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Topics: Failure , Pipelines , Welded joints , Leakage , Corrosion , Inspection , Stress , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

Numerical Simulations of Burst of Corroded Pipes With Thermally Induced Compressive Axial Strain

Sérgio B. Cunha, Mauricio Pacheco, Amanda B. da Silva

IPC 2016; V001T03A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64061

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Topics: Computer simulation , Pipes , Pipelines , Stress , Corrosion , Temperature , Pressure , Engineering simulation , Fluids , Simulation

Formulation and Experimental Validation of a New Erosion Flow Model

Rebecca Owston, Dalton McKeon

IPC 2016; V001T03A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64064

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Topics: Erosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Sands , Testing , Hardness (Materials) , Particle size , Computer simulation , Errors , Flat plates , Fluids

Applying Corrosion Growth Rates Derived From Repeat ILI Runs to Predict Future Severity

Jane Dawson, Lautaro Ganim

IPC 2016; V001T03A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64072

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Inspection , Maintenance , Metals , Pipeline integrity , Pipeline integrity management , Reliability , Underwater pipelines

Effect of Crack Depth on Burst Strength of X70 Linepipe With Dent-Crack Defect

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

IPC 2016; V001T03A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64098

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Pipes , Pressure , Damage , Finite element analysis , Leakage , Rupture , Wall thickness , Chisels

Relative Statistical Calibration of ILI Measurements

Mona Abdolrazaghi, Sherif Hassanien, Karmun Cheng

IPC 2016; V001T03A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64126

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Topics: Calibration , Errors , Nondestructive evaluation , Corrosion , Uncertainty , Accuracy and precision , Fracture (Materials) , Human factors , Inspection , Leakage

Assessment of In-Line Inspection Performance and Interpretation of Field Measurements for Characterization of Complex Dents

Luis A. Torres, Matthew J. Fowler, Jordan G. Stenerson

IPC 2016; V001T03A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64136

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Topics: Inspection , Damage , Metals , Pipes , Shapes , Design , Leakage , Magnetic flux , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipelines

Findings From an Investigation of Hydrotest Protocols

Richard J. Olson, Bruce A. Young, Brian Leis

IPC 2016; V001T03A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64146

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Topics: Collapse , Corrosion , Electrical resistance , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Performance , Pipes , Pressure , Shapes , Welded joints

Experimental Validation of a Finite-Element Model to Simulate an Impact on Pipeline due to Vehicles or Heavy Object Fall

Charles Fernandez, Maxime Bertin, Philippe Cardin

IPC 2016; V001T03A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64181

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Topics: Finite element model , Pipelines , Vehicles , Pipes , Pressure , Rupture , Trenching machinery , Computer software , Damage , Damage assessment

The Development and Use of an Absolute Depth Size Specification in ILI-Based Crack Integrity Management of Pipelines

Geoff Foreman, Steven Bott, Jeffrey Sutherland, Stephan Tappert

IPC 2016; V001T03A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64224

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Inspection , American Petroleum Institute , Algorithms , Certainty , Pipeline integrity , Calibration , Dimensions , Fitness-for-service

New Classification Approach for Dents With Metal Loss and Corrosion Along the Seam Weld

J. Bruce Nestleroth, James Simek, Jed Ludlow

IPC 2016; V001T03A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64284

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Topics: Corrosion , Metals , Inspection , Pipelines , Signals , Magnetic fields , Magnetization , Safety , Chisels , Electrical resistance

Thermal Response of Gas Pipeline Metal to Gas Decompression

Ajit Godbole, Guillaume Michal, Cheng Lu, Philip Venton, Philip Colvin

IPC 2016; V001T03A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64333

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Topics: Metals , Pipelines , Cooling , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Pipes , Temperature , Thermal shock , Damage , Embrittlement

Assessing the Benefits of Hydrotests for Pipelines With SCC History Post-Crack Detection ILI Runs

Nader A. Al-Otaibi, Husain M. Al-Muslim, William Harper, Thomas Bubenik, Waleed A. Al-Usaimi

