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Topics: Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hydrostatic testing , Manufacturing , Pipeline construction , Pipeline integrity , Pressure , Pressure testing , Stress

Critical Crack Size Detection Criteria to Develop a Novel ILI Tool for Non-Piggable Gas Pipelines

Husain Al-Muslim, Michael Rosenfeld, David Merte

IPC 2014; V002T06A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33209

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Pressure , Hydrostatic testing , Safety , Failure , Hydrostatic pressure , Inspection , Materials properties , Natural gas distribution

A Structured Approach for Managing Engineering Assessments

Mike Reed, Reena Sahney, Darren Skibinsky

IPC 2014; V002T06A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33236

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Topics: Decision making , High pressure (Physics) , Natural gas , Pipeline integrity , Pipeline systems , Pipelines

Development of a 150°C Geopig Inertial Mapping Tool for Pipeline Strain Monitoring

Bruce Dreger, Doug Waslen, James Barlow, James Smith, Melissa Clark, Stephen Westwood

IPC 2014; V002T06A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33238

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Topics: Pipelines , Inspection , High temperature , Temperature , Asphalt , Bituminous materials , Design , Electronics , Fortification , Pipes

Learnings From Implementing a Management System Approach to Managing Research and Development (R&D): A Case Study on Implementing Structured Processes

Seema Taylor, Reena Sahney, Katherine Jonsson, Nicole Robeson

IPC 2014; V002T06A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33241

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Topics: Industrial research , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Data collection , Design , Gates (Closures) , Safety

In Line Inspection of Geotechnical Hazards

Stephen Westwood, Dan Jungwirth, Randy Nickle, Doug Dewar, Michael Martens

IPC 2014; V002T06A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33245

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Topics: Hazards , Inspection , Pipelines , Strain measurement , Strain gages , Pipes , Resolution (Optics) , Steel , Strain sensors , Stress

Towards Effective Pipeline Integrity Decision Making Under Uncertain Environment

Sherif Hassanien, Ryan Sporns, Johana Gomez, Jeff Liang

IPC 2014; V002T06A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33263

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Topics: Decision making , Pipeline integrity , Uncertainty , Inspection , Pipelines , Safety , Preferences , Pressure , Probability , Reliability

Development and Validation of a Combined UM/UC In-Line Inspection Tool for a 36/48″ Pipeline System

Laura Seto, Thomas Hennig, Thorsten Sickinger

IPC 2014; V002T06A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33296

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Topics: Inspection , Pipeline systems , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Boundary-value problems , Construction , Cracking (Materials) , Feedback , Fracture (Process) , Metals

Intentional Destructive Testing: A Means for Establishing Mechanical Integrity

Chris Alexander, Brent Vyvial

IPC 2014; V002T06A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33409

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Topics: Testing , Pipelines , Maintenance , Boundary-value problems , Composite materials , Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Pipes , Welded joints

A Novel Approach for Pipe Grade Determination Through In-Line Inspection (ILI)

Daniel Molenda, Werner Thale

IPC 2014; V002T06A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33441

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Topics: Inspection , Pipes , Pipelines , Steel , Yield strength , Pressure , Sensors , Uncertainty , Wall thickness

Application and Advancement of EMAT ILI Technologies for the Inspection of Cracks in Dents

Jeff Sutherland, Andrew Mann, Geoff Vignal, Arne Maier, Sean Keane

IPC 2014; V002T06A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33451

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Damage , Deformation , Pipelines , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Chisels , Pipes , Stress concentration

Systematic Approach to Measuring ILI Tool Performance

Sean Keane, Karmun Cheng, Kaitlyn Korol

IPC 2014; V002T06A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33489

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Pipeline integrity , Reliability , Uncertainty

Qualification of a Combined Ultrasonic Inspection Tool for Detection and Sizing of Circumferential Weld Cracks in Offshore Pipelines

Herbert Willems, Hans Petter Bjørgen, Thor-Ståle Kristiansen, Guus Wieme

IPC 2014; V002T06A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33537

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Underwater pipelines , Pipelines , Cracking (Materials) , Echoes , Fatigue cracks , Fracture (Process) , Ocean engineering , Pipes

