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2010 8th International Pipeline Conference
September 27–October 1, 2010
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Sponsors:
  • International Petroleum Technology Institute and the Pipeline Division
ISBN:
978-0-7918-4422-9
2010 8th International Pipeline Conference, Volume 3

Project Management

Management of OSBRA Project Portfolio: Learned Lessons After Several Cases and Many Years of Experience
Ma´rcio Manha˜es Gomes de Almeida, Valter Librais Junior, Nilson Vieira
IPC 2010; 1-7https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31088
View Articletitled, Management of OSBRA Project Portfolio: Learned Lessons After Several Cases and Many Years of Experience
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Topics: Construction , Control systems , Diesel , Drainage , Fire , Gasoline , Jet fuels , Leakage , Petroleum , Pipelines
Comparative Study on the Transportation Charge of Crude Oil Between Pipeline and Railway in China
Xiaokai Xing, Changchun Wu, Bing Liu
IPC 2010; 9-13https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31154
View Articletitled, Comparative Study on the Transportation Charge of Crude Oil Between Pipeline and Railway in China
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Topics: China , Crude oil , Pipelines , Railroads , Transportation systems , Pipes , Construction , Evaluation methods , Petroleum , Rail transportation
Project Management Considerations of Pipelines Crossing the Andes
Alfred M. Pettinger, Robert Montgomery
IPC 2010; 15-20https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31303
View Articletitled, Project Management Considerations of Pipelines Crossing the Andes
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Topics: Pipelines , Project management , Construction , Design , Governments , Pacific Ocean , Shorelines , Building materials , Cities , Collaboration
Assessing the Full Costs and Benefits of Pipeline Options
Michael Buckley, Ash Kirvan
IPC 2010; 21-30https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31356
View Articletitled, Assessing the Full Costs and Benefits of Pipeline Options
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Topics: Pipelines , Risk , Arctic region , Carbon , Construction , Decision making , Health and safety , Life cycle costing , Regulations , Risk assessment
Assisting Project Managers to Manage Risk by Planned Verification
Gunn Stirling, Ka˚re Ho̸gmoen
IPC 2010; 31-39https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31497
View Articletitled, Assisting Project Managers to Manage Risk by Planned Verification
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Topics: Risk , Pipeline systems , Quality control
Prioritization of a Portfolio of Projects
Jose Eduardo Modica, Roque Rabechini, Jr., Edison Martins Braun
IPC 2010; 41-48https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31509
View Articletitled, Prioritization of a Portfolio of Projects
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Topics: Cycles , Logistics , Pipelines , Risk , Sensitivity analysis , Ships , Storage , Water
The Follow-Up of an Extensive Portfolio
Jose Eduardo Modica, Marcelo Ramos Martins, Roque Rabechini, Jr., Edison Martins Braun
IPC 2010; 49-54https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31513
View Articletitled, The Follow-Up of an Extensive Portfolio
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Topics: Corrective actions , Cycles , Failure , Logistics , Pipelines , Risk , Ships , Strategic planning , Teams , Water
Total Pipeline Integrity Management System Implemented for KOC Pipelines: A Case Study
M. Robb Isaac, Saleh Al-Sulaiman, Monty R. Martin, Sandeep Sharma
IPC 2010; 55-60https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31679
View Articletitled, Total Pipeline Integrity Management System Implemented for KOC Pipelines: A Case Study
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Topics: Pipeline integrity management , Pipelines , Pipeline systems , Transportation systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrostatic testing , Inspection , Military systems , Ocean engineering , Pipes

Environment

Thermodynamic and Economic Assessment of Oxy-Combustion CCS System Applied to Gas Turbine-Driven Compressor Stations
C. J. Ennis, K. K. Botros
IPC 2010; 61-75https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31015
View Articletitled, Thermodynamic and Economic Assessment of Oxy-Combustion CCS System Applied to Gas Turbine-Driven Compressor Stations
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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Combustion , Compressors , Economic analysis , Turbines , Carbon dioxide , Gas turbines , Emissions , Fuels , Natural gas
Neural Network Based Predictive Emission Monitoring Module for a GE LM2500 Gas Turbine
K. K. Botros, M. Cheung
IPC 2010; 77-87https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31016
View Articletitled, Neural Network Based Predictive Emission Monitoring Module for a GE LM2500 Gas Turbine
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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Emissions , Gas turbines , Nitrogen oxides , Proton exchange membranes , Uncertainty , Engines , Temperature , Compressors , Cycles
Innovation in Noise Mapping in Natural Gas Compressor Stations
K. K. Botros, A. Hawryluk, J. Geerligs, B. Huynh, R. Phernambucq
IPC 2010; 89-98https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31048
View Articletitled, Innovation in Noise Mapping in Natural Gas Compressor Stations
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Topics: Compressors , Innovation , Natural gas , Noise (Sound) , Sound pressure , Air flow , Coolers , Ducts , Exhaust systems , Gas turbines
Innovative Management Strategies to Address Environmental and Social Concerns on a Major Pipeline
