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Hot Tapping & Plugging

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 BISEP®
Hot Tapping & Plugging
Hot Tapping and Plugging can be achieved using the DNV GL type approved BISEP®. STATS
patented BISEP provides fail-safe double block and bleed isolation deployed through a
single full bore hot tap penetration, without the need for additional bleed or vent ports.
The BISEP offers significant safety advantages over traditional line stop technology, the
hydraulically activated dual seals provide leak-tight isolation of live, pressurised pipelines.

INTEGRATED DEPRESSURISATION,
FLUSHING & PURGING POINT

SINGLE INTERVENTION POINT

ZERO-ENERGY ZONE

ISOLATED PIPELINE

PIPELINE PRESSURE DUAL LEAK-TIGHT SEALS

DOUBLE BLOCK & BLEED ISOLATION

This high integrity isolation is provided by a spherical Dual BISEPs can be used to provide mid-line
dual seal plug which is deployed from a pressure isolation of pipeline sections and the introduction
competent launcher through an isolation valve and of a bypass line allows sectional isolation to
rotated towards the flow of pressure to be isolated. The take place without the need to shut down
seals are activated by a hydraulic cylinder inside the the entire system or affect production.
plug which compresses the seals, the resultant radial Once the BISEP is deployed and set in position
expansion pushes the seals out against the pipe bore. the pipeline repair or maintenance activities
Further application of hydraulic pressure generates can take place safely and efficiently
a rubber pressure in the seal elements which allows
the annulus void between the seals to be pressure
tested. Each seal is independently tested with full Reinstatement Pressure Testing
pipeline pressure in the correct direction to verify
leak-tight isolation. The seal annulus void is vented to The BISEP is designed to resist back pressure so can
ambient through the BISEP plugging head to provide be used as a test boundary for the reinstatement
a zero-energy zone and provides constant monitoring test. This back pressure is however limited, as the
capabilities to prove the seal integrity before and pressure must be retained by the hydraulic set
during maintenance, repair, or modification activities. pressure. The BISEP is designed to take 50% of the
Line pressure acting against the tool pressure design pressure as a reverse pressure differential. This
head maintains seal pressure creating a fail-safe is a differential pressure and allows a test pressure
feature providing actuation independent of the 50% higher than the isolated pipeline pressure to
hydraulic system. The ejection load resistance be applied to the reinstated pipework as a pressure
is provided by the BISEP deployment head. test, prior to removing the BISEP isolation.
STATS can supply welded split tee fittings or temporary mechanical hot tap clamps along with
STATS patented dual seal slab valves and hot tapping services. Once the BISEP is recovered,
STATS can provide a completion plug to provide permanent isolation to the branch off-
take and enable the removal of the slab valve allowing a blind flange to be fitted.

Operator Benefits
ŠŠ Fully verified Double Block and Bleed isolation through a single hot tap point
ŠŠ Leak-tight isolation dramatically increases safety over traditional line stop technology
ŠŠ Single operation significantly reduces timescales and costs. (Single fitting,
welding, inspection, scaffolding, crane and excavation costs)
ŠŠ Single fitting allows installation on short sections of pipework
ŠŠ BISEP technology complies with operator double block and bleed requirements
ŠŠ Minimal production disruption on interconnected pipeline networks during valve repairs / tie-ins

DNV GL Type Approval

STATS BISEP is fully certified by DNV GL to verify that the design criteria satisfies the requirements for Pipeline
Isolation Plugs to provide dual seal and isolation in accordance with Offshore Standards; DNVGL-OS-F101
(Submarine Pipeline Systems) and recommended Practices; DNVGL-RP-F113 (Subsea Pipeline Repair) and in
compliance with the following code; ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 2.

