Once the end seal and filling points were exposed, the sleeve was then pressurised, and it was found that the end seal was offset and not holding pressure. A decision was made by the client that a bespoke end seal was to be manufactured and installed. Once the endseal was installed the sleeve was then repressurised with nitrogen and is now holding pressure, resulting in the sleeve now being compliant.
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After excavations were carried out & the pipeline had been surveyed by the client via a P11 assessment, the results of this were sent off to a third party mechanical damage expert, and they advised that an epoxy repair shell should be fitted to the pipeline. See below photographs.
Arc strike found
P11 Assessment
Epoxy shell blasted to specification.
Epoxy shell being centralised.
Epoxy shell being filled.
Recoated shell to client specification.
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