PRCI Program Manager Position Open Tue, September 12, 2017 PRCI has an available position for a Research Program Manager for the Integrity and Inspection research committee. This article has additional information including a job description and contact information. Read More
Demonstration of Continuous Equipment Performance Monitoring Mon, July 17, 2017 This effort extends diagnostic techniques on reciprocating compressor units including the gas compressor, main bearings, and ancillary equipment (e. g., turbocharger, aftercooler, pumps). In addition, additional combustion monitoring techniques are described that can be implemented on most ... Read More
Assessment of Corrosion Model Error for Metal-loss Defects in Pipelines Fri, July 14, 2017 A review has been performed of past studies on external corrosion sponsored by the PRCI Corrosion Technical Committee (TC) with the aims of (a) providing a resource to current and future TC members, (b) identifying gaps in current understanding, and (c) to assist in future road-mapping exercises. ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Effect of Variability in Fuel on Operation and Reliability of Gas Turbines (CPS-5-9) Mon, June 19, 2017 Runtime: 57 min - Click the register button below to view the recording. Date: Monday, June 19, 2017 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Presenter: Tim Lieuwen, Turbine Logic Project Team Leader: Hemanth Satish, TransCanada PRCI Project Manager: Gary Choquette ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Improving the Dig Selection Process for SCCDA (Project SCC-1-2) Thu, June 15, 2017 Runtime: 77 min - Click the register button below to view the recording. Click here to download presentation slides . Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Presenter: Guy Desjardins, Desjardins Integrity Ltd. Project Team ... Read More
Evaluation of Inspection Technologies for Challenging to Inspect Pipelines Fri, May 19, 2017 The final results for the “Evaluation of Inspection Technologies for Challenging to Inspect Pipelines” (NDE-2-5) are available to PRCI membership . This project focused on the pipeline configurations that are classified as “unpiggable,” meaning that they have ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Numerical Modeling and Laboratory Validation of Fluid Migration from Small Subsurface Pipeline Leaks (PL-1K) Wed, May 10, 2017 Runtime: 61 min - Click the register button below to view the recording. Click here to download the presentation slides. Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Presenter: James Brydie, Alberta Innovates Technology Futures ... Read More
Gas Sampling Measurement - Sample Probe Minimum Insertion Depth Requirement Thu, March 30, 2017 Research has been completed on assessing the required sample probe insertion depth into the pipeline. Most gas sampling standards state that the probe should be inserted into the center 1/3 of the pipe diameter, but the origin of this requirement is unknown. Long sample probes can lead to ... Read More
Development of an Industry Test Facility and Qualification Process for ILI Technology Evaluation and Enhancements Thu, March 30, 2017 The project “Development of an Industry Test Facility and Qualification Processes for in-line inspection (ILI) technology Evaluation and Enhancements” aims to expand knowledge of ILI technology performance and identify gaps where new technology is needed. Additionally, this project ... Read More
Recent Activities at the TDC Thu, March 30, 2017 The Technology Development Center in Houston, TX has seen a surge of activities since the start of 2017. There are a number of ongoing PRCI-funded projects that are leveraging the pull test facility and the newly constructed liquid loop to complete their scope. PRCI Project MD-1-13 is ... Read More
Development of Sleeve End Fillet Weld Fitness for Service Assessment Tools Wed, March 29, 2017 Pipeline defects such as cracks, dents and corrosion often require permanent pressure retaining repairs. Full encirclement metallic repair sleeves with fillet-welded end connections to the pipe-line are often used for this purpose. In-service failures have occurred at pressure retaining sleeves as ... Read More
Field Validation of Surface Loading Stress Calculations for Buried Pipelines Phase II Wed, March 29, 2017 The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) surface loading model for buried pipelines was validated using experimental data. The field testing program, completed in April 2014, included three pipe specimens having outer diameter to wall thickness ratios of 25 and 96, buried in sand and clay ... Read More
The Effects of Test Voltage on FBE Coatings Mon, March 27, 2017 Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) coatings are the most widely used pipeline coatings for new pipeline construction in North America. FBE possesses a wide range of desirable attributes such as exceptional adhesion properties, excellent resistance to cathodic disbondment and soil stresses, and high ... Read More
State-of-the-Art Review of the Performance of FBE Pipeline Coatings Mon, March 27, 2017 The project reviewed the long-term field performance and the failure modes and effects of fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) external pipeline coating. Field data obtained from PRCI member companies were used to validate information obtained from the review of the technical literature. Although all ... Read More
The Effects of Spray Polyurethane Foam on the Cathodic Protection of Pipelines Mon, March 27, 2017 This project examined structural spray polyurethane foams (SPF) used in the pipeline industry as line supports (foam ditch pads) or as erosion-control devices (foam trench breakers). Of particular concern are requirements that pipelines are protected by “non-shielding” coatings and ... Read More
Right-of-way Automated Monitoring Threat Detection Package Mon, March 27, 2017 The final results for the validation of the Right-of-Way Automated Monitoring (RAM) Program’s prototype Automatic Threat Detection Package (ATDS) prototype for fixed-wing aircraft is published and publically available . The results highlight the long-range inflight validation of the ... Read More
NDE & Inspection Techniques Applied to the Assessment of Integrity of Composite Wrap Repairs Mon, March 27, 2017 The pipeline industry has and continues to utilize composite wrap repairs on pipelines, and there are extensive PRCI programs related to long-term performance of these products. It is acknowledged that there is a key gap in the ability to inspect composite wrap repairs at installation and during ... Read More
PRCI Completes Development of a ILI Performance Test Loop for Liquid Coupled Technologies Mon, October 17, 2016 After months of planning and construction, PRCI is proud to announce the completion of a liquid flow loop for testing the performance of pipeline internal cleaning and inspection technologies. The flow loop is located at PRCI’s Technology Development Center in Houston, TX. The design ... Read More
Ultrasonic Meter Recalibration Frequency Phase 2 Thu, February 18, 2016 Work has been completed on determining the optimum interval for ultrasonic meter flow recalibration. Key Results The research indicates the need for flow recalibration can be determined condition monitoring data. PRCI members can view the report in PRIME and it is also ... Read More
Improved Methods for Estimating Remaining Fatigue Life of ERW Pipelines Thu, February 18, 2016 While the general fracture mechanics methodology for calculating fatigue life is well documented and validated, its application in the definition of pipeline system fatigue lives have differed from field experience. The source and magnitude of the conservatism inherent in the calculated fatigue ... Read More