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Topics: Failure , Pipelines , Fracture toughness , Fracture (Materials) , Accidents , ASTM International , Finite element analysis , Piping design , Pressure , Simulation

Identifying Stress Concentrations on Buried Steel Pipelines Using Large Standoff Magnetometry Technology

Shamus McDonnell, Chukwuma Onuoha, Eric Pozniak, Vignesh Shankar

IPC 2018; V001T03A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78162

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Topics: Pipelines , Steel , Stress , Stress concentration , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Coating processes , Coatings , Damage

Directional Caliper Tool Development

Dylan Davis, Robert Zazuliak, Stephen Westwood

IPC 2018; V001T03A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78242

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Topics: Inspection , Leakage , Magnetic flux , Natural gas distribution

Validate Crack Assessment Models With In-Service and Hydrotest Failures

Jason Yan, Shenwei Zhang, Shahani Kariyawasam, Maria Pino, Taojun Liu

IPC 2018; V001T03A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78251

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Topics: Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Hydrostatic testing , Safety , Accuracy and precision , Pressure , Rupture , American Petroleum Institute , Boundary-value problems

Non-Contact Geomagnetic Localization of Pipeline Defects Using Empirical Mode Decomposition and Magnetic Gradient Tensor

Tao Zhang, Xinhua Wang, Yingchun Chen, Zia Ullah, Yizhen Zhao

IPC 2018; V001T03A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78258

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Topics: Pipelines , Tensors , Magnetic anomalies , Random noise , Signals , Computational methods , Dipoles (Electromagnetism) , Filters , Magnetic fields , Nondestructive evaluation

Evaluation of Corrosion Growth Prediction Methodologies Using Burst Pressure Comparisons From Repeated In-Line Inspections

Chance Wright, Thomas Dessein, Yanping Li, Suzanne Ward

IPC 2018; V001T03A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78294

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Topics: Corrosion , Inspection , Pressure , Pipelines , Safety , Pipe joints , Signals , Statistical distributions

An Investigation Into the Benefits of Employing Multiple Assessments Methods for High Risk Pipelines

Tara McMahan, Eric Graf, Thomas Bubenik

IPC 2018; V001T03A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78314

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk , Fracture (Materials) , Pipeline systems

EMAT As a Basis for a Comprehensive System Wide Crack Management Program

David Katz, Steve Potts, Thomas Beuker, Jörg Grillenberger, Ralf Weber

IPC 2018; V001T03A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78346

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Topics: Acoustics , American Petroleum Institute , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hydrostatic testing , Inspection , Pipelines , Resolution (Optics) , Safety

Structure Assessment Using Instrumented Indentation: Strength, Toughness and Residual Stress

Dongil Kwon, Jong Hyoung Kim, Ohmin Kwon, Woojoo Kim, Sungki Choi, Seunghun Choi, Kwang-Ho Kim, Dongseong Ro

IPC 2018; V001T03A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78465

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Stress , Tensile strength , Mechanical properties , Brittleness , Cutting , Drilling , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Metals

Operational Experiences With Axial Strain Inline Inspection Tools

Douglas Dewar, Greg Van Boven, Mohamed ElSeify, Paul Bjorn, Nick Bruce

IPC 2018; V001T03A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78466

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Magnetostriction , Probes , Construction , Curve fitting , Errors , Ferromagnetic materials , Landslides , Leakage

Do You Have Wrinkles? A Strain- and Stress-Based Approach for the Assessment of Wrinkles Reported by In-Line Inspection

Chris Holliday, Dominic Wynne, Alasdair Clyne, Andrew Wilde

IPC 2018; V001T03A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78488

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Topics: Inspection , Stress , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fatigue , Lasers , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipelines , Coating processes , Coatings

In-Line Inspection in Lieu of Hydrostatic Testing for Low Frequency Electric Resistance Welded Pipe

Matt Krieg, J. Bruce Nestleroth, Thomas Hennig, Harvey Haines

IPC 2018; V001T03A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78522

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Topics: Electrical resistance , Hydrostatic testing , Inspection , Pipes , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipelines , Calibration , Fracture (Materials) , Hydrostatics , Imaging

