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Topics: Stress corrosion cracking , Failure , Uncertainty , Cathodic protection , Coating processes , Coatings , Corrosion , Damage , Decision making , Fatigue

PETROBRAS Criteria for Acoustic Emission and Fracture Mechanics Relationship

Sergio Damasceno Soares, Joa˜o Marcos A. Rebello

IPC 2006; 63-69https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10078

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View Articletitled, PETROBRAS Criteria for Acoustic Emission and Fracture Mechanics Relationship

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Topics: Acoustic emissions , Fracture mechanics , Inspection , Databases , Nondestructive evaluation , Pressure vessels

Detection of the Propagation of Defects in Pressurized Pipes Through the Acoustic Emission Technique Using Artificial Neural Networks

Sergio Damasceno Soares, Romeu Ricardo da Silva

IPC 2006; 71-80https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10079

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View Articletitled, Detection of the Propagation of Defects in Pressurized Pipes Through the Acoustic Emission Technique Using Artificial Neural Networks

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Topics: Acoustic emissions , Artificial neural networks , Pipes , Signals , Acoustic emission testing , Nondestructive evaluation , Reliability , Separation (Technology)

Stress, Strain and Plastic Instability of Internally Pressurized Pipes With Axis-Symmetric and Narrow Volumetric Flaws: Analysis and Experiments

Se´rgio B. Cunha, Theodoro A. Netto, Francisco Q. Neto, Olivier S. X. Pinto

IPC 2006; 81-94https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10081

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View Articletitled, Stress, Strain and Plastic Instability of Internally Pressurized Pipes With Axis-Symmetric and Narrow Volumetric Flaws: Analysis and Experiments

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Topics: Pipes , Stress , Carbon steel , Computer simulation , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Mechanical behavior , Membranes , Pressure , Shells

Near-Neutral pH SCC of Two Line Pipe Steels Under Quasi-Static Stressing Conditions

W. Zheng, D. Bibby, J. Li, J. T. Bowker, J. A. Gianetto, R. W. Revie, G. Williams

IPC 2006; 95-105https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10084

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View Articletitled, Near-Neutral pH SCC of Two Line Pipe Steels Under Quasi-Static Stressing Conditions

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Topics: Pipes , Steel , Fracture (Materials) , Engineering prototypes , Crack propagation , Stress , Cracking (Materials) , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fracture (Process) , Pipeline systems

Challenges in Circumferential Magnetisation II: A FEA Point of View

R. C. Ireland, C. R. Torres

IPC 2006; 107-116https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10093

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View Articletitled, Challenges in Circumferential Magnetisation II: A FEA Point of View

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Magnetization , Pipes , Magnetic fields , Magnetic flux , Sensors , Wall thickness , Design , Leakage , Magnetic materials

Challenges in Pipe Defect Detection Using a Generic Axial MFL Tool: A FEA Point of View

R. C. Ireland, A. Y. A. Rahman, C. R. Torres

IPC 2006; 117-127https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10094

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View Articletitled, Challenges in Pipe Defect Detection Using a Generic Axial MFL Tool: A FEA Point of View

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Flaw detection , Pipes , Sensors , Magnetic flux , Poles (Building) , Gages , Leakage , Magnetic fields , Magnetic materials

Calculation of Strains in Dents Based on High Resolution In-Line Caliper Survey

Stanislaw A. Lukasiewicz, Jaroslaw A. Czyz, Chao Sun, Samer Adeeb

IPC 2006; 129-134https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10101

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View Articletitled, Calculation of Strains in Dents Based on High Resolution In-Line Caliper Survey

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Topics: Resolution (Optics) , Finite element methods , Damage , Degrees of freedom , Filtration , Maintenance , Membranes , Pipelines , Pipes , Shapes

Influence of Internal Pressure for Depth Measurement on a Dent

Avigae¨le Le Bastard

IPC 2006; 135-141https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10103

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View Articletitled, Influence of Internal Pressure for Depth Measurement on a Dent

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Pressure , Pipelines , Damage , Dimensions , Failure , Industrial research , Pipeline integrity

Residual Strength of Corroded Pipelines Under External Pressure: A Simple Assessment

T. A. Netto, U. S. Ferraz, A. Botto

IPC 2006; 143-156https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10121

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View Articletitled, Residual Strength of Corroded Pipelines Under External Pressure: A Simple Assessment

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Topics: External pressure , Pipelines , Collapse , Corrosion , Pipes , Pressure , Computer simulation , Finite element methods , Metals , Numerical analysis

Field Trial of the NoPig Inspection System

Usman K. Choudhary, Rachel Lee, Robert Worthingham

IPC 2006; 157-163https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10123

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View Articletitled, Field Trial of the NoPig Inspection System

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Pipes , Metals , Magnetic fields , Computer software , Electrical resistance , Electromagnetism , Hardware , Pipe sizes

Design of Fast Portable Detection Instrument for Buried Pipeline Coating Defects

Yu Zhang, Shijiu Jin, Shili Chen, Dongjie Tan, Likun Wang

IPC 2006; 165-169https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10136

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View Articletitled, Design of Fast Portable Detection Instrument for Buried Pipeline Coating Defects

