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Topics: Soil , Structural steel , Corrosion protection , Corrosion , Steel , Coatings , Design , Earth resistance , Engineering standards , Industrial research

Failure Pressure Prediction of Cracks in Corrosion Defects Using XFEM

Xinfang Zhang, Allan Okodi, Leichuan Tan, Juliana Leung, Samer Adeeb

IPC 2020; V001T03A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9312

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Topics: Corrosion , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure

An Improved Methodology for Prioritizing Pipelines With Respect to Fatigue Cracking of Seam Weld Flaws

Michael Turnquist, Nader A. Al-Otaibi, Nauman Teshin, Mohammed A. Al-Rabeeah

IPC 2020; V001T03A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9328

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Pipelines , Pressure , Cycles , Fatigue , Welded joints , American Petroleum Institute , Fracture (Materials) , Electrical resistance , Fatigue failure

Life Expectancy of Decommissioned Pipelines Under External Corrosion: Probabilistic Modeling

Chee Wong, Markus R. Dann, Ron Wong

IPC 2020; V001T03A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9329

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Topics: Corrosion , Modeling , Pipelines , Soil

Crack Driving Force Calculation in Arbitrarily Shaped Defects Based on 3D Non-Destructive Evaluation and Finite Element Analysis

Stijn Hertelé, Vitor Adriano, Somsubhro Chaudhuri, Laurens De Wilde, Otto Jan Huising

IPC 2020; V001T03A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9357

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Nondestructive evaluation

Pipeline Steel Fracture Toughness and the Need for a Toughness Database of API 5L Line Pipe

Lyndon Lamborn, Shenwei Zhang, Sergio Limón, Roger Lai

IPC 2020; V001T03A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9389

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Databases , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Fracture toughness , Pipelines , Pipes , Steel

Modeling Stress-Activated Creep at Axial Cracks in Pipelines

Brian N. Leis, Xian-Kui Zhu, Andrew Cosham

IPC 2020; V001T03A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9392

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Topics: Creep , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Fracture toughness , Modeling , Pipelines , Steel , Stress , Testing

In Line Inspection in Lieu of Hydrotesting for Low Frequency ERW Pipelines: Developments and Experiences in 12 - and - 22 Inches Pipelines

Marcus LeRoy, Rogelio Guajardo, Miguel Santiago Urrea, Thomas Hennig

IPC 2020; V001T03A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9393

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Pipes , Hydrostatic testing , Nondestructive evaluation , Testing , Crack detection , Design , Ditches , Downtime

Reliability-Based Assessment of Safe Excavation Pressure for Dented Pipelines

Chike Okoloekwe, Matthew Fowler, Amandeep Virk, Nader Yoosef-Ghodsi, Muntaseer Kainat

IPC 2020; V001T03A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9399

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Pipelines , Pressure , Reliability

The Story of the Dent-Gouge Fracture Model

Andrew Cosham, Phil Hopkins

IPC 2020; V001T03A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9435

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Topics: Chisels , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , Vessels , American Petroleum Institute , Electromagnetic scattering , Fitness-for-service , Safety engineering

Plausible Profile (Psqr) Corrosion Assessment Model: Refinement, Validation and Operationalization

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

IPC 2020; V001T03A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9448

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipelines , Pressure

Managing the Threat of Selective Seam Weld Corrosion Using a State of the Art ILI System

Christopher Davies, Simon Slater, Christoper De Leon

IPC 2020; V001T03A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9465

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipes , Metals , Inspection , Materials properties , Pipelines , Regulations , American Petroleum Institute , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

Improved Semi-Quantitative Reliability-Based Method for Assessment of Pipeline Dents With Stress Risers

Amandeep Singh Virk, Doug Langer, Janine Woo, Nader Yoosef-Ghodsi, Muntaseer Kainat

IPC 2020; V001T03A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9472

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Topics: Failure , Pipeline risers , Pipelines , Probability , Reliability , Risers (Casting) , Stress , Fatigue , Pressure , Containment

Improved Surface Loading Stress Analysis Method Considering Protection Measures

Shenwei Zhang, Ken Zhang, Maria Pino, Jonathan Law, Tammie Matchim

IPC 2020; V001T03A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9478

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Pavement live loads , Pipelines , Pipes , Pressure , Roads , Safety , Stiffness , Stress , Stress analysis (Engineering)

A Midstream Pipeline Operator’s Perspective on the Implementation of API 1183

Jeremiah Konell, Brian Dedeke, Chris Hurst, Shanshan Wu, Joseph Bratton

IPC 2020; V001T03A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9486

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Pipelines , Fatigue life , Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Metals , Pipeline risers , Pipeline systems , Regulations , Risers (Casting)

Judge Me by My Size, Do You? How Reliable Are Dent Assessments Based on ILI Data?

