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Topics: Pipes , Sands , Soil , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Computer simulation , Computer software , Constitutive equations , Coulombs , Displacement

Strain Softening and Rate Effects on Soil Shear Strength in Modeling of Vertical Penetration of Offshore Pipelines

Sujan Dutta, Bipul Hawlader, Ryan Phillips

IPC 2012; 13-20doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90233

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Topics: Deformation , Modeling , Pipelines , Soil shear strength , Underwater pipelines , Computer software , Finite element analysis , Pipes , Seabed , Shear strength

DEH Cable System Preventive Protection With Distributed Temperature and Strain Sensors

Fabien Ravet, Atle Børnes, Carlos Borda, Even Tjåland, Halfdan Hilde, Marc Niklès

IPC 2012; 21-30doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90274

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Topics: Cables , Strain sensors , Temperature , Pipelines , Fibers , Flaw detection , Stress , Brillouin scattering , Damage , Design

Steel Catenary Risers at Touchdown Zone: A Fluid Dynamics Approach to Understanding the Water-Riser-Soil Interaction

Anup Fouzder, Arash Zakeri, Bipul Hawlader

IPC 2012; 31-36doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90283

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Fluid dynamics , Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Soil , Steel catenary risers , Suction , Water

Experimental Study on Blockage of Gas Hydrate Slurry in a Flow Loop

Xiaofang Lv, Da Yu, Wenqing Li, Bohui Shi, Jing Gong

IPC 2012; 37-43doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90356

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Methane hydrate , Slurries

Evaluating Anchor Impact Damage to the Subsea Canyon Chief Pipeline Using Analysis and Full-Scale Testing Methods

Chris Alexander, Alexander Aalders, William Bath, Brent Vyvial, Rhett Dotson, Danny Seal

IPC 2012; 45-55doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90578

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Topics: Damage , Ocean engineering , Pipelines , Testing , Design , Maintenance , Engineers , Finite element analysis , Inspection , Modeling

Emerging Technology: Remote Controlled Hot Tap System for Subsea Pipelines

George Lim

IPC 2012; 57-64doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90603

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Topics: Control systems , Cutting , Fittings , Hydraulics , Instrumentation , Laptop computers , Machinery , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Membranes

Assessment of Hydrostatic Collapse of Submarine Pipelines: Historical Review of the Classic Methods

Adilson C. Benjamin, Divino J. S. Cunha

IPC 2012; 65-74doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90617

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Topics: Collapse , Hydrostatics , Underwater pipelines , Finite element analysis , Shells

Online Application of Hydraulic Simulation Software to Gassco’s Subsea Pipeline Network

Eadred Birchenough, James Munro, Jun Zhang, Dagfinn Hansen, Ola Rinde, Vidar Sakariassen, Ben Velde

IPC 2012; 75-92doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90656

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Topics: Computer software , Simulation , Underwater pipelines , Pipelines , Temperature , Errors , Flow (Dynamics) , Network models , Pipeline systems , Pressure

Compare the Corrosion of 3%Cr Steel With X65 Pipeline Steel in Subsea CO₂ Top-of-Line Corrosion Environment

Yunan Zhang, Lining Xu, Wei Chang, Minxu Lu, Lei Zhang, Shaoqiang Guo

IPC 2012; 93-97doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90676

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Corrosion , Ocean engineering , Pipelines , Steel

Modeling the Effect of Material Behavior and Mild Thermal Treatments on Collapse Resistance of UOE Pipes

Santiago Serebrinsky, Luciano Mantovano, Marcos de Souza, Martín Valdez, Hugo Ernst, Luis Chad

IPC 2012; 99-105doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90696

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Topics: Collapse , Modeling , Pipes

Assessment of Recent Experimental Data on Collapse Capacity of UOE Pipeline

Erica Marley, Olav Aamlid, Leif Collberg

IPC 2012; 107-116doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90698

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Topics: Calibration , Collapse , Pipelines , Safety , Water

On the Collapse Pressure of Impanded Large Diameter Pipe (JCO-C)

Thilo Reichel, Vitaliy Pavlyk, Jochem Beissel, Ivan Aretov, Stelios Kyriakides

IPC 2012; 117-124doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90735

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Topics: Collapse , Pipes , Pressure , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Compression , Design , Finishing , Heat , Low temperature , Manufacturing technology

