea 7 to manufacture and supply steel pipes for two subsea tieback projects to FPSOs operated by AkerBP in the Norwegian Sea. The agreements cover polypropylene- coated steel outer pipes for pipe-in- pipe flowlines for the Skogul project (14" line pipe for an 18km gas pipeline) and the Aerfugl project (16" line pipe for a 21km gas pipeline). The pipes for the offshore pipeline will be manufactured this year in Corinth

The Thisvi plant in Greece

Corinth Pipeworks SA – Greece info@cpw.gr www.cpw.gr

Expro wins new technology award at OTC Houston

Expro’s subsea vice president, Colin Mackenzie, said, “At Expro, we are acutely aware of the challenges facing the industry. The NGLS is the result of a five-year investment and development programme, which we undertook with the aim of delivering an optimal subsea well intervention and commissioning system. This prestigious award recognises our commitment to providing industry solutions, while maintaining our active engagement in the committees responsible for driving these robust subsea safety and integrity standards.” Jean Moritz, Expro’s North and Latin America region vice president, added, “New technology development remains a key focus for Expro. Alongside the NGLS, we are presenting a range of new technologies and partnerships across the full life cycle of the well at OTC Houston. “From advanced reservoir surveillance solutions delivered through our wireless gauge technology, through to later life intervention and abandonment services, we remain fully focused on changing

efficiencies demanded in the energy industry. The NGLS comprises a five-phase programme of work to deliver a complete landing string package, including a range of new functionality across its valves. It incorporates a high debris-tolerant ball mechanism and hydraulic latch mechanism, dual seal protection for both environment and control systems, increased cutting capability, and a fail ‘as is’ retainer valve with the ability to close after a blowout preventer shear scenario. The new functionality is proven through extensive connector testing and analysis, allowing the development of structural and fatigue capacities to increase the operating limits of the overall system. This is complemented by a comprehensive data and fatigue life cycle management system, which increases overall safety and integrity, with the landing string certified Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 compliant. In-riser well intervention can also lower well commissioning and intervention costs by minimising rig times, often installing/completing in one run, and improving efficiency during operations.

International oilfield services company Expro has been recognised for its commitment to technological innovation, being awarded a Spotlight on New Technology™ award at this year’s OTC Houston conference. Scrutinised by a panel of industry experts, the awards highlight the best technological innovations from businesses around the world. Expro received the award for its Next Generation Landing String (NGLS). Launched at last year’s OTC conference, this in-riser well intervention technology meets the integrity, compliance and robustness required of landing strings under the upcoming API 17G 3 rd edition, while also delivering the time and cost

industry demands.” Expro Group – UK www.exprogroup.com

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Pulsed DC TIG/MMA inverter receives Red Dot product design award

frame of reference that the jurors then complement with their own expertise. The compact Renegade ET 300iP weighs 17 kg and measures 460 x 200 x 320mm. It runs 300 amps at 40 per cent duty cycle with mains and welding cables up to 100m and has multi-voltage capabilities. It connects to 230 V one-phase power and 230 V to 480 V three-phase power (both ±10 per cent), with auto-sensing functionality and no rewiring required. The multi-handle design and integrated cable management system make it easy to carry, and the composite housing can withstand extreme impact and drops. The handles are constructed and positioned to protect connectors and the panel from rough welding environments. “Compact power and multi-voltage capabilities provide an advantage in applications where weldingmachines are used for both shop and field fabrication,” said Mr Freibergs. “Typical applications are pre-fabrication assembly work and field installation in pipe, petrochemical, shipyard, offshore, construction, and repair and maintenance applications.” For shop use, Renegade ET 300iP converts from a water-cooled system to