Rhett Dotson, Ryan Sager, Fernando Curiel, Marcus Le Roy

IPC 2020; V001T03A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9501

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Fatigue , Fatigue life , Finite element methods , Geometry , Inspection , Pipelines , Regulations , Reliability , Remaining life assessment

An Engineering Assessment Methodology to Evaluate Arc Burns

Alireza Kohandehghan, Jonathan Prescott, Stuart Guest, Sean Lepine

IPC 2020; V001T03A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9506

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Topics: Brittle fracture , Clamps (Tools) , Collapse , Cooling , Cracking (Materials) , Dimensions , Electric arcs , Electrodes , Etching , Fatigue analysis

The Impact of Pressure Fluctuations on the Early Onset of Stage II Growth of High pH Stress Corrosion Crack

Hamid Niazi, Hao Zhang, Lyndon Lamborn, Weixing Chen

IPC 2020; V001T03A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9511

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Topics: Fatigue , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , Stress corrosion cracking , Cycles , Pipelines , Failure , Crack propagation , Damage

Communication and Mitigation Strategies Related to the Leading Indicator of Pressure Cycle Fatigue

Phat Le, Scott Olson, Taylor Shie

IPC 2020; V001T03A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9555

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Topics: Cycles , Fatigue , Pressure , Pipelines , Failure , Risk , Valves , Collaboration , Control equipment , Fracture (Materials)

Characterizing Corrosion Defects With Apparent High Growth Rates on Transmission Pipelines

Thomas Dessein, Brent Ayton, Travis Sera

IPC 2020; V001T03A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9572

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Topics: Accuracy and precision , Corrosion , Inspection , Pipelines , Simulation

Continuing Development of Metal-Loss Severity Criteria, Including Width Effects

Brian N. Leis

IPC 2020; V001T03A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9575

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Topics: Corrosion , Electromagnetic scattering , Metals

Application of Noise Filtering Techniques for the Quantification of Uncertainty in Dent Strain Calculations

Noah Ergezinger, Amandeep Singh Virk, Janine Woo, Muntaseer Kainat, Samer Adeeb

IPC 2020; V001T03A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9580

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Topics: Filtration , Noise (Sound) , Uncertainty

Axial Compressive Loading Capacity of Pressurized Energy Pipeline With Corrosion Defects

Bing Liu, Xiao Tan, Dinaer Bolati, Hang An, Jinxu Jiang

IPC 2020; V001T03A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9616

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Topics: Buckling , Corrosion , Pipelines

Development of a Burst Capacity Model for Corroded Pipelines Under Internal Pressure and Axial Compression Using Artificial Neural Network

Shulong Zhang, Wenxing Zhou, Shenwei Zhang

IPC 2020; V001T03A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9631

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Compression , Corrosion , Finite element analysis , Pipelines , Pressure

Pipeline Plain Dent Fatigue Assessment: Shedding Light on the API 579 Level 2 Fatigue Assessment Methodology

Zeynab Shirband, Adrian Gosselin, Stuart Guest, Lee Falcon

IPC 2020; V001T03A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9655

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Damage , Deformation , Fatigue , Pipelines

Burst Pressure Prediction of Pipes With SCC Colonies: Development of Intelligent Flaw Interaction Rules

Bo Wang, Banglin Liu, Yong-Yi Wang, Alex Wang, Steve Rapp

IPC 2020; V001T03A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9693

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Pressure , Stress corrosion cracking

Burst Pressure Prediction of Pipes With SCC Colonies: Evaluation of Intelligent Flaw Interaction Rules Using Full-Scale Burst Tests

