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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
