Hexagon launches requalification testing program to improve customer value and minimize downtime
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Hexagon Composites' subsidiary Hexagon Lincoln, with its partner Digital Wave
Corporation launch requalification testing program for its Mobile Pipeline®
modules. The efficient requalification technology minimizes the operators' out
of service time while ensuring an approved, safe and reliable requalification
method.
In 2012, Hexagon's first TITAN® modules to the North American market were
delivered to customers for delivering compressed natural gas. As part of the
U.S. DOT (Department of Transport) approval of TITAN®, the operators of the
modules are required to requalify the cylinders every five years to allow
continued operation.
The requalification testing program, based on Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE)
technology is developed jointly with Digital Wave, a leading provider of MAE
requalification services. MAE testing collects data from cylinders under
pressure and provides a comprehensive evaluation of the composite structure of
each cylinder tested.
NG Advantage is the first customer to make use of the program and has signed an
agreement with Hexagon for testing of existing modules scheduled for fourth
quarter of 2017.
"We have been running TITAN® trailers from Hexagon since 2013 and know them to
be safe and very reliable; they are the work horse of our Mobile Pipeline®
fleet," said Rico Biasetti, CEO of NG Advantage. "We are excited to expand our
partnership with Hexagon to also include periodic requalification that can be
performed near our facilities to ensure that the equipment is returned to
service as soon as possible."
"Our goal is to minimize the downtime of our customers' equipment. The MAE
(Modal Acoustic Emission) testing process allows us to meet this goal while
providing us with the most in-depth look into the structural integrity of our
composite cylinders," said Miguel Raimao, Vice President Mobile Pipeline® at
Hexagon Lincoln. "Our requalification program allows us to test the cylinders at
or very near our customer sites. Furthermore, our requalification test method is
performed at normal operating pressures with standard gases, requires no
disassembly of the modules, and eliminates the complication of hydrostatic
testing. It's simply a superior method that we are confident will prove
transformational for our industry."
"Hexagon is a first-mover launching this unmatched service to the gas
transportation market. We are expanding our equipment and service offerings to
further our ability to meet the needs of our clients. Requalification testing is
one of these solutions intended to assist Hexagon customers improve their
businesses," said Jack Schimenti, President at Hexagon Lincoln.
The U.S. DOT (Department of Transport) has granted Hexagon Lincoln special
permits that authorize the company to conduct the requalification testing
program.
For more information:
Jack Schimenti, President, Hexagon Lincoln LLC
Telephone: +1 402 430 3863 | jack.schimenti(at)hexagonlincoln.com
David Bandele, CFO, Hexagon Composites ASA
Telephone: +47 920 91 483 | david.bandele(at)hexagon.no
Solveig D Saether, Communication Manager, Hexagon Composites ASA
Telephone: +47 906 34 977 | solveig.saether(at)hexagon.no
About NG Advantage LLC
NG Advantage provides the economic and environmental benefits of clean-burning
natural gas to boiler and kiln operators located beyond the reach of pipelines
via one of the largest virtual pipeline trailer fleet in the US. The company
pioneered trucking compressed natural gas to end users in the US and is the
leading provider of this "virtual pipeline" service in the country. The
company's current customers include large regional hospitals, paper mills,
asphalt plants, food processors, industrial dry cleaners, manufacturing
facilities, and local pipeline companies. The company, which is majority owned
by Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE), is expanding nationwide from its base in
the Northeast.
About Digital Wave Corporation
Digital Wave Corporation is based out of Centennial, Colorado, and provides
modal acoustic emission (MAE) and ultrasonic inspection equipment and services
for the pressure vessel industry. For more information visit
www.digitalwavecorp.com.
About Hexagon Composites
Hexagon Composites delivers safe and innovative solutions for a cleaner energy
future. We are adapting our leading composite pressure vessel technology for a
wide range of mobility and storage applications. The energy transition towards a
low-carbon society is constantly opening up exciting growth opportunities for
us. For more information: www.hexagon.no
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This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
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Source: Hexagon Composites ASA via GlobeNewswire
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Datum: 25.10.2017 - 08:22 Uhr
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