Implementation of a New Tool for Pipelines Integrity Evaluation: A Correlation Between Local Strains and Hardness

Clément Soret, Joseph Marae Djouda, Mélissandre Bonnaudet, Murès Zarea, Yazid Madi

IPC 2018; V001T03A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78547

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Topics: Pipelines , American Petroleum Institute , Microhardness , Chisels , Ocean engineering , Pipes , Steel

A Sensitivity Study: Effects of Toughness Values on Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis of Just-Survived Flaws Following a Pressure Test

Matt Ellinger, Andy Lutz, Tom Bubenik, Tara McMahan

IPC 2018; V001T03A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78554

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Fracture toughness , Pressure , Pipelines , Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Cracking (Materials) , Fatigue , Fracture (Process) , Hazardous substances

Exceeding Limitations: Ultrasonic Crack Inspections Become Feasible for Liquid Natural Gases

Thomas Hennig, Rogelio Guajardo, Ernesto Suarez, Victor Haro, Peter Haberl

IPC 2018; V001T03A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78573

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Natural gas , Liquefied natural gas , Pipelines , Diesel , Petroleum , Water , Benzene , Cracking (Materials)

Breathing New Life to Aging Pipeline Infrastructure Using Unique Wireline Inspection Techniques and Pipe-Lining Technology

Clay Goudy, Alex Gutiérrez

IPC 2018; V001T03A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78594

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Topics: Inspection , Linings (Textiles) , Pipelines , Pipes , Carbon dioxide , Steel , Fertilizers , Maintenance , Accuracy and precision , Annulus

Achieving North American Record for Longest Intelligent Inspection of a Natural Gas Pipeline

Sheshi Epur, Aaron Schartner, Frank Sander

IPC 2018; V001T03A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78601

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Topics: Inspection , Natural gas distribution , Pipelines , Delays , Leakage , Magnetic flux , Risk , Risk mitigation , Vehicles

Development of Pinhole Corrosion Management Using MFL

Guy Desjardins, Joel Falk, Vitaly Vorontsov

IPC 2018; V001T03A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78642

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Uncertainty , Leakage , Metals , Computer software , Dimensions , Inspection , Magnetic flux , Modeling

Understanding Quantitative Performance of Large Standoff Magnetometry in Detecting Live Gas Pipeline Anomalies With Stress Estimation

Tianzong (David) Xu

IPC 2018; V001T03A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78655

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Topics: Pipelines , Stress , Inspection , Damage , Finite element analysis , Landslides , Leakage , Magnetization , Navigation , Performance

The Future of In-Line Inspection: Free-Floating Smart Sensors

Anouk van Pol, John van Pol, Richard McNealy, Clay Goudy

IPC 2018; V001T03A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78662

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Topics: Inspection , Sensors , Pipelines , Leakage , Flanges , Welded joints , Accelerometers , Acoustics , Doors , Flow (Dynamics)

Validation of Computed Tomography Technology for Pipeline Inspection

Mark Piazza, Timothy H. Burns, James Medford, Taylor Shie

IPC 2018; V001T03A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78722

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Topics: Computerized tomography , Inspection , Pipelines , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipes , Testing , Ultrasonic testing , Decision making , Dimensions , Fracture (Materials)

Criticality Level Assessment From ILI Data

Pedro Jaya, Rodolfo Köck

IPC 2018; V001T03A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78750

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Topics: Damage , Deformation , Geometry , Inspection , Landslides , Machine learning , Navigation , Pipeline integrity management , Pipelines , Pipes

A Case Study on Potential SCC Management Using 10-Inch EMAT ILI

Scott Henderson, Jeff Ector, Mike Kirkwood

IPC 2018; V001T03A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78762

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Topics: Acoustics , Crack detection , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Inspection , Natural gas , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Stress corrosion cracking

Evaluation and Repair

An Investigation on Microstructural Evolution of X70 Steel Pipe During Hot Induction Bending

