Pipeline Engineering

Pipelines are used to transport natural gas, crude oil, refined products such as gasoline and diesel, and natural gas liquids, such as ethane and propane, over great distances. Products such as coal and iron ore can also be transported in a water slurry.

While the vast majority of liquid and gas pipelines are located underground, on land and offshore, some liquid pipeline networks, which can be used to transport crude oil, are located above ground. Pipeline engineering embraces the design, construction, operation and maintenance of pipelines, pumping stations and storage facilities.

Lipaña provides comprehensive support and services for all phases of pipeline engineering projects. Our team devises technical and operational solutions that align with our clients’ goals and aspirations.

Our services include:
• Pipeline Planning and Design
• Pipeline Routing and Network Modelling
• Pipeline Location and Integrity
• Pipeline Sizing and Flow Calculations
• Pipeline Lowering and Roping Design
• Geotechnical Studies
• Site-Crossing and Buried Pipelines
• Subsurface Loading Calculation
• Characteristics of Subsurface Materials
• Pipeline Facility Design and Construction
• Workspace Access and Requirements
• Mainline Valve Spacing
• Pressure Relief Valve Sizing
• Pump Motor Sizing
• Pipe Flow Velocity
• Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
• Pipeline Hydraulic Analysis
• Hierarchical Cluster Analysis
• Water Hammer Calculation
• Pipe Hoop Stress Check
• Weld Reinforcement and Calculation
• Emergency Flow Restriction Device
• Minor Loss Calculations
• Pipeline Operation
• In-Line Inspection
• Biohazard Analysis