Gabriel Marcuz, Rodolfo Reale
IPC 2010; 99-103https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31049
View Articletitled, Innovative Management Strategies to Address Environmental and Social Concerns on a Major Pipeline
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Topics: Construction , Ethics , Natural gas distribution , Non-governmental organizations , Pipelines
Activated Carbon Systems for Capturing Blowdown Hydrocarbons From Pipeline Facilities
K. K. Botros, J. S. Crowe, B. Sloof
IPC 2010; 105-116https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31131
View Articletitled, Activated Carbon Systems for Capturing Blowdown Hydrocarbons From Pipeline Facilities
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Topics: Activated carbon , Pipelines , Gases , Design , Storage , Compressors , Conceptual design , Emissions , Gas cylinders , High pressure (Physics)
Management of Transpetro’s Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility in the Midwest of Brazil
Walderes Brito, Carlos Roberto Bortolon, Newton Camelo de Castro, Simone Rodrigues da Silva, Guilherme Machado Cardoso
IPC 2010; 117-123https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31134
View Articletitled, Management of Transpetro’s Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility in the Midwest of Brazil
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Topics: Dimensions , Governments
Osbra’s Environmental Management System: A Successful Experience
Carlos Alberto Rodrigues Torres, Ana Paula Camargo de Vicente, Leonardo Mitidiero, Jorge Ibirajara E. Coelho, Carlos Roberto Bortolon, Taˆnia Junqueira
IPC 2010; 125-134https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31139
View Articletitled, Osbra’s Environmental Management System: A Successful Experience
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Topics: Diesel , Gasoline , Petroleum , Pipeline systems , Pipelines , Safety
Environmental Impact Mitigation on the Gasduc-3 Project
Celso A. d’Oliveira, Eliane H. de Paula, Dilian A. D. Freire
IPC 2010; 135-143https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31148
View Articletitled, Environmental Impact Mitigation on the Gasduc-3 Project
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Topics: Natural gas , Sustainable development , Teams
U.S. Federal, State, and Local Permitting Requirements and Expectations for Oil Pipeline Repair: Assuring Compliance and Streamlining the Permitting Process
Rachel E. Walker
IPC 2010; 145-148https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31151
View Articletitled, U.S. Federal, State, and Local Permitting Requirements and Expectations for Oil Pipeline Repair: Assuring Compliance and Streamlining the Permitting Process
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Topics: Maintenance , Pipelines , Regulatory compliance , Water , Construction , Governments , Natural gas distribution , Pipeline construction , Regulations , Transparency
Successful Social Environmental Management Model, Implemented in Ecuador to Overcome Impacts From a Heavy Crude Oil Spill
Miguel A´ngel Alema´n, Ramiro Bermeo, Andre´s Mendiza´bal, Wong Loon
IPC 2010; 149-158https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31179
View Articletitled, Successful Social Environmental Management Model, Implemented in Ecuador to Overcome Impacts From a Heavy Crude Oil Spill
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Topics: Crude oil , Rivers , Emergencies , Environmental remediation , Regulations , Soil , Water , Biomedicine , Gravel , Inspection
Mitigation of Groundwater-Dominated Lakebed Playas Crossed by the Ruby Pipeline, Utah and Nevada
Jeffrey R. Keaton, John J. Jermyn
IPC 2010; 159-165https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31207
View Articletitled, Mitigation of Groundwater-Dominated Lakebed Playas Crossed by the Ruby Pipeline, Utah and Nevada
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Topics: Groundwater , Pipelines , Water , Lakes , Soil , Construction , Drainage , Natural gas , Preservation , Refraction
The SWAT Approach for Pipeline Watercourse Crossings
Steve Jasper, Jason D. Harris, Raymond Doering
IPC 2010; 167-172https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31358
View Articletitled, The SWAT Approach for Pipeline Watercourse Crossings
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Topics: Construction , Pipelines , Teams , Databases , Design , Oceans
South Arm Crossing Project: Navigating Through the Regulatory Environment and Stakeholder Communication in the Lower Fraser River Basin
Matthew T. MacKinnon, Chris Dane, Amy Hennessy
IPC 2010; 173-177https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31610
View Articletitled, South Arm Crossing Project: Navigating Through the Regulatory Environment and Stakeholder Communication in the Lower Fraser River Basin
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Topics: Rivers , Horizontal directional drilling , Collaboration , Pipelines , Regulations
Environmental Considerations for Pipeline Abandonment: A Case Study From Abandonment of a Southern Alberta Pipeline
Jessica M. Swanson, Tom Kunicky, Pete Poohkay
IPC 2010; 179-185https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31669
View Articletitled, Environmental Considerations for Pipeline Abandonment: A Case Study From Abandonment of a Southern Alberta Pipeline
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Topics: Pipelines

GIS/Database Development

Using Geospatial Solutions to Meet Distribution Integrity Management Requirements
Robert A. McElroy
IPC 2010; 187-192https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31147
View Articletitled, Using Geospatial Solutions to Meet Distribution Integrity Management Requirements
