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The Link Between ESG and Material Verification Technology

MMT is providing companies with technology to support their ESG plans, keeping them competitive in a global industry that is striving to continue supplying necessary energy production while reducing their environmental impact. Today’s energy transition combined with recent regulations is prompting businesses to examine their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)…
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HSD Tester on a pipeline

What PWHT Classification Looks Like with the HSD Tester

Classifying post weld heat treatment (PWHT) seam welds from inspection data for Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulatory compliance can be challenging, but not impossible. With MMT’s HSD (Hardness, Strength, and Ductility) Tester, operators can accurately and reliably evaluate seam welds on pipeline assets for smarter integrity management.…
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MMT’s on-demand support team offers operators and inspection providers consistent, reliable customer service

MMT provides on-demand support to users and beneficiaries of the HSD Tester and MMTConnect™. This service ensures operational effectiveness and compliance with quality-of-service and safety standards when used in the field. Included in MMT’s suite of customer support services are ExpertConnect, equipment field kits, and equipment warranty & replacements. ExpertConnect:…
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Combining HSD Testing for Material Verification with In-Line Inspection (ILI) for Integrated Material Property Verification

If operators do not have adequate records to establish the material properties of their pipeline assets, material verification that produces traceable, verifiable, complete (TVC) records is required. With this requirement, operators are seeking engineered methods that produce TVC records and accurate, reliable information to ensure their pipelines are operating under…
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Reporting What Matters: In-Depth Look At Using MMTConnect™ Reports For Seam Weld Identification

The welding process used for pipelines significantly affects the final material properties of the end product. However, many pipelines in the United States are vintage. Prior to around 1970 when these pipes were made, manufacturers lacked the advanced technology and knowledge of potential threats that we have today. Correctly identifying…
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