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Risk Assessment and Management

Control of Internal Pipeline Corrosion Based Upon an Evaluation of Risk: A Case for Change

David J. Richardson

IPC 1996; 103-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1813

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Risk assessment , Failure , Maintenance , Hazards , Damage , Pipeline integrity , Risk , Simulation

Target Reliability Levels for Pipeline Limit States Design

T. J. E. Zimmerman, Q. Chen, M. D. Pandey

IPC 1996; 111-120doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1814

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Topics: Design , Pipelines , Reliability , Safety , Event history analysis , Failure , Damage , Design methodology , Pipeline systems , Piping design

Pipeline Maintenance Planning Based on Quantitative Risk Analysis

M. J. Stephens, M. A. Nessim

IPC 1996; 121-131doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1815

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Topics: Maintenance , Pipelines , Risk analysis , Risk , Failure , Optimization , Pipeline systems , Probability , Computer software , Decision analysis

Quality and Risk Management: Complementary Management Techniques to Assist Pipeline Life Cycle Integrity

Bruce E. Fowlie

IPC 1996; 133-140doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1816

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Topics: Cycles , Pipelines , Risk management , Design , Pipeline systems , Quality management

Risk Communication, A Component of an Integrated Risk Management Process for Pipeline Operators

David C. DeGagne

IPC 1996; 141-144doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1817

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk communication , Risk management , Risk , Performance , Safety , Ethics , Gages , Risk analysis , Risk assessment

A New Approach to Pipeline Risk Assessment and Integrity Management

Wayne H. Feil, Graeme G. King

IPC 1996; 145-150doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1818

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk assessment , Maintenance , Pipes , Risk , Cathodic protection , Coatings , Design , Failure , Inspection

Public Safety Risk Assessment of Natural Gas Liquids Pipelines

Michael J. Zelensky, W. Arthur J. Springer

IPC 1996; 151-158doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1819

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Topics: Natural gas , Pipelines , Risk assessment , Safety , Risk , Accidents , Cities , Explosions , Fire , Pressure

Materials

Sour Service and External Corrosion

Arctic Linepipe With High Resistance to Crack Propagation and HIC

Gregorio R. Murtagian, Guillermo L. Fitzsimons, Juan C. González, Irina S. Kotova, Nikoli I. Anenkov

IPC 1996; 159-166doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1820

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Topics: Arctic region , Crack propagation , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hydrogen , Ocean engineering , Steel , Computers , Data acquisition systems , Electromagnetic induction

Quantitative Examination of Segregation in Slabs for the Production of Sour Service Linepipe

Bernhard Hoh

IPC 1996; 167-175doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1821

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Topics: Slabs , Steel , Carbon , Computers , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Iron and steel mill construction , Pressure , Solidification

Mechanical Properties of Line Pipe

Dynamic Ductile Tearing in High Strength Pipeline Steels

F. Rivalin, A. Pineau

IPC 1996; 177-182doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1822

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Topics: Pipelines , Steel , Fracture (Materials) , Ductile fracture , Crack propagation , Die cutting , Shearing (Deformation) , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Failure , High strength steel

Determination of the Crack-Arrest Toughness of the Pipeline Steel X 70

S. Felber

IPC 1996; 183-202doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1823

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Pipelines , Steel , ASTM International , Fracture mechanics , Heat , Materials testing , Metals , Plates (structures)

Manufacture, Properties, and Installation of X80 (550 MPa) Gas Transmission Linepipe

M. Milos Kostic

IPC 1996; 203-207doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1824

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Topics: Construction , Electric arc furnaces , Electric steel , Elements , Iron and steel making , Pipes , Steel , Thermomechanical treatment

Comparison of Ring Expansion vs Flat Tensile Testing for Determining Linepipe Yield Strength

Wahib E. Saikaly, William D. Bailey, Laurie E. Collins

IPC 1996; 209-213doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1825

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Topics: Tensile testing , Yield strength , Pipes , Testing , Yield stress , Machining , Steel