Moe Meschian, Andy Duncan, Matt Yarmuch, Fred Myschuk

IPC 2018; V001T03A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78018

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Topics: Electromagnetic induction , Pipes , Steel , Chemistry , Brittleness , Mechanical properties , Cooling , Fracture toughness , Heat , Heat treating (Metalworking)

Corrosion Growth Modeling by Learning a Dynamic Bayesian Network From Multiple In-Line Inspection Data

Wei Xiang, Wenxing Zhou

IPC 2018; V001T03A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78118

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Topics: Corrosion , Inspection , Modeling , Errors , Failure , Pipelines , Probability , Transparency

Adaptive Ultrasonic Imaging of Electric Resistance Welded Pipeline Seams

Harvey Haines, Lars Hörchens, Jasper Schouten

IPC 2018; V001T03A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78189

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Topics: Electrical resistance , Pipelines , Ultrasonic imaging , Pipes , Shapes , Reflection , Calibration , Corners (Structural elements) , Diffraction , Errors

Interaction Rule Guidance for Corrosion Features Reported by ILI

Lucinda Smart, Yanping Li, J. Bruce Nestleroth, Suzanne Ward

IPC 2018; V001T03A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78284

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Analytical methods , Pressure , Errors , Failure , Inspection , Pipes , Safety

An Investigation of the Load Carrying Capacity of Pipelines Under Accidental and Longitudinal Moving (Sliding) Loads

Farhad Davaripour, Bruce W. T. Quinton

IPC 2018; V001T03A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78316

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Topics: Load bearing capacity , Pipelines , Stress , Pavement live loads , Pipes , Damage , Underwater pipelines , Collisions (Physics) , Computer simulation , Computer software

Fitness for Service Analysis of the Circumferential Extent of Corrosion in Pipelines

Fan Zhang, Michael Rosenfeld, Jeremy Gustafson

IPC 2018; V001T03A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78338

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Topics: Corrosion , Fitness-for-service , Pipelines , Metals , Failure , Pipes , Stress , Bending (Stress) , American Petroleum Institute , Collapse

Application of Wide-Band Ultrasound for the Detection of Angled Crack Features in Oil and Gas Pipelines

Willem Vos, Petter Norli, Emilie Vallee

IPC 2018; V001T03A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78521

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Ultrasound , Crack detection , Inspection , Pipes , Testing , Cooling , Data collection , Hydrostatic testing

Calibration of a Nondestructive Toughness Tester (NDTT) for Measuring Fracture Toughness of Pipeline Steel

Steven D. Palkovic, Simon C. Bellemare, Kamal K. Botros, Xiande (Derek) Chen, Richard Kania

IPC 2018; V001T03A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78538

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Topics: Calibration , Fracture toughness , Pipelines , Steel , Fracture (Materials) , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipes , Testing , Displacement , Ditches

Understanding Pipeline Strain Conditions: Case Studies Between ILI Axial and ILI Bending Measurement Techniques

Jeremie J. Choquette, Sylvain Cornu, Mohamed ElSeify, Raymond Karé

IPC 2018; V001T03A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78577

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Topics: Pipelines , Inspection , Strain measurement , Horizontal directional drilling , Hydrostatic testing , In-service inspection , Manufacturing , Measurement units and standards , Sensors , Strain sensors

Using Finite Element Analysis to Prioritize ILI Calls for Combined Features: Dents in Bends

David Kemp, Justin Gossard, Shane Finneran, Joseph Bratton

IPC 2018; V001T03A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78636

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Pipelines , Pipe bends , American Petroleum Institute , Corrective actions , Fitness-for-service , Metals , Pipes , Computer simulation , Fracture (Materials)

Ultrasonic NDE Technology Comparison for Measurement of Long Seam Weld Anomalies in Low Frequency Electric Resistance Welded Pipe

Luis Torres, Matthew Fowler, Jason Bergman

IPC 2018; V001T03A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78704

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Topics: Electrical resistance , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Inspection , Ultrasonic testing , Ditches , Diffraction , Flight

Facility Integrity

Vibration and Fatigue Failures at Pipeline Facilities

Lawrence M. Matta, Gyorgy Szasz

IPC 2018; V001T03A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78176

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Topics: Fatigue failure , Pipelines , Vibration , Pipes , Failure , Fluids , Leakage , Acoustics , Compressors , Flanges