Bo Wang, Banglin Liu, Yong-Yi Wang, Alex Wang, Steve Rapp

IPC 2020; V001T03A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9696

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Pressure

Dent Screening Criteria Based on Dent Restraint, Pipe Geometry and Operating Pressure

Sanjay Tiku, Arnav Rana, Binoy John, Aaron Dinovitzer

IPC 2020; V001T03A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9703

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Topics: Geometry , Pipes , Pressure , Modeling , Finite element analysis , Stress , American Petroleum Institute , Databases , Failure , Fatigue

Full Scale Test Validation of Fatigue Crack Growth Rate of Flaws in ERW Pipe

Sanjay Tiku, Morvarid Ghovanlou, Aaron Dinovitzer, Mark Piazza, T. A. Jones

IPC 2020; V001T03A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9705

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Fatigue , Databases , Fatigue life , Pressure , American Petroleum Institute , Pipeline systems

Full-Scale Fatigue Testing of Crack-in-Dent and Framework Development for Life Prediction

Udayasankar Arumugam, Ming Gao, Ravi Krishnamurthy, Mures Zarea

IPC 2020; V001T03A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9709

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Topics: Fatigue testing , Fracture (Materials) , Fatigue cracks , Pipelines , Corrosion , Pressure , Stress , Cycles , Fatigue , Fracture (Process)

Dent Assessment and Management: API Recommended Practice 1183

Aaron Dinovitzer, Sanjay Tiku, Mark Piazza

IPC 2020; V001T03A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9724

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Pipelines , Pressure , Corrosion , Fracture (Materials) , Maintenance , Pipes , Rocks , Engineering models , Failure

Generation and Monitoring of Synthetic Crack-Like Features in Pipeline Materials Using Cyclic Pressure Loading

Chris Alexander, Jon Rickert, Rhett Dotson, Felipe Freitas, Simon Slater, Christopher De Leon

IPC 2020; V001T03A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9781

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Topics: Electrical discharge machining , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Pressure

Evaluation and Repair

Applying Advanced Ultrasonic In-Line Inspection Technologies to Effectively Manage Hook Cracks

Cory Wargacki, Wade Forshner, Rogelio Guajardo, Thomas Hennig

IPC 2020; V001T03A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9251

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Pipelines , Algorithms , Echoes , Computer software , Crack detection , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Manufacturing

Advanced Eddy Current Array Tools for Stress Corrosion Cracking Direct Assessment on Pipelines

Michael Sirois, Mathieu Bouchard, Ahmed Sweedy

IPC 2020; V001T03A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9335

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Topics: Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Inspection , Magnetic particles , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipeline integrity , Pipelines , Stress corrosion cracking

At the Forefront of In-Line Crack Inspection Services: A Highly Versatile Crack Inspection Platform for Complex Flaw Morphologies and Absolute Depth Sizing

Steven Bott, Rob MacKenzie, Mike Hill, Thomas Hennig

IPC 2020; V001T03A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9386

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Pipelines , Robots , Crack detection , Cross section (Physics) , Ditches , Hydrostatic testing , Nondestructive evaluation , Optimization

Manufactured Cracks in Pipe Used to Evaluate ILI Measurement Performance

Jason Skow, Joseph W. Krynicki, Lujian Peng

IPC 2020; V001T03A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9400

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Pipelines , Design , Shapes

Improving Data Collection With In-Line Inspection in Low-Pressure Gas Distribution Networks

Johannes Becker, Corey Richards, Guenter Sundag, Ronald Wittig

IPC 2020; V001T03A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9481

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Topics: Data collection , Inspection , Pressure , Pipelines , Cities , Design , Fittings , Flow (Dynamics) , Friction , Geometry

Overcoming Challenges of EMAT Inline Inspection Validation for SCC Management in Natural Gas Pipelines: A Practical Approach

Jake Phlipot, Stephen Rapp, Daniel Whaley, Kevin Spencer, Dan Williams

IPC 2020; V001T03A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9494

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Topics: Inspection , Natural gas distribution , Pipelines , Acoustics , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress corrosion cracking , Transducers

Incorporating Inline Inspection Internal Measurement Unit Data Analysis Into Integrity Management Programs

