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In-Service Pipe Lifts

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Ovolifts enables proactive management of corrosion under pipe supports

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April 11 2024

Our pipe lifting system enables inspection and corrosion prevention maintenance on multiple pipe touchpoints whilst the lines are in-service and averts costly plant & terminal shutdowns or extended turnarounds. In the past 18 months Ovolifts’ clients have extended the useful life of their critical assets without operational interruptions, resulting in time and costs savings of millions of dollars. Cost-effective interventions such as these will contribute significantly to rebuilding the financial strength of the petrochemical industry in a post Covid-19 environment.

Safe for people:

Remote activation.
Safe access below, not a suspended load.
Spark free.
Light-weight and certified equipment.

Safe for equipment:

Controlled lifting.
Backed by engineering through calculations on pipe stress curves and jack layouts.
Backed by safety procedures and reaction planning.
Loss of containment planning and identification.

Financial benefits:

No shutdown required.
Access to multiple touch points.
Access to supports.
Easy assembly of tools.
Can be installed with rope access thus not scaffolding.

Pros & Limitations

Lift multiple lines on a pipe rack and gain access to multiple pipe touchpoints

Engineered lifts within allowable pipe-stress limits

Three models of pipe rack jacks provide a wide range of applicability for various pipe sizes and layouts

Lifting plans, procedures, safety management and trained operators

Lifts are remotely activated allowing personnel to stand-off at a safe distance

Replaces cranes

No clearance required under the pipe support

Multiple lines across multiple supports lifted to a curve in a single lifting operation

Requires other tools to do the inspection

Specification

Specification Title	Specification Description
Areas of Application	Pipe racks or pipelines in chemical facilities and storage terminals.
Asset life extension	Planned maintenance replaces unplanned emergency work.
Certifications / licences	Lifting equipment is tested and certified for use. Technicians using equipment receive training before being certified to handle and operate the jacks.
Compatibility	Lift from any type of supporting beam such as I-beams, concrete sleepers, circular supports or channel beams etc.
Economic Tools	Pipe stress analysis ensures pipe stresses during lifting remain within allowable limits and a lift plan details the lifting procedures.
In-service inspection possible	Remote lifting, static structure and pipe stress analysis enables safe use on live equipment.
Patents	US and international patent protected.
Pipe diameter	Applicable to any pipe diameter.
Safety	Remote lifting and static structures.