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Use of a Methodological Panel for Microbial Diagnostics Biocide Selection and Application in an Oil Shale Field

Product Number: 51317--9019-SG

ISBN: 9019 2017 CP

Author: Jennifer Fichter

Publication Date: 2017

$20.00

An oil shale field was found to exhibit classic signs of a heavy microbial burden. Data generated by this exhaustive testing and screening were used to influence biocide choice and applications in the field. Impact of biocides on the field microbial characteristics are described and discussed.

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Use of AMPP SP 0113 for Methods Selection and Implementation of Pipeline Integrity Management

Product Number: 51324-20705-SG

Author: Sankara Papavinasam; Kerri Kryger; Naim Dakwar; Peter Bergen; A.R. Santhosh Kumar

Publication Date: 2024

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This paper provides an overview of 2023 version of NACE SP 0113: Pipeline Integrity Management (PIM): Methods Selection and Implementation. This standard practice presents guidance to operators for selecting and implementing methods, technologies, or activities to manage pipeline integrity. The 2023 version describes a PIM program that addresses threats (including from corrosion and other risks): covers both metallic (carbon steel) and non-metallic pipelines; provides definitions of various PIM terms; lists documentation requirements; discusses pipeline types; explains stages of pipeline life cycle; includes typical threats and stages of their occurrence; explains mitigation of the threats; describes integrity assessment and management methods; describes procedures to select appropriate PIM methods; describes PIM program implementation using Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and describes the state of implementation of PIM program in various companies using KPI.

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Use of Atlas Test Cells to Assess the Performance of Coatings with Varied Permeance over Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)

Product Number: 41212-695-SG

Author: Cindy O’Malley, Chuck Duffin, Steve Revnew

Publication Date: 2012

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The permeance of coatings applied to the walls of Single Wythe concrete masonry units (CMU) can affect the long-term performance of the coating system, especially after multiple repaints. This paper describes the results of a study to determine if the Atlas Cell Test (NACE TM0174/ASTM C868) can be modified to evaluate the performance of individual coating systems based upon permeance.

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Use of Corrosion Rate Probes to Evaluate Pipeline Cathodic Protection Performance

Product Number: 51317--9180-SG

ISBN: 9180 2017 CP

Author: Vera Kustova

Publication Date: 2017

$20.00

A natural gas transmission pipeline is routed through South Texas where cathodic protection levels can vary significantly throughout the year. This paper discusses the use of precision electrical resistance type corrosion rate probes and remote monitoring of the probe corrosion rate.

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Use of data analytics techniques to compare daily RMU coupon readings with CIS survey results

Product Number: 51323-19318-SG

Author: Matt Barrett, William Maize, Mill Jawed, Errin Wright, Tony da Costa

Publication Date: 2023

$20.00

Close interval surveys (CIS) and remote monitoring units (RMUs) can be used as complimentary technologies, essential for validating safe operation of a cathodic protection (CP) system. CIS on a pipeline is typically performed once every few years due to the high cost and time commitment of the process, but the benefit is a high spatial resolution of measurements, with typical spacings between reading locations on the metre length-scale. RMUs installed at test posts with a typical spacing of multiple kilometres between units can be used to measure comparable electrical readings year-round without requiring a human to physically travel to each location.

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Use of Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) Piping for Fire Water Applications – Offshore

Product Number: MPWT19-15300

Author: Stephen Ching

Publication Date: 2019

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The fire water system on an offshore facility is a critical system. In the event of a fire, this system must not only deliver water for active fire management, but the system must also survive the worst-case scenarios of blast, jet fire and or hydrocarbon fire and for a duration anticipated in that scenario. The fire water system must also survive the duration of time needed for the safe evacuation of personnel from the facility.
This paper addresses the complexities involved in the use of composite pipes for fire water applications. It focuses on how blast effects are managed and the survivability of GRE piping in highly intense and high heat flux fire cases. Results from tests simulations will be shared which were carried out to assure certifying body, operator and engineer that GRE piping is the right material of choice for this application under such circumstances.
The paper concludes with examples of several floating production and storage offloading facilities installed with GRE piping for the fire water application.