Microwave Sensor Array for Corrosion Prediction in Steel Tank Bottoms

Sameir Deif, Brent Leier, Michael Snow, Mojgan Daneshmand

IPC 2018; V001T03A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78224

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Topics: Corrosion , Microwaves , Sensors , Steel , Inspection , Coating processes , Coatings , American Petroleum Institute , Resonance , Safety

Risk-Based Integrity Decision Making for Lateral Piping

Amanda Kulhawy, Alex Nemeth, Garry Sommer, Sherif Hassanien

IPC 2018; V001T03A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78379

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Topics: Decision making , Pipes , Risk , Corrosion , Nondestructive evaluation , Reliability , Hazards , Transmission lines , Cracking (Materials) , Event history analysis

Advanced EMAT Crack Tool for Unpiggable Pipelines

Phillip Bondurant, Khalid Farrag, Haraprasad Kannajosyula, Maureen Droessler, Tony Mactutis

IPC 2018; V001T03A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78421

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Engineering prototypes , Testing , Pipes , Sensors , Acoustics , Algorithms , Crack detection , Electronics

Remaining Strength in Pressure Vessels With Pitting Type Metal Loss: Part 1

J. J. Trujillo-Tadeo, J. L. González-Velázquez, D. I. Rivas-López

IPC 2018; V001T03A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78425

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Topics: Metals , Pressure vessels , Simulation , Density , Finite element analysis , Stress , Corrosion , Damage , Pressure , Stress concentration

Root Cause Analysis of an Above-Ground Pipeline With Stress Corrosion Cracking

Kevin D. Ralston, Barbara N. Padgett, David M. Norfleet, Liu Cao, Burke S. Delanty, Mark B. Klages, John A. Beavers, Thomas J. Prewitt

IPC 2018; V001T03A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78544

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Topics: Pipelines , Root cause analysis , Stress corrosion cracking , Leakage , Carbon steel , Construction , Emulsions , Fracture (Materials)

Integrity Management Plan (IMP) Administration

Condition Assessment for Optimizing Gasunie’s Network Improvement Program (GNIP)

Martin Hommes, Karen van Bloemendaal, Roelof Coster, Maurice Gielisse, Martin H. van Agteren, Eric E. R. Jager

IPC 2018; V001T03A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78116

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Topics: Performance , Pipelines , Pressure , Safety , Valves

Evaluation of Burst Pressure of Corroded Pipe Segments Using Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analyses

Ji Bao, Shulong Zhang, Wenxing Zhou, Shenwei Zhang

IPC 2018; V001T03A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78130

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Pipes , Pressure , Corrosion , Constitutive equations , Databases , Density , Finite element model , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry

An Approach to Engineering Critical Assessment of Assets That Cannot Be Inline Inspected

Jing Ma, Michael Rosenfeld, Peter Veloo, Troy Rovella, Peter Martin

IPC 2018; V001T03A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78132

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Topics: Databases , Ditches , Electrical resistance , Failure , Fatigue life , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Fracture toughness , Hazardous substances , Hydrostatic pressure

Reactivating a Legacy Pipeline: Simulating ILI Run Behavior, Operation Optimization, and Project Challenges

Dan Bonner, Andrew Greig, Hubert Lindner, Johannes Becker, Barret Roulston

IPC 2018; V001T03A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78158

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Topics: Optimization , Pipelines , Modeling , Inspection , Nitrogen , Pressure , Compressed air , Cracking (Materials) , Data collection , Deformation

Uncertainty Quantification of Nondestructive Techniques to Verify Pipeline Material Strength

Jeffrey A. Kornuta, Nicoli M. Ames, Mary W. Louie, Peter Veloo, Troy Rovella

IPC 2018; V001T03A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78159

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Topics: Pipelines , Strength (Materials) , Uncertainty quantification , Tensile strength , Algorithms , Finite element analysis , Uncertainty , Displacement , Materials properties , Stress

An Analysis Model and its Practical Applications in PG&E Gas Transmission Pipeline Strength Test Projects