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Design , Instrumentation , Pipelines

Experimental and Numerical Modelling of Pipeline Denting

Ste´phane Hertz-Cle´mens

IPC 2006; 171-179https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10138

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View Articletitled, Experimental and Numerical Modelling of Pipeline Denting

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Topics: Chisels , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Pipelines

Assessment of Corrosion Defects in Old, Low Toughness Pipelines

Michael Martin, Robert (Bob) Andrews, Vinod Chauhan

IPC 2006; 181-194https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10140

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View Articletitled, Assessment of Corrosion Defects in Old, Low Toughness Pipelines

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Topics: Corrosion , Fracture toughness , Pipelines , Pipes , Phase transition temperature , Brittleness , Damage , Ductile-brittle transition , Failure , Fracture (Materials)

A Time Dependent Model for Assessing the Significance of Mechanical Damage

Michael Martin, Robert (Bob) Andrews

IPC 2006; 195-208https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10141

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View Articletitled, A Time Dependent Model for Assessing the Significance of Mechanical Damage

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Topics: Damage , Failure , Pipelines , Creep , Failure mechanisms , Pressure , Chisels , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fracture toughness , Hydrostatic pressure

Determination of the Corrosion Rate of a MIC Influenced Pipeline Using Four Consecutive Pig Runs

Giorgio G. J. Achterbosch, Lech A. Grzelak

IPC 2006; 209-217https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10142

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View Articletitled, Determination of the Corrosion Rate of a MIC Influenced Pipeline Using Four Consecutive Pig Runs

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Topics: Corrosion , Inspection , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines

Low Application Temperature Graded Structure Polyolefin Coating System Based on a Next Generation FBE for Strain-Based Design Pipelines Using High Strength Steel

Stephen J. Edmondson, Dennis T. Wong, Robert E. Steele

IPC 2006; 219-225https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10152

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View Articletitled, Low Application Temperature Graded Structure Polyolefin Coating System Based on a Next Generation FBE for Strain-Based Design Pipelines Using High Strength Steel

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Topics: Coatings , Design , High strength steel , Pipelines , Temperature , Coating processes , Pipes , Adhesion , Cathodic protection , Composite materials

Assessment of Pipeline Fatigue Crack-Growth Life

Carl E. Jaske

IPC 2006; 227-233https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10155

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View Articletitled, Assessment of Pipeline Fatigue Crack-Growth Life

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Topics: Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Cycles , Fracture mechanics , Fatigue cracks , Pressure , Stress , Computation , Fatigue life

Pipeline Inspection With the High Resolution EMAT ILI-Tool: Report on Full-Scale Testing and Field Trials

Martin Klann, Thomas Beuker

IPC 2006; 235-241https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10156

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View Articletitled, Pipeline Inspection With the High Resolution EMAT ILI-Tool: Report on Full-Scale Testing and Field Trials

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Resolution (Optics) , Testing , Coating processes , Coatings , Fracture (Materials) , Crack detection , Engineering prototypes , Lamination

Inline Inspection of Dents and Corrosion Using “High Quality” Multi-Purpose Smart-Pig Inspection Data

Steffen Paeper, Bryce Brown, Thomas Beuker

IPC 2006; 243-248https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10157

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View Articletitled, Inline Inspection of Dents and Corrosion Using “High Quality” Multi-Purpose Smart-Pig Inspection Data

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Topics: Corrosion , Inspection , Sensors , Geometry , Databases , Design , Distance measurement , Navigation , Pipelines , Pipes

An External Corrosion Direct Assessment Module for a Pipeline Integrity Management System

Menno T. van Os, Piet van Mastrigt, Andrew Francis

IPC 2006; 249-258https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10159

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View Articletitled, An External Corrosion Direct Assessment Module for a Pipeline Integrity Management System

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipeline integrity management , Pipelines , Inspection , Uncertainty , Coating processes , Coatings , Databases , Event history analysis , Failure

Method for Establishing Hydrostatic Re-Test Intervals for Pipelines With Stress-Corrosion Cracking

Raymond R. Fessler, Steve Rapp

IPC 2006; 259-263https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10163

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View Articletitled, Method for Establishing Hydrostatic Re-Test Intervals for Pipelines With Stress-Corrosion Cracking

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hydrostatics , Pipelines , Stress corrosion cracking , Fracture (Materials) , Hydrostatic testing , Failure , Pipes , Steel

Effect of Transitions in the Water Table and Soil Moisture Content on the Cathodic Protection of Buried Pipelines

Fraser King, Russell Given, Robert G. Worthingham, Greg Van Boven

IPC 2006; 265-275https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10171

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View Articletitled, Effect of Transitions in the Water Table and Soil Moisture Content on the Cathodic Protection of Buried Pipelines

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Topics: Cathodic protection , Pipelines , Soil , Water , Pipes , Electrical resistivity , Oxygen