Doug Dewar

IPC 2020; V001T03A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9495

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Topics: Hazards , Inspection , Measurement units and standards , Pipelines , Pipeline systems , Soil , Classification , Construction , Deformation , Landslides

Comparison of Non-Destructive Examination Techniques for Crack Inspection

Axel Aulin, Khurram Shahzad, Robert MacKenzie, Steven Bott

IPC 2020; V001T03A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9508

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipes

Third-Party Damage Monitoring: Internal Fiber Optic Installation on a Transmission Pipeline Using a Pig, a Disengagement System and a Pack-Off Hanger

Carly Meena, Neil Gulewicz, Carl Kennedy, Tim Collis

IPC 2020; V001T03A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9523

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Topics: Damage , Fibers , Pipelines , Optical fiber , Steel , Tubing , Natural gas , Pressure , Acoustics , Cables

Cracks in Dents: How Can I Use an ILI Robot to Detect Them?

Rogelio Guajardo, Thomas Hennig, Carlota Mendez, Beatriz Tarramera

IPC 2020; V001T03A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9544

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Robots

Improved Inspection Through Full Matrix Capture Technology

Domenico Bellistri, Jeff Vinyard, Cameron Seward

IPC 2020; V001T03A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9595

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Topics: Human factors , Inspection , Nondestructive evaluation , Shear waves , Probes , Signals , Artificial intelligence , Geometry , Safety , Ultrasonic imaging

Modeling of Advanced Ultrasonic Testing Methods for Improved Characterization of Pipeline Damage

Jason K. Van Velsor, Owen M. Malinowski, Scott A. Riccardella, Luis Velandia, Richard Kania

IPC 2020; V001T03A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9605

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Topics: Damage , Modeling , Pipelines , Ultrasonic testing , Nondestructive evaluation , Ditches , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Stress corrosion cracking , Testing

Microwave Chipless Resonator Strain Sensor for Pipeline Safety Monitoring

Masoud Baghelani, Zahra Abbasi, Mojgan Daneshmand

IPC 2020; V001T03A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9621

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Topics: Microwaves , Pipelines , Safety , Strain sensors , Sensors , Resonance , Young's modulus , Adhesives , Copper , Corrosion

Leveraging IOT Telemetry to Improve the Tracking of Inline Inspection Tools for Oil and Gas Pipelines

Vignesh Shankar, Herb Li, Eric Pozniak, Chukwuma Onuoha, Shamus McDonnell

IPC 2020; V001T03A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9681

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Topics: Electromagnetism , Inspection , Internet of things , Pipelines , Telemetry

What Is the Leak Rate for a Liquid Slug Flowing Past a Side Branch?

C. Hartloper, E. Clavelle, K. Leong, M. Fitz, S. Epur

IPC 2020; V001T03A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9767

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Topics: Leakage , Slug flows , Pipe sizes , Pipelines , Flow (Dynamics) , Liquid mixtures , Pressure , Surfactants , Water

Facility Integrity

Full Encirclement Engineered Laminated Steel Sleeve System for Repairs and Augmentation of Pipelines: The Engineering Development, Validation Test Results, and Implications for Mitigation of Both Stress and Strain Dependent Integrity Threats

Shawn Laughlin, Keith Leewis, Chris Alexander

IPC 2020; V001T03A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9303

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Topics: Maintenance , Pipelines , Steel , Stress , Laminates , Pipes , Adhesives , Composite materials , Creep , Cycles

A Pressure Reduction to Prevent a Time-Delayed Failure in a Damaged Pipeline

Andrew Cosham, Brian N. Leis, Paul Roovers, Mures Zarèa, Valerie Linton

IPC 2020; V001T03A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9440

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Topics: Failure , Pipelines , Pressure , Steel , Fracture toughness , Stress , Creep , Damage , Pipes , Corrosion

Puddling Puddle Welds

Dane Burden, Nic Roniger, Matt Romney

IPC 2020; V001T03A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9476

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Topics: Inspection , Maintenance , Pipes , Puddling (Metallurgy) , Welded joints

Integrity Management of Flange Connections Using Reliability Model

Syed Haider, Millan Sen, Doug Lawrence, Angela Rodayan

IPC 2020; V001T03A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9512

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Topics: Flange connections , Reliability , Flanges , Pipes , Failure , Inspection , Pipelines , Leakage , Architecture , Computer software