A Simple Procedure for Synthesizing Charpy Impact Energy Transition Curves From Limited Test Data

Michael J. Rosenfeld

IPC 1996; 215-221doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1826

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Notch testing , Pipelines , Pipes , Testing

External and Internal Coating Systems

Tar-Polyurethane Joint Coating for the Three-Layer Polyethylene Pipeline Coating

Robert H. Rogers

IPC 1996; 223-235doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1827

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Topics: Coatings , Pipelines , Urethane elastomers , Pipes , Cathodic protection , Testing , Construction , Corrosion , Heat , Solids

External Pipeline Coating Selection for New and Existing Buried Pipelines

Mick D. Brown

IPC 1996; 237-242doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1828

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Topics: Coatings , Pipelines , Coating processes , Failure , Decision making , Ditches , Risk

Material Technology Trends to Improve Multi-Layer Coatings: Challenges to Traditional Thinking

Jamie W. Cox, Denis Grimshaw, Carmine D’Agostino

IPC 1996; 243-252doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1829

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Topics: Coatings , Materials science , Pipelines , Corrosion , Ocean engineering , Steel , Water

High Temperature Pipeline Coatings Using Polypropylene Over Fusion Bonded Epoxy

Richard Norsworthy

IPC 1996; 253-260doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1830

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Topics: Coatings , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , High temperature , Pipelines , Coating processes , Temperature , Maintenance

The Use of Thermoplastic Lined Pipelines for Aggressive Hydrocarbon Service

Kenneth A. Woodward, Tariq Al-Hassan

IPC 1996; 261-267doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1831

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Topics: Pipelines , Corrosion , Carbon steel , Design , Safety , Temperature

Corrosion and Integrity

Research and Testing

Effect of Asphaltene Deposition on the Internal Corrosion in Transmission Lines

José L. Morales, Alfredo Vllorla, Carlos A. Palacios T.

IPC 1996; 269-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1832

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Topics: Corrosion , Transmission lines , Pipelines , Uncertainty , Carbon dioxide , Cathodic protection , Crude oil , Flow (Dynamics) , Precipitation , Separation (Technology)

Limit Loads for Pipelines With Axial Surface Flaws

G. Shen, W. R. Tyson

IPC 1996; 277-283doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1833

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Topics: Pipelines , Stress , Collapse , Failure , Strips

Integrity Management

Practical Diagnostics of Russian Gas Transmission Pipelines

V. Kharionovsky

IPC 1996; 285-292doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1834

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Topics: Pipelines , Flaw detection , Inspection

Predictive and Preventive Maintenance of Oil and Gas Production Pipelines in the Area North Monagas-Venezuela

Miguel Angel Lugo Pérez

IPC 1996; 293-305doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1835

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Topics: Maintenance , Pipelines , Corrosion , Failure , Soil , Carbon dioxide , Cathodic protection , Coatings , Corrosion protection , Flow (Dynamics)

Validating the Serviceability of IPL’s Line 13

John Kiefner, Willard Maxey, John Smith, Robert Lazor

IPC 1996; 307-317doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1836

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Topics: Failure , Hydrostatic testing , Maintainability , Manufacturing , Metallurgy , Pipelines , Pipes , Pressure

Pipeline Accident Statistics: Base to Pipeline Rehabilitation

Timur Chis

IPC 1996; 319-327doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1837

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Topics: Accidents , Pipelines , Statistics , Failure , Climate , Drugs , Ethanol , Inspection , Instrumentation , Pipeline integrity

Inspection

R&D Advances in Corrosion and Crack Monitoring for Oil and Gas Lines

D. L. Atherton, W. Czura, T. W. Krause, P. Laursen, B. Mergelas, C. Hauge

IPC 1996; 329-336doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1838

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Topics: Corrosion , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Anisotropy , Bending (Stress) , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Inspection , Leakage , Magnetic flux

