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Volume 1: Pipeline and Facilities Integrity
Pipeline and Facilities Integrity
Assessment
Modeling Pipeline Metal Loss Defects at Tool Speed
IPC 2018; V001T03A001https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78014
Topics:
Metals
,
Modeling
,
Pipelines
,
Computer simulation
,
Design
,
Finite element analysis
,
Leakage
,
Algorithms
,
Corrosion
,
Flow (Dynamics)
Failure Assessment of the Gas Pipeline by Considering the Geometric Constraint Effect
IPC 2018; V001T03A002https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78135
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A003https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78162
Topics:
Pipelines
,
Steel
,
Stress
,
Stress concentration
,
Failure
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Inspection
,
Coating processes
,
Coatings
,
Damage
Directional Caliper Tool Development
IPC 2018; V001T03A004https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78242
Topics:
Inspection
,
Leakage
,
Magnetic flux
,
Natural gas distribution
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; V001T03A010https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78465
Topics:
Fracture toughness
,
Stress
,
Tensile strength
,
Mechanical properties
,
Brittleness
,
Cutting
,
Drilling
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Fracture (Process)
,
Metals
Operational Experiences With Axial Strain Inline Inspection Tools
IPC 2018; V001T03A011https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78466
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A012https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78488
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A013https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78522
Topics:
Electrical resistance
,
Hydrostatic testing
,
Inspection
,
Pipes
,
Nondestructive evaluation
,
Pipelines
,
Calibration
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Hydrostatics
,
Imaging
A Sensitivity Study: Effects of Toughness Values on Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis of Just-Survived Flaws Following a Pressure Test
IPC 2018; V001T03A015https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78554
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A016https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78573
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A017https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78594
Topics:
Inspection
,
Linings (Textiles)
,
Pipelines
,
Pipes
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Steel
,
Fertilizers
,
Maintenance
,
Accuracy and precision
,
Annulus
Development of Pinhole Corrosion Management Using MFL
IPC 2018; V001T03A019https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78642
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A020https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78655
Topics:
Pipelines
,
Stress
,
Inspection
,
Damage
,
Finite element analysis
,
Landslides
,
Leakage
,
Magnetization
,
Navigation
,
Performance
The Future of In-Line Inspection: Free-Floating Smart Sensors
IPC 2018; V001T03A021https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78662
Topics:
Inspection
,
Sensors
,
Pipelines
,
Leakage
,
Flanges
,
Welded joints
,
Accelerometers
,
Acoustics
,
Doors
,
Flow (Dynamics)
Criticality Level Assessment From ILI Data
IPC 2018; V001T03A023https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78750
Topics:
Damage
,
Deformation
,
Geometry
,
Inspection
,
Landslides
,
Machine learning
,
Navigation
,
Pipeline integrity management
,
Pipelines
,
Pipes
Evaluation and Repair
An Investigation on Microstructural Evolution of X70 Steel Pipe During Hot Induction Bending
IPC 2018; V001T03A025https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78018
Topics:
Electromagnetic induction
,
Pipes
,
Steel
,
Chemistry
,
Brittleness
,
Mechanical properties
,
Cooling
,
Fracture toughness
,
Heat
,
Heat treating (Metalworking)
Interaction Rule Guidance for Corrosion Features Reported by ILI
IPC 2018; V001T03A028https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78284
Topics:
Corrosion
,
Pipelines
,
Analytical methods
,
Pressure
,
Errors
,
Failure
,
Inspection
,
Pipes
,
Safety
Application of Wide-Band Ultrasound for the Detection of Angled Crack Features in Oil and Gas Pipelines
IPC 2018; V001T03A031https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78521
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A032https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78538
Topics:
Calibration
,
Fracture toughness
,
Pipelines
,
Steel
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Nondestructive evaluation
,
Pipes
,
Testing
,
Displacement
,
Ditches
Ultrasonic NDE Technology Comparison for Measurement of Long Seam Weld Anomalies in Low Frequency Electric Resistance Welded Pipe
IPC 2018; V001T03A035https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78704
Topics:
Electrical resistance
,
Nondestructive evaluation
,
Pipes
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Pipelines
,
Inspection
,
Ultrasonic testing
,
Ditches
,
Diffraction
,
Flight
Facility Integrity
Vibration and Fatigue Failures at Pipeline Facilities
IPC 2018; V001T03A036https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78176
Topics:
Fatigue failure
,
Pipelines
,
Vibration
,
Pipes
,
Failure
,
Fluids
,
Leakage
,
Acoustics
,
Compressors
,
Flanges
Microwave Sensor Array for Corrosion Prediction in Steel Tank Bottoms
IPC 2018; V001T03A037https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78224
Topics:
Corrosion
,
Microwaves
,
Sensors
,
Steel
,
Inspection
,
Coating processes
,
Coatings
,
American Petroleum Institute
,
Resonance
,
Safety
Risk-Based Integrity Decision Making for Lateral Piping
IPC 2018; V001T03A038https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78379
Topics:
Decision making
,
Pipes
,
Risk
,
Corrosion
,
Nondestructive evaluation
,
Reliability
,
Hazards
,
Transmission lines
,
Cracking (Materials)
,
Event history analysis
Advanced EMAT Crack Tool for Unpiggable Pipelines
IPC 2018; V001T03A039https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78421