IPC 2016; V001T03A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64340

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Hydrostatic pressure , Failure , Probability , Dimensions , Inspection , Pipes , Pressure , Soil

Probabilistic Assessment of Crack Detection ILI Effectiveness for Managing Stress Corrosion Cracking on Buried Pipelines

Nauman Tehsin, Abdulaziz Al-Saif, Mosa M. Qurashi, Steven J. Polasik, Thomas A. Bubenik

IPC 2016; V001T03A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64346

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Topics: Crack detection , Pipelines , Stress corrosion cracking , Probability , Inspection , Nondestructive evaluation , Statistical analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Shapes , Weibull distribution

Susceptibility of Stress Corrosion Cracking in Liquid and Gas Pipelines: A Saudi Aramco Study Using Statistical Approaches

William Harper, Nader A. Al-Otaibi, Abdulaziz N. Ababtain, Thomas Bubenik, Husain M. Al-Muslim

IPC 2016; V001T03A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64348

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Topics: Pipelines , Stress corrosion cracking , Teams , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Pipes , Acoustics , Cathodic protection , Coating processes , Coatings

De Facto Hydrostatic Test Pressures: A Study in Double Stroking

David J. Warman, Nicholas J. Gruzdowich, Harold E. Kleeman, Sean C. Boardman, Ugochukwu N. Duruike

IPC 2016; V001T03A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64363

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Topics: Hydrostatic testing , Pipelines , Stress , Pipes , Pressure , Simulation , Ceilings , Hoop stress , Pipe joints , Pressure testing

Failure Pressure Ratios and Implied Reliability Levels for Corrosion Anomalies on Gas Transmission Pipelines

Wenxing Zhou, Changqing Gong, Shahani Kariyawasam

IPC 2016; V001T03A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64383

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Topics: Corrosion , Failure , Pipelines , Pressure , Reliability , Errors , Pipes , Geometry , Materials properties , Natural gas

Pipeline Operator Perspective in Use of Hydrostatic Testing as an Integrity Management Tool

M. M. Hilger, B. C. Mittelstadt, M. Piazza, P. H. Vieth

IPC 2016; V001T03A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64387

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Topics: Hydrostatic testing , Pipelines , Pressure testing , Construction , American Petroleum Institute , ASME Standards , Design , Electrical resistance , Engineering standards , Failure

Material Properties and Flaw Characteristics of Vintage Girth Welds

Kunal Kotian, Yong-Yi Wang

IPC 2016; V001T03A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64420

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Topics: Materials properties , Welded joints , Stress , Tensile strength , Fracture toughness , Metals , Pipes , Heat , Inspection , Performance

Corrosion Growth and Remnant Life Assessment: How to Pick the Right Approach for Your Pipeline

Michael Smith, Cheryl Argent, Andrew Wilde

IPC 2016; V001T03A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64424

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Inspection , Maintenance , Modeling , Pipe joints , Pipeline integrity

Non-Linear Corrosion Growth: A More Appropriate and Accurate Model for Predicting Corrosion Growth Rate

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

IPC 2016; V001T03A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64435

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Inspection , Errors , Failure , Electromagnetic scattering , Event history analysis , Hazards , Maintenance , Metals

Full-Scale Stress Corrosion Crack Growth Testing of an X70 Spiral-Welded Pipe in Near-Neutral pH Soil Environment

Jidong Kang, Darren Bibby, Romain Blanchard, Wenyue Zheng

IPC 2016; V001T03A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64443

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Topics: Pipes , Soil , Stress corrosion cracking , Testing , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , Base metals , Fatigue , Pipelines , Test facilities

Probability-Based Sentencing Criteria for Volumetric In-Line Inspection Data

James Mihell, J. P. Lemieux, Samah Hasan

IPC 2016; V001T03A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64448

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Topics: Inspection , Probability , Corrosion , Errors , Maintenance , Pipelines , Failure , Pipes , Pressure , Stress

A Life-Cycle Approach to the Assessment of Pipeline Dents

Michael Turnquist, Ian Smith

IPC 2016; V001T03A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64460

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Topics: Cycles , Pipelines , Pressure , Damage , Failure , Finite element analysis , Stress , Fatigue damage , Geometry , Life cycle assessment

