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Volume 2: Design, Construction, and Operation Innovations; Compression and Pump Technology; SCADA, Automation, and Measurement; System Simulation; Geotechnical and Environmental

Design, Construction, and Operation Innovations

Reliability and Stress

Numerical Investigation of Jamming of Solid Particles in a Straight Pipe

Yi Sun, Oleg Vinogradov

IPC 1996; 593-601https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1863

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View Articletitled, Numerical Investigation of Jamming of Solid Particles in a Straight Pipe

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Topics: Particulate matter , Pipes , Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Collisions (Physics) , Dry friction , Energy dissipation , Granular materials

Pipeline Integrity Design for Differential Settlement in Discontinuous Permafrost Areas

Z. Joe Zhou, Raymond P. Boivin, Alan G. Glover, Phil J. Kormann

IPC 1996; 603-611https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1864

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View Articletitled, Pipeline Integrity Design for Differential Settlement in Discontinuous Permafrost Areas

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Topics: Design , Permafrost , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Pipes , Pipeline systems , Soil , Stress , Wall thickness

A Material Model for Pipeline Steels

James D. Hart, Graham H. Powell, Nasir Zulfiqar

IPC 1996; 613-627https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1865

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View Articletitled, A Material Model for Pipeline Steels

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Topics: Pipelines , Steel , Stress , Pipes , Accounting , Anisotropy , Deformation , Pipeline systems , Plasticity , Pressure pipes

Restoring the Supporting Capacity of Compressor Station (CS)’s Framework With Pipe Surface Defects

I. N. Kurganova, A. F. Zayets

IPC 1996; 629-635https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1866

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View Articletitled, Restoring the Supporting Capacity of Compressor Station (CS)’s Framework With Pipe Surface Defects

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Topics: Compressors , Pipes , Pipelines , Maintenance , Framing (Construction) , Stress , Structural frames , Cavities , Cutting , Fracture (Materials)

Main Principles on Analysis and Design of Buried Ballasted Pipelines on Marshes

Leonid A. Dimov, Valeriy N. Vershinin

IPC 1996; 637-642https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1867

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View Articletitled, Main Principles on Analysis and Design of Buried Ballasted Pipelines on Marshes

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Topics: Design , Pipelines , Pipes , Deformation , Soil , Stress , Construction , Reliability , Stability

Operations Innovation

Techniques for Preventing Accidental Damage to Pipelines

Alain Lothon, Samir Akel

IPC 1996; 643-650https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1868

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View Articletitled, Techniques for Preventing Accidental Damage to Pipelines

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Topics: Damage , Pipelines , Pipes , Trenching machinery , Magnetic fields , Satellites , Databases , Risk

Drag Reducing Agent: A Multi-Use Tool for Liquid Pipeline Companies

David H. Rew, Steven R. Sandman

IPC 1996; 651-656https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1869

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View Articletitled, Drag Reducing Agent: A Multi-Use Tool for Liquid Pipeline Companies

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Topics: Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Pipelines , Electricity (Physics)

An Integrated GPS-FID System for Airborne Gas Detection of Pipeline Right-of-Ways

Hazen L. Gehue, Peter Sommer

IPC 1996; 657-661https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1870

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View Articletitled, An Integrated GPS-FID System for Airborne Gas Detection of Pipeline Right-of-Ways

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Topics: Pipelines , Inspection , Leakage , Data acquisition , Maintenance , Air pollution , Computer software , Gas detectors , Aircraft , Computers

GIS: State Monitoring Tool for Pipelines

Barnabás Pallaghy, András Bartos

IPC 1996; 663-672https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1871

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View Articletitled, GIS: State Monitoring Tool for Pipelines

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Topics: Pipelines , Crude oil , Errors , Maintenance , Pipeline systems , Pipes , Statistics

Pipeline Operation and Safety

Magdi Kamel Tadors

IPC 1996; 673-680https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1872

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View Articletitled, Pipeline Operation and Safety

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Topics: Pipelines , Safety , Ice , Maintenance , Pipeline systems

Aerial Surveillance for Gas and Liquid Hydrocarbon Pipelines Using a Flame Ionization Detector (FID)