Prediction of the Location and Duration of Water Condensation in Nominally Dry Gas Transmission Pipelines

Fraser King, Roger Mason, Robert G. Worthingham

IPC 2006; 277-287https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10173

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View Articletitled, Prediction of the Location and Duration of Water Condensation in Nominally Dry Gas Transmission Pipelines

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Topics: Condensation , Pipelines , Water , Pipes , Water vapor , Corrosion , Slug flows , Evaporation , Lubrication theory , Mass transfer

Interpretation of External Cracking on Underground Pipelines

Clifford J. Maier, John A. Beavers, Taylor M. Shie, Patrick H. Vieth

IPC 2006; 289-296https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10176

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View Articletitled, Interpretation of External Cracking on Underground Pipelines

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Underground pipelines , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Fluctuations (Physics) , Pipelines

Fatigue Crack Driving Force for Axial Surface Cracks in Pipes

G. Shen, S. M. Adeeb, R. I. Coote, D. J. Horsley, W. R. Tyson, J. A. Gianetto, R. Bouchard

IPC 2006; 297-309https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10177

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View Articletitled, Fatigue Crack Driving Force for Axial Surface Cracks in Pipes

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Topics: Fatigue , Fatigue cracks , Finite element analysis , Pipes , Stress , Surface cracks , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Corners (Structural elements) , Crack propagation

Establishing a Safe Working Pressure During Excavation of a Pipeline in a Rock Ditch

Samer Adeeb, David Horsley, Joe Zhou, Brad Sadoway

IPC 2006; 311-316https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10179

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View Articletitled, Establishing a Safe Working Pressure During Excavation of a Pipeline in a Rock Ditch

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Topics: Ditches , Finite element analysis , Maintenance , Pipelines , Pressure , Rocks

SCC Management and Integrity Planning in a Gas Pipeline

David Katz, Sergio Limon, Ming Gao, Rick McNealy, Ravi Krishnamurthy, Roger McCann

IPC 2006; 317-324https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10180

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View Articletitled, SCC Management and Integrity Planning in a Gas Pipeline

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Topics: Pipelines , Fracture (Materials) , Stress corrosion cracking , American Petroleum Institute , Crack detection , Fracture mechanics , Inspection

Analysis of Crack-Like Flaws and Relative Ranking of Pipeline Segments for Prioritizing Mitigation Efforts

J. A. Beavers, C. J. Maier, C. E. Jaske, T. A. Bubenik

IPC 2006; 325-335https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10181

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Crack-Like Flaws and Relative Ranking of Pipeline Segments for Prioritizing Mitigation Efforts

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Fatigue , Corrosion , Fluctuations (Physics) , Hydrostatic testing , Inspection , Pressure , Stress corrosion cracking

Effect of Pre-Deformation on Fatigue Crack Propagation Life of X60 Pipeline Steel

Xinwei Zhao, Jinheng Luo, Rong Wang, Maosheng Zheng, Baosheng Dong

IPC 2006; 337-343https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10192

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View Articletitled, Effect of Pre-Deformation on Fatigue Crack Propagation Life of X60 Pipeline Steel

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Topics: Deformation , Fatigue cracks , Pipelines , Steel

Study on the Assets Integrity Management System of Long Distance Oil and Gas Pipeline

Weibin Wang, Wenqiang Tong, Zupei Yang, Muyang Ai, Hongsheng Cui, Liying Zhao, Huifen Zhang, Lijian Zhou

IPC 2006; 345-350https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10198

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View Articletitled, Study on the Assets Integrity Management System of Long Distance Oil and Gas Pipeline

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Topics: Pipelines

Facility Integrity: A Management Perspective

Dave B. McNeill, Tom Morrison

IPC 2006; 351-358https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10206

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View Articletitled, Facility Integrity: A Management Perspective

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Leakage , Pipelines , Pipes

A New Method for Evaluating the Performance of Coatings on Pipelines

Bing Liu, Renyang He, Hong Zhang, Xiao-Lin Wang

IPC 2006; 359-369https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10217

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View Articletitled, A New Method for Evaluating the Performance of Coatings on Pipelines

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Topics: Coatings , Pipelines

Critical Hardness for HSC in Deposit Welding on Steel Line Pipes Under Cathodic Protection

Noritake Oguchi, Junichi Sakai, Hiroyuki Inoue, Shigeru Komukai

IPC 2006; 371-376https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10227

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View Articletitled, Critical Hardness for HSC in Deposit Welding on Steel Line Pipes Under Cathodic Protection

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Topics: Cathodic protection , Pipes , Steel , Welding , Fracture (Materials) , Metals , Maintenance , Corrosion , Risk , Testing

Optimizing the Active Speed Control Unit for In-Line Inspection Tools in Gas

Florian Rahe

IPC 2006; 377-383https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10260

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View Articletitled, Optimizing the Active Speed Control Unit for In-Line Inspection Tools in Gas

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Topics: Inspection , Simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Pipelines , Pressure , Algorithms , Differential equations , Electronics , Optimization

Predicting Corrosion Rates for Onshore Oil and Gas Pipelines

J. M. Race, S. J. Dawson, L. Stanley, S. Kariyawasam

IPC 2006; 385-396https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10261

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View Articletitled, Predicting Corrosion Rates for Onshore Oil and Gas Pipelines

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Inspection , Accidents , Databases , Maintenance , Pipeline integrity management , Safety , Soil , Water

Emerging Techniques for Enhanced Assessment and Analysis of Dents

S. J. Dawson, A. Russell, A. Patterson

IPC 2006; 397-415https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10264

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View Articletitled, Emerging Techniques for Enhanced Assessment and Analysis of Dents

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Topics: Construction , Crack detection , Damage , Deformation , Dimensions , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Geometry , Metals , Pipeline construction

Failure Behavior of Colonies of Corrosion Defects Composed of Symmetrically Arranged Defects

Adilson C. Benjamin, Edmundo Q. de Andrade, Breno P. Jacob, Leonardo C. Pereira, Paulo R. S. Machado, Jr.

IPC 2006; 417-432https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10266

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View Articletitled, Failure Behavior of Colonies of Corrosion Defects Composed of Symmetrically Arranged Defects

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Topics: Corrosion , Failure , Finite element analysis

Development of a Combined Crack and Metal Loss Detection Tool

Samia Atif, Josef Franz, Ju¨rgen Bosch, Achim Hugger

IPC 2006; 433-437https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10275

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View Articletitled, Development of a Combined Crack and Metal Loss Detection Tool

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Metals , Inspection , Pipelines , Corrosion

Holistic Approach to Acquisition and Statistical Analysis of ILI Results

Ludmila V. Polouian, Sviatoslav A. Timashev

IPC 2006; 439-446https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10291

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View Articletitled, Holistic Approach to Acquisition and Statistical Analysis of ILI Results

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Topics: Flaw detection , Human factors , Inspection , Measurement systems , Simulation , Statistical analysis

Pipeline Integrity Management at Kuwait Oil Company

Todd R. Porter, Emad Al-Nasser

IPC 2006; 447-453https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10298

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View Articletitled, Pipeline Integrity Management at Kuwait Oil Company

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Topics: Pipeline integrity management , Maintenance , Pipeline systems , Pipelines , Condensed matter , Corrosion , Crude oil , Cycles , Damage , Design

A First Step Towards the Development of a Pipeline Wrinkle Material Ultimate Limit State

Aaron Dinovitzer, Sanjay Tiku, Vlado Semiga, Abdelfettah Fredj, Joe Zhou, Koji Yoshizaki

IPC 2006; 455-462https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10312

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View Articletitled, A First Step Towards the Development of a Pipeline Wrinkle Material Ultimate Limit State

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Topics: Pipelines , Cracking (Materials) , Deformation , Displacement , Fracture (Process) , Containment , Cycles , Damage , Failure , Finite element analysis

Burst Strength of Gouges in Low Toughness High Pressure Transmission Pipes

Emeline Leveque, Mure`s Zarea, Remi Batisse, Paul Roovers

IPC 2006; 463-474https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10317

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View Articletitled, Burst Strength of Gouges in Low Toughness High Pressure Transmission Pipes

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Topics: Fracture toughness , High pressure (Physics) , Pipes , Failure , Pipelines , Corrosion , Electrical discharge machining , Failure mechanisms , Gages , Shear (Mechanics)

Fatigue Crack Growth Rates in Six Pipeline Steels

A. Bussiba, Ph. P. Darcis, J. D. McColskey, C. N. McCowan, G. Kohn, R. Smith, J. Merritt

IPC 2006; 475-484https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10320

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View Articletitled, Fatigue Crack Growth Rates in Six Pipeline Steels

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Pipelines , Steel , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Fatigue , Fatigue failure , Residual stresses , Tension

ILI Performance Verification and Assessment Using Statistical Hypothesis Testing

Guy Desjardins, Mike Reed, Randy Nickle

IPC 2006; 485-491https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10325

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View Articletitled, ILI Performance Verification and Assessment Using Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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Topics: Testing , American Petroleum Institute , Certainty , Inspection

Advances in Feature Identification Using Tri-Axial MFL Sensor Technology

Scott Miller, Frank Sander

IPC 2006; 493-505https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10327

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View Articletitled, Advances in Feature Identification Using Tri-Axial MFL Sensor Technology

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Topics: Sensors , Pipelines , Corrosion , Innovation , Inspection , Leakage , Magnetic flux , Metals , Pipeline integrity management , Testing

Pipeline Integrity Management Made Simple

Andy Bolsover, Eric Hansen

IPC 2006; 507-516https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10341

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View Articletitled, Pipeline Integrity Management Made Simple

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Topics: Pipeline integrity management , Inspection , Maintenance , Safety , Pipelines , Cathodic protection , Conformity assessment , Fitness-for-service , Regulations , Regulatory compliance

Prediction of Environmentally Assisted Cracking on Gas and Liquid Pipelines

J. Been, R. Eadie, R. Sutherby

IPC 2006; 517-531https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10345

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View Articletitled, Prediction of Environmentally Assisted Cracking on Gas and Liquid Pipelines

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Topics: Corrosion , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Pipelines , Pressure , Stress

“Digital Pigging” as a Basis for Improved Pipeline Structural Integrity Evaluations

James D. Hart, Nasir Zulfiqar, David H. Moore, Greg R. Swank

IPC 2006; 533-542https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10349

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View Articletitled, “Digital Pigging” as a Basis for Improved Pipeline Structural Integrity Evaluations

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Topics: Pipelines , Geometry , Gages , Pipes , Accelerometers , Filtration , Noise (Sound) , Pattern recognition

Structural Integrity Evaluation for the Analysis of Corroded Pipelines With Multiple Corrosion Defects

Alejandro Andueza, Thiago Pontual

IPC 2006; 543-549https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10375

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View Articletitled, Structural Integrity Evaluation for the Analysis of Corroded Pipelines With Multiple Corrosion Defects

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Maintenance , Failure , Algorithms , ASME Standards , Finite element methods , Pipes , Pressure

Management of Pipeline Dents and Mechanical Damage in Gas Pipelines

David J. Warman, Dennis Johnston, John D. Mackenzie, Steve Rapp, Bob Travers

IPC 2006; 551-560https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10407

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View Articletitled, Management of Pipeline Dents and Mechanical Damage in Gas Pipelines

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Topics: Damage , Pipelines , Deformation , Geometry , Inspection , Pipeline integrity , Resolution (Optics) , Leakage , Magnetic flux , Maintenance

Validating the Threat of SCC With an Alternative, Economic and Reliable Method: SCCScreen™

Kevin Spencer, Shahani Kariyawasam, Achim Hugger

IPC 2006; 561-567https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10408

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View Articletitled, Validating the Threat of SCC With an Alternative, Economic and Reliable Method: SCCScreen™

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Topics: Algorithms , Crack detection , Databases , Failure , Inspection , Pipelines , Reliability , Signals

Probabilistic Assessment of Minor Mechanical Damage

Patrick H. Vieth, Clifford J. Maier, William V. Harper, Elden Johnson, Bhaskar Neogi, U. J. Baskurt, Alan Beckett

IPC 2006; 569-577https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10409

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View Articletitled, Probabilistic Assessment of Minor Mechanical Damage

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Topics: Damage , Dimensions , Fracture (Materials) , Risk assessment , Simulation , Cycles , Deformation , Failure , Fatigue , Fatigue life

History of Pressure Fluctuations Related to Severity of Near-Neutral pH SCC

Jenny Been, Raymond R. Fessler, Sean Keane, Walter Kresic

IPC 2006; 579-588https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10412

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View Articletitled, History of Pressure Fluctuations Related to Severity of Near-Neutral pH SCC

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Topics: Corrosion , Fatigue , Fluctuations (Physics) , Inspection , Pressure , Stress corrosion cracking

Stress Intensification and Crack Growth in the Presence of Dents on Pipelines

Jenny Been, Blair Carroll, Aaron Dinovitzer, Robert Sutherby

IPC 2006; 589-595https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10415

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View Articletitled, Stress Intensification and Crack Growth in the Presence of Dents on Pipelines

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Topics: Corrosion , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Stress

ICDA Case Study: 43 Year Old Sour Gas Pipeline

Theo Abels, Nguyen Bich

IPC 2006; 597-611https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10421

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View Articletitled, ICDA Case Study: 43 Year Old Sour Gas Pipeline

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Topics: Pipelines , Corrosion , Condensed matter , Inspection , Natural gas processing , Nondestructive evaluation , Sensors , Waves

The Role of Technology in Preventing/Detecting Mechanical Damage

Mark Hereth, Keith Leewis, Rick Gailing

IPC 2006; 613-633https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10426

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View Articletitled, The Role of Technology in Preventing/Detecting Mechanical Damage

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Topics: Damage , Sensors , Cost benefit analysis , Filters , Governments , Pipelines , Reliability

Modeling Damage Prevention Effectiveness Based on Industry Practices and Regulatory Framework

Qishi Chen, Kimbra Davis, Curtis Parker

IPC 2006; 635-645https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10433

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View Articletitled, Modeling Damage Prevention Effectiveness Based on Industry Practices and Regulatory Framework

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Topics: Damage , Modeling , Risk , Reliability , Failure , Governments , Pipelines , Safety , System failures

Comparison of Technologies for SCC Threat Validation and Assessment

Shahani Kariyawasam, Jose Larios, Iain Colquhoun

IPC 2006; 647-658https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10434

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Technologies for SCC Threat Validation and Assessment

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Topics: Accuracy and precision , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hydrostatic testing , Inspection , Leakage , Life cycle assessment , Performance characterization , Pipelines

A Risk Based Approach to Optimize Inspection and Maintenance Resources

David Pang, Raymond P. Fales, Bruno Guedes

IPC 2006; 659-668https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10439

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View Articletitled, A Risk Based Approach to Optimize Inspection and Maintenance Resources

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Topics: Accidents , Construction , Corrosion , Crude oil , Damage , Design , Hazardous substances , Inspection , Maintenance , Natural gas

Performance Testing of a Multi-Component Powder Coating System

Jenny Been, Russ Given, Robert Worthingham

IPC 2006; 669-676https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10443

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View Articletitled, Performance Testing of a Multi-Component Powder Coating System

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Topics: Coatings , Damage , Hot water , Powder coatings , Testing performance

Characterization of Mechanical Damage Through Use of the Tri-Axial Magnetic Flux Leakage Technology

Vanessa Co, Scott Ironside, Chuck Ellis, Garrett Wilkie

IPC 2006; 677-684https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10454

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View Articletitled, Characterization of Mechanical Damage Through Use of the Tri-Axial Magnetic Flux Leakage Technology

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Topics: Damage , Leakage , Magnetic flux , Signals , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Metals , Pipelines , Nondestructive evaluation

Optimizing Bell Hole Examinations for Early Generation Pipelines

William E. Amend

IPC 2006; 685-694https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10457

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View Articletitled, Optimizing Bell Hole Examinations for Early Generation Pipelines

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Topics: Pipelines , Inspection , Construction , Manufacturing , Pipes , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipeline integrity

A Comprehensive Approach to Corrosion Management Based on Structural Reliability Methods

Mark Stephens, Maher Nessim

IPC 2006; 695-704https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10458

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View Articletitled, A Comprehensive Approach to Corrosion Management Based on Structural Reliability Methods

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Topics: Corrosion , Reliability , Failure , Inspection , Probability , Uncertainty , Maintenance , Failure mechanisms , Leakage , Damage

Automatic Detection of Pipeline Components in Radiographs for Corrosion Monitoring

Marcelo K. Felisberto, Guilherme A. Schneider, Tania M. Centeno, Lucia V. R. de Arruda

IPC 2006; 705-710https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10462

Abstract

View Articletitled, Automatic Detection of Pipeline Components in Radiographs for Corrosion Monitoring

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Inspection , Wall thickness , Genetic algorithms , Image registration , Image segmentation , Pipeline systems , Pipes , Reliability

Laboratory Simulation of Hydrostatic Test in Near-Neutral pH Soil Environments

Weixing Chen, Robert Sutherby

IPC 2006; 711-724https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10477

Abstract

View Articletitled, Laboratory Simulation of Hydrostatic Test in Near-Neutral pH Soil Environments

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Topics: Hydrostatic testing , Simulation , Soil , Fracture (Materials) , Testing , Dimensions , Electrolytes , Hydrostatics , Natural gas , Pipelines

Residual Stress and Stress Corrosion Cracking of High Pressure Hydrocarbon Transmission Pipelines

Greg Van Boven, Ronald Rogge, Weixing Chen

IPC 2006; 725-742https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10486

Abstract

View Articletitled, Residual Stress and Stress Corrosion Cracking of High Pressure Hydrocarbon Transmission Pipelines

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Topics: High pressure (Physics) , Pipelines , Stress , Stress corrosion cracking , Fracture (Materials) , Residual stresses , Steel , Carbon steel , Creep , Deformation

Probabilistic Assessment of a 70-Year Old Pipeline Subject to Seismic Deformation

Robert W. Warke, James D. Hart, Ben H. Thacker

IPC 2006; 743-754https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10487

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View Articletitled, Probabilistic Assessment of a 70-Year Old Pipeline Subject to Seismic Deformation

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Topics: Deformation , Pipelines , Collapse , Probability , Stress , Engineering simulation , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hazards

Study on Ultrasonic Guided Waves in Fluid-Filled Pipes Surrounded by Water

Shijiu Jin, Liying Sun, Guichun Liu, Yibo Li, Hong Zhang

IPC 2006; 755-760https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10493

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Ultrasonic Guided Waves in Fluid-Filled Pipes Surrounded by Water

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Topics: Fluids , Guided wave ultrasonic testing , Pipes , Water , Waves , China , Heating , Inspection , Steel , Ultrasonic waves

Guidelines for Assessing Corrosion Associated With Welds

B. N. Leis, E. B. Clark, X.-K. Zhu, R. D. Galliher

IPC 2006; 761-770https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10503

Abstract

View Articletitled, Guidelines for Assessing Corrosion Associated With Welds

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Topics: Corrosion , Welded joints , Failure , Base metals , Fracture toughness , Performance , Pipes , Stress

Impact of Technology on Pipeline Assessment/Rehabilitation Projects

Munendra S. Tomar, Martin Fingerhut

IPC 2006; 771-778https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10509

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View Articletitled, Impact of Technology on Pipeline Assessment/Rehabilitation Projects

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Topics: Pipelines , Project management

Deterministic Assessment of Minor Mechanical Damage on Pipelines

M. J. Rosenfeld, Alan Beckett, Bhaskar Neogi, U. J. Baskurt, Elden Johnson

IPC 2006; 779-789https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10513

Abstract

View Articletitled, Deterministic Assessment of Minor Mechanical Damage on Pipelines