The Effects of Pressure Fluctuations on Hydrogen Embrittlement in Pipeline Steels

Xiao Xing, Mengshan Yu, Olayinka Tehinse, Weixing Chen, Hao Zhang

IPC 2016; V001T03A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64478

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Topics: Fluctuations (Physics) , Hydrogen embrittlement , Pipelines , Pressure , Steel , Hydrogen , Stress , Crack propagation , Fracture (Materials) , Temperature

Improvement of Pipeline Fatigue Life Estimation

Sanjay Tiku, Aaron Dinovitzer, Vlad Semiga, Mark Piazza, Tom Jones

IPC 2016; V001T03A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64479

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Topics: Fatigue life , Pipelines , Pipes , Fatigue cracks , Fatigue , Computer simulation , Pipeline systems , Computer software , Electrical resistance , Engineering standards

Evaluation of Fatigue in Gas Pipelines

Vlad Semiga, Sanjay Tiku, Aaron Dinovitzer, Wendy Wagster

IPC 2016; V001T03A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64486

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Topics: Fatigue , Pipelines , Pressure , Pipeline systems , Damage , Fatigue damage , Materials properties , Regulations , Cracking (Materials) , Fatigue cracks

Development and Implementation of a Risk Based Prioritization Methodology for MAOP Reconfirmation of Gas Transmission Facilities

Wytze Sloterdijk, Martin Hommes, Roelof Coster, Troy Rovella, Sarah Herbison

IPC 2016; V001T03A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64499

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Topics: Risk , Design , Decision analysis , Maintenance , Meteorology , Pacific Ocean , Performance , Pipes , Pressure , Safety

Development of Key Performance Indicator for Management of Under Deposit Corrosion (UDC)

Alfonso Garcia, Trevor Place, Stephen Wood

IPC 2016; V001T03A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64501

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Water , Particulate matter , Pipes , Bacteria , Crude oil , Flow (Dynamics) , Signals , Density

Integrity of Buried Gas Pipeline Subjected to an Adjacent Pipe Rupture Event

Shree Krishna, Ravi M. Krishnamurthy, Ming Gao

IPC 2016; V001T03A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64511

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Topics: Pipelines , Pipes , Rupture , Finite element analysis , Soil , Stress , Pressure , Analytical methods , Constitutive equations , Coulombs

Analysis of Pressure Test Failure Performance for Vintage Pipe

Jenny Jing Chen, Dan Williams, Keith Leewis, David Aguiar

IPC 2016; V001T03A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64518

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Topics: Failure , Pipes , Pressure , Pipelines , Manufacturing , Safety , Construction , Fitness-for-service , Hazardous substances , Manufacturing technology

ILI-to-Field Data Comparisons: What Accuracy Can You Expect?

Matthew A. Ellinger, Thomas A. Bubenik, Pamela J. Moreno

IPC 2016; V001T03A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64526

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Topics: Certainty , Corrosion , Failure , Inspection , Leakage , Magnetic flux , Metals , Pipelines , Pressure , Signals

ILI to ILI Comparisons: Quantifying the Impact of Multiple Inspections

Pamela J. Moreno, Matthew A. Ellinger, Thomas A. Bubenik

IPC 2016; V001T03A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64547

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Metals , Corrosion , Signals , Wall thickness , Arches , Geometry , Leakage , Magnetic flux

Study of a Plastic Strain Limit Damage Criterion for Pipeline Mechanical Damage Using FEA and Full-Scale Denting Tests

Udayasankar Arumugam, Ming Gao, Ravi Krishnamurthy, Rick Wang, Richard Kania

IPC 2016; V001T03A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64548

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Topics: Damage , Finite element analysis , Pipelines , Failure , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Rocks , Inspection , Tensile testing

Girth Welds Integrity Evaluation on a Vintage Gas Pipeline

Pedro M. Hryciuk, Jose A. Minellono, Verónica Domínguez

IPC 2016; V001T03A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64587

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Topics: Pipelines , Welded joints , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Leakage , Maintenance , Failure analysis , Metals , Risk

