Pipe Mill & Coatings Inspection
Despite recent headwinds, the midstream market is vibrant and demand for pipelines is constant as our energy needs evolve. As new line pipe is rolled and/or fabricated, inspection is an important consideration. Hawk’s Pipe & Coatings division focuses exclusively on ensuring that all pipe produced meets client requirements and conforms to accepted standards (usually API 5L).
“People don’t do what you expect, but what you inspect.”
—Louis V. Gerstner Jr.
Specific duties and functions of Hawk’s Mill Inspectors include:
Conduct and/or participate in Pre-Inspection Meetings (PIMs)
Purchase order review
Mill Quality Plan or ITP review and approval
Verification/validation of Material Test Reports (MTRs)
Inspection of plate or coil
WPS and/or PQR review
Review and witness of welder and NDE qualifications
Review NDT test reports
Material traceability
Witness mechanical testing
Atmospheric condition monitoring
Safety
Welding inspection
Visual, dimensional, and ovality inspection
Hydrostatic testing
Heat treatment
Material handling and damage reporting
Stenciling and marking
Review of calibration certificates for test equipment
Preservation, packing and shipping
Review of data sheets, shipping documentation
Daily reporting and production schedule monitoring
Preparation of data books
Post-order audit support (PHMSA)
Typically, most line pipe is coated after production and Hawk provides highly qualified Coatings Inspectors to monitor these processes.
Normal or typical coatings inspection duties include:
Visual inspection prior to coating
Verification of type of coatings to be used
Surface preparation
Wet and dry film thickness checks
Monitor curing operations
Safety
Visual inspection (post-coating)
Adherence checks
Holiday testing
Monitor and inspect for handling damage
Witness and document all repairs
Daily reporting to client and coating progress monitoring
Lastly, Hawk often provides inspection support during loadout and shipping processes. This is critical as transportation-related damages are often the leading cause of problems in the field. Hawk personnel can be deployed as pipe is shipped via truck or rail from the mill or coatings facility and also at remote receiving sites along the pipeline right-of-way (ROW).
Hawk’s Loadout and Logistics personnel will monitor the following:
Monitor storage and loadout conditions
Review shipping documentation
Maintain traceability
Ensure appropriate dunnage is used
Photograph incoming/outgoing loads as appropriate
Document shipping damages
Interface with client personnel to resolve issues
Receiving Inspection and site materials management