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Topics: Failure , Pipeline systems , Pipelines , Probability , Regulations , Resource allocation , Risk-based decision making , Storage
Lessons Learned From Supporting a Geohazard Management Program
Neil Ripley, Trevor Simpson, Mark Leir
IPC 2010; 193-199https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31339
View Articletitled, Lessons Learned From Supporting a Geohazard Management Program
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Topics: Computer software , Databases , Engineering drawings , Erosion , Hardware , Inspection , Internet , Landslides , Laptop computers , Maintenance
Integrating ILI Data With Publicly Available Mapping Solutions
Grant A. Coleman, Scott J. Miller
IPC 2010; 201-207https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31382
View Articletitled, Integrating ILI Data With Publicly Available Mapping Solutions
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Topics: Pipelines , Resolution (Optics)
Integrating Pipeline Data Management Application and Google Maps Dataset on Web Based GIS Application Using Open Source Technology Sharp Map and Open Layers
Arie Wisianto, Hidayatus Saniya, Oki Gumilar
IPC 2010; 209-211https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31438
View Articletitled, Integrating Pipeline Data Management Application and Google Maps Dataset on Web Based GIS Application Using Open Source Technology Sharp Map and Open Layers
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Topics: Pipelines , Computer software , Engines , Internet , Risk , Satellites , User interfaces , Web services
From CAD to GIS to the Geoweb: A Natural Evolution
Steve Adam
IPC 2010; 213-219https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31635
View Articletitled, From CAD to GIS to the Geoweb: A Natural Evolution
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Topics: Computer-aided design , Piping design , Decision making , Design , Engineering drawings , Computer software , Computers , Databases , Engineers , Innovation

Facilities Integrity Management

Finite-Element Model-Based Fault Prognosis on Key Components of the Reciprocating Compressor
Wenqing Lu, Laibin Zhang, Wei Liang, Shuguo Li
IPC 2010; 221-228https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31064
View Articletitled, Finite-Element Model-Based Fault Prognosis on Key Components of the Reciprocating Compressor
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Topics: Compressors , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Computer software , Three-dimensional models , Chemical industry , Computer-aided design , Engineering prototypes , Failure , Fault diagnosis
Storage Tank Floor and Wall Defect In-Situ Inspection With Ultrasonic Guided Wave Technique
Zhanjun Feng, Weibin Wang, Wenqiang Tong, Keyi Yuan, Zandong Han, Yifang Chen
IPC 2010; 229-232https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31065
View Articletitled, Storage Tank Floor and Wall Defect In-Situ Inspection With Ultrasonic Guided Wave Technique
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Topics: Inspection , Storage tanks , Waves , Corrosion , Plates (structures) , Signals , Computer simulation , Diffraction , Filtration , Geometry
Research on Acoustic Emission In-Service Inspection for Large Above-Ground Storage Tank Floors
Mingchun Lin, Yewei Kang, Weibin Wang, Lei Zhang, Yi Sun
IPC 2010; 233-239https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31080
View Articletitled, Research on Acoustic Emission In-Service Inspection for Large Above-Ground Storage Tank Floors
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Topics: Acoustic emissions , In-service inspection , Storage tanks , Inspection , Corrosion , Leakage , Magnetic flux , Maintenance
The Remaining Life Prediction and Internal Inspection Interval Analysis for Large-Scale Crude Oil Storage Tank
Jian Shuai, Kejiang Han
IPC 2010; 241-246https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31104
View Articletitled, The Remaining Life Prediction and Internal Inspection Interval Analysis for Large-Scale Crude Oil Storage Tank
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Topics: Crude oil , Inspection , Storage tanks , China , Corrosion , American Petroleum Institute , Failure , Maintenance , Probability , Production facilities
Reliability Based Facility Risk Assessment
William V. Harper, David J. Stucki, Taylor M. Shie, Ray J. Davies
IPC 2010; 247-253https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31352
View Articletitled, Reliability Based Facility Risk Assessment
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Topics: Reliability , Risk assessment , Inspection , Safety , Corrosion , Cycles , Databases , Engineers , Maintenance , Petroleum
In-Line Inspection Techniques for “Non-Piggable” Liquid Pipelines
Damir Grmek
IPC 2010; 255-261https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31357
View Articletitled, In-Line Inspection Techniques for “Non-Piggable” Liquid Pipelines
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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Design engineering , Pipes , Corrosion , Flow (Dynamics) , High pressure (Physics) , Hydrostatic testing , Transportation systems
Safety Culture
Marcelo Garcez Lopes
IPC 2010; 263-269https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31368
View Articletitled, Safety Culture
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Topics: Safety , Accidents , Leadership , Roads
Determining the Yield Strength of In-Service Pipe Using Hardness Testing
Shadie Radmard, Monique Berg
IPC 2010; 271-280https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31460
View Articletitled, Determining the Yield Strength of In-Service Pipe Using Hardness Testing
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Topics: Pipes , Testing , Yield strength , Stress , Pressure , Design , Hardness testers , Tensile strength , Wall thickness , Nondestructive evaluation