Making Integrity Decisions Using Metal Loss ILI Validation Process

Yanping Li, Gordon Fredine, Yvan Hubert, Sherif Hassanien

IPC 2016; V001T03A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64601

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Topics: Metals , Inspection , American Petroleum Institute , Pipelines , Acceptance criteria , Corrosion , Decision making , Dimensions , Performance evaluation

A Study of Crack Interaction Criteria

Colin Scott

IPC 2016; V001T03A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64603

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Failure , Pressure , Testing , American Petroleum Institute , Engineers , Leakage , Pipes , Rupture , Uncertainty

Review of Engineering Fracture Mechanics Model for Pipeline Applications

Steven J. Polasik, Carl E. Jaske, Thomas A. Bubenik

IPC 2016; V001T03A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64605

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Topics: Fracture mechanics , Pipelines , Fracture (Materials) , Failure , Computer software , Cracking (Materials) , Fatigue , Fracture (Process) , Manufacturing , Stress corrosion cracking

Estimating J-R Curve From CVN Upper Shelf Energy and its Application

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

IPC 2016; V001T03A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64618

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Ductile fracture , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Fracture toughness , Pipeline integrity management , Pipelines , Pressure

Integrity Assessment of Post-Peak-Moment Wrinkles

Ming Liu, Yong-Yi Wang, Millan Sen, Peter Song

IPC 2016; V001T03A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64654

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Topics: ASME Standards , Failure mechanisms , Fatigue , Fatigue failure , Fluctuations (Physics) , Inspection , Leakage , Pipelines , Pipes , Pressure

Finite Element Modeling and Quantification of Mechanical Damage Severity in Pipelines

Xian-Kui Zhu, Brian N. Leis

IPC 2016; V001T03A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64680

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Topics: Damage , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Pipelines , Pipeline integrity , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Fatigue testing , Pipes , Pressure

A Review of Rules and Analysis Models for Interaction of LF-ERW Manufacturing Linear Features in Pipelines

Hao (Andy) Li, Jonathan Prescott, Hong (Kathy) Zhang, Arturo Terron Viveros, James Ferguson

IPC 2016; V001T03A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64688

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Topics: Manufacturing , Pipelines , Fitness-for-service , Fracture (Materials) , Industrial research , Inspection , Maintenance , Pipeline integrity , Welded joints

Determining the Number of Excavations Required to Confirm the Presence or Absence of SCC on a Pipeline Following an SCCDA Process

Guy Desjardins, John MacKenzie, David Aguiar

IPC 2016; V001T03A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64701

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Topics: Pipelines , Stress corrosion cracking

Mitigation

Risk-Based Mitigation of Mechanical Damage

Jing Ma, Fan Zhang, Guy Desjardins

IPC 2016; V001T03A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64040

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Topics: Damage , Risk , Failure , Pipelines , Probability , Corrosion , Decision making , Design , Fatigue life , Fracture (Materials)

Reinforcement of Planar Defects in Low-Frequency ERW Long Seams Using Composite Reinforcing Materials

Chris Alexander, Tony Rizk, Henry Wang, Rodney Clayton, Ron Scrivner

IPC 2016; V001T03A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64082

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Topics: Composite materials , Maintenance , Pressure , Testing , Leakage , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Pipes , Cycles , Failure analysis

Full-Scale Elevated Temperature Testing of Composite Repairs in Bending and Compression

Colton Sheets, Robert Rettew, Chris Alexander, Tanya Axenova

IPC 2016; V001T03A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64213

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Topics: Composite materials , Compression , Maintenance , Temperature , Testing , Design , Stress , Corrosion , Engineering standards , High temperature

Finite Element Analysis of Composite Repairs With Full-Scale Validation Testing

Colton Sheets, Robert Rettew, Chris Alexander, Ashwin Iyer

IPC 2016; V001T03A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64214

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Topics: Composite materials , Finite element analysis , Maintenance , Testing , Stress , Temperature , Modeling , Pipes , Steel , Compressive stress