The Red Dot Award has been an international seal of outstanding industrial design quality since 1955. ESAB Welding & Cutting Products’ Renegade™ ET 300iP DC TIG/MMA inverter has received the Red Dot Award for product design in the Industrial Equipment, Machinery and Automation category. “We would like to thank the Red Dot Award judges, who recognised that the Renegade design focused on solving customer problems through mechanical and electrical design innovations,” said Martin Freibergs, business product manager, ESAB. “Our voice-of-customer process enabled us to build a machine that not only looks very different from traditional welding machines but also addresses many of their shortcomings. Renegade’s innovations can be summarised as portability, power and performance.” For the 2018 Red Dot Awards, designers and manufacturers from 59 countries submitted more than 6,300 objects to the competition. A jury comprising around 40 members assessed the products individually; the strict judging criteria, which include level of innovation, functionality, formal quality, ergonomics and durability, provide a

The Renegade ET 300iP TIG and MMA welding power source

an air-cooled portable system inminutes, and conversion does not require tools. In terms of fleet management for larger companies and rental businesses, Renegade simplifies acquisition and maintenance, as a single machine can meet many application and location needs. Renegade has a pulse TIG frequency of up to 999 pulses per second (PPS) and a peak pulse width (or duration) adjustable between 10 and 90 per cent. Stainless steel fabricators and those working with thin metals or other heat- sensitive applications use pulsed TIG to reduce heat input, narrow the weld profile and increase travel speed. Renegade can weld with MMA electrodes up to 6mm and has gouging capabilities with carbons up to 4.8mm diameter. As a next-generation inverter, Rene- gade’s MMA performance is enhanced by built-in intelligence for optimising starts and stops and controlling arc stability for less spatter. ESAB Group (UK) Ltd – UK

Sandvik receives large tubular order

are claimed to enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. It operates in selected areas such as tools and tooling systems for metal cutting; equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries; products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys; and products for industrial heating. Sandvik AB – Sweden

Sandvik Materials Technology, a developer and producer of advanced stainless steels and other high- performance materials, has secured a major order for advanced tubes related to the energy segment. The order value is approximately 500mn SEK, booked in the second quarter of 2018, and deliveries are primarily scheduled from 2020. Sandvik is a global engineering group offering products and services that

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Eisenbau Krämer wins clad pipe contract for Middle East gas project

with corrosion-resistant alloys 625 and 825. Using its patented Impander tech- nology, EBK will provide dimensional control of the finished pipes, enabling improved efficiencies during construc- tion of the pipeline. EBK managing director Dr Boris Wernig said, “EBK has a history of working on some of the world’s most prestigious clad pipeline projects. This significant contract reinforces our position as a world leader in producing metallurgically bonded clad pipe and demonstrates our technical capabilities to meet a challenging design brief. It also secures ongoing employment for around 400 people.” EBK operates from three production bases in Germany, with a combined yearly capacity of 100,000 tonnes. Its range of carbon and alloy pipes surpass stringent international quality standards.

Eisenbau Krämer (EBK), a specialist in longitudinally welded large diameter steel pipe, has secured a contract to provide approximately 30 km of metallurgically bonded clad pipe for a project in the Middle East. The company will provide some of the most delivery-critical and technologically challenging sections of the pipeline. The EBK scope of work will include corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) line pipe for both onshore and offshore applications, as well as the supply of ancillary items, including hot induction bends, anti-corrosion and concrete weight coatings. The clad pipes will be manufactured at EBK’s facilities in Dahlbruch, Ger- many. EBK will provide DNV OSF101 steel grade 450 metallurgically bonded clad pipe in 32" and 24" diameters,

Dr Boris Wernig, EBK’s managing director

Eisenbau Krämer GmbH – Germany info@ebkpipe.com www.ebkpipe.com

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Expanded R&D centre focused on accelerating technological breakthroughs

(SEM) with an energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). The new Innovation Center is also home to the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions global headquarters, its German headquarters and various global support departments for the business area. The official opening is planned for September. Trelleborg Sealing Solutions develops, manufactures and supplies precision seals, bearings and custom-moulded polymer components. It focuses on meeting the needs of aerospace, automotive and general industrial customers through a network of over 25 production facilities and more than 50

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has expanded its research and development capabilities at its headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Housed at the new Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Innovation Center, the facility is a critical element in the business area’s global R&D network. Substantial investment in the Innovation Center has seen usable space for R&D increased by 50 per cent, to around 3,000m 2 , including a 300m 2 showroom area dedicated to the department and demonstrating R&D and product innovation capabilities. Prof Dr Konrad Saur, director global R&D at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, said, “Innovation is not only about new products and materials, but advancements in analytical and technical capabilities to support problem resolution and to accelerate technological breakthroughs.”