The Remaining Strength of Corroded Casing With Combined Hoop and Longitudinal Stress
Robert B. Francini, Jacob D. Wahl, Nolan T. Quade
IPC 2010; 281-287https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31492
View Articletitled, The Remaining Strength of Corroded Casing With Combined Hoop and Longitudinal Stress
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Topics: Stress , Corrosion , Hoop stress , Metals , Pressure , Storage
Repair of High Pressure Pipe Fittings Using Composite Materials
Julian Bedoya, Chris Alexander, Tommy Precht
IPC 2010; 289-303https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31537
View Articletitled, Repair of High Pressure Pipe Fittings Using Composite Materials
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Topics: Composite materials , High pressure (Physics) , Maintenance , Pipe fittings , Metals , Pressure , Finite element analysis , Pipelines , Pipes , Testing
Hardisty Contract Tankage Project: Design of a System for Long-Term Storage, Heating and Transporting Heavy Crude Oil in Cold Climates
Jamie Bagan, Susan Larson, Gilles Orieux, Dean Thieson, Greg Wengreniuk
IPC 2010; 305-310https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31654
View Articletitled, Hardisty Contract Tankage Project: Design of a System for Long-Term Storage, Heating and Transporting Heavy Crude Oil in Cold Climates
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Topics: Cold climates , Crude oil , Design , Heating , Storage , Teams
Identifying and Mitigating Flow-Induced Vibration in Recycle Loop Gas Piping at a Centrifugal Compressor Station
Eugene L. Broerman, Jason T. Gatewood, James T. O’Grady, Russell F. Troy, Charles L. Rand, Jr., Gary T. Stroud
IPC 2010; 311-316https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31656
View Articletitled, Identifying and Mitigating Flow-Induced Vibration in Recycle Loop Gas Piping at a Centrifugal Compressor Station
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Topics: Compressors , Flow-induced vibrations , Pipes , Pipelines
A Microtexture-Microstructure Model to Simulate Intergranular Stress Corrosion Crack Propagation in Pipeline Steel
M. A. Arafin, J. A. Szpunar
IPC 2010; 317-324https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31681
View Articletitled, A Microtexture-Microstructure Model to Simulate Intergranular Stress Corrosion Crack Propagation in Pipeline Steel
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Topics: Pipelines , Steel , Stress corrosion cracking , Grain boundaries , Electron backscatter diffraction , Algorithms , American Petroleum Institute , Chain , Crack propagation , Diffraction

Operations and Maintenance

Field Validation of a Dynamic Model for an MFL ILI Tool in Gas Pipelines
K. K. Botros, H. Golshan
IPC 2010; 325-336https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31018
View Articletitled, Field Validation of a Dynamic Model for an MFL ILI Tool in Gas Pipelines
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Topics: Dynamic models , Pipelines , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Wall thickness , Compressibility , Design , Friction , Gravity (Force) , Inspection
In-Field Application of Steel Strip Reinforcement for Pipeline External Rehabilitation
Nicholas J. Venero, Tim J. M. Bond, Raymond N. Burke, David J. Miles
IPC 2010; 337-343https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31098
View Articletitled, In-Field Application of Steel Strip Reinforcement for Pipeline External Rehabilitation
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Topics: Pipelines , Steel , Strips , Adhesives , Pipes , Manufacturing , Winding (process) , Wrapping equipment (Packaging) , Cathodic protection , Design
A Model for Predicting the Average Hydraulic Wax Deposition Thickness of a Long-Term Unpigged Crude Pipeline
Qing Miao, Baoliang Jiang, Jianghua Tao, Sen Hu, Jianjun Liu
IPC 2010; 345-349https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31122
View Articletitled, A Model for Predicting the Average Hydraulic Wax Deposition Thickness of a Long-Term Unpigged Crude Pipeline
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Topics: Crude oil , Pipelines
Study on the Safety of Restart of a Long-Term Unpigged Crude Pipeline
Qing Miao
IPC 2010; 351-358https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31171
View Articletitled, Study on the Safety of Restart of a Long-Term Unpigged Crude Pipeline
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Topics: Crude oil , Pipelines , Safety
A Synthesized Approach to Pressure Reduction for Investigating Mechanical Damage
M. J. Rosenfeld
IPC 2010; 359-367https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31245
View Articletitled, A Synthesized Approach to Pressure Reduction for Investigating Mechanical Damage
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Topics: Damage , Pressure , Pipelines , Inspection , Rocks
Petrobras Amazonia Gas Pipeline: Repair Logistics Evaluation Study
Denise Faertes, Joaquim Domingues
IPC 2010; 369-377https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31308
View Articletitled, Petrobras Amazonia Gas Pipeline: Repair Logistics Evaluation Study
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Topics: Logistics , Maintenance , Pipelines , Failure , Transportation systems , Workshops (Work spaces) , Army , Boats , Brain , Construction
Innovative Method to Double Block and Bleed
Frank Dum, Colin Drysdale
IPC 2010; 379-382https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31346
View Articletitled, Innovative Method to Double Block and Bleed
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Topics: Maintenance , Patents , Pipelines , Pipes , Safety , Trains , Valves
Innovative Plugging Head Solution for a Nitrogen Gas Pipeline Provider in Latin America