Mitigation of Infilling Around Pipelines With Cyclic Lateral Deflections

Ryan Phillips, Rodney McAffee, Sylvia Dooley, Michael Martens

IPC 2016; V001T03A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64350

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Topics: Deflection , Pipelines , Soil , Buckling , Construction , Cycles , Delays , Displacement , Geosynthetics , High temperature

Pipeline Failures Resulting From Interacting Integrity Threats

Gregory T. Quickel, John A. Beavers

IPC 2016; V001T03A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64436

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Topics: Failure , Pipelines , Corrosion , Fatigue , Construction , Hydrogen embrittlement , Lamination , Manufacturing , Natural gas , Petroleum pipelines

Restored Crossings: When and Where to Apply Stream Restoration Techniques to Protect Exposed Pipelines

Dan Salas, Aaron Steber

IPC 2016; V001T03A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64467

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Topics: Pipelines , Pipes , Buoyancy , Collisions (Physics) , Concretes , Decision analysis , Engineering disciplines , Erosion , Fatigue , Maintenance

Finite Element Analysis and Test Verification of Composite Repair Length on Corrosion Defects

Timothy Mally, Michael W. Keller, Mahdi Kiani, Roger Walker, Christopher W. Burnworth

IPC 2016; V001T03A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64653

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Topics: Composite materials , Corrosion , Finite element analysis , Maintenance , Pipes , Damage , Design , Design methodology , Erosion , Leakage

Application of Load Sequence to Control Crack Growth in Steel Pipelines Under Near Neutral pH SCC

Olayinka Tehinse, Weixing Chen, Jenny Been, Karina Chevil, Sean Keane, Greg Van Boven

IPC 2016; V001T03A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64662

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Steel , Stress , Pressure , Fluctuations (Physics) , Pipes , Compressors , Failure , Friction

Monitoring

Identifying and Sizing Axial Seam Weld Flaws in ERW Pipe Seams and SCC in the Pipe Body Using Ultrasonic Imaging

Harvey Haines, Lars Hörchens, Pushpendra Tomar

IPC 2016; V001T03A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64069

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Topics: Pipes , Ultrasonic imaging , Inspection , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Nondestructive evaluation , Cycles , Ditches , Electrical resistance , Failure

Measuring Critical Strains in Dent Defect of Oil and Gas Pipes

Jandark Oshana-Jajo, Jamshid Zohrehheydariha, Hossein Ghaednia, Sreekanta Das

IPC 2016; V001T03A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64097

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Topics: Pipes , Pipelines , Damage , Finite element analysis , Engineering research , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Numerical analysis , Steel , Testing

Hydrotesting and In-Line Inspection: Now and in the Future

Jerry Rau, Mike Kirkwood

IPC 2016; V001T03A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64105

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Pipeline integrity , Pressure , Safety , Deepwater development , Gases , Hazardous substances , Hydrostatic testing , Leakage

Circumferential Crack Detection: Challenges, Solutions, and Results

Mark Brimacombe, Thomas Hennig, Cory Wargacky

IPC 2016; V001T03A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64111

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Corrosion , Crack detection , Cracking (Materials) , Crude oil , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Inspection , Pipeline integrity

Methodology for Comparing Field Applied Liquid Epoxy and Hot Bituminous Tape Coating Repairs Using Inline Inspection Data

Haralampos Tsaprailis, Mona Abdolrazaghi, Jeff Liang

IPC 2016; V001T03A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64189

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Topics: Coatings , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Inspection , Maintenance , Corrosion , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipelines , Cathodic protection , Decision making

A Different Approach to High Resolution CP Evaluation

Len J. Krissa, David M. Williams, Dennis C. Janda

IPC 2016; V001T03A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64215

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Topics: Cathodic protection , Data acquisition , Errors , Inspection , Pipelines , Pipes , Resolution (Optics) , Soil , Uncertainty

Detection of Crack-Related Features Within Dented Pipe Using Electromagnetic Acoustic Transduction (EMAT) Technology

Luis Torres, Geoff Vignal, Kaitlyn Korol, Jeffrey Sutherland, Stephan Tappert

IPC 2016; V001T03A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64216

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Topics: Acoustics , Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Pipelines , Damage , Inspection , Coating processes , Coatings , Crack detection , Cracking (Materials)