The new centre in Stuttgart will host laboratories with the latest analytical equipment and measurement centres, next to innovation and prototype facilities, as well as a major test area with a fully equipped tool room and a materials laboratory. The capabilities will range from standard mechanical testing to material analytics, including thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), digital scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, to an advanced, high- resolution scanning electron microscope

marketing companies globally. Trelleborg Sealing Solutions – Germany www.tss.trelleborg.com

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Polypipe supplies water management components to new children’s hospital

Polypipe, a UK manufacturer of sustainable drainage and water management solutions, has supplied more than 300,000 Permavoid and Polystorm-R components for water attenuation systems at the new £150mn Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh. Working with primary contractor Multiplex, Polypipe has supplied 11 shallow attenuation tanks that will hold a combined volume of up to 2,020m 3 , installed at key points across the site. The tanks have been installed under parking bays and beneath crucial entrances, including the hospital’s Accident and Emergency departments, by civil engineer and groundwork specialist Crummock. An intelligent sub-base replacement design was needed to store the appropriate level of water, above the high water table, that gathers on the site during heavy rainfall. Following discussions with Polypipe’s technical team, the Permavoid geocellular system was chosen by the project consultant engineer as the primary engineered solution. Polypipe also supplied the additional attenuation tank using components from its Polystorm range, which included Polystorm R, Polystorm Inspect and Polystorm Access. The Permavoid tanks are being used beneath permeable and non-permeable paving, wrapped in geomembrane to make the tanks watertight for

attenuation. Permatex, a polypropylene geotextile, has been installed between the Permavoid layers to ensure passive water infiltration into the tanks. The strength of Polypipe geocellular solutions makes them suitable for heavily trafficked areas, and the 95 per cent void fill ratio of the Permavoid system enhances ground attenuation by storing excess water below ground level, mitigating the risk of localised flooding. Ten of the tanks installed used Permavoid 150mm, to hold a volume of up to 1780m 3 , with one tank using a combination of Polystorm-R with Polystorm Access, and Polystorm Inspect, supplying a further 240m 3 volume tank. With adjoining hospital departments needing to remain open and accessible

during construction, a carefully coordinated delivery schedule for the products on site needed to be devised between Polypipe, the selected merchant, PDM, and the on-site project managers, to minimise disruption to patients and medical staff. PDM worked with Crummock to manage the order and delivery of all components from Polypipe to the site, demonstrating the benefits of a collaborative approach across the project. Jonathon Mays, procurement manager at Multiplex, said, “Polypipe was a clear choice for this project as its technical experts were able to assess on-site requirements, and define the right products and quantities needed. By working with merchant partner PDM, the easy-to-install Permavoid and Polystorm-R systems could be delivered to site on a timely basis and quickly put into position. Using a geocellular system also reduced the amount of land that needed to be excavated from the site.” Rosie Cheetham, marketing manager at Polypipe Civils, added, “There were a number of interesting challenges on this project, including the contractor’s need to keep the site open to hospital traffic, and the high water table on-site posing a technical problem to solve. The on-site teams were able to coordinate deliveries to meet strict installation schedules.” Polypipe – UK www.polypipe.com

Polypipe supplied components for water attenuation systems at the new hospital

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Dr Valery Rudnev receives two prestigious heat-treating awards