Chunlei He, Edward Stracke

IPC 2018; V001T03A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78255

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Topics: Pipelines , Nitrogen , Pressure , Temperature , Leakage , Water , Engineers , Helium , Regulations , Rupture

Pipeline Data Analytics: Enhanced Corrosion Growth Assessment Through Machine Learning

Michael Smith, Stefan Cronjaeger, Navid Ershad, Randy Nickle, Matthias Peussner

IPC 2018; V001T03A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78364

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Topics: Corrosion , Machine learning , Pipelines , Signals , Maintenance , Uncertainty , Engineers , Inspection , Lasers , Leakage

Do We Need a Safe Excavation Pressure for Dented Pipelines: How Should it Be Defined?

Muntaseer Kainat, Doug Langer, Sherif Hassanien

IPC 2018; V001T03A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78376

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Topics: Pipelines , Pressure , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Failure , Finite element analysis , Safety , Boundary-value problems , Leakage , Maintenance

Analysis of the National Energy Board Pipeline Integrity Performance Measures Data

Joe Paviglianiti, Sarah Shaw

IPC 2018; V001T03A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78413

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Topics: Inspection , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Safety , Wounds

A Method to Analyze the Impact of Inline Inspection Accuracy on Integrity Management Program Planning of Pipelines

Mingjiang Xie, Zhigang Tian, Jeff Sutherland, Bingyan Fang, Bill Gu

IPC 2018; V001T03A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78423

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Fracture (Materials) , Maintenance , Reliability , Risk , Fatigue cracks , American Petroleum Institute , Errors , Failure

Overcoming Difficult to Inspect Multi-Diameter, Low Pressure Gas Transmission Pipeline Challenges

Frank Dauby, Stefan Vages

IPC 2018; V001T03A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78427

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Topics: Pipelines , Pressure , Design , Compressed air , Inspection , Manufacturing , Testing , Water , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Fittings

An ILI Based Program That Prevents Reoccurrence of Post ILI Failures Seen in Industry

Terry Huang, Shahani Kariyawasam

IPC 2018; V001T03A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78604

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Topics: Failure , Corrosion , Pipelines , Uncertainty , Inspection , Resolution (Optics) , Rupture

Development of an Industry Test Facility and Qualification Process for ILI Technology Evaluation and Enhancements: Performance Evaluation Phase

Pablo Cazenave, Ming Gao, Hans Deeb, Sean Black

IPC 2018; V001T03A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78635

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Topics: Performance evaluation , Test facilities , Pipelines , String , Inspection , Dimensions , Pipeline integrity , Teams , Technology development , Testing

Colonial Scout: A Powerful Web Map Solution Designed As the Data Messenger for Colonial Pipeline Company

Eric H. James

IPC 2018; V001T03A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78646

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Topics: Pipelines , Engineering drawings , Computer-aided design , Computer software , Design , Teams , Visualization

Liquid Pipeline Location Specific Cyclic Pressure Determination

Vlado Semiga, Aaron Dinovitzer, Sanjay Tiku, Geoff Vignal

IPC 2018; V001T03A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78717

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Topics: Pipelines , Pressure , Maintenance , Pumps , Suction , Cycles , Damage , Fatigue damage , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Columns (Structural)

Threshold Geometrical Dimensions of Stage II Cracks Versus Required Resolution of Crack-Detection Techniques

Weixing Chen, Jiaxi Zhao, Karina Chevil, Erwin Gamboa, Bersi Alvarado

IPC 2018; V001T03A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78751

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Topics: Crack detection , Dimensions , Fracture (Materials) , Resolution (Optics) , Pipelines , Steel , Inspection , Construction , Failure , Manufacturing

Integration of Data From Multiple In-Line Inspection Systems to Improve Crack Detection and Characterization

Mark Piazza, Justin Harkrader, Rogelio Guajardo, Thomas Henning, Miguel Urrea, Ravi Krishnamurthy, Samarth Tandon, Ming Gao

IPC 2018; V001T03A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78770

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Topics: Crack detection , Inspection , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Cracking (Materials) , Data fusion , Fracture (Process) , Nondestructive evaluation , Leakage , Magnetic flux