Pipelining in Northern Environments

Study on a Method Monitoring Oil and Gas Pipelines in Permafrost Regions

Yunbin Ma, Dongjie Tan, Ning Song, Pengchao Chen, Tao Ma

IPC 2012; 125-131doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90126

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Topics: Displacement , Permafrost , Pipelines

Simulation of Thermal Fields in the Permafrost With Seasonal Cooling Devices

Mikhail Yu. Filimonov, Nataliia A. Vaganova

IPC 2012; 133-141doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90287

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Topics: Cooling , Permafrost , Simulation , Soil , Heat , Computer simulation , Solar radiation , Temperature , Boundary-value problems , Computer software

Pipeline Material Strain Monitoring System in Permafrost of MoHe-DaQing Pipeline

Pengchao Chen, Shibin Zhang, Shimei Yang, Zhengbin Li, Yanguang Ren

IPC 2012; 143-150doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90293

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Topics: Fibers , Monitoring systems , Permafrost , Pipelines , Sensors

PIRAM: Pipeline Ice Risk Assessment and Mitigation Program Overview

Ryan Phillips, Tony King, Jim Bruce

IPC 2012; 151-160doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90423

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Topics: Ice , Pipelines , Risk assessment , Keel , Risk mitigation , Stress , Design , Engineering models , Mechanical behavior , Pressure

Strain-Based Design

Anisotropy: Benefits for UOE Line Pipe

Oliver Hilgert, Steffen Zimmermann, Christoph Kalwa

IPC 2012; 161-170doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90063

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Topics: Anisotropy , Design , Pipes , Pressure , Stress

The 2D Spring Splines Procedure Application With Prescribed Accuracy for Determination of the Global (Pipe Centerline) as Well as the Local (Dent) Curvatures

I. V. Orynyak, A. V. Bohdan, I. V. Lokhman

IPC 2012; 171-181doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90127

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Topics: Pipes , Splines , Springs , Errors , Pipelines , Bending (Stress) , Noise (Sound) , Tradeoffs , Accuracy and precision , Engineering systems and industry applications

Constraint Effects on Ductile Crack Growth in SE(T) and SE(B) Specimens With Implications for Assessments of Tearing Resistance

Claudio Ruggieri

IPC 2012; 183-195doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90157

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Computation , Ductile fracture , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Geometry , Pipelines , Plane strain , Steel , Stress

One Design Method of Pipeline in Mined-Out Area

Zhenyong Zhang, Tong Lei

IPC 2012; 197-203doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90269

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Topics: Design methodology , Pipelines , Minerals , Surface deformation , Stress , Stress analysis (Engineering) , China , Collapse , Cracking (Materials) , Displacement

Material Development of X80 for Strain-Based Design Applications

Christoph Rivinius, Volker Schwinn, Andreas Liessem, Jens Schröder, Martin Pant

IPC 2012; 205-210doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90271

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Topics: Design , Pipes , Pipelines , Arctic region , Coating processes , Coatings , Construction , Deformation , Elongation , Heat treating (Metalworking)

Upheaval Buckling of Small Diameter Pipelines Induced by Strong Ground Shaking

Hiroyuki Horikawa, Yoji Tsunasawa, Hajime Shinkai, Nobuhisa Suzuki

IPC 2012; 211-219doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90281

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Topics: Buckling , Pipelines , Pipes , Compression , Deformation , Earthquake resistant design , Earthquakes , Economics , Excitation , Finite element model

Fracture Toughness of X100 Pipe Girth Welds Using SE(T) and SE(B) Tests

Dong-Yeob Park, William R. Tyson, James A. Gianetto, Guowu Shen, Robert S. Eagleson

IPC 2012; 221-231doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90289

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Heat , Metals , Pipes , Welded joints

Seismic Design Guidelines to Mitigate Upheaval Buckling of Small Diameter Pipes

Hajime Shinkai, Yoshito Hatsuda, Nobuhisa Suzuki

IPC 2012; 233-240doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90299

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Topics: Buckling , Earthquake resistant design , Pipes , Earthquakes , High pressure (Physics) , Pipelines , Pressure , Economics , Ocean engineering