Optimized Methods of Recording Pipeline Pressure Fluctuations for Pipeline Integrity Analysis

Jiaxi Zhao, Karina Chevil, Weixing Chen, Jenny Been, Sean Keane

IPC 2016; V001T03A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64295

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Topics: Fluctuations (Physics) , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Pressure , Fracture (Materials) , Computer software , Data acquisition , Data storage systems , Pipes , Service life (Equipment)

Pipeline Strain and Vibration Monitoring by Smart Materials

Sascha Pargen, Michael Magerstaedt, Dirk Larink, Tilman Mönster, Nils Rentmeister

IPC 2016; V001T03A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64364

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Topics: Pipelines , Smart materials , Vibration , Sensors , Capacitance , Electrodes , Pipes , Urethane elastomers , Coatings , Deformation

Pipeline In-Line Inspection Enhancement Opportunities

Stefanie L. Asher, Justin M. Crapps

IPC 2016; V001T03A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64368

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Technology development , Wall thickness

Development of a Magnetic Eddy Current In-Line Inspection Tool

Stefanie L. Asher, Andreas Boenisch, Konrad Reber

IPC 2016; V001T03A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64369

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Topics: Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Inspection , Pipelines , Pipes , Carbon steel , Sensors , Engineering prototypes , Metals , Algorithms

Continuous Depth Sizing of ILI Ultrasonic Crack Detection

Abdullahi Atto, Marius Grigat, Jens Voss

IPC 2016; V001T03A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64409

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Topics: Crack detection , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Testing performance , American Petroleum Institute , Inspection , Welded joints

Graded EMAT Performance Specification Validated in Blind Test

Munendra Tomar, Toby Fore, Marc Baumeister, Chris Yoxall, Thomas Beuker

IPC 2016; V001T03A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64421

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Topics: Acoustics , Density , Dimensions , Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipe joints , Pipelines , Probability , Resolution (Optics)

Shear-Wave Ultrasonic Crack Inspection Tool Performance for Cracks Associated With Metal Loss

Paola Scholte Mendoza, Steven Bott, Yvan Hubert

IPC 2016; V001T03A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64429

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Metals , Shear waves , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Corrosion , Nondestructive evaluation , Ditches , Pipelines

Detection of Crack Initiation Based on Repeat In-Line Inspection

Michael Palmer, Christopher Davies, Markus Ginten, Roland Palmer-Jones

IPC 2016; V001T03A067doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64433

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Topics: Crack detection , Inspection , Pipelines , Fracture (Materials) , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Signals , Acoustics , Corrosion , Hazards

Improved Pipeline Integrity Management by Using Multiple ILI Technologies

Peter Chan, Kaiwen Liu

IPC 2016; V001T03A068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64469

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Topics: Acoustics , Crack detection , Deformation , Feedback , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipeline integrity management , Pipelines , Safety , Transducers

Identification of Repair Coatings on Pipelines Using In-Line Inspection Technologies

Andrew Greig, Jörg Grillenberger

IPC 2016; V001T03A069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64519

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Topics: Coatings , Inspection , Maintenance , Pipelines , Pipeline systems , Cathodic protection , Acoustics , Corrosion , Failure , Pipeline integrity

Case Study on Management of a Pipeline Exhibiting Challenging Crack ILI Performance

Millan Sen, Steven Bott, Amanda Kulhawy, Saheed Akonko

IPC 2016; V001T03A070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64552

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hydrostatic testing , Pressure , Inspection , Crack detection , Event history analysis , Failure

A Finite Element Procedure to Model the Effect of Hydrostatic Testing on Subsequent Fatigue Crack Growth

Ted L. Anderson, Greg V. Thorwald

IPC 2016; V001T03A071doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64563

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Finite element analysis , Hydrostatic testing , Fatigue , Pressure , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Deformation , Engineering simulation , Fatigue damage

Hydrostatic Pressure Testing as Part of an Integrity Management Program: A Case Study

