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113K views · 555 reactions | Hot tapping is a method used to connect to an existing pressurized pipeline or vessel without shutting it down or emptying its contents. It is commonly applied in water, gas, and oil pipelines, as well as chemical processing systems, when continuous operation is required. #oilandgas #hottappinng | The Engineering Room | Facebook

14K views · 373 reactions | Hot Tapping is a method of making a connection to existing piping or pressure vessels without interrupting or emptying of that section of pipe or vessel. This means that a pipe or tank can continue to be in operation while maintenance or modifications are being done to it ❤ (c) Inspection Data | Piping/NDT/Welding.com.ph | Facebook

🔥 Hot Tapping (Hot Tap) – What It Really Means! Hot Tapping is a special technique used to add a new branch or make modifications on a pressurized pipeline without shutting the system down. It allows safe welding or cutting on live lines carrying oil, gas, water, steam, or chemicals ⚙️🔥💧—so the plant keeps running without interruption. --- 🏭 Where Hot Tapping Is Common Oil & Gas Petrochemical plants Refineries Water & wastewater systems Power plants ⚡ --- 💡 Why It’s Needed Adding new branch