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05157 Critical Review: Fas Assessment Methods for Crack-Like Flaws in Pipelines

Product Number: 51300-05157-SG

ISBN: 05157 2005 CP

Author: Ming Gao, Richard McNealy, and Jose Loris, GE Energy; Ravi M. Krishnamurthy, Blade Energy Partners

Publication Date: 2005

$20.00

Currently, a number of fracture mechanics-based methods are available for crack assessment. In this paper, a critical review is given to failure assessment diagram (FAD), in particular the API 579-2000 fracture mechanics assessment method for crack-like flaws. Illustrations, arranged by applicability to field examples, demonstrate the approach.

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06053 MULTI-LAYER PIPELINE COATING SYSTEMS: A NEW LOOK AT THE EVALUATION OF CERTAIN QC TESTS AND CRITICAL APPLICATION PARAMETERS FOR FBE PRIMERS

Product Number: 51300-06053-SG

ISBN: 06053 2006 CP

Author: Paul Partridge

Publication Date: 2006

$20.00

This paper begins with a brief discussion of essential properties of all pipeline coatings, and a listing of multi-layer systems designed to meet specific needs. It then focuses on special considerations regarding application parameters for multi-layer systems that use fusionbonded epoxy as the primer.

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06163 CATHODIC PROTECTION OF PIPELINES IN HIGH RESISTIVITY SOILS AND THE EFFECT OF SEASONAL CHANGES

Product Number: 51300-06163-SG

ISBN: 06163 2006 CP

Author: Fraser King, Greg Van Boven, P, Nichols, Rod Reid, Kurt Lawson and Neil Thompson

Publication Date: 2006

$20.00

The effect of seasonal changes on the protection of pipelines in high-resistivity soil. The nature and magnitude of the seasonal fluctuations. Corrosion rates are low even when compliance with a given CP criterion cannot be demonstrated.

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07127 Investigating Ductile Iron Pipelines

Product Number: 51300-07127-SG

ISBN: 07127 2007 CP

Author: Daniel W. Crabtree, Mark R. Breslin, Chris J. Sordelet, Johnnie A. Terrazas, and John Van Deusen

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

This paper presents several case histories where ductile iron pipeline sections have been investigated to ascertain the corrosioncontrol benefits of polyethylene encasement. Investigative procedures, included cell-to-cell potential surveys, side-drain technique measurements, in-situ and laboratory soil tests, pipe-to-soil potential measurements and excavation inspections.

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07132 In-Line Inspection Performance Verification

Product Number: 51300-07132-SG

ISBN: 07132 2007 CP

Author: Richard McNealy, Roger McCann, and Ming Gao

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

Analytical methods for verification of assumed performance metrics, in terms of sizing are presented in this paper. The application of methods and criteria described in API 1163 for rejection and acceptance of assumed tool tolerance are discussed.

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07496 New Improved Method for HISC Testing of Stainless Steels under Cathodic Protection

Product Number: 51300-07496-SG

ISBN: 07496 2007 CP

Author: Roy Johnsen, Bard Nyhus, Gro O. Lavvstad, and Stig Wastberg

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

It has been important for the oil industry to establish reliable test method(s) for qualification and safe utilization of subsea pipelines and components made from stainless steels. This paper describes a method that has been developed through a JIP executed with support from leading oil companies and meterial suppliers.p

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07539 Case History of Dual Laminate System Life Cycle Cost Analysis vs. Metallic Piping

Product Number: 51300-07539-SG

ISBN: 07539 2007 CP

Author: Edward Lyons

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

This paper will discuss a significant project where various materials for Dual Laminate piping, both composite and metallic were thoroughly evaluated. The end result was selection in favor of a Dual Laminate pipiing system.

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08150 A Case Study: ERW Seam Weld Failure

Product Number: 51300-08150-SG

ISBN: 08150 2008 CP

Author: Ming Gao, Sergio Limon, David C. Katz, Ravi M. Krishnamurthy, and Rick Mcnealy

Publication Date: 2008

$20.00

A recent pre-1970 ERW Pipe Seam Weld Failure incident is presented. The investigation combines metallurgical and fractographic analysis, fracture mechanics testing, and failure analysis diagram to determine the origin and nature.

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08672 Development of an Equipment Integrity Management System for the Nexen Long Lake Commercial SAGD Facility

Product Number: 51300-08672-SG

ISBN: 08672 2008 CP

Author: Daryl Foley and Raymond B. Goodfellow

Publication Date: 2008

$20.00

An equipment integrity management system (IMS) requires focused effort from many disciplines to ensure that it is fully integrated and sustainable. The systems necessary to manage inventory, schedule inspections and capture inspection data are key elements of the IMS.

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08675 Severity of Stress Corrosion Cracks in Pipelines - Categories and Responses

Product Number: 51300-08675-SG

ISBN: 08675 2008 CP

Author: R. R. Fessler, S. C. Rapp, and A. D. Batte

Publication Date: 2008

$20.00

To facilitate decision making when stress corrosion cracks are found during excavations or in-line inspections of pipelines, a hierarchy of crack-severity rankings has been developed, based upon predicted failure pressure as calculated from the crack sizes.

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09043 Coatings Used in Conjunction with Cathodic Protection - Shielding vs Non-shielding Coatings

Product Number: 51300-09043-SG

ISBN: 09043 2009 CP

Author: Richard Norsworthy

Publication Date: 2009

$49.00

This paper will discuss the differences in "shielding" and "nonshielding" coating systems for pipelines and how CP works with these coatings.

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09050332 Predictive Model for Pitting Corrosion in Buried Oil and Gas Pipelines

Product Number: 32141-09050332-SG

ISBN: 09050332CJ

Author: J.C. Velázquez, F. Caleyo, A. Valor, and J.M. Hallen

Publication Date: 2009

$13.00

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