WEBINAR: Improved Start Reliability and Reduced Starting Damage for Legacy Pipeline Engines Tue, August 28, 2018 Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET Host: Mr. Daniel Rem, Enbridge Pipelines Presenter: Mr. Greg Beshouri & Mr. Bob Goffin, Advanced Engine Technologies Moderator: Mr. Gary Choquette, PRCI This PRCI research ... Read More
WEBINAR: Study to Evaluate the Effects of Delamination and Disbonding on the Performance of Composite Repairs Thu, August 23, 2018 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. Richard Kania, TransCanada Moderator: Mr. Thomas Marlow, PRCI Composite reinforcement ... Read More
WEBINAR: Effectiveness of Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) for Corrosion Control on Above-ground Storage Tank Foundations Thu, August 16, 2018 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) Project Team Leader: Len Krissa, Enbridge PRCI Program Manager: Laurie Perry ... 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
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
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Overview of Development and Performance of the PRCI Automated Threat Detection System (ATDS) Prototype (ROW-3) Wed, April 11, 2018 Runtime: 87 min - Click the register button below to view the recording. Access the webinar presentation by clicking here . Date : Wednesday April 11, 2018 Time : 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET Panelist : Mark Piazza, Colonial Pipeline; Don Price, SME; Mike ... Read More
2018 Research Exchange Wrap Up Mon, April 09, 2018 The annual Research Exchange Meeting is PRCI’s premier event where delegates from around the world come together to share the latest research findings and learn best practices for the practical application of research results. With over 300+ delegates from North and South America, Europe, ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Gap Analysis in Liquid Volume Proving Methods (MEAS-7-1) Wed, April 04, 2018 Runtime: 67 min - Click the register button below to view the recording. Date: Wednesday April 4, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT Presenter: Brendan Robson, TÜV SÜD NEL Project Team Leader: Dan White, TransCanada PRCI Project Manager: Gary ... Read More
Meet the New PRCI Staff Members! Mon, April 02, 2018 PRCI is excited to announce the addition of Zoe Shall to the program management team. Zoe joined PRCI in January 2018, taking on the role of Program Manager for the Integrity and Inspection Technical Committee. Prior to joining PRCI, she spent 12 years at Northern Natural Gas, with the last eight ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Pipeline Vertical Booster Pump Design, Operation and Maintenance Best Practices (CPS-15D) Tue, November 28, 2017 Runtime: 62 min - Click the register button below to view the recording. Click here to view the presentation slides . Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Presenter: Ralph Dickau, ROD Engineering Ltd. Project Team Leader: Hemanth ... Read More
The TDC Continues to Experience a High Level of Activity Fri, November 17, 2017 The Technology Development Center (TDC) continues to experience a high level of activity in the third quarter. Ongoing research at the TDC consists of both PRCI-funded R&D projects and member-funded work through joint industry initiatives or independent work. Ongoing PRCI funded research ... Read More
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Effectiveness of Low Field MFL Technology in Measuring Loading Conditions at Branch Connections (NDE-4-3) Thu, November 09, 2017 Runtime: 59 min - Click the register button below to view the recording. Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Presenter: Chantz Denowh, Stress Engineering Services, Inc. Project Team Leader: Munendra Tomar, Kinder Morgan PRCI Project ... Read More
Expert Review of Past PRCI Corrosion Reports, Gap Analysis & Road Mapping Fri, September 29, 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