Ovolift
TANK TERMINALS
Ovolifts provides engineered touchpoint access solutions for tank terminals, enabling safe and efficient inspection and maintenance of pipelines and associated infrastructure. Their innovative pipe lifting equipment is designed to address common challenges such as corrosion under pipe supports (CUPS) and touchpoint corrosion (TPC), which can compromise the integrity of piping systems.
- Over Water Lifts: In marine terminal environments where pipelines are supported over open water, traditional ground-level access is often impractical. Ovolifts’ tools can be assembled using access from above the rack, eliminating the need for costly below-deck access and ensuring safe lifting operations.
- On-Stream Lines: Ovolifts’ equipment is engineered to lift in-service pipelines, allowing for maintenance activities without necessitating shutdowns. This capability significantly
- Large Diameter Lines: Capable of lifting pipelines with diameters up to or exceeding 60 inches while filled with product, Ovolifts’ solutions are suitable for the substantial pipelines commonly found in tank terminals. A comprehensive pipe stress review ensures that lifting operations remain within safe load capacities.
- Stress Critical Lines: For pipelines with reduced wall thickness due to corrosion or those with complex branching connections, Ovolifts conducts detailed stress analyses to confirm the structural integrity of the pipe during lifting, ensuring safety and reliability.
- Multiple Lines: Ovolifts’ equipment can concurrently lift multiple pipelines across various supports, enhancing productivity and reducing on-site labor hours. This efficiency is particularly beneficial in tank terminals with extensive piping networks.
- Enhanced Safety: Remote hydraulic lifting allows personnel to operate from a safe distance, minimising exposure to potential hazards. Additionally, the elimination of suspended loads through static structures further ensures operational safety.
- Increased Productivity: The ability to lift multiple pipelines simultaneously and perform maintenance while lines are in service streamlines operations, leading to significant time and cost savings.
- Elimination of Cranes: Ovolifts’ solutions negate the need for cranes, which can be costly and introduce additional safety hazards, especially in confined or over-water terminal environments.
By integrating Ovolifts’ engineered touchpoint access solutions, tank terminal operators can proactively manage pipeline integrity, address corrosion issues efficiently, and maintain continuous operations, thereby enhancing overall asset reliability and safety.
For a visual demonstration of Ovolifts’ capabilities in marine terminal environments, you can watch the following video:
