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Topics: Construction , Electromagnetic scattering , Fracture toughness , Mass production , Mechanical properties , Ocean engineering , Phase transitions , Pipelines , Plates (structures) , Precipitation hardening

Correlation Between Microstructure and Yield Strength in Low-Carbon High-Strength Microalloyed Steels

K. Poorhaydari, B. M. Patchett, D. G. Ivey

IPC 2006; 29-40https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10048

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View Articletitled, Correlation Between Microstructure and Yield Strength in Low-Carbon High-Strength Microalloyed Steels

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Topics: Carbon , Steel , Yield strength , Heat , Pipelines , Atoms , Dislocation density , Dislocations , Electron microscopy , Imaging

Leak and Break Models of Ductile Fracture of Pressurized Pipe With Axial Defects

I. V. Orynyak

IPC 2006; 41-55https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10066

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View Articletitled, Leak and Break Models of Ductile Fracture of Pressurized Pipe With Axial Defects

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Topics: Ductile fracture , Leakage , Pipes , Stress

Experimental Study of Charpy Impact Characteristics of High-Strength Spiral Welded Gas Pipeline

Sayyed H. Hashemi, Mohammad R. Jalali

IPC 2006; 57-63https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10068

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Charpy Impact Characteristics of High-Strength Spiral Welded Gas Pipeline

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Topics: Pipelines , Fracture (Materials) , Steel , Stress , Failure , Instrumentation , Machinery , Pipes , Alloys , American Petroleum Institute

Estimation of Slant Tearing Energy for High-Grade Pipeline Steel From Instrumented Charpy Test Data and its Transferability to Large Structures

Sayyed H. Hashemi, Ian C. Howard, John R. Yates, Robert M. Andrews, Alan M. Edwards

IPC 2006; 65-72https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10069

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View Articletitled, Estimation of Slant Tearing Energy for High-Grade Pipeline Steel From Instrumented Charpy Test Data and its Transferability to Large Structures

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Topics: Pipelines , Steel , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Die cutting , Failure , Shearing (Deformation) , Calibration , Micromechanical devices , Transportation systems

The Effects of Soil Properties on the Fracture Speeds of Propagating Axial Cracks in Line Pipe Steels

D. Rudland, G. Wilkowski, B. Rothwell

IPC 2006; 73-82https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10086

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View Articletitled, The Effects of Soil Properties on the Fracture Speeds of Propagating Axial Cracks in Line Pipe Steels

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Soil , Steel , Ductile fracture , Density , Fracture toughness , Ocean engineering , Pipelines , Pressure

X120 UOE Linepipe With Improved Properties and Varied Sizes

Hitoshi Asahi, Takuya Hara, Eiji Tsuru, Hiroshi Morimoto, Yoshio Terada, Masaaki Sugiyama, Masahiko Murata, Naoki Doi, Naoshi Ayukawa, Hiroo Akasaki

IPC 2006; 83-87https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10087

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View Articletitled, X120 UOE Linepipe With Improved Properties and Varied Sizes

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Topics: Chemistry , Cooling , Design , Fracture toughness , Manufacturing technology , Mechanical properties , Modal assurance criterion , Pipes , Steel , Temperature

Induction Hot Bending and Heat Treatment of 20” API 5L X80 Pipe

Gilmar Zacca Batista, Leonardo Naschpitz, Eduardo Hippert, Jr., Ivani de Souza Bott

IPC 2006; 89-98https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10089

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View Articletitled, Induction Hot Bending and Heat Treatment of 20” API 5L X80 Pipe

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Electromagnetic induction , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Pipes , Steel , Yield strength , Cooling , Dimensional analysis , Heating , Manufacturing

The Role of Niobium in High Strength Oil and Gas Transmission Linepipe Steels

Douglas G. Stalheim, Steven G. Jansto

IPC 2006; 99-106https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10091

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View Articletitled, The Role of Niobium in High Strength Oil and Gas Transmission Linepipe Steels

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Topics: Steel , American Petroleum Institute , Pipelines , Design , Fracture toughness , Alloys , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Low temperature , Pipes , Strips

A Case Study of Gas Leakage and Assessment of Mechanical Properties With Welding Variables in Fillet Weldment of Small Diameter Pipe

Jong-Hyun Baek, Woo-Sik Kim

IPC 2006; 107-113https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10102

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View Articletitled, A Case Study of Gas Leakage and Assessment of Mechanical Properties With Welding Variables in Fillet Weldment of Small Diameter Pipe

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Topics: Leakage , Mechanical properties , Pipes , Welding , Fatigue strength , Equipment performance , Gas tungsten arc welding , Maintenance , Natural gas , Natural gas distribution

Applicability of Existing Models for Predicting Ductile Fracture Arrest in High Pressure Pipelines

John Wolodko, Mark Stephens

IPC 2006; 115-123https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10110

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View Articletitled, Applicability of Existing Models for Predicting Ductile Fracture Arrest in High Pressure Pipelines

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Topics: Ductile fracture , High pressure (Physics) , Pipelines , Fracture toughness , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Uncertainty , Design , High strength steel , Pipes

Nano Precipitate Analysis of X80 Pipeline Steel Using Small Angle Neutron Scattering

J. B. Wiskel, D. G. Ivey, H. Henein

IPC 2006; 125-130https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10113

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View Articletitled, Nano Precipitate Analysis of X80 Pipeline Steel Using Small Angle Neutron Scattering

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Topics: Neutron diffraction , Pipelines , Steel , Temperature , Finishes , Mechanical properties , Particulate matter

Ductile Fracture Resistance Modeling Approach in Two High Grade Steels

L. N. Pussegoda, A. Fredj, A. Dinovitzer, D. Horsley, D. Carlson

IPC 2006; 131-139https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10114

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View Articletitled, Ductile Fracture Resistance Modeling Approach in Two High Grade Steels

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Topics: Ductile fracture , Modeling , Steel , Fracture (Materials) , Crack propagation , Damage , Steady state , Tension , Pipelines

Influence of Forming and Flattening on the Measured Tensile Properties of Linepipe

Philippe Thibaux, Dennis Van Hoecke, Gert De Vos

IPC 2006; 141-147https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10116

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View Articletitled, Influence of Forming and Flattening on the Measured Tensile Properties of Linepipe

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Topics: Tensile strength , Pipes , Deformation , Constitutive equations , Kinematics , Mechanical behavior , Yield stress , Compression , Mechanical properties , Plates (structures)

Estimation Procedures for J and CTOD Fracture Parameters Using Three-Point Bend Specimens

Gustavo H. B. Donato, Claudio Ruggieri

IPC 2006; 149-157https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10165

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View Articletitled, Estimation Procedures for <em>J</em> and CTOD Fracture Parameters Using Three-Point Bend Specimens

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Displacement , Stress , Finite element analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Fracture toughness , Plane strain , Structural steel , Testing

Crack Tip Opening Angle: Measurement and Modeling of Fracture Resistance in Low and High Strength Pipeline Steels

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

IPC 2006; 159-168https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10172

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View Articletitled, Crack Tip Opening Angle: Measurement and Modeling of Fracture Resistance in Low and High Strength Pipeline Steels

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Modeling , Pipelines , Steel , Steady state , Cantilever beams , Computer software , Deformation , Finite element model , Weight (Mass)

Application of ECA Procedures in Integrity Assessments of Ductile Pipes With Axial Flaws

Roberto Ferraboli, Claudio Ruggieri

IPC 2006; 169-177https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10191

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View Articletitled, Application of ECA Procedures in Integrity Assessments of Ductile Pipes With Axial Flaws

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Topics: Pipes , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , American Petroleum Institute , Ductility , Engineering prototypes , Robustness , Steel , Structural elements (Construction)

Adaptability of X80 Steel and its SAW Welding Wire to the Welding Procedure

Zhijun Huang, Renhua Deng, Miao Kai, Jibin Liu, Junhua Kong, Yutao Wang

IPC 2006; 179-185https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10193

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View Articletitled, Adaptability of X80 Steel and its SAW Welding Wire to the Welding Procedure

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Topics: Steel , Welding , Wire

Study on the Mismatched Girth Welds of X80 Line Pipes

Chuanjing Zhuang, Yaorong Feng, Chunyong Huo

IPC 2006; 187-192https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10195

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View Articletitled, Study on the Mismatched Girth Welds of X80 Line Pipes

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Topics: Pipes , Welded joints , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Welding , China , Deformation , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Safety

Numerical Simulation of Hydrogen Transport at a Crack Tip in a Pipeline Steel

Mohsen Dadfarnia, Petros Sofronis, Ian Robertson, Brian P. Somerday, Govindarajan Muralidharan, Douglas Stalheim

IPC 2006; 193-199https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10207

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Hydrogen Transport at a Crack Tip in a Pipeline Steel

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Topics: Computer simulation , Fracture (Materials) , Hydrogen , Pipelines , Steel , Pressure , Alloys , Deformation , Density , Diffusion (Physics)

Ductile Fracture Resistance Measurements in High Grade Steels

L. N. Pussegoda, A. Fredj, A. Fonzo, G. Demofonti, G. Mannucci, B. Rothwell

IPC 2006; 201-208https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10231

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View Articletitled, Ductile Fracture Resistance Measurements in High Grade Steels

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Topics: Ductile fracture , Steel

Improved Lateral Focusing for Thin-Walled Gas Pipelines Girth Welds Using Phased Arrays

Jinchi Zhang, Simon Labbe´, Michael Moles

IPC 2006; 209-214https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10238

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View Articletitled, Improved Lateral Focusing for Thin-Walled Gas Pipelines Girth Welds Using Phased Arrays

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Topics: Calibration , Computer simulation , Computer software , Diluents , Maintenance , Materials properties , Modeling , Optical mirrors , Pipelines , Pipes

Design Concept and Production of High Deformability Linepipe

Nobuyuki Ishikawa, Mitsuhiro Okatsu, Shigeru Endo, Joe Kondo

IPC 2006; 215-222https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10240

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View Articletitled, Design Concept and Production of High Deformability Linepipe

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Topics: Buckling , Compression , Control systems , Design , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Manufacturing technology , Permafrost , Pipes , Steel , Stress

Toughness Evaluation on Seam Weld HAZ of High Strength UOE Linepipe

Nobuyuki Ishikawa, Toyohisa Shinmiya, Satoshi Igi, Joe Kondo

IPC 2006; 223-230https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10245

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View Articletitled, Toughness Evaluation on Seam Weld HAZ of High Strength UOE Linepipe

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Brittle fracture , Chemistry , Fracture mechanics , Heat , Reliability , Testing , Welding

The Role of Continuous Cooling Transformation Diagrams in Material Design for High Strength Oil and Gas Transmission Pipeline Steels

Douglas G. Stalheim, Govindarajan Muralidharan

IPC 2006; 231-238https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10251

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View Articletitled, The Role of Continuous Cooling Transformation Diagrams in Material Design for High Strength Oil and Gas Transmission Pipeline Steels

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Topics: Cooling , Design , Pipelines , Steel , Alloys , Computers , Fracture toughness , American Petroleum Institute , Construction , Engineers

Advanced Technologies for Spiral Welded Oil and Gas Line Pipes

I. L. Permyakov, D. A. Pumpyanskyi, I. Yu Pyshmintsev, V. I. Stolyarov

IPC 2006; 239-244https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10254

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View Articletitled, Advanced Technologies for Spiral Welded Oil and Gas Line Pipes

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Topics: Pipes , Lasers , Steel , Base metals , Carbon , Cooling , Crack propagation , Design , Ductility , Fatigue

Effects of Microstructure and Texture on DWTT Properties for High Strength Line Pipe Steels

Takuya Hara, Yasuhiro Shinohara, Hitoshi Asahi, Yoshio Terada

IPC 2006; 245-250https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10255

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View Articletitled, Effects of Microstructure and Texture on DWTT Properties for High Strength Line Pipe Steels

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Topics: Pipes , Steel , Texture (Materials) , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Fracture (Materials) , Tensile strength , Brittleness , Brittle fracture , Iron , Separation (Technology)

The Micro Structural Characteristic Parameters of High Grade Pipeline Steel and its Mechanical Properties

Xiaoli Zhang, Chuanjing Zhuang, Lingkang Ji, Yaorong Feng, Wenzhen Zhao, Chunyong Huo, Xinwei Zhao, Shaotao Gong

IPC 2006; 251-259https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10256

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View Articletitled, The Micro Structural Characteristic Parameters of High Grade Pipeline Steel and its Mechanical Properties

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Grain size , Mechanical properties , Pipelines , Steel

Manufacturing of X100 Pipes for the TAP Project

Hans-Georg Hillenbrand, Andreas Liessem, Fabian Grimpe, Volker Schwinn

IPC 2006; 261-267https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10257

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View Articletitled, Manufacturing of X100 Pipes for the TAP Project

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Topics: Anisotropy , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Manufacturing , Pipes , High strength steel , Fibers , High pressure (Physics) , Low temperature , Pipelines

Strengthening Low Carbon Steels for Oil and Gas Spiral Welded Pipes

I. Yu. Pyshmintsev, D. A. Pumpyanskyi, Yu. O. Kamenskih, I. N. Poznyakovsky, I. L. Permyakov

IPC 2006; 269-274https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10258

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View Articletitled, Strengthening Low Carbon Steels for Oil and Gas Spiral Welded Pipes

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Topics: Carbon steel , Pipes , Steel , Computer simulation , Design , Mechanical properties , Plates (structures) , Work hardening

Recent Development of High Strength Steels for Transmission Trunk Lines and Coiled Tubing

Martin Liebeherr, Nico De Wispelaere, Frank Luneteau, Sabine Ehlers, Christophe Issartel, Eric Hivert, Didier Pensa

IPC 2006; 275-282https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10267

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View Articletitled, Recent Development of High Strength Steels for Transmission Trunk Lines and Coiled Tubing

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Topics: High strength steel , Tubing , Fracture toughness , Pipes , Corrosion resistance , Mechanical properties , Steel , Absorption , Atmospheric pressure , Carbon dioxide

Comparison of Methods for Predicting Safe Parameters for Welding Onto In-Service Pipelines

William A. Bruce, Matthew A. Boring

IPC 2006; 283-296https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10299

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Methods for Predicting Safe Parameters for Welding Onto In-Service Pipelines

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Topics: Pipelines , Welding , Risk , Hydrogen embrittlement , Pipes , Cooling , Heat , Maintenance

Constraint Based Fracture Assessment of Seam-Welded Pipes Containing Axial Flaws

Yuri Tkach, Anthony Horn, Adam Bannister, Edmund Bolton

IPC 2006; 297-306https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10305

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View Articletitled, Constraint Based Fracture Assessment of Seam-Welded Pipes Containing Axial Flaws

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Fracture toughness , Testing , Brittleness , Fracture mechanics , Geometry , Pipelines , Stress , Temperature

Semi-Automatic Gas-Less Process for Girth Welding X-80 Line Pipe

Badri K. Narayanan, Patrick Soltis, Marie Quintana

IPC 2006; 307-315https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10311

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View Articletitled, Semi-Automatic Gas-Less Process for Girth Welding X-80 Line Pipe

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Topics: Pipes , Welding , Metals , Fracture toughness , Slags , Yield strength , American Petroleum Institute , Joules , Precipitation , Robustness

Crack Propagation Modeling and Crack Arrestor Design for X120

Andrea Fonzo, Andrea Meleddu, Massimo Di Biagio, Gianluca Mannucci, Giuseppe Demofonti, Clifford W. Petersen, Nicholas E. Biery

IPC 2006; 317-325https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10319

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View Articletitled, Crack Propagation Modeling and Crack Arrestor Design for X120

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Topics: Crack propagation , Design , Fracture (Materials) , Modeling , Pipelines , Finite element analysis , Pipes , Pressure , Steel , Stress

When Old Line Pipes Initiates Fracture in a Ductile Manner

G. Wilkowski, D. Rudland, D. Rider, P. Mincer, W. Sloterdijk

IPC 2006; 327-338https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10326

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View Articletitled, When Old Line Pipes Initiates Fracture in a Ductile Manner

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Phase transition temperature , Temperature , Ductile fracture , Brittleness , Corrosion , Materials properties , Steel , Surface cracks

Local Stress-Strain Response of an Axial X100 Girth Weld Under Tensile Loading Using Digital Image Correlation

Samer Adeeb, Dave Horsley, Junhui Yan, Michael A. Sutton, Anthony P. Reynolds

IPC 2006; 339-348https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10330

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View Articletitled, Local Stress-Strain Response of an Axial X100 Girth Weld Under Tensile Loading Using Digital Image Correlation

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Topics: Stress , Welded joints , Welding , Base metals , Cycles , Design , Pipelines , Pipes , Coating processes , Coatings

Ductile Fracture Control for High Strength Steel Pipelines

Andrea Fonzo, Andrea Meleddu, Giuseppe Demofonti, Michele Tavassi, Brian Rothwell

IPC 2006; 349-358https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10331

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View Articletitled, Ductile Fracture Control for High Strength Steel Pipelines

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Topics: Ductile fracture , High strength steel , Pipelines , Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Fracture toughness , Shear (Mechanics) , Simulation

Fracture Arrest Assessment of Low Toughness Pipelines

Mark Stephens, Mark Fuglem, Wytze Sloterdijk

IPC 2006; 359-368https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10344

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View Articletitled, Fracture Arrest Assessment of Low Toughness Pipelines

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture toughness , Pipelines , Uncertainty , Brittleness , Computer software , Failure , Materials properties , Pipes

Effect of Grade on Ductile Fracture Arrest Criteria for Gas Pipelines

G. Wilkowski, D. Rudland, H. Xu, N. Sanderson

IPC 2006; 369-384https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10350

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View Articletitled, Effect of Grade on Ductile Fracture Arrest Criteria for Gas Pipelines

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Topics: Ductile fracture , Pipelines , Fracture toughness , Pipes , Statistical analysis , Steel , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Fracture (Materials) , Natural gas distribution

Pipeline In-Service Fillet Weld Inspection Delay Time

A. Dinovitzer, Vlado Semiga, L. N. Pusseogda, Scott Ironside

IPC 2006; 385-392https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10354

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View Articletitled, Pipeline In-Service Fillet Weld Inspection Delay Time

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Topics: Delays , Inspection , Pipelines , Hydrogen , Hydrogen embrittlement , Cracking (Materials) , Diffusion (Physics) , Fracture (Process) , Risk , Welded joints

How to Optimize the Design of Mechanical Crack Arrestors

G. Wilkowski, D. Rudland, B. Rothwell

IPC 2006; 393-405https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10357

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View Articletitled, How to Optimize the Design of Mechanical Crack Arrestors

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Topics: Design , Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Ductile fracture , Carbon dioxide , Composite materials , Fracture toughness , Grouting , Natural gas , Nitrogen

Metal-Cored Welding GMAW Consumables Development for Girth Welding of X-100 Pipe

Viadyanath Rajan, Dennis Hartman

IPC 2006; 407-415https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10358

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View Articletitled, Metal-Cored Welding GMAW Consumables Development for Girth Welding of X-100 Pipe

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Topics: Gas metal arc welding , Metals , Pipes , Welding , Fracture toughness , Design , Electrodes , Response surface methodology , Wire , Boron

Effect of Reel-Laying Simulation on Mechanical Performance of Flowlines

Ettore Anelli, Marco Tivelli, Alfonzo Izquierdo, Hector Quintanilla

IPC 2006; 417-426https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10364

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View Articletitled, Effect of Reel-Laying Simulation on Mechanical Performance of Flowlines

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Topics: Cable reels , Equipment performance , Simulation , Deformation , Compression , Cycles , Finishing , Fracture toughness , Hardening , Mechanical behavior

Seamless Pipes of High Strength 100 KSI Grade

Ettore Anelli, Andrea Di Schino, Alfonzo Izquierdo, Hector Quintanilla, Giuseppe Cumino, Marco Tivelli

IPC 2006; 427-436https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10368

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View Articletitled, Seamless Pipes of High Strength 100 KSI Grade

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Topics: Pipes , Fracture toughness , Steel , Deepwater development , Design , Pipeline risers , Pipelines , Precipitation , Risers (Casting) , Yield strength

High Strength Consumables for High Dilution Submerged Arc Welding

Matthew James, Teresa Melfi, Rajeev Katiyar

IPC 2006; 437-441https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10384

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View Articletitled, High Strength Consumables for High Dilution Submerged Arc Welding

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Topics: Alloys , Arc welding , Heat , Pipelines , Testing , Welding

Evaluation of Hydrogen Cracking in Weld Metal Deposited Using Cellulosic SMAW Electrodes

Susan R. Fiore, Matthew A. Boring

IPC 2006; 443-452https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10392

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Hydrogen Cracking in Weld Metal Deposited Using Cellulosic SMAW Electrodes

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Topics: Electrodes , Hydrogen embrittlement , Metals , Testing , Welded joints , Coatings , Silicon , Carbon , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

Evaluation of the Resistance of X120 Pipe to Mechanical Damage

Antonio Lucci, Gianluca Mannucci, Giuliano Malatesta, Nicholas E. Biery

IPC 2006; 453-460https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10396

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of the Resistance of X120 Pipe to Mechanical Damage

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Topics: Damage , Pipes , Steel , Computer simulation , Failure , High pressure (Physics) , Pipelines , Trenching machinery , Wall thickness

Godin Lake Trial: X120 Field Welding

Nicholas E. Biery, Mario L. Macia, Robert J. T. Appleby, Doug P. Fairchild, Doug S. Hoyt, David Dorling, David Horsley

IPC 2006; 461-467https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10397

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View Articletitled, Godin Lake Trial: X120 Field Welding

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Topics: Lakes , Welding , Welded joints , Pipelines , Maintenance , Pipes , Testing

Tensile and Toughness Properties of Pipeline Girth Welds

J. A. Gianetto, J. T. Bowker, R. Bouchard, D. V. Dorling, D. Horsley

IPC 2006; 469-483https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10399

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View Articletitled, Tensile and Toughness Properties of Pipeline Girth Welds

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Pipelines , Welded joints , Strips , Metals , Steel , Stress-strain curves , Pipes , Stress , Tensile testing

Cross-Weld Tensile Properties of Girth Welds for Strain-Based Designed Pipelines

J. T. Bowker, J. A. Gianetto, G. Shen, W. Tyson, D. Horsley

IPC 2006; 485-496https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10400

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View Articletitled, Cross-Weld Tensile Properties of Girth Welds for Strain-Based Designed Pipelines

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Topics: Pipelines , Tensile strength , Welded joints , Metals , Geometry , Pipes , Stress , Stress concentration , Finite element analysis , Stress-strain curves

API 5L X80 ERW Pipes: TenarisConfab and Usiminas Development

Juliana E. Roza, Marcelo C. Fritz, Marco A. Tivelli, Ronaldo C. Silva, Lu´cio S. Miranda, Sergio S. Kojima

IPC 2006; 497-502https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10406

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View Articletitled, API 5L X80 ERW Pipes: TenarisConfab and Usiminas Development

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Pipes , Pipelines , Cooling , Electrical resistance , Fracture toughness , High strength steel , Hot rolling , Low temperature , Manufacturing

Low-Constraint Back-Bend Test of High Strength Steels: Crack Driving Force Calibration

Ming Liu, Yong-Yi Wang

IPC 2006; 503-510https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10414

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View Articletitled, Low-Constraint Back-Bend Test of High Strength Steels: Crack Driving Force Calibration

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Topics: Calibration , Fracture (Materials) , High strength steel , Fracture toughness , Displacement , Stress , Dimensions , Elasticity , Finite element analysis , Fracture mechanics

Applying Gurson Type of Damage Models to Low Constraint Tests of High Strength Steels and Welds

Ming Liu, Yong-Yi Wang

IPC 2006; 511-518https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10416

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View Articletitled, Applying Gurson Type of Damage Models to Low Constraint Tests of High Strength Steels and Welds

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Topics: Damage , High strength steel , Welded joints , Crack propagation , Damage mechanics , Displacement , Failure , Constitutive equations , Failure analysis , Fracture (Materials)

Simplified Methods for Predicting the Stress-Strain Response of Hoop Wound Composite Reinforced Steel Pipe

John Wolodko

IPC 2006; 519-527https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10423

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View Articletitled, Simplified Methods for Predicting the Stress-Strain Response of Hoop Wound Composite Reinforced Steel Pipe

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Topics: Composite materials , Pipes , Steel , Stress , Design , Boundary-value problems , Failure , Fiber reinforced composites , Finite element analysis , Finite element model

Strain-Based Design for Materials With HAZ Softening

William Mohr

IPC 2006; 529-536https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10424

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View Articletitled, Strain-Based Design for Materials With HAZ Softening

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Topics: Design , Pipelines , Fracture toughness , Heat , Pipes , Pressure , Steel , Wall thickness

Automatic Weld Bead Recognition and Defect Detection in Pipeline Radiographs

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

IPC 2006; 537-543https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10429

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View Articletitled, Automatic Weld Bead Recognition and Defect Detection in Pipeline Radiographs

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Topics: Flaw detection , Pipelines , Welded joints , Carbon steel , Filters , Genetic algorithms , Inspection , Nondestructive evaluation , Object recognition , Phosphors

A Quantitative Approach to Tensile Strain Capacity of Pipelines

Yong-Yi Wang, Ming Liu, David Horsley, Joe Zhou

IPC 2006; 545-552https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10474

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View Articletitled, A Quantitative Approach to Tensile Strain Capacity of Pipelines

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Topics: Design , Pipelines

Analysis of Girth Welds in Pipelines Subjected to Lifting Loads

Chris Alexander, Ron Scrivner

IPC 2006; 553-561https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10480

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Girth Welds in Pipelines Subjected to Lifting Loads

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Topics: Pipelines , Stress , Welded joints , Bending (Stress) , Construction , Finite element methods , Geometry , Pipe joints , Pipeline construction , Pipes

A Tiered Approach to Girth Weld Defect Acceptance Criteria for Stress-Based Design of Pipelines

Yong-Yi Wang, Ming Liu, David Horsley, Gery Bauman

IPC 2006; 563-574https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10491

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View Articletitled, A Tiered Approach to Girth Weld Defect Acceptance Criteria for Stress-Based Design of Pipelines

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Topics: Acceptance criteria , Collapse , Design , Pipelines , Stress

Low-Constraint Testing of Pipeline Girth Welds

D. Rudland, Y. Wang

IPC 2006; 575-581https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10492

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View Articletitled, Low-Constraint Testing of Pipeline Girth Welds

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Topics: Pipelines , Testing , Welded joints , Fracture toughness , Fracture (Materials) , Heat , Instrumentation , Phase transition temperature , Steel

An Updated Cooling Rate and Microstructure Model for Pipeline In-Service Hot-Tap Welds

Yaoshan Chen, Yong-Yi Wang, David Horsley

IPC 2006; 583-592https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10496

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View Articletitled, An Updated Cooling Rate and Microstructure Model for Pipeline In-Service Hot-Tap Welds

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Topics: Cooling , Pipelines , Welded joints , Computer software , Generators , Thermal analysis , Algorithms , Computer simulation , Finite element analysis , Heat

Effects of Geometry, Temperature, and Test Procedure on Reported Failure Strains From Simulated Wide Plate Tests

Yong-Yi Wang, Ming Liu, Yaoshan Chen, David Horsley

IPC 2006; 593-601https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10497

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View Articletitled, Effects of Geometry, Temperature, and Test Procedure on Reported Failure Strains From Simulated Wide Plate Tests

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Topics: Design , Failure , Geometry , Pipelines , Temperature , Cooling , Gages , Displacement , Strain measurement , Stress

Computational Simulation of Line-Pipe Fabrication Processes

P. Dong, J. K. Hong, B. N. Leis, P. S. Lopez, R. G. Chavela, C. S. Ghenno

IPC 2006; 603-612https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10504

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View Articletitled, Computational Simulation of Line-Pipe Fabrication Processes

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Topics: Manufacturing , Pipes , Simulation , Welding , Residual stresses , Stress , Testing , Deformation , Errors , Wall thickness

Evaluation of Leak/Rupture Limit for Axially Through-Wall Notched Line Pipes Using J-Integral Resistance Curve

Shinobu Kawaguchi, Naoto Hagiwara, David L. Rudland, Gery M. Wilkowski

IPC 2006; 613-619https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10505

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Leak/Rupture Limit for Axially Through-Wall Notched Line Pipes Using J-Integral Resistance Curve

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Topics: Leakage , Pipes , Rupture , Pipelines

On the Influence of Crystallographic Texture on HIC

F. Caleyo, V. Venegas, J. M. Hallen, J. E. Araujo, T. Baudin

IPC 2006; 621-626https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10530

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View Articletitled, On the Influence of Crystallographic Texture on HIC

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Topics: Texture (Materials) , Steel , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , American Petroleum Institute , ASTM International , Carbon , Cracking (Materials) , Fibers , Fracture (Process)

Mechanic, Metalurgic and Factografic Characterization of a Composite of Microalloyed Steel (API X65) Cladded With Austenitic Stainless Steel (AISI 308L)

Carlos R. da Cunha, Telmo R. Strohaecker

IPC 2006; 627-634https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10591

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View Articletitled, Mechanic, Metalurgic and Factografic Characterization of a Composite of Microalloyed Steel (API X65) Cladded With Austenitic Stainless Steel (AISI 308L)

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Composite materials , Stainless steel , Steel , Failure , Pipes , Cladding systems (Building) , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

Quantification of Nano-Sized Precipitates in Microalloyed Steels by Matrix Dissolution

Junfang Lu, Douglas Ivey, Hani Henein

IPC 2006; 635-642https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10600

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View Articletitled, Quantification of Nano-Sized Precipitates in Microalloyed Steels by Matrix Dissolution

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Topics: Steel , Climate , Fracture toughness , Pipelines

MIAB Welding of Oil and Gas Pipelines

Leigh Fletcher, Gabriel Stecher, Cec Stubbs, John Norrish, Dominic Cuiuri, Jeff Moscrop

IPC 2006; 643-650https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10603

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View Articletitled, MIAB Welding of Oil and Gas Pipelines

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Topics: Pipelines , Welding , Construction , Pipes , Assembly lines , Cycles , Joining , Pipeline construction , Wall thickness , Welded joints

Development of a 3D Ultrasonic Inspection Device for Pipeline Girth Welds

Hiroshi Sato, Takayuki Hamajima, Masahiro Katayama, Yasuhisa Kanamaru

IPC 2006; 651-655https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10617

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View Articletitled, Development of a 3D Ultrasonic Inspection Device for Pipeline Girth Welds

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Welded joints , Pipes , Data collection , Databases , Imaging , Steel , Wall thickness , Waves

Pipeline Automation and Measurement

Large Pipeline Network Optimization: Summary and Conclusions of TransCanada Research Effort

K. K. Botros, D. Sennhauser, J. Stoffregen, K. J. Jungowski, H. Golshan

IPC 2006; 657-670https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10007

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View Articletitled, Large Pipeline Network Optimization: Summary and Conclusions of TransCanada Research Effort

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Topics: Optimization , Pipelines , Compressors , Algorithms , Artificial neural networks , Computation , Fuels , Genetic algorithms , Parallel processing , Pareto optimization

RealSens™: An Advanced Passive Airborne Natural Gas Leak Detection Technology

Adrian Banica, Chris K. Sheard, Boyd T. Tolton

IPC 2006; 671-675https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10019

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View Articletitled, RealSens™: An Advanced Passive Airborne Natural Gas Leak Detection Technology

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Topics: Leakage , Natural gas , Instrumentation , Filters , Pipelines , Underground pipelines

Study on the Distributed Optical Fiber Pipeline Leakage Prewarning System and the Method of Signal Analysis

Zhigang Qu, Shijiu Jin, Yan Zhou, Jian Li, Dongjie Tan, Likun Wang

IPC 2006; 677-681https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10039

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View Articletitled, Study on the Distributed Optical Fiber Pipeline Leakage Prewarning System and the Method of Signal Analysis

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Topics: Leakage , Optical fiber , Pipelines , Signals , Wavelets

Remote and Intelligent Diagnostic Methods on Leakage Fault for Crude Oil Pipelines

Lai-Bin Zhang, Zhao-Hui Wang, Wei Liang

IPC 2006; 683-688https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10065

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View Articletitled, Remote and Intelligent Diagnostic Methods on Leakage Fault for Crude Oil Pipelines

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Topics: Crude oil , Leakage , Pipelines

Leak Detection Method Based on Pressure Wave Change

XianYong Qin, LaiBin Zhang, ZhaoHui Wang, Wei Liang

IPC 2006; 689-697https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10071

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View Articletitled, Leak Detection Method Based on Pressure Wave Change

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Topics: Leakage , Pressure , Waves , Pipelines , Signals , Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems , Computer software , Crude oil , Data acquisition , Data collection

Field Testing of OSBRA 964 km Pipeline Leak Detection System

Ma´rcio Manha˜es G. de Almeida, Andre P. Kotchetkoff Neto, Adilson S. Mendonc¸a, Ricardo R. Alvarez, Marcello P. Castro

IPC 2006; 699-707https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10164

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View Articletitled, Field Testing of OSBRA 964 km Pipeline Leak Detection System

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Topics: Leakage , Pipelines , Testing , Instrumentation , Pipeline controls , Safety , Simulation , Teams , Valves , Damage

Leak Detection in a Pipeline Using Modified Line Volume Balance and Sequential Probability Tests

Marti´n Di Blasi, Carlos Muravchik

IPC 2006; 709-717https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10210

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View Articletitled, Leak Detection in a Pipeline Using Modified Line Volume Balance and Sequential Probability Tests

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Topics: Leakage , Pipelines , Probability , Flow (Dynamics) , Signals , Computers , Engineering simulation , Pipeline controls , Pressure , Simulation

Pipeline Leak Localization Using Pattern Recognition and a Bayes Detector

Marti´n Di Blasi, Renan Martins Baptista, Carlos Muravchik

IPC 2006; 719-726https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10211

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View Articletitled, Pipeline Leak Localization Using Pattern Recognition and a Bayes Detector

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Topics: Leakage , Pattern recognition , Pipelines , Sensors , Pressure drop , Accounting , Algorithms , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Parameter estimation

Reliability-Based Water Network Optimization for Steady State Flow and Water Hammer

Berge Djebedjian

IPC 2006; 727-737https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10234

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View Articletitled, Reliability-Based Water Network Optimization for Steady State Flow and Water Hammer

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Optimization , Reliability , Steady state , Water , Water hammer , Pipes , Simulation , Design , Genetic algorithms

A New Adaptive Penalty Method for Constrained Genetic Algorithm and Its Application to Water Distribution Systems

Berge Djebedjian, Ashraf Yaseen, Magdy Abou Rayan

IPC 2006; 739-750https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10235

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View Articletitled, A New Adaptive Penalty Method for Constrained Genetic Algorithm and Its Application to Water Distribution Systems

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Topics: Genetic algorithms , Water distribution , Optimization , Design , Pressure , Blocks (Building materials) , Computer software

Study on Method of Recognizing Characteristics of Pipeline Leakage Acoustic Signals

Likun Wang, Dongjie Tan, Yongjun Cai, SongGuang Fu, Jian Li, Shijiu Jin

IPC 2006; 751-755https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10262

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View Articletitled, Study on Method of Recognizing Characteristics of Pipeline Leakage Acoustic Signals

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Topics: Acoustics , Artificial neural networks , Leakage , Pipelines , Signals , Wavelets

Data Reconciliation Applied in a Transfer and Storage Terminal

Rafael Noac Feldman, Elcio Cruz de Oliveira

IPC 2006; 757-761https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10277

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View Articletitled, Data Reconciliation Applied in a Transfer and Storage Terminal

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Topics: Storage , Errors , Transportation systems , Turbines , Databases , Diesel , Instrumentation , Measurement systems , Modeling

Long-Range Pipeline Monitoring by Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing

Daniele Inaudi, Branko Glisic

IPC 2006; 763-772https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10287

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View Articletitled, Long-Range Pipeline Monitoring by Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing

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Topics: Fibers , Pipelines , Cables , Temperature , Composite materials , Flow (Dynamics) , Instrumentation , Leakage , Tubing , Design

Scripting Real-Time Application Platform (RTAP) Panels: An Overview of the Terminal Swing Panel Project

Chris Lewis

IPC 2006; 773-779https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10339

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View Articletitled, Scripting Real-Time Application Platform (RTAP) Panels: An Overview of the Terminal Swing Panel Project

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Topics: Construction , Control panels , Control systems , Crude oil , Cycles , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Graphical user interfaces , Maintenance , Pipeline systems

New Developments for the Description of Oil Leakages by Advective Migration From Submarine Pipelines

Renan Martins Baptista, Ricardo Antonio Francisco Machado, Marintho Bastos Quadri, Ariovaldi Bolzan, Andre´ Lourenc¸o Nogueira, Toni Jefferson Lopes

IPC 2006; 781-788https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10343

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View Articletitled, New Developments for the Description of Oil Leakages by Advective Migration From Submarine Pipelines

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Topics: Leakage , Underwater pipelines , Pipelines , Displacement , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Ocean engineering , Pressure , Pumps , Risk

MOL’s New Pipeline Operations Supervision System

Csaba Szilassy

IPC 2006; 789-793https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10388

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View Articletitled, MOL’s New Pipeline Operations Supervision System

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Topics: Pipelines , Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems , Computer software , Licensing , Petrochemicals , Visualization , Wire

Towards Automated Control Centre Support: Intelligent Alarm Analysis

Burke Pond, Rick Barlow, Sooban Kamal

IPC 2006; 795-804https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10390

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View Articletitled, Towards Automated Control Centre Support: Intelligent Alarm Analysis

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Topics: Control rooms , Leakage , Pipelines , Teams , Damage , Manufacturing systems , Pipeline systems , Regulations

Gas Pipeline Simulation: Use of a Single System for All Simulations

Heribert Scheerer, Stewart Midwinter

IPC 2006; 805-811https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10410

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View Articletitled, Gas Pipeline Simulation: Use of a Single System for All Simulations

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Topics: Pipelines , Simulation , Leakage , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics) , Modeling , Optimization , Simulation models

On-Line Identification of Horizontal Two-Phase Flow Regimes Through Gabor Transform and Neural Network Processing

Marcelo Fernando Selli, Paulo Seleghim, Jr.

IPC 2006; 813-820https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10427

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View Articletitled, On-Line Identification of Horizontal Two-Phase Flow Regimes Through Gabor Transform and Neural Network Processing

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Flow (Dynamics) , Signals , Two-phase flow

Optimizing Energy in ORBEL II Oil Pipeline

Reinaldo Machado Paulini, Luis Fernando Gonc¸alves Pires

IPC 2006; 821-832https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10465

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View Articletitled, Optimizing Energy in ORBEL II Oil Pipeline

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Topics: Pipelines , Computer software , Control systems , Flow simulation , Pressure control valves , Valves

Real Time Data Integration Based on the GIS Pipeline Infrastructure for the Management of the Gas and Power Business

Fernando Jose´ de Carvalho Salcedo, Ronaldo Jose´ Seixas de Carvalho

IPC 2006; 833-838https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10506

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View Articletitled, Real Time Data Integration Based on the GIS Pipeline Infrastructure for the Management of the Gas and Power Business

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Topics: Data fusion , Pipelines , Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems , Visualization , Computer software , Data acquisition , Energy / power systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Satellites

Considerations for Choosing a Remote Monitoring System for Cathodic Protection Rectifiers

Paul Charlebois, Rob Slevin

IPC 2006; 839-848https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10508

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View Articletitled, Considerations for Choosing a Remote Monitoring System for Cathodic Protection Rectifiers

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Topics: Cathodic protection , Monitoring systems , Errors

An Automated Leak Detection and Location System in a Brazilian Liquid Ammonia Pipeline

Emir Ceciliato, Claudia C. Magalha˜es, David G. P. Bueno

IPC 2006; 849-855https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10543

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View Articletitled, An Automated Leak Detection and Location System in a Brazilian Liquid Ammonia Pipeline

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Topics: Leakage , Pipelines

Evaluating the Reliability and Sensitivity of a Leak Detection System on a Liquid Pipeline

Michael Twomey

IPC 2006; 857-863https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10546

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View Articletitled, Evaluating the Reliability and Sensitivity of a Leak Detection System on a Liquid Pipeline

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Topics: Leakage , Pipelines , Reliability , American Petroleum Institute , Computer software , Testing , Transients (Dynamics)

A New Approach to Gas Control Simulation

Richard G. Carter, Henry H. Rachford, Jr., Todd F. Dupont

IPC 2006; 865-875https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10566

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View Articletitled, A New Approach to Gas Control Simulation

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Topics: Simulation , Stress , Pipelines , Transients (Dynamics) , Optimization , Cutting , Engineers , Steady state , Transportation systems

Using CCTV to Support Remote Operation

Marcelo D. Nunes, Ildemar P. Nunes

IPC 2006; 877-883https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10568

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View Articletitled, Using CCTV to Support Remote Operation

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Topics: Compressors , Disks , Domes (Structural elements) , Fire , Pipelines , Safety

Simulation Pipeline Control Systems for Operator Training

David John Basnett

IPC 2006; 885-891https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10580

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View Articletitled, Simulation Pipeline Control Systems for Operator Training

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Topics: Pipeline controls , Simulation , Pipelines , Engineering simulation , Control systems , Computer software , Crude oil , Delays , Hydraulics

Commissioning a Real-Time Leak Detection System on a Large Scale Crude Oil Pipeline During Start Up

Joanna Mabe, Keefe Murphy, Gareth Williams, Andrew Welsh

IPC 2006; 893-902https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10582

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View Articletitled, Commissioning a Real-Time Leak Detection System on a Large Scale Crude Oil Pipeline During Start Up

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Topics: Crude oil , Leakage , Pipelines , Computer software , Nitrogen

The Challenges of Wide Ranging Viscosity Fluids on Liquid Ultrasonic Flowmeters

Jeffrey L. Walters

IPC 2006; 903-910https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10585

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View Articletitled, The Challenges of Wide Ranging Viscosity Fluids on Liquid Ultrasonic Flowmeters

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Topics: Flowmeters , Fluids , Viscosity , Acoustics , Flow (Dynamics) , Calibration , Chords (Trusses) , Flow measurement , Heating , Modeling

Risk and Reliability

Risk Analysis of Sweet Natural Gas Pipelines: Benchmarking Simple Consequence Models

Brian Rothwell, Mark Stephens

IPC 2006; 911-919https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10059

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View Articletitled, Risk Analysis of Sweet Natural Gas Pipelines: Benchmarking Simple Consequence Models

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Topics: Approximation , Computer simulation , Computer software , Hazards , Maintenance , Natural gas distribution , Pipelines , Regulations , Risk , Risk analysis

A Quantified Risk-Based Design Assessment of a Localized ‘Pinch-Point’ on the Proposed Route of a High-Pressure Natural Gas Pipeline

Andrew Francis, Chas Jandu, Marcus McCallum

IPC 2006; 921-929https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10074

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View Articletitled, A Quantified Risk-Based Design Assessment of a Localized ‘Pinch-Point’ on the Proposed Route of a High-Pressure Natural Gas Pipeline

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Topics: High pressure (Physics) , Natural gas distribution , Pinch effect , Risk-based design , Pipelines , Damage , Risk , Corrosion , Failure , Design

Pipeline Risk Assessment by Bayesian Belief Network

Gokcen Ogutcu

IPC 2006; 931-935https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10088

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View Articletitled, Pipeline Risk Assessment by Bayesian Belief Network

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Topics: Corrosion , Failure , Pipelines , Risk assessment , Probability , Risk , Damage , Petroleum pipelines , Pipeline systems

A New Probabilistic Methodology for Undertaking External Corrosion Direct Assessment

Andrew Francis, Marcus McCallum, Menno T. Van Os, Piet van Mastrigt

IPC 2006; 937-950https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10092

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View Articletitled, A New Probabilistic Methodology for Undertaking External Corrosion Direct Assessment

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Topics: Corrosion , Coating processes , Coatings , Probability , Maintenance , Performance , Pipelines , High pressure (Physics) , Hydrostatic pressure , Inspection

Reliability Based Design and Assessment for Location-Specific Failure Threats With Application to Natural Gas Pipelines

Maher Nessim, Wenxing Zhou, Joe Zhou, Brian Rothwell

IPC 2006; 951-956https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10097

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View Articletitled, Reliability Based Design and Assessment for Location-Specific Failure Threats With Application to Natural Gas Pipelines

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Topics: Design , Failure , Natural gas distribution , Reliability , Pipelines , Risk , Acceptance criteria , Corrosion , Inspection , Pipeline systems

Evaluation of the Effect of Yield to Tensile (Y/T) Ratio on the Structural Integrity of Offshore Pipeline by Limit State Design Approach

Gianluca Mannucci, Giuliano Malatesta, Giuseppe Demofonti, Marco Tivelli, Hector Quintanilla, Alfonso Izquierdo, Giuseppe Cumino

IPC 2006; 957-963https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10124

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of the Effect of Yield to Tensile (Y/T) Ratio on the Structural Integrity of Offshore Pipeline by Limit State Design Approach

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Topics: Design , Underwater pipelines , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Probability , Failure analysis , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Pipes , Reliability

Modeling the Effects of Pipeline Fires and the Response of People in Large Buildings

R. P. Cleaver, M. R. Acton, A. R. Halford

IPC 2006; 965-971https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10158

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View Articletitled, Modeling the Effects of Pipeline Fires and the Response of People in Large Buildings

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Topics: Fire , Modeling , Pipelines , Structures , Thermal radiation , Risk , Transients (Dynamics) , Evacuations , Failure , Flow (Dynamics)

A New Generation of Pipeline Risk Algorithms

W. Kent Muhlbauer, Derek Johnson, Elaine Hendren, Steve Gosse

IPC 2006; 973-987https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10178

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View Articletitled, A New Generation of Pipeline Risk Algorithms

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Topics: Algorithms , Pipelines , Risk , Risk analysis , Mathematics , Risk assessment , Risk management

Geohazard Risk Management for the Nor Andino Gas Pipeline

Michael Porter, Rodolfo Reale, Gabriel Marcuz, K. Wayne Savigny

IPC 2006; 989-997https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10208

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View Articletitled, Geohazard Risk Management for the Nor Andino Gas Pipeline

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk management , Risk reduction , Floods , Landslides , Risk control , Rupture , Cost benefit analysis , Design , Drills (Tools)

Probabilistic-Based Assessment of Corroded Pipelines: A Comparison Between Closed Form and Surrogate Limit States

Sherif S. Abdelatif Hassanien, Samer Adeeb

IPC 2006; 999-1004https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10247

Abstract

View Articletitled, Probabilistic-Based Assessment of Corroded Pipelines: A Comparison Between Closed Form and Surrogate Limit States

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Corrosion , Event history analysis , Finite element analysis , Pipelines , Response surface methodology , Failure , Maintenance , Pressure , Reliability

A Semi-Quantitative Pipeline Risk Assessment Tool for Piggable and Un-Piggable Pipelines

Gunnar Weigold, Colin Argent, John Healy, Ian Diggory

IPC 2006; 1005-1016https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10280

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Semi-Quantitative Pipeline Risk Assessment Tool for Piggable and Un-Piggable Pipelines

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk assessment

Assessment of Pipeline Safety Increase When Using Special Means

Sviatoslav A. Timashev, Zhanna V. Yurchuk

IPC 2006; 1017-1024https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10286

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View Articletitled, Assessment of Pipeline Safety Increase When Using Special Means

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Topics: Pipelines , Safety , Algorithms , Pipeline systems , Reliability

Utilizing In-Line Inspection Data and Structural Reliability Analysis to Set a Defendable Corrosion Re-Assessment Interval

Ryan Sporns, Steven Bott, David Playdon

IPC 2006; 1025-1032https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10309

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View Articletitled, Utilizing In-Line Inspection Data and Structural Reliability Analysis to Set a Defendable Corrosion Re-Assessment Interval

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Topics: Corrosion , Event history analysis , Inspection , Computer software , Failure , Maintenance , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Probability , Reliability

Impact of Yield to Ultimate Ratio on the Reliability of Burst Limit States

Marc A. Maes, Mamdouh M. Salama

IPC 2006; 1033-1042https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10323

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View Articletitled, Impact of Yield to Ultimate Ratio on the Reliability of Burst Limit States

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Topics: Damage , Pipelines , Reliability , Steel

Quantifying the Probability of Failure During the Pre-Commissioning Hydrotest

Andrew Cosham, Phil Hopkins, Jan Spiekhout

IPC 2006; 1043-1056https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10335

Abstract

View Articletitled, Quantifying the Probability of Failure During the Pre-Commissioning Hydrotest

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Topics: Failure , Probability , Pipes , Pipelines , Pressure , Reliability , Design , Fittings , Flanges , Fracture (Materials)

Valve Placement and Operation for Liquid Transmission Pipelines: A Risk Reduction Tool

David A. Weir, Vienna W. Kwan, Barry F. Power

IPC 2006; 1057-1068https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10380

Abstract

View Articletitled, Valve Placement and Operation for Liquid Transmission Pipelines: A Risk Reduction Tool

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk reduction , Valves , Regulations , Risk , Design , Emergencies , Flow (Dynamics) , Hazards , Optimization

Transpetro Southeast Gas Security of Supply Study

Denise Faertes, Joaquim Domingues, Luiz Oliveira

IPC 2006; 1069-1074https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10383

Abstract

View Articletitled, Transpetro Southeast Gas Security of Supply Study

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Topics: Security , Computer software , Natural gas , Risk management , Vehicles

Quantitative Risk Assessment: Underground Natural Gas Storage Facilities

Patrick L. Wickenhauser, Brian T. Wagg, Fausto A. Barbuto

IPC 2006; 1075-1083https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10411

Abstract

View Articletitled, Quantitative Risk Assessment: Underground Natural Gas Storage Facilities

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Topics: Natural gas , Risk assessment , Storage

A Comparison of Inherent Risk Levels in ASME B31.8 and UK Gas Pipeline Design Codes

Graham Goodfellow, Jane Haswell

IPC 2006; 1085-1096https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10507

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Comparison of Inherent Risk Levels in ASME B31.8 and UK Gas Pipeline Design Codes

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Topics: Piping design , Risk , Pipelines , Risk assessment , Design , Density , Failure , Separation (Technology) , Teams , Thermal radiation

Multiple Plastic Strain Cycles Effects on Structural Reliability Analysis of Pipes

Hugo A. Ernst, Diego N. Passarella, Richard E. Bravo, Federico Daguerre

IPC 2006; 1097-1105https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10516

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View Articletitled, Multiple Plastic Strain Cycles Effects on Structural Reliability Analysis of Pipes

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Topics: Cycles , Event history analysis , Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Fatigue , Fatigue cracks , Fracture mechanics , Reliability , Cable reels , Computational methods