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A040https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78425
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; V001T03A041https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78544
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; V001T03A042https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78116
Topics:
Performance
,
Pipelines
,
Pressure
,
Safety
,
Valves
Evaluation of Burst Pressure of Corroded Pipe Segments Using Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analyses
IPC 2018; V001T03A043https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78130
Topics:
Finite element analysis
,
Pipes
,
Pressure
,
Corrosion
,
Constitutive equations
,
Databases
,
Density
,
Finite element model
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Geometry
Reactivating a Legacy Pipeline: Simulating ILI Run Behavior, Operation Optimization, and Project Challenges
IPC 2018; V001T03A045https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78158
Topics:
Optimization
,
Pipelines
,
Modeling
,
Inspection
,
Nitrogen
,
Pressure
,
Compressed air
,
Cracking (Materials)
,
Data collection
,
Deformation
An Analysis Model and its Practical Applications in PG&E Gas Transmission Pipeline Strength Test Projects
IPC 2018; V001T03A047https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78255
Topics:
Pipelines
,
Nitrogen
,
Pressure
,
Temperature
,
Leakage
,
Water
,
Engineers
,
Helium
,
Regulations
,
Rupture
Pipeline Data Analytics: Enhanced Corrosion Growth Assessment Through Machine Learning
IPC 2018; V001T03A048https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78364
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?
IPC 2018; V001T03A049https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78376
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A050https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78413
Topics:
Inspection
,
Pipeline integrity
,
Pipelines
,
Safety
,
Wounds
A Method to Analyze the Impact of Inline Inspection Accuracy on Integrity Management Program Planning of Pipelines
IPC 2018; V001T03A051https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78423
Topics:
Inspection
,
Pipelines
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Maintenance
,
Reliability
,
Risk
,
Fatigue cracks
,
American Petroleum Institute
,
Errors
,
Failure
An ILI Based Program That Prevents Reoccurrence of Post ILI Failures Seen in Industry
IPC 2018; V001T03A053https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78604
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A054https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78635
Topics:
Performance evaluation
,
Test facilities
,
Pipelines
,
String
,
Inspection
,
Dimensions
,
Pipeline integrity
,
Teams
,
Technology development
,
Testing
Liquid Pipeline Location Specific Cyclic Pressure Determination
IPC 2018; V001T03A056https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78717
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A057https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78751
Topics:
Crack detection
,
Dimensions
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Resolution (Optics)
,
Pipelines
,
Steel
,
Inspection
,
Construction
,
Failure
,
Manufacturing
Prevention, Monitoring, and Growth Modeling
Development and Experiences of a Circumferential Stress Corrosion Crack Management Program
IPC 2018; V001T03A062https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78315
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A063https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78392
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A064https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78394
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A065https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78405
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A066https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78408
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A067https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78433
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A068https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78495
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A069https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78540
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A070https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78564
Topics:
Corrosion
,
Cracking (Materials)
,
Fracture (Process)
,
Hoop stress
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Pipelines
,
Inspection
,
Arches
,
Collaboration
,
Decision making
Implementation of Reliability-Based Criteria for Corrosion Assessment
IPC 2018; V001T03A072https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78608
Topics:
Corrosion
,
Reliability
,
Pipelines
,
Safety
,
Maintenance
,
Risk
,
Design
,
Optimization
,
Risk reduction
,
Stress
Study of Safe Dig Pressure Level for Rock Dents in Gas Pipelines
IPC 2018; V001T03A073https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78616
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A074https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78684
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A075https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78691
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A076https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78720
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A077https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78723
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A078https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78731
Topics:
Data fusion
,
Pipelines
,
Rivers
,
Errors
,
Inspection
,
Regulations
,
Water
Buried Pipe Span Ovality Assessment
IPC 2018; V001T03A079https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78771
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
IPC 2018; V001T03A080https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2018-78805
Topics:
Deformation
,
Fatigue life
,
Pipelines
,
Simulation
,
Stress
,
Finite element analysis
,
Residual stresses
,
Fatigue failure
,
Inspection
,
Pipeline integrity
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