Patrick V. Riquetti, Jayne I. Fletcher, Colin D. Minty

IPC 1996; 681-687https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1873

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View Articletitled, Aerial Surveillance for Gas and Liquid Hydrocarbon Pipelines Using a Flame Ionization Detector (FID)

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Topics: Flames , Ionization , Pipelines , Sensors , Surveillance , Leakage , Aircraft , Computer software , Crude oil , Helicopters

Monitoring of the Natural Gas Supply to the Greater Buenos Aires

Salvador Gil, Gustavo Cavallo, Edgardo Fusario

IPC 1996; 689-697https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1874

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View Articletitled, Monitoring of the Natural Gas Supply to the Greater Buenos Aires

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Topics: Natural gas , Temperature , Emergencies , Gages , High pressure (Physics) , Pipelines , Pressure , Robustness

Heavy Oil Transportation by Pipeline

John M. Gerez, Archie R. Pick

IPC 1996; 699-710https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1875

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View Articletitled, Heavy Oil Transportation by Pipeline

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Topics: Asphalt , Bituminous materials , Crude oil , Pipelines , Pitch (Bituminous material) , Transportation systems

High Pressure Hot Fluid Oil Field Fiberglass Pipelines

G. L. Lee

IPC 1996; 711-715https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1876

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View Articletitled, High Pressure Hot Fluid Oil Field Fiberglass Pipelines

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Topics: Fluids , Glass reinforced plastics , High pressure (Physics) , Oil fields , Pipelines , Fiber reinforced plastics , Construction , Design , Pressure , American Petroleum Institute

Crossing Conflict: The In-Service Lowering of a 34” Crude Oil Pipeline for the Construction of the Owen Flood Diversion Channel

Cari A. Mikkola, Thomas W. Fridel

IPC 1996; 717-734https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1877

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View Articletitled, Crossing Conflict: The In-Service Lowering of a 34” Crude Oil Pipeline for the Construction of the Owen Flood Diversion Channel

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Topics: Construction , Crude oil , Floods , Pipelines , Design , Coating processes , Coatings , Inspection , Magnetic particles , Maintenance

Reconstruction of Gas Distribution Pipelines in MOZG in Poland Using PE and PA Pipes

Waldemar Borowicz, Tadeusz Podziemski, Elzbieta Kramek

IPC 1996; 735-743https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1878

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View Articletitled, Reconstruction of Gas Distribution Pipelines in MOZG in Poland Using PE and PA Pipes

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Topics: Pipelines , Pipes , Cast iron , Cities , Pavement , Public utilities , Roads , Safety , Sewage , Steel

The Development of a Pipeline Blowdown Strategy Using a Decision and Risk Analysis Model

L. Karwacki, M. A. Murray

IPC 1996; 745-752https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1879

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View Articletitled, The Development of a Pipeline Blowdown Strategy Using a Decision and Risk Analysis Model

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk analysis , Air pollution , Natural gas distribution , Noise (Sound)

Construction, Testing, and Maintenance

Recommissioning NPS 30 Pipeline

Ziad A. Saad, Dan J. O’Rourke

IPC 1996; 753-760https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1880

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View Articletitled, Recommissioning NPS 30 Pipeline

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Topics: Pipelines , Hydrostatic testing , Leakage , Sustainability , Water treatment

Problems of Restructurisation and Renewal of Old Gas Distribution Network in Wroclaw

Jan Rygier

IPC 1996; 761-764https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1881

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View Articletitled, Problems of Restructurisation and Renewal of Old Gas Distribution Network in Wroclaw

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Topics: Heating , Leakage , Natural gas , Pipelines , Roads

Pipeline Purging Principles and Practice

James E. Johnson, Steven J. Svedeman, Christopher A. Kuhl, John G. Gregor, Alan K. Lambeth

IPC 1996; 765-775https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1882

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View Articletitled, Pipeline Purging Principles and Practice

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Topics: Pipelines , Computer software , Displacement , Gas industry , Gaseous fuels research , Pipes , Slug flows

Numerical Models for Static Denting and Dynamic Puncture of Gas Transmission Linepipe and Their Validation