An Experimental Study on J(CTOD)-R Curves of Single Edge Tension Specimens for X80 Steel

Enyang Wang, Wenxing Zhou, Guowu Shen, Daming Duan

IPC 2012; 241-248doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90323

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Steel , Tension , Displacement , Testing

Research and Development of Heavy Wall X80 Transmission Pipeline Steel With High Deformation Characteristics for Polar Environments at Shougang Steel

Chunhe Zha, Zhonghang Jiang, Wenjun Wang, Jiading Li, Shaopo Li, Wenhua Ding, Douglas Stalheim, Xuejun Bai

IPC 2012; 249-255doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90327

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Topics: Deformation , Industrial research , Pipelines , Polar regions , Steel , Design , Failure , Low temperature , Alloys , China

Circumferential Compression Material Characterization for Pipe Collapse Load Prediction

Garret Meijer, Trent Kaiser

IPC 2012; 257-265doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90336

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Topics: Collapse , Compression , Pipes , Stress , Yield strength , Elastic moduli , Hardening , Anisotropy , Deformation , Design

Effect of Thermal Aging on Strain Capacity of X80 SAW Pipes

Hidenori Shitamoto, Masahiko Hamada, Nobuaki Takahashi, Yuki Nishi

IPC 2012; 267-272doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90365

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Topics: Pipes , American Petroleum Institute , Anticorrosion coatings , Arc welding , Design , Pipe bending , Pressure

Numerical Analysis of High Pressure Cold Bend Pipe to Investigate the Behaviour of Tension Side Fracture

Celal Cakiroglu, Amin Komeili, Samer Adeeb, J. J. Roger Cheng, Millan Sen

IPC 2012; 273-278doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90381

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , High pressure (Physics) , Numerical analysis , Pipes , Tension , Stress , Buckling , Pressure , Compression

Compressive and Tensile Strain Capacities of 48” X80 Line Pipes

Hisakazu Tajika, Satoshi Igi, Takahiro Sakimoto, Shigeru Endo, Seishi Tsuyama, Ryuji Muraoka, Takekazu Arakawa, Nobuhisa Suzuki

IPC 2012; 279-286doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90410

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Topics: Pipes , Buckling , Compression , Deformation , Ductile fracture , Elongation , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Manufacturing , Rupture

Simulation of the Response of Buried Pipelines to Slope Movement Using 3D Continuum Modeling

Abdelfettah Fredj, Aaron Dinovitzer

IPC 2012; 287-295doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90437

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Topics: Modeling , Pipelines , Simulation , Soil , Stress , Pipes , Computer simulation , Design , Landslides , Deformation

Continued Advancements Regarding Capacity Prediction of Strain-Based Pipelines

Doug P. Fairchild, Sandeep A. Kibey, Huang Tang, Venkat R. Krishnan, Xiangyu Wang, Mario L. Macia, Wentao Cheng

IPC 2012; 297-305doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90471

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Topics: Pipelines , Pipes , Pressure , Geometry , Hoop stress , Databases , Design methodology , Yield strength

Extension of a Material Model for Pipeline Steels

James D. Hart, Nasir Zulfiqar, Joe Zhou, Keith Adams

IPC 2012; 307-315doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90489

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Topics: Pipelines , Steel , Fittings , Pipes , Stress-strain curves , Tension , Stress , Anisotropy , Compression , Coating processes

Evaluation of Anisotropic Pipe Steel Stress-Strain Relationships Influence on Strain Demand

James D. Hart, Nasir Zulfiqar, Joe Zhou

IPC 2012; 317-328doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90495

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Topics: Anisotropy , Pipes , Steel , Stress-strain relations , Pipelines , Shapes , Deformation , Stress-strain curves , Compression , Tension

A Study of Deformation Behavior of Double Jointing Girth Welds

Tomoyuki Yokota, Yoshiaki Murakami, Takahiro Sakimoto, Igi Satoshi, Shigeru Endo

IPC 2012; 329-335doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90555

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Topics: Deformation , Welded joints , Elongation , Design , Metals , Gas metal arc welding , Pipes , Welding , American Petroleum Institute , Arc welding