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Topics: Damage , Pipelines , Dimensions , Fracture (Materials) , Service life (Equipment) , Cycles , Deformation , Fatigue , Inspection , Materials properties

Analysis of Non-Coplanar the Pressurized Laminations in X52 Steel Pipes by Non-Linear by Finite Element

Jorge Luis Gonza´lez, Alfredo Morales

IPC 2006; 791-798https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10514

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analysis of Non-Coplanar the Pressurized Laminations in X52 Steel Pipes by Non-Linear by Finite Element

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Lamination , Pipes , Steel , Pressure , Pipelines , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hardening

Operator Assessment of ILI Defects

Kevin W. Ferguson

IPC 2006; 799-804https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10522

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View Articletitled, Operator Assessment of ILI Defects

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Topics: Computers , Leakage , Magnetic flux , Pipelines , Pressure , Resolution (Optics) , Resource allocation

Management System Approach to Pipeline Integrity

Iain Colquhoun, Christian Calvi, Harry MacPherson

IPC 2006; 805-810https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10531

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View Articletitled, Management System Approach to Pipeline Integrity

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Topics: Design , Pipeline integrity , Pipeline integrity management , Pipeline systems , Risk , Sustainable development

A New Approach to Risk Based Pipeline Integrity Management

Roland Palmer-Jones, Susannah Turner, Phil Hopkins

IPC 2006; 811-823https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10535

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View Articletitled, A New Approach to Risk Based Pipeline Integrity Management

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Topics: Inspection , Pipeline integrity management , Pipelines , Risk , Risk assessment , Modeling , Corrosion , Damage , Event history analysis , Failure

Methodology to Develop Fitness-for-Service Assessments for Crack Detection In-Line Inspection Data

David Shanks, Rob Leeson, Corina Blaga, Rafael G. Mora

IPC 2006; 825-830https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10537

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View Articletitled, Methodology to Develop Fitness-for-Service Assessments for Crack Detection In-Line Inspection Data

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Topics: Crack detection , Fitness-for-service , Inspection , Pipelines , Maintenance , Risk , American Petroleum Institute , Fatigue , Life extension , Modeling

Finite Element Analyses of Circumferential Cracks in Thin-Walled Cylinders: T-Stress Solutions

Timothy Lewis, Xin Wang, Robert Bell

IPC 2006; 831-837https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10539

Abstract

View Articletitled, Finite Element Analyses of Circumferential Cracks in Thin-Walled Cylinders: T-Stress Solutions

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Topics: Cylinders , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Finite element methods , Fracture mechanics , Pipes , Tension , Wall thickness

Modeling the Interactions of Hydrogen, Stress and Dissolution in Near-Neutral pH Stress Corrosion Cracking of Pipelines

Frank Y. Cheng

IPC 2006; 839-844https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10544

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling the Interactions of Hydrogen, Stress and Dissolution in Near-Neutral pH Stress Corrosion Cracking of Pipelines

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Topics: Hydrogen , Modeling , Pipelines , Stress , Stress corrosion cracking , Fracture (Materials) , Steel , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

A Statistical Predictive Model to Prioritize Site Selection for Stress Corrosion Cracking Direct Assessment

Anthony Merle, P. F. Ehlers

IPC 2006; 845-856https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10573

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View Articletitled, A Statistical Predictive Model to Prioritize Site Selection for Stress Corrosion Cracking Direct Assessment

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Topics: Stress corrosion cracking , Pipelines , Modeling , Certainty , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Inspection , Regression models , Reliability

Combined Quantitative In-Line Inspection of Pipelines for Metal Loss and Cracks

Michael Beller, Neb I. Uzelac, Alfred Barbian

IPC 2006; 857-864https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10576

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View Articletitled, Combined Quantitative In-Line Inspection of Pipelines for Metal Loss and Cracks

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Metals , Pipelines , Design , Electronics , Maintenance , Pipeline integrity , Sensors , Ultrasound

Performance of In-Line Inspection Tools and Their Influence on the Structural Reliability of Corroded Pipeline

Jose´ de Jesu´s Leal Carvajalino, Fa´bio de Castro Marangone, Jose´ Luiz de Franc¸a Freire

IPC 2006; 865-874https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10594

Abstract

View Articletitled, Performance of In-Line Inspection Tools and Their Influence on the Structural Reliability of Corroded Pipeline

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Reliability , Corrosion , Computer software , Errors , Failure , Geometry , Maintenance , Measurement systems

Update on Hazardous Liquid Integrity Management Inspections for US Operators

Bruce Hansen, Skip Brown, David Kuhtenia

IPC 2006; 875-883https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10607

Abstract

View Articletitled, Update on Hazardous Liquid Integrity Management Inspections for US Operators

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Topics: Inspection

Fiber Optic Sensors for Monitoring Pipe Bending Due to Ground Movement

Sam Cauchi, Thierry Cherpillod, Don Morison, Ed McClarty

IPC 2006; 885-893https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10608

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View Articletitled, Fiber Optic Sensors for Monitoring Pipe Bending Due to Ground Movement