Sean Keane, Michael Rosenfeld, Larry Heise

IPC 2016; V001T03A072doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64566

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Topics: Hydrostatic pressure , Testing , Risk , Design , Safety , Damage , Fitness-for-service , Manufacturing , Pipelines , Reliability

A Study of Crack Detection Ultrasonic Attributes to Manage Leak Threats Associated With Short Crack-Like Flaws in ERW Pipelines

Kaitlyn Korol, Yvan Hubert, Gordon Fredine, Petra Senf, Sherry-Ann Koon Koon

IPC 2016; V001T03A073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64583

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Topics: Crack detection , Fracture (Materials) , Leakage , Pipelines , Hydrostatic testing , Welded joints , Corrosion , Cracking (Materials) , Dimensions , Ditches

Casing and Inserted Pipe Inspection Program on the San Francisco Peninsula Using Robotic ILI

Robert Liddicoat, Jeffrey Janvier

IPC 2016; V001T03A074doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64586

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Topics: Inspection , Pipes , Robotics , Pipelines , Corrosion , Arches , Cities , Construction , Design , Engineers

The Benefits of Accurate ILI Performance on Pipeline Integrity Programs for Axial Crack and Metal Loss Corrosion Threats

Riski H. Adianto, Jason B. Skow, Jeffrey Sutherland

IPC 2016; V001T03A075doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64612

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Topics: Corrosion , Fracture (Materials) , Metals , Pipeline integrity , Inspection , Pipelines , Maintenance , Reliability , Sensitivity analysis , Accuracy and precision

Update of Understanding of Near-Neutral pH SCC Crack Growth Mechanisms and Development of Pipe-Online Software for Pipeline Integrity Management

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

IPC 2016; V001T03A076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64626

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Topics: Computer software , Fracture (Materials) , Pipeline integrity management , Pipes , Pipelines , Steel , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Rupture , Service life (Equipment)

The Use of Hydrotesting and EMAT Inline Inspection Technology for the Integrity Management of Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) in Gas Pipelines

Pedro M. Hryciuk, Eduardo Carzoglio, Jose A. Minellono, Leonardo Martinetto, Pedro M. Guillen, Joerg Grillenberger

IPC 2016; V001T03A077doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64666

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Stress corrosion cracking , Coating processes , Coatings , American Petroleum Institute , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Hydrostatic testing , Natural gas

Evaluating Pipeline Ovality Acceptability Criteria for Straight Pipe Sections

David Kemp, Justin Gossard, Shane Finneran, Joseph Bratton

IPC 2016; V001T03A078doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64685

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Topics: Pipelines , Pipes , Stress , Acceptance criteria , Fitness-for-service , American Petroleum Institute , Construction , Finite element analysis , Inspection , Maintenance

Development of the UKOPA Strategy for the Management of Ageing Pipelines

Graham Goodfellow, Jane Haswell, Graeme Pailor, Peter Davis, Rod McConnell

IPC 2016; V001T03A079doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64697

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Topics: Pipelines , Damage , Failure , Construction , Databases , Accidents , Design , Failure data , Hazards , Pipeline integrity

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Experimental and Numerical Investigation Into the Behavior of Buried Steel Pipelines Under Strike-Slip Fault Movement

Sjors H. J. van Es, Arnold M. Gresnigt

IPC 2016; V001T03A080doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64095

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Topics: Pipelines , Steel , Soil , Pipes , Deformation , Computer simulation , Modeling , Springs , Buckling , Computation

Review of Phase II for the Comprehensive Study to Understand Longitudinal ERW Seam Failures

Bruce A. Young, Jennifer M. O’Brian, Steve Nanney

IPC 2016; V001T03A081doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64142

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Topics: Failure , Pipelines , Safety , Transportation systems , Welded joints , Algorithms , Bridges (Structures) , Computer software , Corrosion , Ditches

Development Towards a Novel Approach for Assessment of Corroded Pipe

Gery M. Wilkowski, Prabhat Krishnaswamy, Mohammed Uddin, Ed Punch, Yunior Hioe

IPC 2016; V001T03A082doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64315

