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CONCLUSION <br />The quality control measures included in the project specifications and <br />performed during construction of the Storke Pipeline are in accordance with the pipe <br />manufacturer recommendations and PPI specifications. In addition, a newly <br />developed ultrasonic testing procedure was performed on approximately 17% of the <br />' fusion joints. In summary, the following quality control measures were used for this <br />project: <br />The use of a certified pipe manufacturer and high-quality material. <br />The requirement that all fusion welds be made by a factory-certified <br />technician. <br />' . On-site inspection by afactory-certified Wheeler Engineer. <br />Bent-strap testing of a test joint produced before actual pipe fusion each day. <br />The use of aData-Logger to produce a record of all fusion joints made. <br />Ultrasonic testing of all exposed fusion joints. <br />Hydrostatic testing of the completed Storke pipeline system. <br />The result of all of the above testing to the Climax Storke Pipeline is that no <br />joint defects or other pipeline problems were found. A hydrostatic test of the <br />competed pipeline system has been performed and the pipeline was found to 6e free <br />of leaks. This verifies the pipeline's integrity and suitability to be used for this <br />process. Wheeler is not aware of any other tests that can be performed to further <br />prove the pipeline's integrity. It is recommended that this pipeline be accepted for <br />operational use. Routine hydrostatic tests should continue to be performed on an <br />annual basis. <br />11 <br />