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Prevent Unplanned Shutdowns with Code-Compliant Field Welding
Shutting down an operating system for a weld repair or hot tap tie-in adds substantial costs, product flaring, and lost throughput. TEAM provides specialized in-service welding and field fabrication services engineered to keep pressurized systems running safely and compliant with governing codes.
Operating under proprietary and customer-supplied qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), including specialized procedures for high-flow pipeline systems—and governing industry standards such as API 1104, API RP 2201, and ASME Section IX, TEAM’s certified technicians deliver project-specific welding solutions directly on live lines and during planned outages.
Comprehensive Field Welding Capabilities
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In-Service Welding for Pressurized Systems
Executing welds on in-service hydrocarbon systems—handling gas or liquid products under both active flow and stationary conditions—demands strict thermal control to prevent burn-through and mitigate hydrogen-induced cracking risks. TEAM maintains distinct, qualified in-service welding procedures engineered to service live operating assets safely:
- Hot Tap & Line Stop Fittings: Complete fit-up and welding of split tees, saddles, full-encirclement fittings, branch outlets, and welded attachments on live pipelines and operating piping systems.
- Pipeline Integrity Repairs: Installation of Type B pressure-containing sleeves, mechanical reinforcement wraps, and engineered weld repairs to restore wall integrity without interrupting flow.
- Operating-System Modifications: Controlled welding on active process piping where environmental conditions, metallurgy, and operating approvals permit.
- Specialty Welding Applications: Precision weld buildup, specialized branch connections, and high-difficulty access welding under restrictive field conditions.
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Non-In-Service Fabrication, Outage & Equipment Repairs
For turnaround projects, capital upgrades, and mechanical overhauls, TEAM delivers code-compliant shop and field welding under approved quality and repair plans:
- Pressure Piping Fabrication: Spool fabrication, tie-ins, split tees, saddles, and branch connections meeting ASME B31.3, B31.4, and B31.8 specifications.
- Shutdown & Turnaround Welding: Rapid-response field repairs, line reroutes, component replacements, and planned outage modifications executed under critical path schedules.
- Pressure Equipment Repair Welding: Boiler, vessel, and exchanger shell restorations conforming to ASME PCC-2 and site-specific repair criteria.
- Specialty Field & Shop Metallurgy: Precision welding across carbon steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys strictly within qualified WPS limits.
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Engineering Governance: 4-Step Technical Quality Framework
Every in-service and specialty welding project follows a four-stage assessment and verification framework to protect asset integrity:
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Industry Codes & Governing Standards
TEAM maintains separate, code-qualified in-service and non-in-service welding procedures. All work is executed in compliance with governing client specifications and industry standards:
- API 1104: Welding of Pipelines & Related Facilities
- API RP 2201: Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Petroleum & Petrochemical Industries
- ASME Section IX: Welding Procedure and Performance Qualifications
- ASME B31.3 / B31.4 / B31.8: Process Piping, Liquid Transportation Systems, and Gas Transmission Pipelines
- ASME PCC-2: Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping
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Why Choose TEAM for Critical In-Service Welding?
- Proven In-Service Track Record Since 2006: Backed by two decades of continuous field execution, TEAM has delivered safe, compliant welding on active hydrocarbon lines, pressurized process piping, and transmission pipelines with an established history of zero unplanned shutdowns.
- Dedicated In-Service Procedures: TEAM engineers and maintains its own proprietary in-service procedures, verified to address accelerated cooling rates caused by flowing process media.
- Annual Hands-On Welder Training: TEAM in-service welders complete mandatory annual classroom training and practical hands-on workshops dedicated to welding on pressurized, operating equipment.
- Integrated Lifecycle Delivery (TEAM360): From non-destructive examination (NDE) and carrier-pipe wall verification to pre-weld line intervention and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), TEAM delivers single-source execution that removes vendor handoffs.
- Field Safety Record: Every weld plan incorporates scrutiny of line pressure, minimum wall thickness, and hydrogen-control protocols to ensure zero safety incidents on live assets
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