An Engineering Assessment to Evaluate Integrity Options for Out of Class Pipelines

Hong Wang, Shahani Kariyawasam, Pauline Kwong

IPC 2014; V002T06A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33549

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Topics: Pipelines , Pipes , Pressure , Hazards , Regulations , Safety , Cities , Construction , Cost benefit analysis , Design

Evaluation of EMAT Tool Performance and Reliability

Richard Kania, Gabriela Rosca, Samarth Tandon, Ming Gao, Ravi Krishnamurthy

IPC 2014; V002T06A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33567

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Topics: Reliability , Pipelines , Coating processes , Coatings , Fracture (Materials) , Steel

Evaluation of New In-Ditch Methods for Measurement and Assessment of External Corrosion

Pablo Cazenave, Katina Tiñacos, Ming Gao, Richard Kania, Rick Wang

IPC 2014; V002T06A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33578

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Topics: Corrosion , Ditches , Reliability , Computational methods , Computer software , Pipeline integrity , Errors , Gages , Hardware , Inspection

The Pipe Inspection Lifecycle

David Nemeth, Troy I. Walda

IPC 2014; V002T06A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33594

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Topics: Inspection , Pipes , Energy transformation , Gates (Closures) , Natural gas , Aircraft , Cathodic protection , Computers , Corrosion , Crude oil

How Safe Failure Pressure Ratios are Related to %SMYS

Shahani Kariyawasam, Terry Huang

IPC 2014; V002T06A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33647

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Topics: Failure , Pressure , Pipes , Pipelines , Safety , Errors , Corrosion , Cycles , Inspection , Probability

Quantifying the Impact of Assumptions on Predicted Burst Pressure Assessments

Steven J. Polasik, Sean Keane, William V. Harper, Tom Bubenik

IPC 2014; V002T06A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33648

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Topics: Pressure , Failure , Safety , Fracture mechanics , Geometry , Hydrostatic pressure , Mechanical properties , Pipes , Transportation systems , Wall thickness

The Integrity Review Process for an Asset Acquisition

Cristina Figueiredo, Shaun Dawe

IPC 2014; V002T06A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33653

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Topics: Pipeline systems , Pipelines

Effective Improvements to Overcome “Blind Spots” in a Corrosion Management Program and Practical Measures to Verify Effectiveness

Terry Huang, Shahani Kariyawasam, Patrick Yeung, Mohammad Shariq

IPC 2014; V002T06A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33674

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Topics: Corrosion , Uncertainty , Failure , Ditches , Metals , Pipelines , Probability , Rupture , Errors , Leakage

Correlating Corrosion Field Data With Experimental Findings for the Development of Pipeline Mitigation Strategies

Karina Chevil, Weixing Chen, Greg Van Boven, Richard Kania, Jenny Been

IPC 2014; V002T06A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33678

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Coatings , Coating processes , Metals , Steel , Cathodic protection , Groundwater , Stress corrosion cracking , Transportation systems

Pipeline Integrity Data: Managing Past, Present, Future

Todd Porter, Darrell Donaho

IPC 2014; V002T06A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33708

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Topics: Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Databases , Maintenance , Pipeline construction , Regulatory compliance , Risk , Storage , Time series , User interfaces

Back to the Future Using Root Cause Analysis as a Proactive Risk Management Tool

Phillip Nidd, Terence Thorn, Monica K. Porter

IPC 2014; V002T06A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33732

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Topics: Risk management , Root cause analysis , Failure , Errors , Performance

In-Line Inspection Tool Performance Evaluation Using Field Excavation Data

Jason Skow, Len LeBlanc

IPC 2014; V002T06A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33755

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Topics: Inspection , Performance evaluation , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , Databases , Computation , Data mining , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipeline integrity , Shapes

Probabilistic Bow-Tie Model to Predict Failure Probability of Oil and Gas Pipelines