Mures F. Zarea, Dimitri N. Toumbas, Christian E. Philibert, Isabelle Deo

IPC 1996; 777-784https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1883

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View Articletitled, Numerical Models for Static Denting and Dynamic Puncture of Gas Transmission Linepipe and Their Validation

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Topics: Computer simulation , Damage , Pipelines , Pipes , Fatigue life , Geometry , Stress concentration , Trenching machinery

Design Innovations

Design and Construction of the World’s Longest Liquid Sulphur Pipeline

John J. Baron, J. E. (Ted) Lawrence, Graeme G. King

IPC 1996; 785-792https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1884

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View Articletitled, Design and Construction of the World’s Longest Liquid Sulphur Pipeline

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Topics: Construction , Design , Pipelines , Sulfur , Hot water , Pipes , Insulation , Density , Operating temperature , Pressure

Detonation Arrestors: Evaluating Explosions due to Self-Reignition

Daniel N. Williams, Luc Bauwens

IPC 1996; 793-801https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1885

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View Articletitled, Detonation Arrestors: Evaluating Explosions due to Self-Reignition

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Topics: Explosions , Shock (Mechanics) , Waves , Computer simulation , Dimensions , Fluids , Heating , Safety , Temperature

Pipeline Reliability Evaluation and Design Using the Sustainable Capacity Methodology

W. S. Chmilar

IPC 1996; 803-810https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1886

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View Articletitled, Pipeline Reliability Evaluation and Design Using the Sustainable Capacity Methodology

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Topics: Design , Pipelines , Reliability , Sustainability , Stress , Cost benefit analysis , Electricity (Physics) , Maintenance , Piping design , Time series

Establishing the “Fitness for Use Criteria” for Pipe Line Variable Frequency Drives

Roy C. Spencer, Arnold Rivera

IPC 1996; 811-822https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1887

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View Articletitled, Establishing the “Fitness for Use Criteria” for Pipe Line Variable Frequency Drives

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Topics: Pipelines , Cycles , Engineers , Pipes , Pumps

Black Point Gas Pipeline Storage Pressure Letdown Control Valves

Richard A. Kowalski, K. C. Ng, Thomas J. Mueller, Herbert L. Miller

IPC 1996; 823-833https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1888

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View Articletitled, Black Point Gas Pipeline Storage Pressure Letdown Control Valves

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Topics: Pipelines , Pressure , Storage , Valves , Combined cycle gas turbines , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Generators , High pressure (Physics)

Analysis for Wrinkling Behavior of Girth-Welded Line Pipe

Luiz T. Souza, David W. Murray

IPC 1996; 835-843https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1889

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View Articletitled, Analysis for Wrinkling Behavior of Girth-Welded Line Pipe

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Topics: Pipes , Design , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Pipelines , Pressure

Polyurethane Foam Use in Pipeline Construction

Douglas S. Ellis, James Belding

IPC 1996; 845-851https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1890

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View Articletitled, Polyurethane Foam Use in Pipeline Construction

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Topics: Pipeline construction , Urethane foam , Erosion , Sales

Compression and Pump Technology

Performance and Maintenance Experience

Effect of Impeller Cutdown on Developed Head

S. Yedidiah

IPC 1996; 853-858https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1891

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View Articletitled, Effect of Impeller Cutdown on Developed Head

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Topics: Impellers , Pumps

Interrelationship Between the Efficiency Characteristics and the Pressure Head Gradients Among Axial Flow Pumps

Takaharu Tanaka

IPC 1996; 859-864https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1892

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View Articletitled, Interrelationship Between the Efficiency Characteristics and the Pressure Head Gradients Among Axial Flow Pumps

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Topics: Axial flow , Pressure , Pumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Impellers , Internal flow , Pipelines , Valves

Gas Turbine Compressor Unit Repowering

Joe S. Taylor

IPC 1996; 865-883https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1893

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View Articletitled, Gas Turbine Compressor Unit Repowering

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Topics: Compressors , Gas turbines , Turbines , Solar energy , Storage , Horsepower , Emissions , Generators , Maintenance , Aircraft

