Service Details
Your One-Stop Canadian Solution for In-Service Welding
At TES Canada Inc., we specialize in comprehensive in-service welding solutions, offering fully Canadian-engineered services that ensure the integrity of pipelines, pressure vessels, and critical infrastructure without the need for system shutdowns. With over 12 years of industry experience and CWB Level 3 Retained Welding Engineer approval, we deliver turnkey solutions that combine engineering, risk assessment, procedure development, and execution of welding repairs—all under one roof.
Our Expertise & Capabilities
1. Engineering Assessment & Feasibility Studies
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Comprehensive pre-repair evaluations for safe and effective welding solutions.
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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to assess burn-through risks, thermal stress, and residual stress.
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Material compatibility studies to ensure weld integrity on pipelines and pressure systems.
2. Welding Procedure Development & Compliance
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Custom welding procedure specifications (WPS) and welder qualifications (WQT) developed to meet CSA Z662, API 1104, ASME IX, B31.3, and B31.8.
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Selection of appropriate welding consumables for live system welding.
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Advanced welding techniques such as temper bead welding and mechanized welding.
3. Risk Management & Safety Planning
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Burn-through risk analysis and implementation of real-time heat monitoring.
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Hydrogen cracking assessment and cooling rate management.
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Comprehensive hot tap and in-service welding safety protocols.
4. Advanced Quality Assurance & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
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Real-time weld monitoring using PAUT, TOFD, RT, MT, and PT.
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Thermal imaging and ultrasonic testing for HAZ (Heat-Affected Zone) monitoring.
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Automated defect detection and real-time data analytics for quality control.
5. Execution of In-Service Welding Repairs
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Fully equipped mobile welding teams specialized in in-service repairs.
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Field execution of weld repairs on pressurized pipelines and vessels.
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Advanced welding techniques for safe, controlled, and high-integrity repair execution.
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Emergency and scheduled welding services available 24/7.
6. Hot Tapping & Line Stopping Solutions
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Engineering, fabrication, and execution of hot taps without service interruptions.
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Live pipeline modifications and branch connections with minimal downtime.
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Line stopping and bypass solutions for maintenance and system upgrades.
7. Corrosion Prevention & Post-Weld Integrity Solutions
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Weld overlay and corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) cladding.
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Cathodic protection assessment and post-weld coating applications.
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Long-term integrity management and predictive maintenance programs.
8. Welding Automation & Advanced Technologies
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Mechanized and robotic welding for enhanced precision and repeatability.
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Integration of real-time performance monitoring to optimize welding quality.
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Automated welding solutions for high-risk and remote repair operations.
9. Training & Certification of Welders
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Custom in-service welding training and certification programs.
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Welder qualification testing (WQT) to meet Canadian standards.
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On-site training for client teams to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices.
10. 24/7 Emergency Welding & Rapid Deployment Services
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Immediate response for critical in-service repair needs.
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Rapid mobilization of engineering and welding crews.
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On-demand welding solutions to prevent costly downtime.