Frank Dum, Colin Drysdale
IPC 2010; 383-385https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31349
View Articletitled, Innovative Plugging Head Solution for a Nitrogen Gas Pipeline Provider in Latin America
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Topics: Nitrogen , Pipelines , Machinery , Emergencies , Leakage , Urethane elastomers , Pipes , Safety , Valves
Method to Reduce Arc Blow During DC Arc Welding of Pipelines
J. H. Espina-Herna´ndez, F. Caleyo, J. M. Hallen, G. L. Rueda-Morales, E. Pe´rez-Baruch, A. Lo´pez-Montenegro
IPC 2010; 387-392https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31393
View Articletitled, Method to Reduce Arc Blow During DC Arc Welding of Pipelines
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Topics: Arc welding , Pipelines , Magnetic fields , Electrodes , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Inspection , Maintenance , Dimensions , Finite element analysis
The Calculation Method of Mixing Volume in a Products Pipeline
Jing Gong, Qin Wang, Weidong Wang, Yi Guo
IPC 2010; 393-398https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31462
View Articletitled, The Calculation Method of Mixing Volume in a Products Pipeline
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Topics: Computational methods , Pipelines
Rheological Property of Waxy Crude Oil in Restart Process of Pipeline
Yanbo Xu, Qiyu Huang
IPC 2010; 399-403https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31480
View Articletitled, Rheological Property of Waxy Crude Oil in Restart Process of Pipeline
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Topics: Crude oil , Pipelines , Rheology , Temperature , Die cutting , Emulsions , Rheometers , Shearing (Deformation) , Thixotropy , Viscosity
Plan of Communications and Relationship With Third Parties for the Bolivia-Brazil Pipeline Right-of-Way
Ma´rcia Cauduro
IPC 2010; 405-412https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31603
View Articletitled, Plan of Communications and Relationship With Third Parties for the Bolivia-Brazil Pipeline Right-of-Way
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Topics: Pipelines , Accidents , Cities , Pipeline integrity management , Public utilities , Risk , Sewage , Statistics , Teams , Training programs

Pipeline Automation and Measurement

Automated Intelligent Emergency Assessment of GTA Pipeline Events
Ali Asgary, Alireza Ghaffari, Albert Kong
IPC 2010; 413-419https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31006
View Articletitled, Automated Intelligent Emergency Assessment of GTA Pipeline Events
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Topics: Emergencies , Pipelines , Emergency response , Data acquisition , Decision making , Fluids , Machinery , Web services
Multi-Objective Optimization of Natural Gas Compression Power Train With Genetic Algorithms
A. Hawryluk, K. K. Botros, H. Golshan, B. Huynh
IPC 2010; 421-435https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31017
View Articletitled, Multi-Objective Optimization of Natural Gas Compression Power Train With Genetic Algorithms
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Topics: Compression , Genetic algorithms , Natural gas , Pareto optimization , Trains , Compressors , Coolers , Energy consumption , Gas turbines , Pipelines
Pressure Influence in LPG Measurements by Uncertainty Evaluation
Elcio Cruz de Oliveira
IPC 2010; 437-443https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31019
View Articletitled, Pressure Influence in LPG Measurements by Uncertainty Evaluation
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Topics: Pressure , Uncertainty , Temperature , Ethanol , Algorithms , American Petroleum Institute , ASTM International , Bubbles , Density , Equilibrium (Physics)
Leak Detection Method for Long Pipeline Based on Dynamic Pressure and Wavelet Analysis
Bin Xu, Likun Wang, Hongchao Wang, Min Xiong, Dongliang Yu, Dongjie Tan
IPC 2010; 445-451https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31056
View Articletitled, Leak Detection Method for Long Pipeline Based on Dynamic Pressure and Wavelet Analysis
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Topics: Leakage , Pipelines , Pressure , Wavelets , Signals , Pressure sensors , Stability
Excitation of Guided Waves in Oil Storage Tank Floor and Vertical Wall by Edge- and Wall-Mounted Transducers
Weibin Wang, Zhanjun Feng, Choumin Zhao, Keyi Yuan, Zandong Han, Yifang Chen
IPC 2010; 453-456https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31063
View Articletitled, Excitation of Guided Waves in Oil Storage Tank Floor and Vertical Wall by Edge- and Wall-Mounted Transducers
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Topics: Excitation , Storage tanks , Transducers , Waves , Plates (structures) , Inspection , Trains , Acoustics , Corrosion , Geometry
Monitoring of Natural Gas Pipeline Leaks
Dongliang Yu, Likun Wang, Bin Xu, Hongchao Wang, Min Xiong, Dongjie Tan
IPC 2010; 457-461https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31069
View Articletitled, Monitoring of Natural Gas Pipeline Leaks
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Topics: Leakage , Natural gas distribution , Signals , Waves , Pressure , Acoustics , Pipes , Noise (Sound) , Pressure measurement , Wavelets
A Study on Multi-Data Source Fusion Method for Petroleum Pipeline Leak Detection
Wei Liang, Laibin Zhang
IPC 2010; 463-470https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31070
View Articletitled, A Study on Multi-Data Source Fusion Method for Petroleum Pipeline Leak Detection
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Topics: Leakage , Petroleum pipelines
Pipeline Leakage Recognition Based on the Projection Singular Value Features and Support Vector Machine
Mingda Wang, Laibin Zhang, Wei Liang, Jinqiu Hu
