Pipeline Things Rhett Dotson & Christopher De Leon

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?

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Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
MMT
Simon Bellemare
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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?

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Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
Plastometrex
Jimmy Campbell
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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?

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Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
Onstream
Stephen Westwood
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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.
 
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Onstream: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onstream-pipeline-inspection-ltd-/
Stephen Westwood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-westwood-71aa3535/
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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
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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
 
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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
 
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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.