Monitoring Pump and Compressor Performance Using Motor Data

Donald A. Casada

IPC 1996; 885-895https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1894

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View Articletitled, Monitoring Pump and Compressor Performance Using Motor Data

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Topics: Compressors , Motors , Pumps , Energy transformation , Fluids , Vibration

Innovations and Applications

Development of a Diffuser Pump for Pipeline Service

Jim W. Horner

IPC 1996; 897-904https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1895

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View Articletitled, Development of a Diffuser Pump for Pipeline Service

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Topics: Diffusers , Pipelines , Pumps , Design , Bearings , Lubrication , Wear

Dry Gas Seal Developments and Contamination Prevention

Stan O. Uptigrove, Paul S. Eakins, John E. Sears

IPC 1996; 905-911https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1896

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View Articletitled, Dry Gas Seal Developments and Contamination Prevention

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Topics: Contamination , Pressure , Temperature , Advanced materials , Compression , Construction , Engineering standards , Failure , Pipelines , Rotors

New Applications and Advancements in Magnetic Bearing Systems for Pumps and Compressors

Stan O. Uptigrove, Paul S. Eakins, John E. Sears

IPC 1996; 913-919https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1897

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View Articletitled, New Applications and Advancements in Magnetic Bearing Systems for Pumps and Compressors

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Topics: Compressors , Magnetic bearings , Pumps , Reliability , Algorithms , Feedforward control , Hardware , Pipelines

Application Concerns With Adjustable Frequency Drives

William E. Lockley

IPC 1996; 921-926https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1898

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View Articletitled, Application Concerns With Adjustable Frequency Drives

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Topics: Motors , Power systems (Machinery)

Emissions, Noise, and Environment

Technology and Technique in Meeting Environmental Challenges: Solving Environmental Problems in the Construction and Operation of a Compressor Station

John P. Fagg

IPC 1996; 927-933https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1899

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View Articletitled, Technology and Technique in Meeting Environmental Challenges: Solving Environmental Problems in the Construction and Operation of a Compressor Station

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Topics: Compressors , Construction , Engines , Motors , Pipelines , Transmission lines

NOx Control: The Power of Plasma

Robert D. Cotherman, Michael P. Manning

IPC 1996; 935-942https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1900

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View Articletitled, NOx Control: The Power of Plasma

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Topics: Nitrogen oxides , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Combustion , Emissions , Stainless steel , Air pollution , Air pollution control , Carbon , Combustion technologies , Economics

Cost-Effective Noise Control Retrofit of Existing Compressor Stations

Leslie D. Frank, John Evison

IPC 1996; 943-947https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1901

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View Articletitled, Cost-Effective Noise Control Retrofit of Existing Compressor Stations

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Topics: Compressors , Noise control , Noise (Sound) , Design , Structures , Acoustics , Construction , Coolers , Doors , Exhaust systems

Acoustical Pipe Laggings for Reducing Turbocompressor and Flow Generated Noise

Leslie D. Frank, Ronald R. Spillman

IPC 1996; 949-955https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1902

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View Articletitled, Acoustical Pipe Laggings for Reducing Turbocompressor and Flow Generated Noise

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Topics: Acoustics , Flow (Dynamics) , Noise (Sound) , Pipes , Testing , Compressors , Corrosion protection , Design , Gas turbines , Materials properties

Pulsation, Vibration, and Dynamics

Recycle Dynamics During Centrifugal Compressor ESD, Start-Up and Surge Control

K. K. Botros, B. J. Jones, D. J. Richards

IPC 1996; 957-966https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1903

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View Articletitled, Recycle Dynamics During Centrifugal Compressor ESD, Start-Up and Surge Control

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Topics: Compressors , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Surges , Valves , Signals , Capacitance , Control systems , Damping , Equations of motion , Flow (Dynamics)

Experiences With Simulation of Reciprocating Compressor Valve Dynamics

Brian Howes, Leonard Lin, Val Zacharias

IPC 1996; 967-974https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1904

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View Articletitled, Experiences With Simulation of Reciprocating Compressor Valve Dynamics

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Topics: Compressors , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Simulation , Valves , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Cylinders , Casting , Clearances (Engineering)

