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Hot Tapping Procedure Into Existing PLEM

The document describes a hot tapping procedure used to install lateral lines onto active pipelines. A fitting is secured to the line and a valve is installed. A tapping machine drills through the line while the valve is open, then the valve is closed and the machine removed to complete the connection.

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Hot Tapping Procedure Into Existing PLEM

The document describes a hot tapping procedure used to install lateral lines onto active pipelines. A fitting is secured to the line and a valve is installed. A tapping machine drills through the line while the valve is open, then the valve is closed and the machine removed to complete the connection.

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Hot / Wet / Cold Tapping

(Shown: Standard
Valve used when
tapping to install
lateral lines.

SANDWICH Valve
Option allows
temporary plugging
operation.)

3. A TDW Tapping Machine is


installed on the fitting, and the
valve is opened. After pilot drill
penetrates, the tapping machine
fills with product, and air is
purged from the housing. The
tap is make through the line and
the coupon is retained .

1. A fitting is
permanently secured
to the line.
2. A permanent valve
is installed on the
fitting.

4. The valve is closed,


and the tapping machine
is removed. A branch
connection is added, and
the valve is opened. The
new connection is ready
to put into service. This
field-proven TDW
Procedure is quick and
precise. Plugging /
Completion Plug Systems

Typical TDW Hot Tapping Procedure


Materials, Applications and Standard Specifications
Materials: Steel , cast/ductile iron, stainless steel, concrete, asbestos
cement, plastic and others.
Pipelines: Onshore, offshore, transmission, distribution, water/waste
water, plant piping, refinery, chemical plants, steel mills,
power plants, steam lines, buildings, cooling systems and
others.

Specs: Diameters - 1/2" through 102"

Operating Pressures - Up to 2,200 psi


Operating Temperatures - Up to 700 F.

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