Prevention, Monitoring, and Growth Modeling

A More Accurate and Precise Method for Large Metal Loss Corrosion Assessment

Shenwei Zhang, Jason Yan, Shahani Kariyawasam, Terry Huang, Mohammad Al-Amin

IPC 2018; V001T03A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78233

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Topics: Corrosion , Metals , Pipelines , Brain , Cutting , Lasers , Maintenance , Safety , Shapes , Tumors

An Authoritative Comparison of Remaining Life Assessments for Pipeline Dents

Rhett Dotson, Chris Holliday, Luis Torres, Damien Hagan

IPC 2018; V001T03A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78247

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Topics: Pipelines , Remaining life assessment , American Petroleum Institute , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Inspection , Shapes , Geometry , Modeling , Pipes

Assessment of Pipeline Spiral Weld Cracks Subjected to Internal Pressure

Mark C. Neuert, Thomas J. Dessein, Millan Sen

IPC 2018; V001T03A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78293

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Pressure , Stress , Failure , Pipes , American Petroleum Institute , Crack propagation , Fatigue , Finite element analysis

Development and Experiences of a Circumferential Stress Corrosion Crack Management Program

Neil Bates, Mark Brimacombe, Steven Polasik

IPC 2018; V001T03A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78315

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Topics: Corrosion , Fracture (Materials) , Hoop stress , Inspection , Pipelines , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Maintenance , Bending (Stress) , Crack detection

Differences in Near-Neutral pH Crack Growth Behavior Between Oil Pipelines and Gas Pipelines and Corresponding Crack Growth Mitigation Strategies

Zhezhu Xu, Andrea Daniel, Karina Chevil, Erwin Gamboa, Weixing Chen

IPC 2018; V001T03A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78392

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Corrosion , Pressure , Steel , Hydrogen , Coatings , Stress corrosion cracking , Surface cracks , Fatigue

High pH Crack Growth Sensitivity to Underload-Type of Pressure Fluctuations

Hamid Niazi, Hao Zhang, Kaitlyn Korol, Weixing Chen

IPC 2018; V001T03A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78394

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Topics: Fluctuations (Physics) , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , Cycles , Pipelines , Stress , Compressors , Pumps , Steel , Cathodic protection

Study on Transition of Stress Corrosion Cracking to Sharp Edge Corrosion for a Liquids Pipeline

Jiajun (Jeff) Liang, Ziqiang (Alex) Dong, Mengshan Yu, Mariko Dela Rosa, Gurwinder Nagra

IPC 2018; V001T03A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78405

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Stress corrosion cracking , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Corrosion protection , Cycles , Hydrogen , Pipeline integrity management , Pressure

Experimental-Numerical Assessment of Vintage Pipe and Girth Weld With a Geometrically Complex Corrosion Feature

Stijn Hertelé, Timothy Galle, Koen Van Minnebruggen, Wim De Waele, Otto Jan Huising

IPC 2018; V001T03A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78408

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipes , Pressure , Welded joints , Collapse , Computer simulation , Failure , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Geometry

Algorithms for the Strain Based Analysis of Dented Pipelines

Chike Okoloekwe, Muntaseer Kainat, Doug Langer, Sherif Hassanien, Samer Adeeb

IPC 2018; V001T03A067doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78433

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Topics: Algorithms , Pipelines , Noise (Sound) , Signals , Low-pass filters , Analytical methods , B-splines , Corrosion , Deformation , Fracture (Materials)

Evaluation of the Fatigue Crack Growth Behavior by Experiments and Numerical Simulations on Full-Size Pipeline Steels

Siham Hjiej, Nikolay Osipov, Adrien Lebrun, Clement Soret, Yazid Madi

IPC 2018; V001T03A068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78495

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Topics: Computer simulation , Fatigue cracks , Pipelines , Steel , Crack propagation , Fatigue , Pipes , Computer software , Fatigue testing , Finite element analysis

Some Factors Affecting Initiation of Stress Corrosion Cracking of an X80 Pipe Steel in Near-Neutral pH Environment