Sensitivity of Torsional Analyses to Uncertainty in System Mass-Elastic Properties

Brad D. Murray, Brian C. Howes, Jonathan Chui, Valerie Zacharias

IPC 1996; 975-982https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1905

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View Articletitled, Sensitivity of Torsional Analyses to Uncertainty in System Mass-Elastic Properties

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Topics: Uncertainty , Stress , Compressors , Engines , Motors , Resonance , Torque

Reducing the Life Cycle Cost of Swing Check Valves

O. Roorda, J. D. McNeill, M. Wright

IPC 1996; 983-992https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1906

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View Articletitled, Reducing the Life Cycle Cost of Swing Check Valves

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Topics: Life cycle costing , Valves , Design , Disks , Pressure , Optimization , Steady state , Weight (Mass) , Compressors , Flow (Dynamics)

Reciprocating Compressor Valve Failure: Digital Modelling and Analysis

R. W. Motriuk

IPC 1996; 993-1002https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1907

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View Articletitled, Reciprocating Compressor Valve Failure: Digital Modelling and Analysis

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Topics: Compressors , Failure , Modeling , Valves , Design , Simulation , Acoustics , Computers , Cylinders , Flow (Dynamics)

SCADA, Automation, and Measurement

SCADA/Automation

Charting a Course in the 90’s: From Field Measurement to Management Information Systems

Greg J. Chudiak, Mike Yoon

IPC 1996; 1003-1011https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1908

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View Articletitled, Charting a Course in the 90’s: From Field Measurement to Management Information Systems

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Topics: Architecture , Compressors , Control systems , Pipelines

Breaking the Barriers: An Architecture for Multi-Host Access to Field Devices

Les M. Ryan

IPC 1996; 1013-1025https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1909

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View Articletitled, Breaking the Barriers: An Architecture for Multi-Host Access to Field Devices

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Topics: Computers , Flow (Dynamics) , Gates (Closures) , Programmable controllers

Bridging SCADA Islands: A Solution for the Distribution of Information and Commands Among Geographically Separate Control Centers

Bruce Hessenthaler, P. David Sloan

IPC 1996; 1027-1032https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1910

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View Articletitled, Bridging SCADA Islands: A Solution for the Distribution of Information and Commands Among Geographically Separate Control Centers

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Topics: Compressors , Control rooms , Control systems , Data acquisition , Gates (Closures) , Lakes , Pipelines , Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems , User interfaces

Pipeline Control System Applications Targeting Business Objectives

John E. Feniak, Dan A. King, Michal Mensik

IPC 1996; 1033-1038https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1911

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View Articletitled, Pipeline Control System Applications Targeting Business Objectives

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Topics: Compressors , Control engineering , Control systems , Design , Maintenance , Pipeline controls , Pipelines , Reliability , Turbomachinery

Customer-Supplier Alliances: A Co-Engineering Process

Peter Ouellet

IPC 1996; 1039-1042https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1912

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View Articletitled, Customer-Supplier Alliances: A Co-Engineering Process

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Topics: Pipelines , Stress , Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems

Upgraded SCADA for Yugoslav Main Gas Pipeline

Branislav S. Atlagic, Vladimir V. Kovacevic, Vladimir S. Maruna, Velibor M. Mihic, Branislav D. Adjanski

IPC 1996; 1043-1048https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1913

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View Articletitled, Upgraded SCADA for Yugoslav Main Gas Pipeline

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Topics: Pipelines , Simulation models , Steady state , Telemetry , Trend analysis

Measurement

Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meters for Natural Gas Measurement

E. Loy Upp, Kevin L. Warner

IPC 1996; 1049-1053https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1914

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View Articletitled, Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meters for Natural Gas Measurement

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Topics: Flowmeters , Natural gas , Gas industry

Ultrasonic Transducers for Measuring Air Flow Near One Bar and High-Temperature Fluid Flows up to 100 Bar

Yi Liu, Lawrence C. Lynnworth, Toan H. Nguyen, Dean Xiao, Jeffrey Walters

IPC 1996; 1055-1062https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1915

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View Articletitled, Ultrasonic Transducers for Measuring Air Flow Near One Bar and High-Temperature Fluid Flows up to 100 Bar

