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Winterization Advisory Services

Organize preparation with a self-assessment checklist, a suggested schedule, and expert weatherization advice from Swagelok.

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Winterizing Checklist for Alberta Pipelines, Refineries, and SAGD

Learn about six risk factors and four best practices. Get on track to lower risks before ambient temps drop.
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Tackle Winterization with Swagelok Edmonton Support

Sub-zero temperatures in central and northern Alberta can last from October to late May, with temperatures often dropping to -40°F (-40°C)  in Fort McMurray. Winterizing fluid systems protects people and assets from cold weather hazards. 

Self Assessment
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May-June

Self Assessment

Do this in May or as soon as possible. We recommend using our updated Winterization Checklist, a free download. It is designed to help you think through risk factors, best practices, and opportunities to improve at your facility.

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June-July

Swagelok Evaluation

Book an onsite evaluation for June or as soon as possible to benefit from Swagelok's winterization expertise. Following a rigorous inspection process, we deliver advice on topics such as insulating, bypass lines, heating, and drains/vents.

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Implementation & Tracking
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July-September

Implementation & Tracking

Prep should take place July-September. Your Swagelok report can serve as a road map. It organizes findings and advice by priority level, empowering your team to allocate resources and track progress toward completion.

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Winterization Risk Factors

Winterization techniques are especially critical in these cases:

Pour Point

Pour point or freezing point is above the lowest possible ambient temperature
Pour Point

Phase Separation

Crystals, hydrate formation, or phase separation can occur at any temperature
Phase Separation

Ice Formation

Ice forms due to pressure reduction in moisture-bearing bases
Ice Formation

Viscosity

Viscosity becomes too high for adequate flow at ambient temperature
Viscosity

Corrosion

Condensation leads to the formation of corrosive compounds
Corrosion

Dry Line Moisture

Typically dry lines, such as flare or exhaust lines, retain moisture at startup or stoppage
Dry Line Moisture

Detail-Rich Reports and Expert Advice

Swagelok Edmonton Field Advisory Services include not only Winterization Advisory Services but also Leak Detection and a dozen other programs. The following examples are related to our Compressed Gas Leak Detection service. We include them here to show the value you can expect to get from reports our Field Advisory Team delivers.

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Standard follow-up from an on-site leak detection survey includes a detailed report. Reports include location details, type of gas, distance, leak size (LPM), severity, leak cost (annualized), energy (Kh), and more. Each leak is documented in photos with the Swagelok Field Advisor's observations and notes on root cause.

Example

In the example shown here, we found compressed air leaking at a regulator. By addressing a leaking diaphragm in the regulator, the customer will save $4,642 each year. Elsewhere we found a leak on an air line hose. By resolving that issue, the customer will save $2,503 annually.

Track net savings

In total, we found $37,722 per year worth of leaks on this visit. Repairs require allocating some man-hours and purchasing some parts. The information they need to net substantial savings is now in their hands.

Example

Only compressed air—a seemingly free resource—is leaking in the examples shown, not bottled gasses. Still, running air compressors more than necessary wastes energy. Technicians will likely do more maintenance as a result, which adds labour costs. And unnecessary wear and tear on compressors — high-value assets which may run $150,000+ a piece — carries risk.

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Field Advisors deliver insight

We discuss the findings with you and deliver a report packed with detail, empowering you to address the root cause of leaks. Sometimes we can even share observations or tips on things that are outside the scope of a leak detection survey. 

Examples

  • If we learned that rotating equipment keeps acting up, we may touch on common issues with mechanical seals
  • If we suspect a problem with analytical instrumentation, we may touch on common issues with sampling systems
  • If the survey turned up incorrectly installed components, we may suggest team training to reduce such errors

Swagelok Field Advisors Help Solve Fluid System Challenges

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Swagelok Field Advisors offer onsite support for your most complex fluid system challenges. Our team works alongside yours to help you increase safety, decrease operating costs, and improve the profitability of your fluid systems.

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Global network

When you receive guidance through our Field Advisory Services, you receive more than advice from one or two certified fluid systems experts. Members of our Field Advisory Services team draw on each other's expertise to thoroughly investigate problems, discuss mitigation options, and identify the best-value solution based on your priorities. That approach ensures you consistently get the highest quality advice.

One Swagelok®

Our Field Advisory Team is part of a close-knit network of 80+ other Swagelok Field Engineers around the world. While all Swagelok Field Engineers must complete the industry's toughest training regime to achieve Field Engineer certification, no two Field Engineers have exactly the same strengths and application experiences. Swagelok engineers request peer review of their process and conclusions before finalizing recommendations. That way you get the best possible value from our brand, every time.

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Having a conversation creates no obligation. We are here to provide information and help you identify options. To get the ball rolling, please tap/click a green button then fill a short form. A senior team member will follow up.
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Tristian McCallion, Winterization Advisory Services Lead
Swagelok Edmonton
Main office 780.437.0640 (Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm MT)
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