A Parametric Study on Buckling Response of High Strength Steel Pipes With Anisotropic Material Properties

Ali Fathi, J. J. Roger Cheng

IPC 2012; 337-345doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90559

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Topics: Anisotropy , Buckling , High strength steel , Materials properties , Pipes

Curved Wide Plate Testing With Advanced Instrumentation and Interpretation

Stijn Hertelé, Matthias Verstraete, Koen Van Minnebruggen, Rudi Denys, Wim De Waele

IPC 2012; 347-357doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90591

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Topics: Instrumentation , Testing , Strain measurement , Design , Finite element model , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Pipes , Tension , Welded joints

Pressure Correction Factor for Strain Capacity Predictions Based on Curved Wide Plate Testing

Matthias Verstraete, Wim De Waele, Rudi Denys, Stijn Hertelé

IPC 2012; 359-365doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90592

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Topics: Pressure , Testing , Engineering simulation , Pipes , Simulation , Ductile fracture , Finite element analysis , Welded joints

Research and Development of X70 Large Diameter UOE Linepipe With High Deformability for Strain-Based Design Pipeline

Lei Zheng, Mingzhuo Bai, Bei Zhang, Tiancheng Cui, Haishen Xu

IPC 2012; 367-373doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90610

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Topics: Design , Industrial research , Pipelines , Stress

Combined Loading Capacity of Pipelines: Approaches Towards the Compressive Strain Limit

Hossein Karbasian, Steffen Zimmermann, Ulrich Marewski, Michael Steiner

IPC 2012; 375-382doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90615

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Topics: Pipelines , Pipes , Buckling , Boundary-value problems , Failure , Geometry , Modeling , Stress , Testing , Deformation

Determination of J Resistance Curves From CWP Specimens

Fan Zhang, Honggang Zhou, Yong-Yi Wang, Ming Liu, Yaxin Song

IPC 2012; 383-390doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90639

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Topics: Design , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Performance , Pipelines , Pipes , Simulation , Stress

Strain Demand in Areas of Mine Subsidence

Fan Zhang, Ming Liu, Yong-Yi Wang, Zhifeng Yu, Lei Tong

IPC 2012; 391-401doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90641

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Topics: China , Construction , Deformation , Design , Finite element analysis , Hazards , High pressure (Physics) , Mining , Pipelines , Pipes

Integrity of Pipeline in Area of Mine Subsidence

Fan Zhang, Ming Liu, Yong-Yi Wang, Zhifeng Yu, Lei Tong

IPC 2012; 403-413doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90642

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Topics: Design , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Pipes , Welded joints , American Petroleum Institute , Buckling , Dimensions , Mining , Stress

Multi-Tier Tensile Strain Models for Strain-Based Design: Part 2 — Development and Formulation of Tensile Strain Capacity Models

Ming Liu, Yong-Yi Wang, Yaxin Song, David Horsley, Steve Nanney

IPC 2012; 415-425doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90659

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Topics: Design , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Pipes , Displacement , Gas metal arc welding , Materials properties , Pressure , Wall thickness , Welding

Multi-Tier Tensile Strain Models for Strain-Based Design: Part 3 — Model Evaluation Against Experimental Data

Ming Liu, Yong-Yi Wang, David Horsley, Steve Nanney

IPC 2012; 427-438doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90660

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Topics: Design , Pipes , Wall thickness , Fracture toughness , Pressure , Welded joints , Welding , Electromagnetic scattering , Yield strength

Tensile Strain Capacity of Spiral Pipes

Ming Liu, Yong-Yi Wang, Laurie Collins

IPC 2012; 439-445doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90661

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Topics: Design , Pipes

Multi-Tier Tensile Strain Models for Strain-Based Design: Part 1 — Fundamental Basis

Yong-Yi Wang, Ming Liu, Fan Zhang, David Horsley, Steve Nanney

IPC 2012; 447-458doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90690

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Topics: Design , Pipelines

Risk and Reliability

Evaluation and Zoning by Mass Removal Phenomena (MRP) Along the Ecuadorian Heavy Crude Oil Pipeline Route