Measuring Pipeline Movement in Geotechnically Unstable Areas Using an Inertial Geometry Pipeline Inspection Pig

Jaroslaw A. Czyz, Constantino Fraccaroli, Alan P. Sergeant

IPC 1996; 337-344doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1839

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Topics: Geometry , Inspection , Pipelines , Strain gages , Failure mechanisms , Monitoring systems , Pipeline systems , Rods , Structural analysis

Internal Inspection Device for Detection of Longitudinal Cracks in Oil and Gas Pipelines: Results From an Operational Experience

H. H. Willems, O. A. Barbian, N. I. Uzelac

IPC 1996; 345-352doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1840

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Pipelines , Crack detection , Fatigue , Governments , Hydrostatic pressure , Regulations , Reliability , Testing

Inspection Challenges: Pigs Versus Pipes

E. M. Holden, K. Grimes

IPC 1996; 353-367doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1841

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Topics: Inspection , Pipes , Pipelines

Colonial’s Experience With Finding Longitudinal Defects With Internal Inspection Devices

Dennis C. Johnston, Stephen S. Thomas

IPC 1996; 369-376doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1842

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Topics: Inspection , Cracking (Materials) , Damage , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Pipelines , Railroads , Construction equipment , Failure , Fatigue

Defect and Repair Assessment

Residual Strength of 48-Inch Diameter Corroded Pipe Determined by Full Scale Combined Loading Experiments

Stephen C. Grigory, Marina Q. Smith

IPC 1996; 377-386doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1843

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Topics: Pipes , Corrosion , Pressure , Stress , Design , Failure , Pipelines , Testing , Buckling , Compression

New Procedures for the Residual Strength Assessment of Corroded Pipe Subjected to Combined Loads

Marina Q. Smith, Stephen C. Grigory

IPC 1996; 387-400doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1844

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Topics: Pipes , Stress , Failure , Corrosion , Buckling , Dimensions , Finite element analysis , Pressure , Rupture , Collapse

Assessment of Long Corrosion Grooves in Line Pipe

Duane S. Cronin, K. Andrew Roberts, Roy J. Pick

IPC 1996; 401-408doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1845

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipes , Coating processes , Coatings , Finite element analysis , Strength (Materials)

Pipeline Failure Investigations: Analytical Techniques and Case Studies

Brian R. Wilson

IPC 1996; 409-416doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1846

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Topics: Failure , Pipelines , Corrosion , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Glass reinforced plastics , Pipes , Press fits , Stress corrosion cracking , Testing

Life After Inspection

Keith Grimes, David G. Jones

IPC 1996; 417-433doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1847

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Maintenance , Resolution (Optics) , Safety

The Evaluation and Restoration of a Deteriorated Buried Gas Pipeline

Ricardo Dovico, Eduardo Montero

IPC 1996; 435-441doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1848

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Topics: Pipelines , Coating processes , Coatings , Maintenance , Asphalt , Governments , Polyethylene fabrics , Reliability , Safety

Maintenance and Repair

AC Corrosion: A New Threat to Pipeline Integrity?

Robert A. Gummow, Robert G. Wakelin, Sorin M. Segall

IPC 1996; 443-453doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1849

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Failure , Cathodic protection , Steel corrosion , Coating processes , Coatings , Current density , Electrolysis

Evaluation of Stray Current Effect on the Cathodic Protection of Underground Pipeline

K. W. Park, Y. B. Cho, K. S. Jeon, S. M. Lee, Y. T. Kho

IPC 1996; 455-462doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1850

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Topics: Cathodic protection , Underground pipelines , Pipes , Drainage , Soil , Corrosion , Evaluation methods , Gaussian distribution , Pipelines , Transportation systems

Coating Integrity Survey Using DC Voltage Gradient Technique at Korea Gas Corporation

Y. B. Cho, K. W. Park, K. S. Jeon, H. S. Song, D. S. Won, S. M. Lee, Y. T. Kho

IPC 1996; 463-470doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1851

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Gradient methods , Pipelines , Pipes , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)