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Topics: Air flow , Fluid dynamics , High temperature , Ultrasonic transducers , Transducers , Design , Pressure , Acoustics , Flow (Dynamics) , Generators

Ultrasonic Gas Flow Measurement for Custody Transfer Applications

G. de Boer

IPC 1996; 1063-1075https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1916

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View Articletitled, Ultrasonic Gas Flow Measurement for Custody Transfer Applications

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Topics: Gas flow

Real Life Experience With Multipath Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meters

Reidar Sakariassen

IPC 1996; 1077-1088https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1917

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View Articletitled, Real Life Experience With Multipath Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meters

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Topics: Gas flow , Dimensions , Flowmeters , High pressure (Physics) , Noise (Sound) , Testing , Valves

Gas Quality Can Only Be Determined by a Representative Sample

Thomas F. Welker

IPC 1996; 1089-1094https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1918

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View Articletitled, Gas Quality Can Only Be Determined by a Representative Sample

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Topics: Composite materials , Cooling , Cylinders , Errors , Gas industry , Heating , Manifolds , Pipelines , Transportation systems

Leak Detection

How Bulk Modulus Errors Can Affect Leak Detection

Henry H. Rachford, Jr., Andrew Wike

IPC 1996; 1095-1099https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1919

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View Articletitled, How Bulk Modulus Errors Can Affect Leak Detection

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Topics: Bulk modulus , Errors , Leakage , Pipelines , Fluids , Transients (Dynamics) , Modeling , Surveillance

PC Based Leak Detection

Ross H. Mactaggart, Richard M. Myers

IPC 1996; 1101-1108https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1920

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View Articletitled, PC Based Leak Detection

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Topics: Leakage , Computer software , Pipelines , Crude oil

Leak Detection and Location for Gas Transmission Pipelines

Vincent Delarue

IPC 1996; 1109-1115https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1921

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View Articletitled, Leak Detection and Location for Gas Transmission Pipelines

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Topics: Leakage , Pipelines , Absorption , Acoustics , Waves , Gas detectors , Lasers , Methane , Ocean engineering , Optical quality control

Implementing CPM Systems

Don M. Scott

IPC 1996; 1117-1122https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1922

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View Articletitled, Implementing CPM Systems

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Computer software , Leakage , Pipelines

Pipeline Management Using Networked Clamp-On Transit-Time Flowmeters

Joseph Baumoel

IPC 1996; 1123-1128https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1923

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View Articletitled, Pipeline Management Using Networked Clamp-On Transit-Time Flowmeters

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Topics: Clamps (Tools) , Flowmeters , Pipelines , Instrumentation , Computation , Densitometers , Leakage , Pressure , Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems , Temperature sensors

Gas Pipeline Rupture Detection and Control

Edgar B. Bowles, Thomas B. Morrow, Cecil R. Sparks, John G. Gregor

IPC 1996; 1129-1136https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1924

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View Articletitled, Gas Pipeline Rupture Detection and Control

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Topics: Pipelines , Rupture , Valves , Transients (Dynamics) , Signals , Pressure , Sensors , Compressors , Flow (Dynamics) , Natural gas

Pipeline Integrity Monitoring Using System Impulse Response

Jim C. P. Liou

IPC 1996; 1137-1142https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1925

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View Articletitled, Pipeline Integrity Monitoring Using System Impulse Response

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Topics: Impulse (Physics) , Pipeline integrity , Leakage , Noise (Sound) , Pipelines , Hydraulics

Online Closed Loop Pipeline Control by Transient Computer Model

Ruprecht M. J. Pichler

IPC 1996; 1143-1153https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1926

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View Articletitled, Online Closed Loop Pipeline Control by Transient Computer Model

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Topics: Computers , Pipeline controls , Transients (Dynamics) , Pipelines , Computer software , Crude oil , Flow (Dynamics) , Pipeline systems , Pressure , Pumps

Demonstration of an Innovative Technology for the Detection of Small Leaks From the Underground Pipelines in Airport Hydrant Fuel Distribution Systems

