API Line Pipe

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API Line Pipe
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Line pipe

• Used to transport oil, water, gas and petroleum
• Offered in various different lengths and
  thicknesses
• Can withstand high pressure

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Line pipe material

• Timber
• Widely available so less expensive
• Not best choice for heavy loads
• Concrete
• Corrosion-resistant
• Transportation of concrete not as easy as other
  materials

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Line pipe material continued

• Steel
• Most popular choice because its durability and
  sustainability while driving
• Can be costly
• Can be more noisy during driving compared to
  other materials
• API certified line pipe is made from a strong
  carbon steel

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Why api line pipe?

• Sole national trade association representing
  every aspect associated with the U.S. oil and
  natural gas industries.
• Created over 500 standards and practices over 85
  years history some have been made laws.
• Standards focus on operational and equipment
  safety practices, as well as environmental
  protection.
• Both conducts and invests in research in the
  petroleum industry.

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History of api

• The American Petroleum Institute was established
  in March of 1919.
• Originally offices were in New York, before
  moving to Washington D.C. in late 60s still
  remains there today.
• Remains advocates for the industry and focus on
  communicating with the public.
• Over 500 corporate members.

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Api certification process

• API Monogram Program
• Created to be sure manufacturers are operating
  under API standards and recommended practices.
• Makes it easier for operators to find
  high-quality API certified line pipe
• Thousands of organizations throughout the country
  are certified by the API Monogram program

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Api line pipe suppliers

• Omega Steel
• U.S. Steel
• JD Fields
• Tex-isle

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Why be an api member

• Can influence and shape future industry
  positions.
• Strong network with over 600 members with same
  interests in mind.
• Support from well-informed API staff.
• Invitation to yearly, members-only meeting.

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Contact us

• Address
• 55 Waugh Drive,
  Social Media
• Suite 1250 Houston,
  
• Texas 77007
• Ph 281-558-7199
• Fax [phone]
• Email ID jayfields_at_jdfields.com
• Website jdfields.com

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