Corrosion and Cathodic Protection at Disbonded Coatings

J. H. Payer, K. M. Fink, J. J. Perdomo, R. E. Rodriguez, I. Song, B. Trautman

IPC 1996; 471-477doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1852

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Topics: Cathodic protection , Coatings , Corrosion , Pipelines , Cycles , Geometry , Metal surfaces , Steel , Thrust

Stress Corrosion Cracking

Stress and Strain State of a Gas Pipeline in Conditions of Stress-Corrosion

V. V. Kharionovsky, V. P. Tcherni

IPC 1996; 479-483doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1853

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Topics: Pipelines , Stress , Stress corrosion cracking , Cross section (Physics) , Pipes , Pressure , Steel , Thin shells , Yield stress

Pipeline SCC in Near-Neutral pH Environment: Recent Progress

W. Zheng, R. W. Revie, F. A. MacLeod, W. R. Tyson, G. Shen

IPC 1996; 485-493doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1854

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Measurement systems , Mechanical properties , Pipelines , Pipes , Pressure , Soil , Steel , Stress , Stress corrosion cracking

Stress Corrosion Cracking of a Liquid Transmission Line

Ravi M. Krishnamurthy, Reg W. MacDonald, Peter M. Marreck

IPC 1996; 495-506doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1855

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Topics: Stress corrosion cracking , Transmission lines , Pipelines , Corrosion , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Pressure , Rupture , Soil

Factors Influencing Stress Corrosion Cracking of Gas Transmission Pipelines: Detailed Studies Following a Pipeline Failure: Part 1 — Environmental Considerations

Martyn J. Wilmott, David A. Diakow

IPC 1996; 507-524doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1856

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Topics: Failure , Pipelines , Stress corrosion cracking , Pipes

Hydrogen-Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking of Pipe Lines of Russia

Tatyana K. Sergeyeva, Igor A. Tychkin, Gennady G. Vasiliev

IPC 1996; 525-532doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1857

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Topics: Hydrogen , Pipelines , Stress corrosion cracking , Pipes , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Soil , Steel , Corrosion , Deformation

Investigation of the Passivity, Hydrogen Embrittlement and Threshold Stress of Duplex Stainless Steel

Mirko Gojić, Mirjana Metikoš-Huković, Ranko Babić

IPC 1996; 533-545doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1858

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Topics: Hydrogen embrittlement , Stainless steel , Stress , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Bonding , Cathode ray oscilloscopes , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Embrittlement , Epitaxy

Study of Stress-Corrosion Cracks, Physical and Mechanical Properties of Steel After Hydrostatic Re-Testing

S. Karpov, M. Korolyov, T. Sergeyeva

IPC 1996; 547-554doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1859

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Hydrostatics , Mechanical properties , Steel , Stress corrosion cracking , Testing , Pipes , Fracture (Process) , Damage , Deformation

Mechanisms of High-pH and Near-Neutral-pH SCC of Underground Pipelines

John A. Beavers, Brent A. Harle

IPC 1996; 555-564doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1860

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Topics: Underground pipelines , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress corrosion cracking

Stress Corrosion Crack Growth of Pipeline Steels in NS4 Solution

A. Plumtree, S. B. Lambert

IPC 1996; 565-571doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1861

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Topics: Pipelines , Steel , Stress corrosion cracking , Fracture (Materials) , Coating processes , Coatings , Cracking (Materials) , Fatigue , Fractography , Fracture (Process)

Factors Influencing Stress Corrosion Cracking of Gas Transmission Pipelines: Detailed Studies Following a Pipeline Failure: Part 2 — Pipe Metallurgy and Mechanical Testing

Martyn J. Wilmott, David A. Diakow

IPC 1996; 573-585doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1862

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Topics: Failure , Mechanical testing , Metallurgy , Pipelines , Pipes , Stress corrosion cracking , Metallurgical analysis , Inspection

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