Laya Parvizsedghy, Tarek Zayed

IPC 2014; V002T06A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33757

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Topics: Failure , Pipelines , Probability , Hazards , Petroleum , Transportation systems , Wounds

Posters

Strain Localization in the Dent of a Linepipe

Jandark Oshana-Jajo, Hossein Ghaednia, Jamshid Zohreh Heydariha, Sreekanta Das

IPC 2014; V002T06A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33017

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Topics: Chisels , Corrosion , Damage , Engineering research , Failure , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Performance , Pipelines , Pipes

Multiple Data Inspection of Hard Spots and Cracking

Adrian Belanger, Tod Barker

IPC 2014; V002T06A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33060

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Inspection , Pipes , Hardening , Hydrogen , Magnetization , Manufacturing , Pipelines , Quenching (Metalworking)

Investigation and Assessment of Low-Frequency ERW Seam Imperfections by EMAT and CMFL ILI

Richard Kania, Ralf Weber, Stefan Klein

IPC 2014; V002T06A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33294

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Topics: Acoustics , Electrical resistance , Failure , Hydrostatic testing , Inspection , Leakage , Magnetic flux , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipelines , Pipes

Detection and Sizing of Subcritical Cracks Using Ultrasonic In-Line Inspection Methods

Stefan Bauer, Henning Brueske

IPC 2014; V002T06A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33395

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Pipelines , Ultrasound , Sensors , Stress corrosion cracking , Corrosion , Design , Echoes , High pressure (Physics)

Risk Assessment Procedures and Prioritization of Mitigation Actions in Pipeline Crossings

Victor Carlos Teixeira da Costa, Eduardo Lopes de Paula, Deise de Souza Lima, Bruno Martins Gonçalves

IPC 2014; V002T06A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33400

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk assessment , Damage , Construction , Concrete coatings , Concrete slabs , Design , Failure mechanisms , Pipes , Roads

Parameters Affecting Dent Strain Using 3D Laser Scan Profile

Udayasankar Arumugam, Katina Tinacos, Ming Gao, Rick Wang, Richard Kania

IPC 2014; V002T06A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33574

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Topics: Lasers , Pipelines , Ditches , Inspection , Resolution (Optics) , Geometry , Maintenance , Reliability

Modelling Shallow Dents Using Local Regression Methods and Finite Element Analysis

Aaron Lockey, Wilson Santamaria, Gustavo Gonzalez

IPC 2014; V002T06A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33600

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Modeling , Shapes , Stress , Inspection , Pipelines , Pressure , Failure , Fatigue , Geometry

Practical Applications of Bed Scour Calculations: Two Case Studies

Leif M. Burge, Laurence Chaput-Desrochers, Richard Guthrie

IPC 2014; V002T06A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33744

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Topics: Damage , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Floods , Flow (Dynamics) , Mechanical admittance , Modeling , Pipelines , Pipes , Rivers

Repair and Mitigation

Interpretation and Evaluation of Near Girth Weld, Short Axial Cracks in a Petroleum Pipeline

Mohamed R. Chebaro, Achim F. Hugger, Scott D. Ironside, Luis A. Torres Garcia, Dorin I. Rusu

IPC 2014; V002T06A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33092

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Petroleum pipelines , Nondestructive evaluation , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Welded joints , Crude oil , Design , Inspection , Pipelines

Design of Pipeline Composite Repairs: From Lab Scale Tests to FEA and Full Scale Testing

Remy Her, Jacques Renard, Vincent Gaffard, Yves Favry, Paul Wiet

IPC 2014; V002T06A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33201

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Topics: Composite materials , Design , Finite element analysis , Maintenance , Pipelines , Testing , Pipes , Corrosion , Damage , Pressure

Pipeline Coating Selection Process: A Hybrid Multi-Criteria Based Approach

Sherif Hassanien, Len Krissa, Vitaly Vorontsov

IPC 2014; V002T06A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33264

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Topics: Coatings , Pipelines , Acceptance criteria , Corrosion protection , Decision making , Pipes , Protective coatings , Simulation , Strategic materials , Testing