Composite Sleeve Repair in the North American Regulatory Environment

Xavier Ortiz, Dan Jungwirth, Yashar Behnamian, Hossein Jiryaei Sharahi

IPC 2020; V001T03A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9571

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Topics: Composite materials , Maintenance

Integrity Management Plan (IMP) Administration

H2 in an Existing Natural Gas Pipeline

O. J. C. Huising, A. H. M. Krom

IPC 2020; V001T03A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9205

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Topics: Hydrogen , Methane , Natural gas distribution , Safety , Pipelines , Maintenance , Valves , Emergencies , Leakage , Natural gas

Achieving Consistent Safety by Using Appropriate Safety Factors in Corrosion Management Program

Mohammad Al-Amin, Shenwei Zhang, Shahani Kariyawasam, Jason Z. Yan, Tammie Matchim

IPC 2020; V001T03A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9470

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Topics: Corrosion , Metals , Reliability , Safety

Automated Error Identification During Nondestructive Testing of Pipelines for Strength

Jeffrey A. Kornuta, Solver I. Thorsson, Jonathan Gibbs, Peter Veloo, Troy Rovella

IPC 2020; V001T03A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9490

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Topics: Errors , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipelines , Testing

Integrity Validation of Small Diameter-Thin Wall Pipeline Susceptible to Cracking or Crack-Like Indications: A Case Study

Nima Parsibenehkohal, Arash Ilbagi, Alex Tatarov, Frank Gareau

IPC 2020; V001T03A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9503

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Pipelines , Pressure

Dense and Sparse Stress Corrosion Crack Initiation in an X65 Pipeline Steel With Mill Scale

Shidong Wang, Lyndon Lamborn, Karina Chevil, Erwin Gamboa, Weixing Chen

IPC 2020; V001T03A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9510

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Topics: Pipelines , Steel , Stress corrosion cracking , Fracture (Materials) , Density , Corrosion , Pipeline integrity , Pipes , Polishing , Reliability

A Prudent Approach to Evaluate Dig Effectiveness

Aaron Schartner, Aaron Woo, Dushyant Puri, Shahani Kariyawasam

IPC 2020; V001T03A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9520

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Topics: Corrosion , Ditches , Industrial research , Inspection , Leakage , Maintenance , Optimization , Pipelines , Reliability , Rupture

Getting to Know Your Bends to Support SCC Management

Chris Wood, Fernando Merotto, Brian Kerrigan, Ramon Loback, Pedro Gea

IPC 2020; V001T03A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9578

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Topics: Acoustics , American Petroleum Institute , Bending (Stress) , Collapse , Crack detection , Cracking (Materials) , Failure , Finite element analysis , Fractography , Fracture (Materials)

Optimizing the Management of Excavation and Repair Data From Inline Inspection Programs

Miaad Safari, David Shaw

IPC 2020; V001T03A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9683

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Topics: Inspection , Maintenance , Pipelines , Condition monitoring , Cycles , Failure , Pipeline systems , Corrosion , Engineers , Risk

When Metals and Microbes Meet: Preventing Microbial Corrosion in Crude Oil Transmission Pipelines

Lisa M. Gieg, Mohita Sharma, Trevor Place, Jennifer Sargent, Yin Shen

IPC 2020; V001T03A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9746

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Topics: Corrosion , Crude oil , Metals , Microorganisms , Pipelines

Prevention, Monitoring, and Growth Modeling

Slope Movement Inspection Using Axial Strain Data Across Multiple Lines and Repeat Inspections

Mohamed ElSeify, Sylvain Cornu, Raymond Karé, Ali Fathi, John Richmond

IPC 2020; V001T03A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9288

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Topics: Inspection , Pipelines , Pipes , Databases , Fortification , Landslides , Mechanical properties , Risk , Risk management , Strain measurement

A Bayesian Approach for Effective Use of Multiple Measurements of Crack Depths

Smitha D. Koduru, Maher Nessim, Steven Bott, Mohammad Al-Amin

IPC 2020; V001T03A067doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9307

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Topics: Fracture (Materials)