IPC 2010; 471-476https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31087
View Articletitled, Pipeline Leakage Recognition Based on the Projection Singular Value Features and Support Vector Machine
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Topics: Leakage , Pipelines , Pressure , Support vector machines , Waves
Effects of Ultrasonic Flowmeter Internal Diameter Differences on the OSBRA Pipeline Measurement Results
Ana Lui´sa A. S. Ferreira, Andre´ Paulo Kotchetkoff Neto, Ma´rcio Manha˜es Gomes de Almeida
IPC 2010; 477-484https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31110
View Articletitled, Effects of Ultrasonic Flowmeter Internal Diameter Differences on the OSBRA Pipeline Measurement Results
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Topics: Flowmeters , Pipelines , Calibration , Computer simulation , Engineering simulation , Pipes , Simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Water
Oil/Gas Pipeline Simulation Using a Segregated Method
Qing Miao, Bo Xu
IPC 2010; 485-490https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31119
View Articletitled, Oil/Gas Pipeline Simulation Using a Segregated Method
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Topics: Pipelines , Simulation , Compressible flow , Computer software , Errors , Interpolation
The Analysis of Deviations on Measured Volumes Between OSBRA Pipeline Tank Farms and Its Customers
Andre´ Paulo Kotchetkoff Neto, Fabio Yoshikazu Kawamoto
IPC 2010; 491-499https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31133
View Articletitled, The Analysis of Deviations on Measured Volumes Between OSBRA Pipeline Tank Farms and Its Customers
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Topics: Pipelines , Measurement systems , Diesel , Errors , Fuels , Gages , Gasoline , Inspection , Petroleum , Turbines
Research on Pipeline Leak Detection Method Based on Joint Pressure and Dynamic Pressure
Likun Wang, Min Xiong, Jinyun Zhao, Hongchao Wang, Bin Xu, DongLiang Yu, Yi Sun, Yongjun Cai
IPC 2010; 501-506https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31159
View Articletitled, Research on Pipeline Leak Detection Method Based on Joint Pressure and Dynamic Pressure
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Topics: Leakage , Pipelines , Pressure
Leak Detection for City Gas Pipelines Based on Instantaneous Energy Distribution Characteristics
Zhigang Chen
IPC 2010; 507-514https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31170
View Articletitled, Leak Detection for City Gas Pipelines Based on Instantaneous Energy Distribution Characteristics
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Topics: Leakage , Pipelines , Pressure , Signals , Compressors , Noise (Sound) , Valves
Development Project of an Automatic Sampling System for Part Time Unmanned Pipeline Terminals
Guilherme O. Moreira, Ma´rcio M. G. de Almeida, Ricardo R. Ramos, Gary Potten
IPC 2010; 515-521https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31177
View Articletitled, Development Project of an Automatic Sampling System for Part Time Unmanned Pipeline Terminals
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Topics: Pipelines , Design , Engineering prototypes , Flow (Dynamics) , Pipeline controls , Quality control , Testing
Integrated Real-Time Information to Use in Commercial, Logistics and Operational Activities Provided by the National Control Center Operation of TRANSPETRO
He´lio A. R. Aniceto
IPC 2010; 523-529https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31194
View Articletitled, Integrated Real-Time Information to Use in Commercial, Logistics and Operational Activities Provided by the National Control Center Operation of TRANSPETRO
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Topics: Control rooms , Logistics
Detecting Blockages and Valve Status in Natural Gas Pipelines
Xuesong Wang, Barry Lennox, Gordon Short, John Turner, Keith Lewis, Zhengtao Ding, Karl Dawson, Chris Lewis
IPC 2010; 531-537https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31247
View Articletitled, Detecting Blockages and Valve Status in Natural Gas Pipelines
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Topics: Natural gas distribution , Valves , Pipelines , High pressure (Physics) , Acoustics , Flight , Leakage , Ocean engineering , Pipes , Reflection
Field Test of a Leak Detection System: Planning, Execution and Results
Daniel Sampaio da Silva, Si´lvio A. Melo Filho, Mauro Niehues de Farias, Anderson Pacheco
IPC 2010; 539-550https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31248
View Articletitled, Field Test of a Leak Detection System: Planning, Execution and Results
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Topics: Leakage , Pipelines , Teams , Steady state , Valves , Control rooms , Elevations (Drawings) , Emergencies , Pumps , Risk
Guide for Selecting Pressure Control Valves With Actuators Used in Pipeline Applications
Jack Broyles, Roger Shirt
IPC 2010; 551-558https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31249
View Articletitled, Guide for Selecting Pressure Control Valves With Actuators Used in Pipeline Applications
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Topics: Actuators , Pipelines , Pressure control valves , Valves , Petroleum pipelines , Engineers , Pressure control , Resolution (Optics) , Torque
Development of a Non-Contact Hydrogen Sensor for Coated Pipeline Steel Weldments
Kamalu Koenig, Angelique N. Lasseigne, David L. Olson, Joshua E. Jackson, Robert H. King, Brajendra Mishra
IPC 2010; 559-564https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31283
View Articletitled, Development of a Non-Contact Hydrogen Sensor for Coated Pipeline Steel Weldments
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Topics: Hydrogen , Pipelines , Sensors , Steel , Coatings