Carlos H. Mendoza, Eddie M. Gibbons, Pablo A. Reinoso, Ramiro E. Bermeo

IPC 2012; 459-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90028

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Topics: Computer software , Crude oil , Decision making , Earthquakes , Landslides , Natural phenomena , Pipelines , Pipes , Sustainable development , Uncertainty

Supporting Guidelines for Reviewing Reliability-Based Assessments of Onshore Non-Sour Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines

Marcus McCallum, Rafael G. Mora, Graham Emmerson, Thushanthi Senadheera, Andrew Francis

IPC 2012; 469-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90039

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Topics: Natural gas , Pipelines , Reliability , Engineers , Safety , Design , Pressure , Risk , Hazardous substances , Pipes

Benchmarking Pipeline Risk Assessment Processes

Peter Tuft, Nader Yoosef-Ghodsi, John Bertram

IPC 2012; 477-486doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90045

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk assessment , Risk , Safety , Failure , Cities , Disasters , Footings (Construction) , Performance , Piping design

A Uniform Risk Methodology for Transmission Pipelines Transporting Chemicals

Margreet B. Spoelstra, Gerald M. H. Laheij

IPC 2012; 487-496doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90065

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Topics: Modeling , Pipelines , Risk

Risk Assessment of Modern Pipelines

James N. Mihell, Cameron Rout

IPC 2012; 497-503doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90072

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk assessment , Reliability , Risk , Failure , Inspection , Materials properties , Approximation , Containment , Corrosion

Applying the Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) to Improve Safety Management of Oil and Gas Pipeline Stations in China

Wenxing Feng, Xiaoqiang Xiang, Guangming Jia, Lianshuang Dai, Yulei Gu, Xiaozheng Yang, Qingshang Feng, Lijian Zhou

IPC 2012; 505-512doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90130

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Topics: China , Failure , Pipelines , Risk , Risk assessment , Safety

Intelligent Valve Placement Enhancements Incorporate Value Assessment and Broaden Protection to Consequence Areas

Yanping Li, David A. Weir

IPC 2012; 513-520doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90176

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Topics: Valves , Pipelines , Water , Pipes , Pipeline systems , Rupture , Vapor pressure

Comparison and Analysis of Pipeline Failure Statistics

Sérgio B. Cunha

IPC 2012; 521-530doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90186

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Topics: Failure , Pipelines , Statistics as topic

Achieving Dependability Value for Pipelines and Facilities

Thomas Van Hardeveld, David Kiang

IPC 2012; 531-540doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90234

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk , Maintenance , Pipeline systems , Probability , Reliability , Risk assessment , Wear

An Update to the UKOPA Pipeline Damage Distributions

Graham Goodfellow, Susannah Turner, Jane Haswell, Richard Espiner

IPC 2012; 541-547doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90247

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Topics: Damage , Pipelines , Failure , Databases , Chisels , Accidents , Computer software , Hazards , Reliability , Risk assessment

Reliability Scorecards for Operating Pipelines

Brad Jones, André-Michel Ferrari

IPC 2012; 549-557doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90249

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Topics: Pipelines , Reliability

Value and Cost Effectiveness of Conducting a Root Cause Analysis

André-Michel Ferrari, Brad Jones

IPC 2012; 559-567doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90250

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Topics: Root cause analysis

Using Quantitative Risk Assessment to Justify Location Class Changes: Case Study

Paul Rumney, Graham Goodfellow

IPC 2012; 569-577doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90280

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Topics: Risk assessment , Pipelines , Risk , Design , Construction , Cost benefit analysis , High pressure (Physics) , Maintenance , Pressure , Stress

Evolution of Process Hazard Analysis in an Oil and Gas Pipeline Company: From Ad-Hoc to an Enterprise Standard Practice

Susan Urra

IPC 2012; 579-588doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90302

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Topics: Hazard analysis , Pipelines , Hazards , Regulations , Roads , Sustainability

Human Factor Modelling in the Pipeline Industry

Susan Urra, Jessica Green

IPC 2012; 589-594doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90303

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Topics: Human factors , Modeling , Pipelines , Risk , Control rooms , Errors , Design , Failure , Pipeline systems , Risk assessment