Advanced Techniques for Establishing Long-Term Performance of Composite Repair Systems

Chris Alexander

IPC 2014; V002T06A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33405

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Topics: Composite materials , Maintenance , Design , Pipelines , Stress , Regulations , High pressure (Physics) , Maintainability , Pipeline systems , Testing

Pipeline Repair of Corrosion and Dents: A Comparison of Composite Repairs and Steel Sleeves

Chris Alexander, Brent Vyvial, Fred Wilson

IPC 2014; V002T06A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33410

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Topics: Composite materials , Corrosion , Maintenance , Pipelines , Steel , Testing , Failure , High pressure (Physics) , Pipeline systems , Pressure

Resident Threats

Pipeline Plain Dent Fatigue: A Comparison of Assessment Methodologies

Sérgio B. Cunha, Ilson P. Pasqualino, Bianca C. Pinheiro

IPC 2014; V002T06A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33034

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Topics: Fatigue , Pipelines , Fatigue testing , American Petroleum Institute , Cycles , Fatigue damage , Pipes , Pressure , Shapes , Steel

Track Record of In-Line Inspection as a Means of ERW Seam Assessment in Response to NTSB Recommendation P-09-1, Arising From the Carmichael, MS Rupture

J. F. Kiefner, J. B. Nestleroth, J. A. Beavers, C. J. Maier

IPC 2014; V002T06A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33065

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Topics: Inspection , Rupture , Ditches , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipelines , Crack detection , Failure , Fracture toughness , Pipes , Acoustics

Types of Defects That Affect ERW Seam Integrity in Response to NTSB Recommendation P-09-1, Arising From the Carmichael, MS Rupture

J. F. Kiefner, J. B. Nestleroth, G. T. Quickel, J. A. Beavers, B. N. Leis

IPC 2014; V002T06A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33068

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Topics: Corrosion , Cracking (Materials) , Electrical resistance , Failure , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture toughness , Hydrogen , Hydrostatic testing

Effect of Dent Depth on the Burst Pressure of NPS30 X70 Pipes With Dent-Crack Defect

Hossein Ghaednia, Sreekanta Das, Rick Wang, Richard Kania

IPC 2014; V002T06A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33071

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Pressure , Pipelines , Damage , Chisels , Corrosion , Engineering research , Finite element analysis , Leakage

Small-Scale Testing to Characterize ERW Seam Properties in Response to NTSB Recommendation P-09-1, Arising From the Carmichael, MS Rupture

Gregory T. Quickel, John A. Beavers, John F. Kiefner, Brian N. Leis

IPC 2014; V002T06A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33073

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Topics: Rupture , Testing , Failure , Pipelines , Pipes , Fracture toughness , Safety , Dimensions , Electrical resistance , Geometry

Out-of-Roundness in NPS30 X70 Pipes Subjected to Concentrated Lateral Load

Hossein Ghaednia, Jamshid Zohrehheydariha, Sreekanta Das, Rick Wang, Richard Kania

IPC 2014; V002T06A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33107

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Topics: Pipes , Stress , Pipelines , Finite element methods , Buckling , Damage , Engineering research , External pressure , Leakage , Ocean engineering

Effective Methods to Determine Stress Intensity Factors for 2D and 3D Cracks

Xian-Kui Zhu, Brian N. Leis

IPC 2014; V002T06A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33120

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Pipelines , Fracture mechanics , Geometry , Leakage , Numerical analysis , Pipes

Prevention of Pipeline Dent Failure Under Fatigue Loading Conditions

Julien Fontanabona, Ky Dang Van, Vincent Gaffard, Zied Moumni, Paul Wiet

IPC 2014; V002T06A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33199

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Topics: Failure , Fatigue , Pipelines , Fatigue life , Pipes , Stress , Cycles , Fatigue cracks , Fatigue testing , Finite element analysis