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Topics: Fiber optic sensors , Pipe bending , Pipelines , Coating processes , Coatings , Computer software , Databases , Instrumentation , Sensors , Soil

In-Line In-Situ Direct Measurement of Absolute Biaxial Stress in Pipelines

David A. Russell, David J. Buttle, John C. McCarthy

IPC 2006; 895-901https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10609

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View Articletitled, In-Line In-Situ Direct Measurement of Absolute Biaxial Stress in Pipelines

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Topics: Pipelines , Stress , Pipes , Inspection , Instrumentation , Barkhausen effect , Construction , Corrosion , Damage , Engineering prototypes

Best Practices for Pipeline Management: Shaan-Jing Pipeline Integrity Management and Practice

Shohua Dong, Bill Gu, Wei Yao

IPC 2006; 903-912https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10610

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View Articletitled, Best Practices for Pipeline Management: Shaan-Jing Pipeline Integrity Management and Practice

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Topics: Pipeline integrity management , Pipelines , Inspection , Coating processes , Coatings , Corrosion protection , Engineering standards , Hazards , Maintenance , Pipeline integrity

A Mobile Sensor System to Detect Water Hold-Up Locations and Internal Corrosion in Pipelines

Narasi Sridhar, Garth Tormoen, Ashok Sabata, C. Sean Brossia

IPC 2006; 913-920https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10611

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Mobile Sensor System to Detect Water Hold-Up Locations and Internal Corrosion in Pipelines

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Sensors , Water , Iron , Thin films , Carbon dioxide , Copper , Electrolytes , Gases

The Influence of Magnetization on Corrosion in Pipeline Steels

Joshua E. Jackson, Angelique N. Lasseigne-Jackson, Francisco J. Sanchez, David L. Olson, Brajendra Mishra

IPC 2006; 921-929https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10615

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View Articletitled, The Influence of Magnetization on Corrosion in Pipeline Steels

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Topics: Corrosion , Magnetization , Pipelines , Steel , Hydrogen , Magnetic fields , Cathodic protection , Currents , Fracture (Materials) , Hydrogen embrittlement

Poster Session

Simulation of the Process of Drawing a Pipe Through the Pipeline With a Larger Diameter

Igor V. Orynyak, Andriy V. Bogdan, Volodymyr M. Vasylyuk

IPC 2006; 931-941https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10067

Abstract

View Articletitled, Simulation of the Process of Drawing a Pipe Through the Pipeline With a Larger Diameter

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Topics: Pipelines , Pipes , Simulation , Buoyancy , Computer simulation , Dimensions , Friction , Ropes , String

Development of Line Pipes With Improved Behavior in Severe Sour Environment

I. N. Veselov, I. Yu. Pyshmintsev, S. U. Zhukova, D. A. Pumpyanskyi, V. G. Antonov

IPC 2006; 943-947https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10077

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of Line Pipes With Improved Behavior in Severe Sour Environment

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Topics: Pipes , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Steel , Alloys , American Petroleum Institute , Carbon , Condensed matter , Corrosion resistance , Hydrogen , Mechanical properties

PipeRep Software: A Decision Support Tool for the Repair of Pipelines

Emmanuel Chateau, Ste´phane Hertz-Cle´mens, Cle´o Barre

IPC 2006; 949-953https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10139

Abstract

View Articletitled, PipeRep Software: A Decision Support Tool for the Repair of Pipelines

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Topics: Computer software , Maintenance , Pipelines

An Experimental and Analytical Investigation into the 3D Hot Bend of API 5L X65 Pipeline

Jong-Hyun Baek, Young-Pyo Kim, Woo-Sik Kim, Chang-Kyun Oh, Yun-Jae Kim, Chang-Sung Seok

IPC 2006; 955-962https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10237

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Experimental and Analytical Investigation into the 3D Hot Bend of API 5L X65 Pipeline

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Pipelines , Deformation , Fatigue testing , Tensile strength , Damage , Fatigue strength , Fracture toughness , Liquefaction , Mechanical properties

Long Range Hot Oil Pipeline Leak Detection and Location Technique Based on Negative Pressure Wave

Yibo Li, Liying Sun, Shijiu Jin, Likun Wang, Dongjie Tan

IPC 2006; 963-968https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10471

Abstract

View Articletitled, Long Range Hot Oil Pipeline Leak Detection and Location Technique Based on Negative Pressure Wave

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Topics: Leakage , Pipelines , Pressure , Wavelet transforms , Waves

Student Paper Competition

Evaluation of Crack Growth Resistance Curves for Pipeline Steels Using Constraint Designed Fracture Specimens

Sebastian Cravero, Claudio Ruggieri

IPC 2006; 969-978https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10075

Abstract

View Articletitled, Evaluation of Crack Growth Resistance Curves for Pipeline Steels Using Constraint Designed Fracture Specimens

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Steel , Displacement , Stress , American Petroleum Institute , Geometry , Materials properties , Plane strain , Temperature