PRCI WEBINAR: Field Testing of Distributed Acoustic Sensing Systems Thu, November 01, 2018 DATE: Thursday, November 1, 2018 TIME: 11:00 a.m. ET HOST: Jon Van Reet, Plains All American Pipeline PRESENTER: Shane Siebenaler, Southwest Research Institute MODERATOR: Carrie Greaney, Pipeline Research Council International The Surveillance, Operations ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Hydrostatic Test Guidelines for Integrity Management Tue, October 16, 2018 Runtime: 78 minutes - click the registration buttom below to view a recording of the webinar. DATE: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 TIME: 11:00 a.m ET HOST: Mr. David Warman, Enterprise Products PRESENTER: Mr. Ben Mittelstadt, Dynamic Risk Assessment Systems, Inc. ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Integrity Assessment of Difficult to Inspect Pipelines Using High Resolution NDE in Select Areas Thu, October 11, 2018 Runtime: 64 minutes - click the registration button below to view a recording of the webinar. DATE: October 11, 2018 TIME: 11:00 a.m ET HOST: Richard McNealy, Chevron Energy Technology Company (ETC) PRESENTERS: Elizabeth Bowlin, PE & Puneet Agarwal, PhD, PE, ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): A New Look at Pipeline Variable Uncertainties and Their Effects on Leak Detection (PRCI API 1149 Software) Wed, October 10, 2018 Runtime: 63 minutes - click the registration link below to view the webinar recording. Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET Host: Mr. Nikos Salmatanis, Project Team Lead, Chervon Pipe Line Company Presenter: Mr. Kunal Dutta-Roy, Lead ... Read More
Discover the Latest PRCI Research Results Tue, October 09, 2018 PRCI released new research reports during the 3rd quarter of 2018. Highlights include the latest research related to VCI's for tank bottom corrosion control; hydrostatic testing guidelines for integrity management; updated API 1149 software for leak detection, and many more ... Read More
Take the PRCI 2018 Communications Survey Mon, September 10, 2018 SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED Congratulations to Mr. Bernard Peterson with Stantec Oil & Gas who was the winner of the $100 Amazon gift card. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey. Tell us what you think! Are we communicating effectively? ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Field Evaluation of Oxidation Catalyst Degradation on a 2-Stroke Lean-Burn Engine Tue, September 04, 2018 Runtime: 44 minutes - click the registration link below to view the webinar recording. DATE: Tuesday, September 19, 2018 TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET HOST: Mr. Jonathan Goss, Kinder Morgan PRESENTER: Mr. Daniel Olsen, PhD, PE, Colorado State ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Improved Start Reliability and Reduced Starting Damage for Legacy Pipeline Engines Tue, August 28, 2018 Runtime: 42 minutes - click the registration link below to view the webinar recording. To view the webinar PowerPoint presentation, click here . Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET Host: Mr. Daniel Rem, Enbridge Pipelines Presenter: Mr. ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Study to Evaluate the Effects of Delamination and Disbonding on the Performance of Composite Repairs Thu, August 23, 2018 Runtime: 60 minutes - click the registration link below to view the webinar recording. DATE: Thursday, August 23, 2018 TIME: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET Presenter and Lead Researcher: Mr. Colton Sheets, Stress Engineering Services, Inc. Host and Project Lead: Mr. ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Effectiveness of Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) for Corrosion Control on Above-ground Storage Tank Foundations Thu, August 16, 2018 Runtime: 60 minutes - click the registration button below to view the webinar recording. Date: Thursday, August 16, 2018 Time: 11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. ET Presenter: Dr. Pavan Shukla, Savannah River National Laboratory (formerly with Southwest Research Institute) ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Field Measurement for Pipe Grade and Quality Verification Using a Portable Hardness, Strength and Ductility (HSD) Tester Tue, August 14, 2018 Runtime: 61 minutes - click the registration button below to view the webinar recording. Click here to access the answers to the questions asked during the webinar . Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET Presenters: Simon ... Read More
PRCI Announces New Vice President of Operations Mon, August 13, 2018 Chantilly, Virginia, – Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gary Hines, PE, CAE, as the new Vice President of Operations. Gary will be responsible for further enhancing research execution, delivery and knowledge transfer. He ... Read More
PRCI Announces Marketing Partnership with Technical Toolboxes Limted Wed, August 08, 2018 Pipeline Research Council International Announces Marketing Partnership with Technical Toolboxes Limited FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2018 Chantilly, Virginia, – Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) ... Read More
2019 Research Exchange Call for Abstracts Tue, July 31, 2018 2019 Research Exchange Call for Abstracts - DEADLINE EXTENDED Value Creation Through Deployment of Research & Development PRCI invites abstract submissions from operators and researchers demonstrating the value created from deployment and ... Read More
Tenaris Global Services S.A. Joins PRCI Fri, July 27, 2018 We are pleased to welcome Tenaris Global Services S.A. who joined PRCI as a Technical Program Associate Member of the Design, Materials & Construction Technical Committee. Tenaris is a leading supplier of tubes and related services for the world’s energy industry and ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Field Validation of Surface Loading Stress Calculations for Buried Pipelines Thu, July 26, 2018 Runtime: 58 minutes - click the registration button below to view the webinar recording. Click here to download the webinar slide presentation . Date: Thursday, July 26, 2018 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT Presenter: Benjamin Zand, Kiefner & Associates, ... Read More
PRCI Research Indicates Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) Reduces Corrosion of Soil-side Bottom Plates of Above-ground Petroleum Storage Tanks Fri, July 20, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2018 Chantilly, Virginia, – PRCI recently completed a research study for mitigating soil-side corrosion on the bottom plates of aboveground petroleum storage tanks. Corrosion management is a major maintenance focus for operators of these ... Read More
PHMSA Pipeline Safety Research and Development Forum Wed, July 18, 2018 The 2018 Pipeline R&D Forum will be held on September 11-12 in Baltimore, MD. The forum is a 2-day event held periodically to generate a national research agenda that fosters solutions for the various challenges associated with pipeline safety and with protecting the environment. The ... Read More
Francois Rongere Receives the American Gas Association's John B. McGowan Award for Research Thu, June 28, 2018 Congratulations to Francois Rongere of PG&E , the 2018 recipient of the American Gas Assocation's John B. McGowan Award for Research. PRCI President Cliff Johnson said of Mr. Rongere's achievement, "This is a well deserved honor. Francios is a true thought leader ... Read More
Measurement Technical Committee Chair Passes the Gavel to New Leadership Mon, June 04, 2018 After 6 years as the Measurement Technical Committee Chair, Kerry Checkwitch, Enbridge, hands over Chair duties to Chris Levy, Chevron , during the 2018 Spring Committee Meeting. On behalf of the entire pipeline community, PRCI thanks Kerry for his outstanding ... Read More