Structural Integrity of Steel Hydrocarbon Pipelines With Local Wall Distortions

Aglaia E. Pournara, Spyros A. Karamanos, Theocharis Papatheocharis, Philip C. Perdikaris

IPC 2014; V002T06A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33210

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Topics: Pipelines , Steel , Pipes , Computer simulation , Fatigue life , Deformation , Finite element analysis , Pressure , Stress

Overview of a Comprehensive Study to Understand Longitudinal ERW Seam Failures

Bruce A. Young, Steve Nanney, Brian Leis, Jennifer M. Smith

IPC 2014; V002T06A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33226

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Topics: Failure , Pipelines , Safety , Corrosion , Pipes , Transportation systems , Welded joints , Algorithms , Bridges (Structures) , Databases

Computational Model Based Method for Defining an Improved Criterion for Dent Fatigue Assessment

Maxime Lecchi, Stéphane Hertz Clemens, Philippe Notarianni, Magali Polo

IPC 2014; V002T06A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33413

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Topics: Fatigue , Finite element analysis , Maintenance , Pipes , Pressure , Computer software , Damage , Engineering simulation , Experimental design , Fatigue analysis

Mechanical Damage and Fatigue Assessment of Dented Pipelines Using FEA

W. Hanif, S. Kenny

IPC 2014; V002T06A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33445

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Topics: Damage , Fatigue , Finite element analysis , Pipelines , Pipes , Corrosion , Ice , Stress , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Fatigue life

Managing a New Pressure Cycling Reality in Liquid Pipelines

Syed J. Haider, Steven Textor, Aaron Sutton, Yvan Hubert

IPC 2014; V002T06A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33485

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Topics: Pipelines , Pressure , Cracking (Materials) , Fatigue , Fracture (Process) , Teams , Cycles , Fatigue design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fracture (Materials)

Excavation Assistance System Design Based on Human Factors: Functional and Technical Analysis

Romuald Perinet, Maxime Lecchi, Thierry Marmeys, Gaël Pognonec, Nicolas Herchin

IPC 2014; V002T06A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33499

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Topics: Design , Human factors , Embedded systems , Functional analysis , Pipelines , Architecture , Hazards , Pipes , Safety , Slabs

Characterization of Topside Mechanical Damage

Rick Yahua Wang, Richard Kania, Udayasankar Arumugam, Ming Gao

IPC 2014; V002T06A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33510

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Topics: Damage , Chisels , Fracture (Materials) , Construction , Engineering standards , Machining , Pipelines , Pipes , Signals

Experimental Investigation on Combined “Dent and Gouge” Defects on Vintage Steel Transmission Pipelines

Mures Zarea, Stephane Hertz-Clemens, Remi Batisse, Philippe Cardin

IPC 2014; V002T06A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33538

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Topics: Chisels , Pipelines , Steel , Pipes , Fatigue strength , Damage , Fatigue , Fatigue testing , Fracture toughness , Pressure

Development of Selective Seam Weld Corrosion Test Method

J. A. Beavers, C. S. Brossia, R. A. Denzine

IPC 2014; V002T06A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33562

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Base metals , Safety , Failure , Pipes , Testing , Electrical resistance , Hazardous substances , Polarization (Electricity)

Allowable Pressure Cycling Limits for Liquid Pipelines

Aaron Sutton, Yvan Hubert, Steven Textor, Syed Haider

IPC 2014; V002T06A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33566

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Topics: Pipelines , Pressure , Failure , Cycles , Pipes , Cracking (Materials) , Fatigue , Fatigue cracks , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fracture (Materials)

Shallow Dents: Updates to the UKOPA Dent Management Strategy

Aaron Lockey, Roland Palmer-Jones, Neil Jackson, Roger Ellis

IPC 2014; V002T06A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33576

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Topics: Damage , Failure , Fatigue , Finite element analysis , Flow charts , Fracture toughness , Geometry , Inspection , Maintenance , Pipelines

