New in gas processing technology

B. Andrew, Technical Editor Barcode scanner for pipeline mapping CartoPac International Inc., in partnership with Code Corp., has introduced a fully integrated barcode scanning solution for gas utility companies. Many gas utilities rely on the CartoPac Suite to manage as-built distribution network information collected during pipe installation to ensure that their asset databases are “traceable, verifiable and complete” in accordance with existing US Department of Transportation (DOT) Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) regulations. However, pending rules will require utilities to collect additional tracking data by scanning barcodes on every plastic pipe and fi