Why Reliability-Based Approaches Need More Realistic Corrosion Growth Modeling

Luc Huyse, Katherine A. Brown

IPC 2012; 595-600doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90319

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Topics: Corrosion , Modeling , Reliability , Safety , Pipeline integrity , Design , Engineering models , Failure , Pipeline systems , Probability

Model Error Assessment of Burst Capacity Models for Defect-Free Pipes

W. Zhou, G. (Terry) Huang

IPC 2012; 601-607doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90334

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Topics: Errors , Pipes , Pipelines , Design , Event history analysis , Pressure , Pressure vessels , Reliability , Shear stress , Statistical distributions

Model Error Assessment of Burst Capacity Models for Corroded Pipes

W. Zhou, G. (Terry) Huang, S. Zhang

IPC 2012; 609-614doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90335

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Topics: Errors , Pipes , Pipelines , Pressure , Corrosion , Databases , Probability , Statistical distributions

Development of a Probabilistic Model for Stress Corrosion Cracking of Underground Pipelines Using Bayesian Networks: A Concept

Swati Jain, Francois Ayello, John A. Beavers, Narasi Sridhar

IPC 2012; 615-625doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90340

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Topics: Stress corrosion cracking , Underground pipelines , Probability , Failure , Stress , Soil , Uncertainty , Chemistry , Coatings , Manufacturing

Analysis of Historical Failure Rates to Improve Risk Algorithms

Guy Desjardins, Kar Mun Cheng, Shahani Kariyawasam, Boon Ong, Pauline Kwong

IPC 2012; 627-633doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90370

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Topics: Algorithms , Failure , Risk , Pipelines , Corrosion , Failure data , Hydrostatic testing , Pipeline systems

Probabilistic Fitness-for-Service Assessment of Pipeline

Vlad Semiga, Aaron Dinovitzer

IPC 2012; 635-644doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90422

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Pipelines , Failure , Risk , Design , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Pipeline integrity management , Probability , Simulation

A Decision Making Methodology for Cost Effectively Managing Pipeline Risk

Chris Blackwell, Edgar Ivan Cote, Colin Gagne

IPC 2012; 645-656doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90430

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Topics: Decision making , Pipelines , Risk , Maintenance , Risk management , Damage , Failure , Pressure , Cost benefit analysis , Inspection

Limit States Design and Assessment of Onshore Pipelines

Maher Nessim

IPC 2012; 657-665doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90449

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Topics: Design , Pipelines , Reliability , Safety , Natural gas distribution , Performance

Safety Levels Associated With the Ultimate Limit State Reliability Targets in Annex O of CSA Z662

Maher Nessim, Mark Stephens, Riski Adianto

IPC 2012; 667-673doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90450

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Topics: Reliability , Safety , Pipelines , Design , Failure , Probability , Risk , Wall thickness , High pressure (Physics) , Natural gas distribution

A GIS-Based System to Assess the Environmental Consequence of a Liquid Pipeline Rupture at Watercourse Crossings

Neil Ripley, Elisa Scordo, Alex Baumgard

IPC 2012; 675-681doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90473

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Topics: Pipelines , Rupture , Pipeline systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Inspection , Risk assessment

An Efficient Methodology for the Reliability Analysis of Corroding Pipelines

S. Zhang, W. Zhou

IPC 2012; 683-692doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90482

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Topics: Event history analysis , Pipelines , Leakage , Probability , Reliability , Corrosion , Rupture , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Pressure pipes

Time-Dependent Corrosion Growth Modeling Using Multiple ILI Data

S. Zhang, W. Zhou, M. Al-Amin, S. Kariyawasam, H. Wang

IPC 2012; 693-702doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90502

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Topics: Corrosion , Modeling , Pipelines , Errors , Inspection , Reliability

Hierarchical Bayesian Corrosion Growth Model Based on In-Line Inspection Data

M. Al-Amin, W. Zhou, S. Zhang, S. Kariyawasam, H. Wang

IPC 2012; 703-712doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90509

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Topics: Corrosion , Inspection , Pipelines

Large-Scale Hydrogen Jet Flame Radiant Fraction Measurements and Modeling

Isaac W. Ekoto, William G. Houf, Adam J. Ruggles, Leonard W. Creitz, Jimmy X. Li

IPC 2012; 713-724doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90535

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Topics: Flames , Hydrogen , Modeling , Heat flux , Radiation (Physics) , Reflectance , Steel , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat , Pipes

