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GoVAC® PIPELINE EVACUATION SYSTEM

Pipeline Evacuation System

Safely Prevent Methane Emissions

The GoVAC® System gives natural gas operators the ability to adopt best practices for performing natural gas capture, recovery, and measurement during pipeline evacuations.

Clean Environmental Profile

Operational Benefits and Advantages

Compliant with Regulatory Standards and Requirements

GoVAC® FLEX System
GoVAC® MAX System
Project Examples

Pipeline Evacuation That Works For You

No External Power Required

Our core technology can safely draw down a pipeline to near 0 psig using the natural gas in the pipeline as its source of power. Since the GoVAC® System is powered by a small portion of the natural gas being recovered, no diesel, electricity, or any other fuel source is required in its operation making it easy to use in challenging areas.

Fully Integrated and Self-Contained

Small enough to be towed by a pickup. The self-contained, integrated system is easy to maneuver around a job site and requires no extra equipment to manage.

Key Safety Features of the GoVAC® System

At Onboard Dynamics, we prioritize safety, reliability, and innovation in every aspect of our GoVAC® System. Our pipeline evacuation system is equipped with robust safety features and protocols that set it apart in the market.

LEARN ABOUT OUR SAFETY FEATURES

Intuitive Controls And Secure Telemetry

The GoVAC® System is equipped with cellular telematics which allows for 24/7 remote operations monitoring and two-way communications. It provides SMS text alerts for an additional level of safety monitoring.

All data is securely stored in the cloud and can be accessed by customers anytime from anywhere.

Performance Metrics

Captured data can be used to evaluate project success and help for future planning purposes. Keeps projects on time and under budget.

Accurate Environmental Reporting

Our automated control system is based on state-of-the-art telemetry and instrumentation including temperature and pressure sensors, electronic valves, and flow meters that measure how much natural gas is being captured and recovered during a pipeline evacuation project.

Operators receive environmental impact reports that contain accurate project results.

The advantage of our digitized system is that it eliminates the possibility of a user making a mistake in the manual process of reading gauges and taking notes on paper in order to record the amount of natural gas captured.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING

We Provide System Support for Your Operational Success


Comprehensive 360 System Support

  • Data collection & cellular data service
  • Software, controls & interface updates
  • Remote monitoring, as-needed
  • Online dashboard access:
    • Environmental reports
    • Project reports
    • Operational metrics
  • Technical support
  • Maintenance interval tracking
  • Operator certification tracking


Which GoVAC® System
Is Right For Your Project?

The GoVAC® FLEX System

  • Flow Rate: Up to 110 scfm
  • Inlet (Suction) Pressures: 1250 psig (higher pressures optional)
  • Outlet (Discharge) Pressures: Selectable up to 3600 psig
  • Drawdown Capability: Near 0 psig
  • Size: 16′ overall length, single axle
  • Weight: ~5850 lbs.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GOVAC FLEX SYSTEM

The GoVAC® MAX System

  • Flow Rate: Up to 600 scfm
  • Inlet (Suction) Pressures: 1000 psig (higher pressures optional)
  • Outlet (Discharge) Pressures: Selectable up to 1000 psig
  • Drawdown Capability: Near 0 psig
  • Size: 22′ overall length, double axle
  • Weight: ~13,500 lbs.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GOVAC MAX SYSTEM

Read Our Project Examples

Use Case: Adding a Valve During a Pipeline Intervention in Belgium

Successfully using the GoVAC® FLEX System to prevent methane releases into the atmosphere during pipeline evacuation demonstrates the owner and operator’s commitment to a sustainable energy infrastructure. 

Project Spotlight: Four GoVAC® FLEX Systems Used in a Single Project for Evacuation in British Columbia

The project scope consisted of decommissioning a distribution line located beneath a freeway. This line encompassed pipes of various diameters ranging from 8 inches to 20 inches.

The GoVAC® FLEX system being used in a residential area.

Case Study: THE GoVAC® FLEX System Provides National Grid a Means to Capture and Recover Natural Gas During Pipeline Operations

The specific purpose of this project was to capture and recover natural gas out of a distribution main that was being taken out of service in a residential neighborhood in Massachusetts.

For Sale, Lease, or Service

Our patented, portable, natural gas compressor offers a safe and practical solution that prevents methane missions in achieving your company’s environmental goals.

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NEWS AND EVENTS

Onboard Dynamics and ZENRG Announce Strategic Partnership to Service Pipeline Operation Projects

Onboard Dynamics and ZENRG Announce Strategic Partnership to Service Pipeline Operation Projects

May 8, 2025

Onboard Dynamics to Exhibit the GoVAC® MAX System at the 2025 AGA Operations Exhibition

April 14, 2025
Adding a Valve During a Pipeline Intervention

Use Case: Adding a Valve During a Pipeline Intervention in Belgium

February 11, 2025
Doug Patton, will be presenting at the 2025 Gas Machinery Conference

Join Us at the 2025 Gas Machinery Conference: The Critical Role of Accurate Reporting in Mitigating Methane Emissions

January 7, 2025

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Bend, OR
info@onboarddynamics.com
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