Joseph W. Maresca, Jr., Michael R. Fierro

IPC 1996; 1155-1166https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1927

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View Articletitled, Demonstration of an Innovative Technology for the Detection of Small Leaks From the Underground Pipelines in Airport Hydrant Fuel Distribution Systems

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Topics: Fuels , Hydrants , Leakage , Underground pipelines , Pressure , Testing , Aviation , Computers , Data acquisition systems , Diesel

System Simulation

Application of Higher-Order TVD Resolution for Investigation of Transients Problems in Natural Gas Pipelines

Sarafa O. Ibraheem, Michael A. Adewumi

IPC 1996; 1167-1173https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1928

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View Articletitled, Application of Higher-Order TVD Resolution for Investigation of Transients Problems in Natural Gas Pipelines

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Topics: Natural gas distribution , Resolution (Optics) , Transients (Dynamics) , Modeling , Natural gas , Pipelines , Transportation systems , Algorithms , Compressors , Design

Evaluating the Effective Friction Factor and Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient During Unsteady Pipeline Operation

Glenn R. Price, Robert K. McBrien, Sandy N. Rizopoulos, Hossein Golshan

IPC 1996; 1175-1182https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1929

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View Articletitled, Evaluating the Effective Friction Factor and Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient During Unsteady Pipeline Operation

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Topics: Friction , Heat transfer coefficients , Pipelines , Unsteady flow , Parameter estimation , Pressure , Temperature , Boundary-value problems , Computer software , Data acquisition

The Importance of Dynamic Simulation on the Design and Optimization of Pipeline Transmission Systems

M. Mohitpour, William Thompson, Benjamin Asante

IPC 1996; 1183-1188https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1930

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View Articletitled, The Importance of Dynamic Simulation on the Design and Optimization of Pipeline Transmission Systems

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Pipelines , Simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics) , Safety , Storage , Stress

Development of a Simulator-Based Training Program

Charles R. Salerno, Edith Radu, Nerino Persic, David B. Schmitz

IPC 1996; 1189-1195https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1931

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of a Simulator-Based Training Program

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Topics: Training programs , Control equipment , Emergencies , Model development , Safety

Gas Pipeline Optimization Using Adaptive Algorithms

Abdelnacer Smati, Nordine Zemmour

IPC 1996; 1197-1202https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1932

Abstract

View Articletitled, Gas Pipeline Optimization Using Adaptive Algorithms

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Topics: Algorithms , Optimization , Pipelines , Regression models , Compressors , Errors , Nonlinear programming , Optimal control , Pressure , Simulation

Pipeline Design Software and the Simulation of Liquid Propane/Butane - Light Oils Pipeline Operations

John Peters

IPC 1996; 1203-1210https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1933

Abstract

View Articletitled, Pipeline Design Software and the Simulation of Liquid Propane/Butane - Light Oils Pipeline Operations

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Topics: Computer software , Oils , Petroleum , Pipelines , Piping design , Simulation , Fluids , Pressure , Pressure drop , Pumps

Elements of Comprehensive Pipeline Optimization

Michael Short, Steven H. Meller

IPC 1996; 1211-1220https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1934

Abstract

View Articletitled, Elements of Comprehensive Pipeline Optimization

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Topics: Optimization , Pipelines , Algorithms , Cycles , Dynamic programming , Heat , Hydraulics , Petroleum pipelines , Pressure , Safety

Geotechnical and Environmental

Pipe Soil Interaction and Seismic

Rehabilitation of Pipelines in Seismic Regions

Mark Gershtein

IPC 1996; 1221-1228https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1935

Abstract

View Articletitled, Rehabilitation of Pipelines in Seismic Regions

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Topics: Pipelines , Earthquakes , Damage , Design , Pipes , Buckling , Construction , Damping , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Engineers

The Role of Geotechnical Investigation for Directionally Drilled River Crossings

J. Peter Barlow, Drummond S. Cavers

IPC 1996; 1229-1235https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1936

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Role of Geotechnical Investigation for Directionally Drilled River Crossings

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Topics: Rivers , Drilling , Construction , Water , Design , Fluids , Geometry , Leakage , Pipelines , Risk