Flow Control at City Gates: A Low Budget Approach
Paulo L. B. Teixeira, Stella A. Hasselmann, Ca´ssio Pezzini
IPC 2010; 565-576https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31490
View Articletitled, Flow Control at City Gates: A Low Budget Approach
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Topics: Flow control , Pipelines , Failure , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Flow control valves , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Pressure , Teams
Transient Simulation of Natural Gas Citygates Stations
Claudio Veloso Barreto, Luis F. G. Pires, Renata C. Sarmento
IPC 2010; 577-585https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31567
View Articletitled, Transient Simulation of Natural Gas Citygates Stations
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Topics: Natural gas , Simulation , Transients (Dynamics) , Valves , Temperature , Design , Filters , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Gas flow
Optimizing Pipeline Transportation Using a Fuzzy Controller
Thiago L. Aramaki, Anto´nio F. F. Montalva˜o, Joa˜o L. L. Correa
IPC 2010; 587-593https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31577
View Articletitled, Optimizing Pipeline Transportation Using a Fuzzy Controller
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Topics: Control equipment , Pipelines , Transportation systems , Valves , Computer software , Flow (Dynamics) , Flowmeters , Pipes , Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems , Transients (Dynamics)
On the Comparison of Different Multiphase Flow Kernels for Gas Pipeline Real Time Advanced Functions
Renan Martins Baptista, Aline Barbosa Figueiredo, Gustavo C. R. Bodstein
IPC 2010; 595-604https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31589
View Articletitled, On the Comparison of Different Multiphase Flow Kernels for Gas Pipeline Real Time Advanced Functions
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Topics: Multiphase flow , Pipelines , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Leakage , Momentum , Numerical analysis , Reliability , Transients (Dynamics) , Virtual instrumentation
Computing Transmix in Complex Batch Transfers via the Mixing-Volume-Equivalent-Pipe Concept
Simone Rodrigues de Melo, Felipe Bastos Freitas Rachid
IPC 2010; 605-610https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31607
View Articletitled, Computing Transmix in Complex Batch Transfers via the Mixing-Volume-Equivalent-Pipe Concept
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Topics: Pipes , Flow (Dynamics) , Errors , Pipelines
The New CSA Standard for Leak Detection
Don Scott, Ulli Pietsch
IPC 2010; 611-615https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31614
View Articletitled, The New CSA Standard for Leak Detection
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Topics: Leakage , American Petroleum Institute , Computer software , Pipelines , Petroleum , Pipeline systems
Transient Flow Assurance for Determination of Operational Control of Heavy Oil Pipelines
Victor Cabrejo, Mo Mohitpour
IPC 2010; 617-625https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31650
View Articletitled, Transient Flow Assurance for Determination of Operational Control of Heavy Oil Pipelines
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Topics: Pipelines , Unsteady flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Pressure , Pumps , Surges , Valves , Dynamic analysis , Steady state

Pipelining in Northern and Offshore Environments

Pipe Resonant Bending Fatigue Test Setup With Optical Measurement System
Jeroen Van Wittenberghe, Patrick De Baets, Wim De Waele, Wouter Ost, Matthias Verstraete, Stijn Hertele´
IPC 2010; 627-634https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31115
View Articletitled, Pipe Resonant Bending Fatigue Test Setup With Optical Measurement System
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Topics: Fatigue testing , Optical measurement , Pipes , Resonance , Deformation , Fatigue , Fatigue cracks , Pipelines , Stress , Water
Initial Approach to Assess Lateral Buckling Behavior: Comparison Between Design and Operational Condition of Offshore Pipeline
Rafael Familiar Solano, Bruno Reis Antunes, Alexandre Santos Hansen
IPC 2010; 635-645https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31125
View Articletitled, Initial Approach to Assess Lateral Buckling Behavior: Comparison Between Design and Operational Condition of Offshore Pipeline
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Topics: Buckling , Design , Underwater pipelines , Pipelines , Water , High pressure (Physics) , High temperature , Ocean engineering , Production facilities , Robustness
Buckling and Unstable Collapse of Seamless Pipes and Tubes
F. Van den Abeele, J. Bar, S. Jakani
IPC 2010; 647-655https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31189
View Articletitled, Buckling and Unstable Collapse of Seamless Pipes and Tubes
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Topics: Buckling , Collapse , Pipes , Pressure , Wall thickness , Design , Yield stress , American Petroleum Institute , Buckle propagation , External pressure
Global Buckling Assessment of High Pressure and High Temperature (HP/HT) Offshore Pipeline
Seung-Ho Yang, Jong-Jin Jung, Yun-Hak Kim, Woo-Seob Lee, Jong-Bae Kim
IPC 2010; 657-663https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31231
View Articletitled, Global Buckling Assessment of High Pressure and High Temperature (HP/HT) Offshore Pipeline
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Topics: Buckling , High pressure (Physics) , High temperature , Underwater pipelines , Pipelines , Seabed , Design , Pipes , Concretes , Finite element methods
Pipeline Integrity Monitoring: What’s the Present Situation for Offshore Pipelines and the Future?