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Use Of Halophytes To Manage Soil Characteristics In Joint Use Environments

Product Number: 51321-16550-SG

Author: Jon H. Brasher/ Evelyn Boone/Dr. Dennis Delaney/ Dr. Audrey Gamble/ Dr. Dale Monks/ Selina Bruckner

Publication Date: 2021

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Use of Hygrothermal Models for Understanding Water Transport in Corrosion Under Insulation Application

Product Number: 51319-13484-SG

Author: Sai Prasanth Venkateswaran

Publication Date: 2019

$20.00

Thermal insulation is used in operating facilities to conserve heat and protect against freezing amongst others. A consequence of insulating the pipe is the necessity to manage the introduced threat of corrosion under insulation (CUI). For CUI to occur water and oxygen must enter and migrate through the insulation to reach the external surface of the pipe. The water transport characteristics are dependent on several factors such as type of insulation type of jacketing pipe operating temperature external weather water entry/leakage rate and cyclic service. In hot piping there are competing water transport characteristics as in water vapor moves outwards away from the pipe as water enters into insulation. Knowing the water transport and the parameters that influence the time of wetness at the metal surface helps in understanding conditions favoring CUI.The use of transient hygrothermal models for moisture control is well established in the building insulation design codes and standards. The building designs naturally shed the liquid water to minimize entry and facilitate breathing of vapor so that moisture doesn’t accumulate within building. Several building industry hygrothermal models have been developed and are available for commercial use. One such commercial model has been used to understand water transport in a CUI application. The case study involves evaluation of piping and pipeline installed with a closed cell polyurethane insulation. The hygrothermal model provided insights on the parameters influencing the time of wetness and the ease of water escaping the pipe-insulation-jacketing system. Additional results comparing different insulations are also presented.Key words: Corrosion under insulation water transport hygrothermal models building industry polyurethane insulation

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Use of Large Standoff Magnetometry in Pipeline Integrity Investigations

Product Number: 51320-14475-SG

Author: C. Onuoha, E. Pozniak, S. McDonnell, V. Shankar, T. Lich, M. Jawed

Publication Date: 2020

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Large standoff magnetometry (LSM), a novel screening technology, has shown strong industry relevance in several pipeline integrity investigations. LSM is used to detect changes in the magnetic field of a pipeline due to changes in the magnetic susceptibility of steel. These changes are known as inverse magnetostriction (a.k.a. the Villari effect) and occur when a ferromagnetic material (steel) is subjected to mechanical stress, such as the presence of stress on the wall of a pipeline. Geometric anomalies (ovalities, dents, wrinkles), hoop stress, ground and slope movement, bend strain, thermal expansion, cracks, and material defects are examples of potential sources of stress that LSM can detect from aboveground.

This paper summarizes the use of LSM as a complimentary tool in several pipeline integrity assessments conducted on oil and gas pipelines, in this case, to pinpoint a lost inline inspection pig and to identify dents, cracks, buckles, slope movement, casing ends, unknown valve locations and other pipeline integrity and direct assessment applications. Ongoing development programs and lessons learnt from practical, real-life projects and validations of the technology are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of LSM for pipeline integrity investigations.

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Use of Microbiological, Geochemical, and X-ray Diffraction Techniques to Support the Autopsy of Reverse Osmosis Membrane from a Saudi Aramco Gas Plant

Product Number: MECC23-20019-SG

Author: Husam S. Khanfar; Husin Sitepu; Xiangyang Zhu

Publication Date: 2023

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The reverse osmosis (RO) membrane fouling is a significant challenge faced by oil and gas plants, impacting their operational efficiency and overall productivity. The primary cause of RO membrane fouling in oil and gas plants can be attributed to the presence of various foulants, including suspended solids, organic matter, scaling minerals, and biological agents. Among these foulants, microbial activity plays a significant role in accelerating membrane fouling.

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Use of Modern Technologies to Solve an Ageing Scaling Problem

Product Number: 51323-19296-SG

Author: Andrew Fyfe; David Nichols; Caroline Simpson; Gordon Graham

Publication Date: 2023

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The Frøy field is in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea and is located in the Jurassic Sleipner and
Hugin formations at a depth of 2940 – 3176 m true vertical depth subsea. It is made up of a series of
reservoir units (RU), with the main units being RU3 to 5. The reservoir has a porosity of 15 – 23% and a
permeability of 15 – 1500 mD.

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Use of NACE TM0111 Slow Strain Rate Test for Evaluation of Ethanol SCC

Product Number: 51315-5945-SG

ISBN: 5945 2015 CP

Author: Russell Kane

Publication Date: 2015

$20.00

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