Dr Rudnev was chairman of the Technical Committee of Forging Industry Association (FIA) of North America (2013-2016). He has more than 30 years of experience, and his credits include more than 50 patents and inventions (US and International) and more than 250 engineering/scientific publications. Dr Rudnev was also presented with the ASM International ‘Best-Paper in Heat Treating’ award for co-authoring an article entitled ‘Revolution – Not Evolution – Necessary to Advance Induction Heat Treating’. The article was co-authored by Gary Doyon, Collin Russell and John Maher. The ASM International Heat Treating Society, Research and Development Committee established the award to recognise the best papers in the heat treatment industry each year. To be considered, papers must appear in either the HTPro quarterly newsletter or be published in ASM’s Heat Treat conference proceedings. Papers are judged on several criteria, including production readiness and breadth of

The international conference ‘Thermal Processing in Motion’ took place in June in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, jointly organised by the American Society for Materials (ASM Int’l) and International Federation for Heat Treat- ment and Surface Engineering (IFHTSE). During the conference’s opening ceremony, Dr Valery Rudnev, director of science and technology at Inductoheat Inc, received two prestigious awards for his contributions in the field of induction heating and heat-treating. Dr Rudnev was elected as a Fellow to the IFHTSE in recognition of his outstanding, globally recognised and significant contributions to the devel- opment of heat treatment and surface engineering. The citation read, “For his pre-eminence in induction heat treating and modelling of the induction heat treating process.” IFHTSE is a non-profit group of scien- tific/technological societies and asso- ciations, groups and companies and individuals whose primary interest is heat treatment and surface engineering. Dr Rudnev is also Fellow of ASM Inter- national, and considered by many to be one of the leading global figures in the induction heating and heat-treating industry.

potential applications. Inductoheat, Inc – USA www.inductoheat.com

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Using gas grid to store excess electricity According to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), government and industry should boost investment in technology to promote the use of hydrogen as a way of storing energy. One of the barriers to increasing renewable capacity in the UK is the inability to store excess electricity – if, for example, it is very windy but demand levels are low. The proposed technology would allow the gas grid to be used to store excess electricity, in the form of hydrogen, and support an expansion of renewable power in the UK. The recommendation is made in the report ‘Energy from Gas: Taking a Whole System Approach’, which outlines key ways that gas could be used to make the UK energy system greener, cheaper and more efficient.

Power-to-gas technology uses excess electricity on the National Grid – from either high levels of renewable generation or low demand – to create hydrogen through electrolysis. This can be used locally or injected into the gas grid at a low hydrogen concentration. Apart from producing ‘green’ gas, it can also be used to balance the electricity grid. The UK gas grid has the potential to store excess electricity in the form of hydrogen for a greater amount of time than some other forms of energy storage, such as batteries. The report makes three recommenda- tions for how power-to-gas technology could be used to transform the UK energy system: 1. UK Government must commit to creating an industrial forum that brings together the nuclear, renewable power and gas sectors to promote the generation and storage of hydrogen for use across the UK energy system in heat, transport, power generation and heavy industry. Investment now in the future hydrogen economy will begin to encourage further innovation. 2. UK Government must work with the gas industry to promote the use of up to 20 per cent hydrogen in the gas distribution network, including changes in pipes and materials by 2023. Fund- ing programmes and demonstration sites are crucial to decarbonising gas. Government has the power to finance research, development and demonstra- tion and support deployment through programmes such as Innovate UK, as well as bespoke programmes designed to deliver future UK infrastructure. 3. UK Government should commission a comprehensive comparative study of the long-term sustainability of materials used to create lithium ion EV batteries versus power-to-gas/gas systems and fuel cells, to identify appropriate technology and life cycle approach. By understanding this more clearly, UK Government can make evidence-based investment decisions that meet the requirements of sustainable development in the transport and heat sectors. Institution of Mechanical Engineers – UK www.imeche.org

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Growing use of polypropylene pipe The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc (PPI) has announced the creation of the Polypropylene Pressure Pipe Steering Committee within its Building and Construction Division (BCD).