Brian Purvis
IPC 2010; 665-671https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31449
View Articletitled, Pipeline Integrity Monitoring: What’s the Present Situation for Offshore Pipelines and the Future?
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Topics: Pipeline integrity , Underwater pipelines , Cycles , Engineering standards , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Monitoring systems , Ocean engineering , Pipeline integrity management , Pipeline systems
Autonomous Underwater Riser Inspection Tool
Claudio Camerini, Miguel Freitas, Ricardo Artigas Langer, Jean Pierre von der Weid, Robson Marnet
IPC 2010; 673-679https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31485
View Articletitled, Autonomous Underwater Riser Inspection Tool
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Topics: Inspection , Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Pipelines , Damage , Engineering prototypes , Water , Abrasion , Buoyancy , Collisions (Physics)
Influence of the Material Plasticity on the Characteristic Behavior of Sandwich Pipes
Kaveh Arjomandi, Farid Taheri
IPC 2010; 681-688https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31518
View Articletitled, Influence of the Material Plasticity on the Characteristic Behavior of Sandwich Pipes
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Topics: Pipes , Plasticity , Buckling , Design , Finite element model , Hydrostatic pressure , Stiffness , Adhesion , Composite materials , Computer software
Limit State Design Based on Experimental Methods for High Pressure Subsea Pipeline Design
Chris Alexander
IPC 2010; 689-702https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31526
View Articletitled, Limit State Design Based on Experimental Methods for High Pressure Subsea Pipeline Design
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Topics: Design , Experimental methods , High pressure (Physics) , Underwater pipelines , Pressure , American Petroleum Institute , Pipelines , Pipes , Ocean engineering , Testing
Enbridge Northern Pipeline: 25 Years of Operation, Successes and Challenges
Ingrid Pederson, Millan Sen, Andrew Bidwell, Nader Yoosef-Ghodsi
IPC 2010; 703-710https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31611
View Articletitled, Enbridge Northern Pipeline: 25 Years of Operation, Successes and Challenges
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Topics: Pipelines , Construction , Permafrost , Crude oil , Soil , Temperature , Design , Finite element analysis , Inspection , Pipes
Effect of Internal Pressure on Free Spanning Pipelines
Olav Fyrileiv
IPC 2010; 711-718https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31622
View Articletitled, Effect of Internal Pressure on Free Spanning Pipelines
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Topics: Free spanning pipelines , Pipelines , Pressure
Design and Welding Challenges in the Infield Flowlines of the Encana Deep Panuke Development
Kenneth A. Macdonald, Craig Russell
IPC 2010; 719-734https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31626
View Articletitled, Design and Welding Challenges in the Infield Flowlines of the Encana Deep Panuke Development
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Topics: Design , Welding , Pipes , Alloys , Ocean engineering , Structural design , Carbon steel , Construction , Containment , Corrosion
The Development of the Strategy and Plan for the Decommissioning and Abandonment of 36″ Offshore Oil Export Pipelines
Richard J. Matthews, Marco Antonio Ga´lvez Reyes
IPC 2010; 735-748https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31642
View Articletitled, The Development of the Strategy and Plan for the Decommissioning and Abandonment of 36<sup>″</sup> Offshore Oil Export Pipelines
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Topics: Nuclear decommissioning , Ocean engineering , Pipelines , Failure , Risk , Engineering standards
Offshore Installation of Welded Pipe: Local Buckling Evaluation
Luciano Mantovano, Richard E. Bravo, Sebastian Cravero, Hugo A. Ernst
IPC 2010; 749-758https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2010-31649
View Articletitled, Offshore Installation of Welded Pipe: Local Buckling Evaluation
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Topics: Buckling , Offshore installations , Pipes , Chemistry , Collapse , Computer simulation , Deformation , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)
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