Fitness-for-Service of Unconstrained Shallow Dents

Joseph P. Bratton, Mitch Glass, Edgar Cote, Andy Gallagher, William V. Harper

IPC 2014; V002T06A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33635

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Inspection , Fatigue , Safety , Geometry , Maintainability , Pipeline systems , Regulations , Sensors , Service life (Equipment)

Fitness for Service of Dents Associated With Metal Loss due to Corrosion

Hans Olav Heggen, Joe Bratton, David Kemp, Jun Liu, Jason Austin

IPC 2014; V002T06A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33646

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Topics: Corrosion , Fitness-for-service , Metals , Cycles , Pressure , Fatigue life , Finite element analysis , Stress concentration , American Petroleum Institute , Fatigue

Time Dependent Threats

Determining Reassessment Intervals From Successive In-Line Inspections

Tom Bubenik, William V. Harper, Pam Moreno, Steven Polasik

IPC 2014; V002T06A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33025

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Topics: Inspection , Corrosion , Pipelines , Corrosion protection , Maintenance , Remaining life assessment , Signals , Statistics

Assessment of Circumferential SCC on an Ethane Pipeline

Yannick Beauregard, Cody Edwards

IPC 2014; V002T06A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33030

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Topics: Pipelines , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , Pipes , Failure , Dimensions , Grinding , Leakage , Roads , Wall thickness

Methanol-Induced Axial Stress Corrosion Cracking in a Northern Canadian Liquids Pipeline

Barbara N. Padgett, Mohamed R. Chebaro, David M. Norfleet, John A. Beavers, Scott D. Ironside

IPC 2014; V002T06A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33033

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Topics: Methanol , Pipelines , Stress corrosion cracking , Fracture (Materials) , Steel , Crude oil , Ethanol , Leakage , Petroleum pipelines , Tension

Experimental and Analytical Leak Characterization for Axial Through-Wall Cracks in a Liquids Pipeline

Mohamed R. Chebaro, Nader Yoosef-Ghodsi, David M. Norfleet, Jason H. Bergman, Aaron C. Sutton

IPC 2014; V002T06A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33037

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Leakage , Pipelines , Finite element analysis , Pressure , Computational fluid dynamics , Performance , Residual stresses , Stress , Computer software

Characteristics, Causes, and Management of Circumferential Stress-Corrosion Cracking

Raymond R. Fessler, Millan Sen

IPC 2014; V002T06A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33059

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress corrosion cracking , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Hydrostatic testing , Residual stresses , Hoop stress , Inspection , Leakage

The Effect of Shallow Cracks on the Predicted Failure Pressure of Natural Gas Pipelines Containing Stress-Corrosion Cracks

Raymond R. Fessler, Steve C. Rapp

IPC 2014; V002T06A067doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33088

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Topics: Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Natural gas distribution , Pressure , Stress corrosion cracking , Grinding , Pipes , Wall thickness , Dimensions , Hydrostatic testing

A Novel Approach for Monitoring Pipeline Corrosion Under Disbonded Coatings

Facundo N. Varela, Mike Y. J. Tan, Maria Forsyth

IPC 2014; V002T06A068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33097

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Topics: Coatings , Corrosion , Pipelines , Probes , Cathodic protection , Metals , Testing , Underground pipelines

Integration of Laser Surface Scanning and Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis for the Assessment of Volumetric Corrosion in Pipeline Fittings

Robert M. Andrews, Matthew Hadden, Paul Casson, Tamsin Kashap, Steven A. Johnstone

IPC 2014; V002T06A069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33104

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Topics: Corrosion , Finite element analysis , Fittings , Lasers , Pipelines , Failure , Pressure , Shapes , Stress , Finite element model

Pipeline Sludge Sampling for Assessing Internal Corrosion Threat

Alfonso Garcia, Trevor Place, Michael Holm, Jennifer Sargent, Andrew Oliver

IPC 2014; V002T06A070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33113

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Storage , Water , Pipes , Solids , Assaying , Bacteria , Particulate matter , Reliability

Advancements in the Detection and Sizing of “Pinhole” Metal Loss

Wilson Santamaria, Martin Bluck

IPC 2014; V002T06A071doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33128