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Topics: Pipes , Steel , Finite element analysis , Corrosion , Failure , Computer software , Ductile fracture , Fracture (Materials) , Hoop stress , Lasers

Full-Bore Pipeline Rupture as ‘Transient Fanno’ Flow

Ajit Godbole, Guillaume Michal, Cheng Lu, Philip Venton, Philip Colvin

IPC 2016; V001T03A083doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64334

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pipelines , Rupture , Transients (Dynamics) , Friction , Pipes , Waves , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Model development

Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) Integrity Management Plans for Onshore Liquid and Gas Pipelines: Saudi Aramco Comprehensive Study

Nauman Tehsin, Nader Al-Otaibi, Waleed A. Al-Usaimi, Steven J. Polasik, Thomas A. Bubenik

IPC 2016; V001T03A084doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64352

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Topics: Pipelines , Stress corrosion cracking , Acoustics , Coating processes , Coatings , Crack detection , Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Tension , Transducers

What Do Pipelines and Airplanes Have in Common?

Sergio Limon, David W. Hoeppner, Paul N. Clark, Jerzy Komorowski

IPC 2016; V001T03A085doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64451

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Topics: Aircraft , Pipelines , Safety , Inspection , Maintenance , Air Force , Risk assessment , Damage , Design , Failure mechanisms

Evaluating Dents With Metal Loss Using Finite Element Analysis

Justin Gossard, Joseph Bratton, David Kemp, Shane Finneran, Steven J. Polasik

IPC 2016; V001T03A086doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64490

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Metals , Damage , Pressure , Lasers , Coating processes , Coatings , Computer software , Corrosion , Dimensions

Integrity Management of Ground Movement Hazards

Yong-Yi Wang, Don West, Douglas Dewar, Alex McKenzie-Johnson, Millan Sen

IPC 2016; V001T03A087doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64513

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Topics: Hazards , Fitness-for-service , Pipelines , Pipes , Acceptance criteria , American Petroleum Institute , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Landslides , Maintenance

Improved Pipeline Dent Integrity Management

Sanjay Tiku, Amin Eshraghi, Vlad Semiga, Luis Torres, Mark Piazza

IPC 2016; V001T03A088doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64530

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Topics: Pipelines , Pressure , Fatigue life , Shapes , Computer simulation , Maintenance , Engineering instruments , Inspection , Pipes , Rocks

Longitudinal Stress Limits in Managing Spans and Other Longitudinal Loads

Yong-Yi Wang, Millan Sen, Peter Song

IPC 2016; V001T03A089doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64533

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Topics: Arches , Stress , Compressive stress , Pipelines , Pressure , Safety , Design , Tension , American Petroleum Institute , Failure mechanisms

Advanced Integrity Management Framework for Pipelines

Len LeBlanc, Walter Kresic, Sean Keane, John Munro

IPC 2016; V001T03A090doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64609

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Topics: Pipelines , Safety , Corrosion , Cracking (Materials) , Data fusion , Deformation , Fracture (Process) , Industrial research , Innovation , Maintenance

Retarding Crack Growth by Static Pressure Hold for Pipeline Steel Exposed to a Near-Neutral pH Environment

Mengshan Yu, Weixing Chen, Karina Chevil, Greg Van Boven, Jenny Been

IPC 2016; V001T03A091doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64627

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Pressure , Steel , Fatigue , Cycles , Compressors , Corrosion , Crack propagation , Fluctuations (Physics)

AIV and FIV in Pipelines, Plants, and Facilities

Chris B. Harper

IPC 2016; V001T03A092doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64651

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Topics: Pipelines , Vibration , Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes , Piping systems , Acoustics , Fatigue failure , Flow-induced vibrations , Engineers , Plates (structures)

Rational Stress Limits and Load Factors for Finite Element Analyses in Pipeline Applications: Part III — Elastic-Plastic Load Factor Development

Rhett Dotson, Chris Alexander, Ashwin Iyer, Al Gourlie, Richard Kania

IPC 2016; V001T03A093doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2016-64668

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Pipelines , Stress , Design , Pipes , American Petroleum Institute , Computer software , Fibers , Materials properties , Numerical analysis

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