Oil and Gas Pipeline Calibration Services

Safety and environmental compliance are paramount in oil and gas pipeline operations to protect workers, communities, and the environment from potential hazards and risks. The operations are highly regulated by governments, states, and provinces requiring exceptional practices in pipeline system integrity management. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) are two of many organizations that set the standards for pipeline operations. To comply to regulations, Transcat provides the instruments and mobile calibration services to assist in the proper monitoring and maintenance of oil and gas pipelines. 

For the safe, efficient, and reliable transportation of hydrocarbons from production fields to refineries or distribution terminals, the following activities require calibrated test and measurement instruments:

• Pipeline Monitoring and Control 
  Pipeline monitoring and control use surveillance systems, sensors, and control devices to evaluate pipeline operations, detect anomalies or leaks, and manage flow rates and pressure levels.  
• Day-to-day Operational Management 
  Safe and reliable operations include evaluating pipeline performance, controlling flow rates, inspecting for leaks or damage, performing maintenance tasks such as cleaning and pigging, and conducting regular integrity assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Asset Management and Optimization 
  Asset management and optimization involve maximizing pipeline assets' efficiency, performance, and lifespan. This includes asset tracking, lifecycle planning, predictive maintenance, and performance optimization initiatives to enhance operational reliability and minimize costs. 

• Flow Meters 
  The regular calibration of flow meters ensures accurate measurement of flow rates, which is essential for monitoring production, optimizing pipeline operations, and managing inventory. Transcat offers ultrasonic and Liquid Flow Meter Calibration Services to obtain precise flow rate data.  
• Pressure Gauges and Transmitters 
  Accurate pressure measurement is crucial for maintaining pipeline integrity, preventing overpressure situations, and ensuring the safe operation of equipment. Regular calibration of pressure gauges and transmitters verifies their accuracy and reliability and meets safety standards. We offer onsite and in-process Pressure Calibration Services designed for your process environment.  
• Temperature Sensors 
  Accurate temperature measurement is important for controlling process conditions, preventing equipment damage due to temperature extremes, and ensuring product quality. Transcat offers Temperature Calibration Services for handheld thermometers, RTDs, and thermocouples to ensure precise temperature monitoring and control.  
• Level Gauges 
  Accurate level measurement of liquids in storage tanks is essential for inventory management, preventing overfilling or underfilling of tanks, and optimizing production and storage capacities. Keep your liquid level gauges calibrated with pipeline instruments from Transcat.
• Analytical Instruments 
  Analytical instruments, such as chromatographs, gas detectors, moisture analyzers, and sulfur analyzers, require requalification before they go online, after maintenance activities, and after major repairs.  We offer specialized in-lab or on-site calibration services for analytical test and measurement instruments including a specialty service for pipettes.
• Control Valves and Actuators 
  Control valves and actuators require regular calibration to verify their performance characteristics, including response time, accuracy, and linearity to ensure precise control of process variables. Transcat services calibrate the tools required to test control valves and actuators for parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, valve position, and signal.  

Mobile Tool Calibration Services  
The Transcat Mobile Tool Calibration Service specializes in the Power Generation, Wind, and Solar Energy Industries. These mobile labs are available throughout the U.S. and offer ISO 17025-accredited calibrations for various disciplines, including pressure, torque, temperature, hydraulics, and electrical instruments. 

Test & Measurement Instruments for Oil and Gas Pipelines 
We offer a wide range of types and brands of test & measurement Instruments to maintain the productivity, accuracy, and compliance of your oil and gas pipeline systems. We are your one-stop shop for buying, renting, and obtaining expert calibration.  

Validation Services 
To mitigate risk and meet compliance requirements, highly regulated industries have their equipment routinely verified and tested by validation experts. NEXA | EAM, a Transcat company, provides validation services with custom-tailored protocols to meet the strict quality requirements in the oil and gas industry.  

For more information about our accredited calibration and validation services for oil and gas pipelines, call one of our calibration professionals at 800-828-1470 or contact us.