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Topics: Algorithms , Collaboration , Computer software , Databases , Finite element model , Inspection , Metals , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Pipes

Bicarbonate, Temperature, and pH Influences on the Passivation of API-X100 Pipeline Steel in Simulated Groundwater Solutions

Ibrahim M. Gadala, Akram Alfantazi

IPC 2014; V002T06A072doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33180

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Groundwater , Pipelines , Steel , Temperature , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Circuits , Coatings , Diffusion (Physics) , Ions

Characterization of the Growth of Corrosion Defects on Energy Pipelines Using Bayesian Dynamic Linear Model

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

IPC 2014; V002T06A073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33215

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Errors , Electromagnetic scattering , Inspection , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Chain , Natural gas distribution , Polynomials

Microstructural Feature Analysis of X65 Steel Exposed to Ripple Load Testing Under Near Neutral pH Conditions

Pellumb Jakupi, Bill Santos, Wilfred Binns, Ivan Barker, Jenny Been

IPC 2014; V002T06A074doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33230

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Topics: Steel , Stress , Testing , Electron backscatter diffraction , Fracture (Materials) , Geometry , Stress corrosion cracking , ASTM International , Circuits , Cracking (Materials)

Assessing the Probability of Detecting Crack Features Using Ultrasonic In-Line Inspection Tool Run Results and Excavation Data

Dongliang Lu, Jason Skow, Sean Keane

IPC 2014; V002T06A075doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33248

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Topics: Crack detection , Inspection , Probability , Pipelines , Fracture (Materials) , Stress corrosion cracking , Ultrasonic testing

Depressurization-Induced Crack Growth Enhancement for Pipeline Steels Exposed to Near-Neutral pH Environments

Mengshan Yu, Weixing Chen, Richard Kania, Greg Van Boven, Jenny Been

IPC 2014; V002T06A076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33282

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Steel , Fluctuations (Physics) , Pressure , Cycles , Stress , Bridges (Structures) , Pressure control , Spectra (Spectroscopy)

Development and Validation of Load-Interaction Based Models for Crack Growth Prediction

Jiaxi Zhao, Weixing Chen, Sean Keane, Jenny Been, Greg Van Boven

IPC 2014; V002T06A077doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33325

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Pressure , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Fluctuations (Physics) , Computer software , Pipelines , Cycles , Suction

Internal Corrosion Management of Crude Pipelines

S. Surya Prakash, Abdul Razzaq Al-Shamari, Shabbir Safri, Amer Abdullah Jaragh

IPC 2014; V002T06A078doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33369

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Topics: Corrosion , Crude oil , Pipelines , Acoustical engineering , American Petroleum Institute , Bacteria , Carbon steel , Cathodic protection , Coatings , Condensed matter

SCC In-Field Inspection Technology Evaluation and its Application to EMAT Based Pipeline Integrity Management Programs

Samarth Tandon, Ming Gao, Ravi Krishnamurthy, Richard Kania, Mark Piazza

IPC 2014; V002T06A079doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33479

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Topics: Inspection , Pipeline integrity management , Nondestructive evaluation , Ditches , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Pipes , Failure , Failure analysis

Validation of EMAT ILI for Management of Stress Corrosion Cracking in Natural Gas Pipelines

Toby Fore, Stefan Klein, Chris Yoxall, Stan Cone

IPC 2014; V002T06A080doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33545

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Topics: Natural gas distribution , Stress corrosion cracking , Pipelines , Resolution (Optics) , Acoustics , American Petroleum Institute , Inspection , Pipes , Pressure , Probability

Evaluation of Existing Fracture Mechanics Models for Burst Pressure Predictions, Theoretical and Experimental Aspects

Samarth Tandon, Ming Gao, Ravi Krishnamurthy, Shahani Kariyawasam, Richard Kania

IPC 2014; V002T06A081doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33563

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Topics: Fracture mechanics , Pressure , Fracture (Materials) , Rupture , Leakage , American Petroleum Institute , Finite element model , Inspection , Materials properties , Pipe joints