Jidong Kang, Darren Bibby, James A. Gianetto, Mark Gesing, Muhammad Arafin

IPC 2018; V001T03A069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78540

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Topics: Pipes , Steel , Stress corrosion cracking , Design , Testing , Yield strength , High pressure (Physics) , Pipelines , Stress , Wall thickness

Complex Circumferential Stress Corrosion Cracking: Identification, Sizing and Consequences for the Integrity Management Program

Brett Johnson, Bereket Tesfaye, Cory Wargacki, Thomas Hennig, Ernesto Suarez

IPC 2018; V001T03A070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78564

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Topics: Corrosion , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hoop stress , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Inspection , Arches , Collaboration , Decision making

Crack Shape Development for Leak-Before-Break Analysis in Pipelines

Kathy Zhang, Luyao Xu, James Ferguson, Dennis Zadery

IPC 2018; V001T03A071doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78587

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Leak-before-break , Pipelines , Shapes , Fatigue , Leakage , Fitness-for-service , Geometry , Pressure , American Petroleum Institute

Implementation of Reliability-Based Criteria for Corrosion Assessment

Riski Adianto, Maher Nessim, Shahani Kariyawasam, Terry Huang

IPC 2018; V001T03A072doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78608

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Topics: Corrosion , Reliability , Pipelines , Safety , Maintenance , Risk , Design , Optimization , Risk reduction , Stress

Study of Safe Dig Pressure Level for Rock Dents in Gas Pipelines

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

IPC 2018; V001T03A073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78616

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Topics: Pipelines , Pressure , Rocks , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Ditches , Finite element analysis , Safety

Improving the Accuracy of Traditional Dent Fatigue Analysis: A Method for Quantifying the Initial Damage Caused by Dent Formation

Michael Turnquist, Adam Parsons

IPC 2018; V001T03A074doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78684

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Topics: Damage , Fatigue analysis , Pipelines , Finite element analysis , Deformation , Fatigue damage , Construction , Failure , Fatigue , Fatigue life

Evaluation of Crack Growth and Material Toughness Effects on Probability of Pipeline Failure

Pete Riccardella, Dilip Dedhia, Scott Riccardella, Tyson Manning

IPC 2018; V001T03A075doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78691

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Topics: Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Pipelines , Probability , Maintenance , Base metals , Fatigue cracks , Fracture mechanics , Hydrostatic pressure

Influence of Mean Load Pressure Fluctuations on Crack Growth Behavior in Steel Pipelines

Olayinka Tehinse, Weixing Chen, Karina Chevil, Erwin Gamboa, Lyndon Lamborn

IPC 2018; V001T03A076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78720

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Topics: Fluctuations (Physics) , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Pressure , Steel , Stress , Cycles , Compressors , Crack propagation , Pipeline integrity management

Fracture Toughness Testing and its Implications to Engineering Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Energy Pipelines

Sergio Limon, Peter Martin, Mike Barnum, Robert Pilarczyk

IPC 2018; V001T03A077doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78723

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Topics: Fracture mechanics , Fracture toughness , Pipelines , Testing , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Brittleness , Carbon steel , Failure , Failure mechanisms

Determining Pipeline Depth of Cover at River Crossings by Data Integration

Peter Chan, Jin Wei

IPC 2018; V001T03A078doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78731

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Topics: Data fusion , Pipelines , Rivers , Errors , Inspection , Regulations , Water

Buried Pipe Span Ovality Assessment

Ryan Phillips, Michael Martens, Rodney McAffee, Lesley Tan, John Barrett

IPC 2018; V001T03A079doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78771

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Topics: Pipes , Soil , Transients (Dynamics) , Compacting , Cost benefit analysis , Cushioning materials , Finite element analysis , Inspection , Pressure , Stress

Effect of Residual Stress or Plastic Deformation History on Fatigue Life Simulation of Pipeline Dents

Xian-Kui Zhu, Rick Wang

IPC 2018; V001T03A080doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78805

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Topics: Deformation , Fatigue life , Pipelines , Simulation , Stress , Finite element analysis , Residual stresses , Fatigue failure , Inspection , Pipeline integrity

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