Optimizing Energy's Infrastructure
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A.R.O.
Abrasion Resistant Overlay, tough outer layer that is resistant to impact, gouge, abrasion and
penetration commonly used for bores
Back End
Crews behind welding crew comprised of pipe gang and firing line
Bead
1st pass of weld also known as the root pass
Bell Hole
A ditch area made wide through proper slope for safe entry into excavation where hands enter and work during tie in
Berm
Dirt or other earth material positioned by machine to contain fluids or constructed to divert water away from working area, may be used along trench to reduce exposure to vehicles
Blast Mat
Assembled chain of tires connected by chain or bolt that are placed over blast area being worked to reduce exposure of flying debris
Blow Down
A release of gas, air, or water from a compressed loaded pipe section, seen during hydro test completion and to isolate sections of live lines
Boom
Pipe layer also known as a side boom tractor, very significant to pipeline construction and maintenance
Bottle Neck
Area of pipeline right-of-way where the width of working space is reduced
Break Over
Point where equipment approaches and passes down peak of hill or mountain, also used to describe point for side boom position in relation to adjusting pipe in clamps during tie in process on big inch pipe
Buffing
Smoothing the surface of a bevel by use of an abrasive or wire wheel
Bull Horns
Parted blow off stacks in stations, also tie off points for load securement on side booms
CAD Weld
Metal fusion of test leads for cathodic protection to pipe cathode and casing
Cap
Last top pass of weld
A.R.O.
Abrasion Resistant Overlay, tough outer layer that is resistant to impact, gouge, abrasion and
penetration commonly used for bores
Back End
Crews behind welding crew comprised of pipe gang and firing line
Bead
1st pass of weld also known as the root pass
Bell Hole
A ditch area made wide through proper slope for safe entry into excavation where hands enter and work during tie in
Berm
Dirt or other earth material positioned by machine to contain fluids or constructed to divert water away from working area, may be used along trench to reduce exposure to vehicles
Blast Mat
Assembled chain of tires connected by chain or bolt that are placed over blast area being worked to reduce exposure of flying debris
Blow Down
A release of gas, air, or water from a compressed loaded pipe section, seen during hydro test completion and to isolate sections of live lines
Boom
Pipe layer also known as a side boom tractor, very significant to pipeline construction and maintenance
Bottle Neck
Area of pipeline right-of-way where the width of working space is reduced
Break Over
Point where equipment approaches and passes down peak of hill or mountain, also used to describe point for side boom position in relation to adjusting pipe in clamps during tie in process on big inch pipe
Buffing
Smoothing the surface of a bevel by use of an abrasive or wire wheel
Bull Horns
Parted blow off stacks in stations, also tie off points for load securement on side booms
CAD Weld
Metal fusion of test leads for cathodic protection to pipe cathode and casing
Cap
Last top pass of weld