A Feature-Specific Probabilistic Assessment of Pipeline Defect Size From ILI MFL Signal Using Convolutional Neural Network

Jenny Jing Chen, Stephen Westwood, David Heaney

IPC 2020; V001T03A068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9331

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Corrosion , Machine learning , Pipelines , Signals

Concerted, Computing-Intense Novel MFL Approach Ensuring Reliability and Reducing the Need for Dig Verification

Johannes Palmer, Aaron Schartner, Andrey Danilov, Vincent Tse

IPC 2020; V001T03A069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9361

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Topics: Reliability , Metals , Signals , Optimization , Ambiguity , Artificial intelligence , Geometry , Leakage , Machine learning , Magnetic flux

Distribution Reliability Using Machine Learning

Jason Skow, Rob McPherson, Kent Shoenroth

IPC 2020; V001T03A070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9373

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Topics: Machine learning , Reliability , Damage , Leakage , Pipelines

An Onshore Pipeline Failure due to Hydrogen Assisted Cracking Induced by Cathodic Protection Operated at Near -1200 mV CSE: A Case Study

Pablo Cazenave, Ming Gao, Andrea Moneta, Juan Cruzado, Pedro Hryciuk

IPC 2020; V001T03A071doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9396

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Topics: Cathodic protection , Cracking (Materials) , Failure , Fracture (Process) , Hydrogen , Pipelines , Rupture , Fracture (Materials) , Root cause analysis , Copper

Pipe Knocked From Supports by Hydraulic Transient Event

Lawrence M. Matta, Jacob Manuel, Sathish Ramamoorthy

IPC 2020; V001T03A072doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9464

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Topics: Hydraulic transients , Pipes , Pumps , Valves , Finite element analysis , Stress , Cavities , Containment , Failure , Flanges

Statistical Analysis of Dig Operations Leading to Productive Repairs

Yevgeniy Petrov, Jordan Dubuc, Michael H. Murray, Tim Edward

IPC 2020; V001T03A073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9493

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Topics: Maintenance , Statistical analysis , Inspection , Computer software , Corrosion , Data storage systems , Half-life , Machine learning , Modeling , Pipeline integrity

In-Service Cracking/Leak at Bottom-Side Repaired Dent

Gregory T. Quickel, Joseph Bratton, William A. Bruce

IPC 2020; V001T03A074doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9499

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Leakage , Maintenance , Nondestructive evaluation , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Rocks , Fatigue , Testing

Integration of Multiple ILI Technologies for Robust Understanding of Unique Anomalies on a Pipeline

Taylor Shie, Andrew Lutz, Paul Taverna

IPC 2020; V001T03A075doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9548

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Topics: Pipelines , Inspection , Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Deformation , Electrical resistance , Leakage , Magnetic flux , Acoustics , Chisels

Power Spectral Density Analysis of Pipeline Pressures for Probabilistic Assessment

M. J. Rosenfeld, Benjamin Zand, Adam Steiner

IPC 2020; V001T03A076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9587

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Topics: Pipelines , Spectral energy distribution , Pressure , Damage , Signals , Cycles , Errors , Computation , Fatigue analysis , Fatigue cracks

Pull Test Study of the MFL-A Performance Within Casings to Improve ILI-Based Corrosion Management of Cased Pipes

Dongliang Lu, Jennifer Klementis, Shahani Kariyawasam, Terry Huang, Ryan Sager

IPC 2020; V001T03A077doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9601

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipes , Testing , Pipelines , Inspection , Metals , Annulus , Failure , Leakage , Magnetic flux

Now You SCC Me, Now You Don’t: Using Machine Learning to Find Stress Corrosion Cracking

Michael Smith, Aidan Blenkinsop, Matthew Capewell, Brian Kerrigan

IPC 2020; V001T03A078doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9624

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Machine learning , Stress corrosion cracking

Numerical Assessment of Dented Pipe Using Inline Inspection Data

Parththeeban Murugathasan, Ashutosh Sutra Dhar, Suborno Debnath, Abu Muntakim, Kshama Roy

IPC 2020; V001T03A079doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2020-9652

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Inspection , Pipes , Shapes , American Petroleum Institute , Damage , Displacement , Fatigue , Geometry , Residual stresses