24” Dual BISEP®, Canada

 Applications
Pipeline / launcher valve installation or replacement

Pipeline / riser repair, replacement or decommissioning

Pipeline / pipework re-routing

Mid-line pipeline repair due to corrosion or mechanical impact

Isolate pressure vessels

Water or gas injection line isolation

Isolation of pipeline end manifolds, pipeline end terminals, subsea

manifolds or skids for repair, upgrade or replacement

BISEP® Configurations
BISEP® with integrated bypass

BISEP® with temporary bypass

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 BISEP® Key Features
ŠŠ Dual seal annulus void proves and ŠŠ BISEP isolation installed upstream
monitors the seal integrity before and of fitting, maintaining fitting in
during any intervention work safe zone during workscope
ŠŠ Isolation integrity continuously ŠŠ BISEP launcher ported to facilitate venting,
monitored through annulus void, purging and flushing of isolated section
hydraulic set circuit and body vents ŠŠ Can be deployed through conventional
ŠŠ Seal annulus void provides a Zero-Energy Zone equal tee / clamp / branch
ŠŠ Design provides axial restraint through bearing
on dual clevis plates (no single point failure)
ŠŠ Dual compression seals are more
compliant and have a far higher
success rate than traditional cup seals
particularly in pitted pipework
ŠŠ Self-Energisation of seals maintains
isolation integrity independent
of hydraulic control circuit
ŠŠ No need for additional taps
for bleed or vent ports
ŠŠ The BISEP can accommodate a
reinstatement pressure test against
the rear of the plugging head

Specification
ŠŠ Size range: 3”– 54”
ŠŠ For sizes 2” and below see STATS BI-STOP™ range
ŠŠ Pressure range: up to 153 bar
ŠŠ DNV GL Type Approval
ŠŠ Design allows for deployment into flow conditions (Engineering Assessment Required)

30” BISEP® with bypass, USA

 Subsea BISEP®
Hot Tapping & Plugging
Subsea Applications
ŠŠ Sectional replacement / pipeline repair

ŠŠ Pipeline tie-in operations

ŠŠ Pipeline re-routing

ŠŠ Dead leg removal

ŠŠ Pipeline abandonment and decommissioning

Subsea BISEP® Key Features

ŠŠ Double block and bleed isolation compliant
with subsea industry isolation best
practice. (DNVGL-RP-F113 Pipeline Subsea
Repair – recommended practice).
ŠŠ Both barrier seals are independently proved with
full differential pressure in the correct direction
ŠŠ The annulus cavity between the fully proved
seals provides a zero-energy zone (minimal
volume x pressure) that is monitored
throughout the isolation period.
ŠŠ Enhanced actuation system redundancy mitigates
against long-term disconnection from support
vessel. (Due to extreme weather conditions).
ŠŠ Isolation remains stable and leak-tight even with
dramatically fluctuating pipeline pressures
ŠŠ The BISEP design ensures diver safety in the event of
negative and positive pipeline differential pressures
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Edmonton
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Unit 4, 3250 51 Avenue NW
STATS (UK) Ltd
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6P 0E1 Kendal Head Office
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Calgary
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Holme, Carnforth, Lancashire
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England, UK, LA6 1RJ
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Process Plant Solutions
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Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Scotland, UK, AB51 4FW
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Mobile: +44 (0) 7387 104444
Email: [email protected]

Houston
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10950 Brittmoore Park Drive
Houston, Texas 77041, USA
Tel: +1 (713) 896 3150
Fax: +1 (713) 896 3159
Contact: Scott McNae
Mobile: +1 (832) 920 1843
Email: [email protected] Abu Dhabi
STATS (UK) Limited – Abu Dhabi
Plot No. 5, Musaffah M37 Kuala Lumpur
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Advanced Isolation & Testing Services Sdn Bhd
C-2-06, Street Mall, One South
Tel: +971 2626 4700
Jalan OS, Taman Serdang Perdana
Doha Fax: +971 2626 4701
43300 Seri Kembangan
STATS Pipeline Services LLC Contact: Vinu Vijayan Selangor Darul Ehsan
Suite 11/12, Al Rehab Complex Mobile: +971 5516 61243
Tel: +60 38 959 8231
C Ring Road, PO Box 22079 Email: [email protected]
Fax: +60 38 957 9231
Doha, Qatar
Contact: Gareth Campbell
Tel: +974 4437 5019 Mobile: +60 12 700 2532
Fax: +974 4441 1630
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Mobile: +974 5547 9393
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