Effects of Temperature and Glass Transition on the Performance of Polymer Coatings on Steels

Hung M. Ha, Akram Alfantazi

IPC 2014; V002T06A082doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33637

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Topics: Coatings , Glass transition , Polymers , Steel , Temperature effects , Capacitance , Corrosion protection , Temperature , Cycles , Epoxy adhesives

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Fiber Optic Monitoring of Pipeline Subsidence: Analysis of Effective Sensor Cable Deployments

Dana DuToit, Kent Ryan, John Rice, James Bay, Jorge Peralta

IPC 2014; V002T06A083doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33179

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Topics: Cables , Fibers , Pipelines , Sensors , Fiber optic sensors , Construction , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Gages , Pipes

Approaches for Evaluating the Vulnerability of Pipelines at Water Crossings

Colin Dooley, Zachary Prestie, Gerry Ferris, Murray Fitch, Hua Zhang

IPC 2014; V002T06A084doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33240

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Topics: Pipelines , Water , Floods , Failure , Fatigue limit , High pressure (Physics) , Inspection , Natural gas , Probability , Risk assessment

Managing Water Crossings From an Operator’s Perspective

Nikki Nguyen, Yvanna Ireland

IPC 2014; V002T06A085doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33481

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Topics: Water , Pipelines , Damage , Failure , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Floods , Hazard analysis , Hazards , Pipeline integrity , Pipes

Pipeline Stress Relief and Evaluation of Strain Measurement Technology at a Moving Slope

Aaron Dinovitzer, Abdelfettah Fredj, Millan Sen

IPC 2014; V002T06A086doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33497

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Topics: Pipelines , Strain measurement , Stress , Finite element analysis , Soil , Cables , Crude oil , Drainage , Fibers , Friction

Performance Monitoring and Modeling of Small Diameter MDPE Natural Gas Pipelines Subject to Ground Movement

Aaron Dinovitzer, Abdelfettah Fredj, Lalinda Weerasekara, Mujib Rahman, Dharma Wijewickreme

IPC 2014; V002T06A087doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33532

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Topics: Modeling , Natural gas distribution , Pipes , Pipelines , Soil , Computer simulation , Landslides , Plastic pipes , Density , Safety

Implementing a Geohazard Integrity Management Program: Statistics and Lessons Learned Over 15 Years

Alex J. Baumgard, Tara L. Coultish, Gerry W. Ferris

IPC 2014; V002T06A088doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33559

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Topics: Statistics , Pipelines , Hazards , Inspection , Failure , Pipeline systems

Managing Risk at Pipeline River Crossings in Changing Regulatory Settings

Andreas Kammereck, Kent Ryan, Tammy Jacobson Moore

IPC 2014; V002T06A089doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33627

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk , Rivers , Design , Rupture , Damage , Pipeline systems , Construction , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Erosion

Alternative Geohazard Risk Assessment and Monitoring for Pipelines With Limited Access: Amazon Jungle Example

John Malpartida Moya, Giancarlo Massucco De la Sota

IPC 2014; V002T06A090doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33628

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk assessment , Inspection , Failure , Pipeline systems , Acoustics , Corrosion , Damage , Displacement , Lasers

An Approach for Prioritizing Pipeline Water Crossings (WC) for Effective Mitigation and Monitoring

Jeff Barry, Rafael G. Mora, Brian Carlin

IPC 2014; V002T06A091doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33656

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Topics: Pipelines , Water , Rivers , Floods , Construction , Damage , Erosion , Risk , Accounting , Design

Multi-Satellite InSAR Deformation Analysis for Pipeline Monitoring: Operational Application, Results and Validation in the Belridge Oil Field, 2001–2012

Michael D. Henschel, Benjamin Deschamps, Gillian Robert, Rick Gailing

IPC 2014; V002T06A092doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2014-33665

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Topics: Deformation , Oil fields , Pipelines , Satellites , Time series , Displacement , Navigation , Resolution (Optics) , Stress , Surface deformation

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