Laboratory Investigation of Pipeline/Soil Interactions Using X-Ray Computer Assisted Tomography

Apostolos Kantzas, Allan Trigg

IPC 1996; 1237-1247https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1937

Abstract

View Articletitled, Laboratory Investigation of Pipeline/Soil Interactions Using X-Ray Computer Assisted Tomography

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Topics: Computers , Pipelines , Soil , X-rays , Stress , Sands , Density , Calibration , Pistons , Rocks

Technique of Estimation of Actual Strength of a Gas Pipeline Section at its Deformation in Landslide Action Zone

V. P. Tcherni

IPC 1996; 1249-1254https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1938

Abstract

View Articletitled, Technique of Estimation of Actual Strength of a Gas Pipeline Section at its Deformation in Landslide Action Zone

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Topics: Deformation , Landslides , Pipelines , Boundary-value problems , Earth resistance , Elastic analysis , Polynomials , Pressure , Stress

Emissions and Pollution

Control of Industrial Engine and Gas Turbine Exhaust Emissions to Meet Present and Future Clean Air Regulations

Harold L. Harris, Walter R. Taber, Jr.

IPC 1996; 1255-1262https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1939

Abstract

View Articletitled, Control of Industrial Engine and Gas Turbine Exhaust Emissions to Meet Present and Future Clean Air Regulations

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Topics: Emissions , Engines , Exhaust systems , Gas turbines , Regulations , Combustion , Catalysts , Air pollution , Catalytic converters

Identification and Assessment of Trace Contaminants Associated With Oil and Gas Pipeline Abandoned in Place

Wendy E. R. Thome, Anne C. Basso, Sukhvinder K. Dhol

IPC 1996; 1263-1270https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1940

Abstract

View Articletitled, Identification and Assessment of Trace Contaminants Associated With Oil and Gas Pipeline Abandoned in Place

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Topics: Pipelines , Regulations , Natural gas fields , Radioactive substances , Risk , Waste disposal

Putting the Environment Into the NPV Calculation: Quantifying Pipeline Environmental Costs

Dawn R. Dott, S. C. Wirasinghe, Amit Chakma

IPC 1996; 1271-1277https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1941

Abstract

View Articletitled, Putting the Environment Into the NPV Calculation: Quantifying Pipeline Environmental Costs

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Topics: Pipelines , Valuation , Compressors , Construction , Cost benefit analysis , Economic analysis , Noise (Sound) , Preferences , Risk , Rivers

Development of Vapour Collection and Control Systems for Petroleum Storage Tanks

Jim W. Horner, Ken C. Read

IPC 1996; 1279-1285https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1942

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of Vapour Collection and Control Systems for Petroleum Storage Tanks

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Topics: Control systems , Petroleum , Storage tanks , Air pollution control , Design , Hydrogen

Erosion Control/Rehabilitation

Stream Dynamics at Pipeline River Crossings

Gary R. E. Beckstead, Drum S. Cavers

IPC 1996; 1287-1296https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1943

Abstract

View Articletitled, Stream Dynamics at Pipeline River Crossings

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Pipelines , Rivers , Design , Channels (Hydraulic engineering) , Dams , Fans , Hazards , Photography

A Rational Design and Operating Strategy for Pipelines Traversing Unstable Slopes

Gordon R. Simmonds, Z. Joe Zhou, Alan T. Samchek

IPC 1996; 1297-1306https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1944

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Rational Design and Operating Strategy for Pipelines Traversing Unstable Slopes

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Topics: Design , Pipelines , Pipeline integrity , Risk , Service life (Equipment) , Soil , Dewatering , Drilling , Finite element analysis , Life cycle costing

Rainfall-Ground Movement Modeling for Natural Gas Pipelines Through Landslide Terrain

G. D. O’Neil, G. R. Simmonds, D. A. Grivas, B. C. Schultz

IPC 1996; 1307-1314https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1996-1945

Abstract

View Articletitled, Rainfall-Ground Movement Modeling for Natural Gas Pipelines Through Landslide Terrain

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Topics: Landslides , Modeling , Natural gas distribution , Design , Engineers , Instrumentation , Maintenance , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Rivers