Providing Safety: Using Probabilistic or Deterministic Methods

Shahani Kariyawasam, Luc Huyse

IPC 2012; 725-734doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90546

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Topics: Safety , Uncertainty , Reliability , Design , Risk , Maintenance , Accounting , Calibration , Engineering design , Flow (Dynamics)

Types of Uncertainty and Their Impact on Target Risk or Reliability

Luc Huyse, Shahani Kariyawasam

IPC 2012; 735-741doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90571

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Topics: Reliability , Risk , Uncertainty , Safety , Pipelines , Maintenance , Corrosion , Accounting , Decision making , Failure

Risk Evaluation at Natural Gas Compressor Stations and Above Ground Installations

R. P. Cleaver, K. Maycock, A. R. Halford, S. J. Potts, D. J. McCollum, A. W. T. Sadd, M. R. Acton

IPC 2012; 743-748doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90607

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Topics: Compressors , Natural gas , Risk assessment , Computers , Fire , Pipelines , Separation (Technology)

Risk Based Design Solution for Routing a High Pressure Gas Transmission Pipeline Through a Region of Geological Instability

Mike Taylor, Chas Jandu, Marcus McCallum, Ray Northing

IPC 2012; 749-755doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90699

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Topics: High pressure (Physics) , Pipelines , Risk-based design , Failure , Horizontal directional drilling , Landslides , Design , Event history analysis , Finite element analysis , Pipeline integrity

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Development of Industry Standard for Pipeline Security Pre-Warning Technology

Yunjie Li, Juan Zheng, Dongjie Tan, Yanshuang Liu, Pengchao Chen

IPC 2012; 757-762doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90075

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Topics: Engineering standards , Pipelines , Security , China , Damage , Drilling , Engineering drawing and drafting , Erosion , Industrial research , Natural disasters

Analysis of Primary Standards for Pipeline Operation Safety and Security in China

Juan Zheng, Jinyun Zhao, Biyuan Shui, Kaixuan Wu, Lili Zhang

IPC 2012; 763-769doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90076

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Topics: China , Pipelines , Safety , Security , Damage , Engineering standards , Governments , Industrial research , Maintenance , Natural gas

Meeting the New Regulatory Requirements for Pipeline Control Room Management

Max Kieba, Byron Coy

IPC 2012; 771-775doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90092

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Topics: Pipeline controls , Regulations , Pipelines , Safety , Control rooms , Control equipment , Data acquisition , Emergencies , Errors , Fatigue

Managing and Addressing Fitness for Service of Vintage Pipelines

Steven V. Nanney, Kenneth Y. Lee

IPC 2012; 777-782doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90304

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Pipelines , Pipes , Safety , Accidents , Arc welding , Cast iron , Coatings , Electrical resistance , Failure

A New Focus With Leak Detection for US Pipelines

James Merritt, Patricia Jasion, Max Kieba

IPC 2012; 783-788doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90310

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Topics: Leakage , Pipelines , Safety , Natural gas distribution , Construction , Hazardous substances , Transportation systems , Wakes

Development of Pipeline Integrity Performance Indicators for Canadian Energy Pipelines

Mike Reed, Rachel Lee, Bob Coote

IPC 2012; 789-799doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90343

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Topics: Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Data collection , Pipeline integrity management

Gas Transmission Pipeline Safety and Integrity Activities and Results for INGAA Pipeline Companies

Terry Boss, J. Kevin Wison, Charlie Childs, Bernie Selig

IPC 2012; 801-808doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90490

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Topics: Pipelines , Safety , Natural gas , Pipeline systems , Regulations , Design , Leakage , Maintenance , Natural gas distribution , Pipeline integrity

A Practical Approach to Pipeline System Materials Verification

Andrew R. Lutz, Thomas A. Bubenik

IPC 2012; 809-813doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2012-90494

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Topics: Cathodic protection , Coating processes , Coatings , Databases , Fittings , Hazardous substances , Maintenance , Materials properties , Pipeline construction , Pipeline systems

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