[Houston, TX, United States, 11/20/2014]—Mears Integrity Solutions, one of the most trusted providers of corrosion prevention services in the US, offers pipeline inspection services. This offering is part of the company’s commitment to help clients protect their assets and improve their businesses. Mears Integrity Solutions carries out different types of tests to assess the conditions of the clients’ pipelines. The company specializes in checking the line for internal, external and stress corrosion cracking. When the assessment is over, the company will then carry out other processes, such as cathodic protection and installation.
Below are the processes under Mears Integrity Solutions’s Direct Assessment Program:
External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA)
This is an approved method for assessing pipelines for integrity management as directed by the US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHSMA). Mears Integrity Solutions says there are four steps involved in the process. The ECDA also has a variation tailored for cased pipes.
Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (ICDA)
The company’s ICDA services comply with the CFR 49 Part 192 regulations and the NACE standard practices. They have an established approach in gathering data, assessment and presentation. The company is also experienced in applying GRI and NACE principles to flow modeling.
Stress Corrosion Cracking DA Evaluation (SCCDA)
Mears Integrity Solutions offers turnkey solutions to assess stress corrosion cracking. Stress corrosion cracking or SCC is a cracking mechanism facilitated by the pipeline’s environment. It affects pipelines that are in environments with high stress levels.
About Mears Integrity Solutions
Mears Integrity Solutions is one of the leading companies in the US that provide corrosion prevention, inspection and remediation of critical infrastructure and assets. For more than 40 years, the company has been providing specialized services for the management of integrity of oil and gas pipelines and similar assets.
Mears Integrity Solutions takes pride in their teams of professionals that are always ready to take on any job. They have also gained reputation for their certifications in safety and environmental management systems. The company is part of Quantas Services, a U.S. corporation that provides services in the areas of construction, maintenance and technology. To learn more about the company, visit www.mearscorrosion.com.