


Hexagon Digital Wave performs requalification of COPVs under its US DOT special permit 20396.

The use of MAE is a requalification method adopted by the US Department of Transportation (US/DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Transport Canada for the five (5) year requalification requirement. We also believe that MAE will support current data suggesting that the useful life of our assets extends beyond initial industry expectations," said Curtis Philippon, President and CEO of Certarus.Ībout the market MAE uses advanced electronics and sensors that capture broadband waveforms to identify whether structural integrity deficiencies are present in Composite Overwrappped Pressure Vessels (COPVs). MAE will ensure that our equipment remains safe and reliable while reducing the downtime and expense typically associated with requalification. "Hexagon has been instrumental to the growth of Certarus and we look forward to continuing our relationship through this new agreement. "We look forward to supporting Certarus with requalifications of Type-4 cylinders and are pleased to be working with such an industry leader to further this adoption in the years to come." It's also a testament to Certarus's continued commitment to safety by leveraging best available technology" says Melissa Holler, President of Hexagon Digital Wave.

NOK 21 million).ĭriving Energy Transformation "This agreement confirms that the future of MAE in the CNG and RNG industry remains strong. The long-term agreement has a 3-year term and estimated value of USD 2 million ( approx. MAE enables the requalification of Type-4 cylinders without removal from the trailer, resulting in reduced downtime and operator overhead, all while providing the most effective assessment of composite structural integrity available. Hexagon Digital Wave will perform in situ Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE) requalification of Type-4 cylinders used for transportation of compressed natural and renewable natural gas (CNG/RNG). (Certarus), the leading provider of turnkey virtual pipeline solutions in North America. 18 October 2022: Hexagon Digital Wave has signed a long-term agreement with Certarus Ltd.