The new group will focus entirely on polypropylene pressure pipe, and is a significant development for PPI in supporting this industry. PPI is a North American trade association representing all segments of the plastic pipe industry. The steering committee will focus on two types of polypropylene pressure pipes: PP-R (polypropylene random copolymer) and PP-RCT (polypropylene random copolymer with modified crystallinity and temperature resistance). Both types of pipe are approved for potable hot and cold water plumbing systems, hydronic heating and cooling systems as well as for various other applications. PP-R and PP-RCT pipes are available in metric sizes ranging from 16 to 355mm

Polypropylene pressure piping in a commercial plumbing application

The recent formation of the Polypropylene Pressure Pipe Steering Committee (P4 SC) reflects the rapid growth and continuing acceptance of polypropylene pressure pipe in the North American market. Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc – USA www.plasticpipe.org

and IPS schedule 80 sizes ranging from ½" to 6". The minimum hydrostatic pressure ratings are 1,105 kPa at 23°C (160 psi at 73°F) and 690 kPa at 82°C (100 psi at 180°F) for plumbing applications, but pipes with different dimension ratios (DRs) can have higher or lower pressure ratings, as needed by the customer.

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Bibby Offshore secures trio of contracts Bibby Offshore, a subsea services provider to the oil and gas industry, has announced three individual multi-million pound contract wins with an oil and gas supermajor.

Continuing to strengthen its international relationship with the energy major, Bibby Offshore has also secured a contract with one of its global subsidiaries. The project will see the company carry out inspection and remedial works at a gas field off the coast of Tunisia. DSV Bibby Polaris will again undertake the offshore work with support from an experienced project management team from Bibby Offshore’s headquarters in Aberdeen, UK. “All three projects are the result of a cross-business effort to deliver safe and competitive services, drawing on the skills and expertise of the entire Bibby Offshore team,” said Mr Woodcock.

The initial contract will see Bibby Offshore complete riser replacement works including a production/test riser and riser buoy connec- tor pipe changeout at one of the major’s oil fields, situated in the Central North Sea. Engineering work for this project commenced in Q4 2017, with dive support ves- sel (DSV) Bibby Polaris and a construction support vessel (CSV) scheduled to mobilise in Q2 this year with a reel lay spread and tensioner to deploy flexible risers.

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“These contracts not only demonstrate the breadth of our capabilities, but they also reinforce Bibby Offshore’s successful and long-standing track record with this client, in a highly

contract awards represent an important win for Bibby Offshore, leveraging our extensive experience in the North Sea and further strengthening our established relationship with this supermajor. The planning and execution of all work-scopes will be done in close alignment with our client to ensure safe and efficient operations.”

The second award will also be carried out by the DSV Bibby Polaris , supporting operations at a Southern North Sea gas field. Bibby Offshore will install the manifold and spools required to connect a new pipeline to the platform. Howard Woodcock, chief executive at Bibby Offshore, commented, “These

competitive marketplace.” Bibby Offshore Ltd – UK info@bibbyoffshore.com www.bibbyoffshore.com

Growth in new projects While 2017 remained a challenging year for companies in the steel industry and in particular within the oil and gas sector, there is now evidence of growth in new project approvals.

Tube Developments states that its reputation for quality, reliability and value has allowed it to establish itself in international markets covering Europe, Australia, USA, Africa, India, the Middle East and Asia. At its modern UK premises near Glasgow, thousands of tonnes of carbon steel pipe and tubulars are held in cov- ered warehouses. This allows the com- pany to service the needs of customers quickly and efficiently, to dispatch pipes immediately to anywhere in the world without the lead times normally associ-

Tube Developments was involved in a number of projects during 2017 and is pleased to see the growth continuing in 2018. The company supplied the structural tubulars for the Jangkrik

Complex Project deep offshore Indonesia. The project comprises the Jangkrik and Jangkrik North East gas fields in the Kutei basin in the deep water of the Makassar Strait. Production comes from deep- water subsea wells that connect to the newly built floating production unit Jangkrik .

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ated with steel mill deliveries. Tube Developments Ltd – UK

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