Free download for members HERE. PR350-224502-R02 Managing Longitudinal Stresses from Uneven Support and Settlement Author(s)Dan Jia, Yong-Yi Wang, Dave Warman, Alex WangAuthoring InstitutionCenter for Reliable Energy Systems, LLCRelease Date February 10, 2025 High longitudinal stresses in pipelines can be a major contributor to failures of girth welds and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR015-242001-R01 Gas Turbine Driven Centrifugal Compressor Roadmap Author(s)Francesco Di SabatinoAuthoring InstitutionSouthwest Research InstituteRelease Date January 14, 2025 This report outlines the proposed roadmap projects across a variety of research topics from ... More Info
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Free download for members HERE. PR350-224502-R02 Managing Longitudinal Stresses from Uneven Support and Settlement Author(s) Dan Jia, Yong-Yi Wang, Dave Warman, Alex Wang Research Contractor Center for Reliable Energy Systems, LLC Release DateFebruary 10, 2025 High longitudinal stresses in pipelines can be a major contributor to failures of girth welds and circumferentially oriented flaws. These high stresses are frequently associated with construction and maintenance activities, such as excavation and backfill in new construction, pipe replacement, and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR015-242001-R01 Gas Turbine Driven Centrifugal Compressor Roadmap Author(s) Francesco Di Sabatino Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateJanuary 14, 2025 This report outlines the proposed roadmap projects across a variety of research topics from emissions to reliability to system monitoring of gas turbine-driven gas compressions stations. The background and the scope of work of each proposed project are presented. More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR676-233801-R01 The State of the Art Pipeline Risk Assessment for Crack Management Author(s) Jason Skow Research Contractor Integral Engineering Release DateJanuary 8, 2025 Pipeline Research Council International Inc. (PRCI)’s Crack Management SRP has identified that circumferential cracking is a challenge for pipeline operating companies. The objective of this work was to create a framework to identify, assess and mitigate the risk due to circumferential ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR000-22605-Z03 Standardized Method for Calculating Lost and Unaccounted Author(s) Gary Choquette, Terrence Grimley Research Contractor Pipeline Research Council International, Grimley Measurement Consulting LLC Release DateJanuary 7, 2025 This report describes the various methods for calculating lost and unaccounted for gas and liquid in measurement accounting systems used in transportation via pipelines. A recommendation is made for a standardized approach. The approach is suitable for entire pipeline systems as well as ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR229-203604-Z01 Pipeline CP Monitoring Using Real Time Current Measurement Author(s) Dale Lindemuth Research Contractor Corrpro Companies, Inc. Release DateDecember 28, 2024 The combined deliverables provide tools for incorporating real time pipe current measurements into a remote monitoring protocol to help in an integrated external corrosion management plan for cathodically protected pipelines. The use of continuous remotely collected pipe current measurements ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR015-23206-R01 Centrifugal Compressor Station Efficiency Optimization Author(s) Kelsi Katcher, Abhay Patil, Reese Roddy, Subhra Shankha Koley Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateNovember 20, 2024 The Compressor & Pump Station Technical Committee of Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) has identified a need to reduce fuel and energy consumption at centrifugal compressor stations by improving the operating efficiency of centrifugal compressors at off-design conditions. It is ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR352-23601-R01 Literature Review of USM OEM Diagnostics and Evaluate Certain Abnormal Flow Conditions Author(s) Rick Rans Research Contractor RANSolutions Ltd. Release DateNovember 12, 2024 This report describes the ultrasonic meter manufactures’ diagnostic ratios used to quantify operating changes and describes any major differences in how the meter design affects these ratios. These comparisons are summarized in a simple comparison table along with a table of manufacturer ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR244-231500-R01A Pipeline Risk Management Roadmap - Public Author(s) Riski Adianto Research Contractor C-FER Technologies Release DateOctober 22, 2024 Risk management has been recognized as an essential decision-making tool in the pipeline industry over the past decade. However, there are still knowledge and process gaps that prevent broader implementation by industry stakeholders. The work described herein generated a gap analysis on risk ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR676-233801-R02 Pipeline Reliability Thresholds Author(s) Jason Skow, Ryan Stewart Research Contractor Integral Engineering Release DateOctober 8, 2024 Pipeline Research Council International Inc. (PRCI)’s Crack Management SRP has identified that circumferential cracking is a challenge for pipeline operating companies. The objective of PRCI NDE-4-24 was to create a framework to identify, assess and mitigate the risk due to circumferential ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR214-213800-R01 Evaluation of API RP 1183 Dent Fatigue Analyses using In-Service Dents Data Author(s) Sanjay Tiku, Arnav Rana, Binoy John Research Contractor BMT Canada Ltd. Release DateOctober 3, 2024 The objective of this project is to validate the existing mechanical damage (MD) assessment and management tools based on in-service field dents data provided by pipeline operators. The data provided included in-line inspection (ILI), dent geometry data, operating pressure history data and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR703-23202-R01 Review of Mechanical Seal Technology for Liquid Pipelines Author(s) Timothy Jacobs Research Contractor T.J. Jacobs, LLC Release DateOctober 3, 2024 This report describes a study identifying the uses, best practices, problems, and nuances of mechanical seals in liquid pipeline systems. The study is conducted by relying upon publicly-available literature, vendor interviews, and pipeline operator interviews to synthesize information about ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR723-243802-R01 Refitting Paris Fatigue Constants for API 5L Steels and Seam Welds Author(s) Ted Anderson Research Contractor TL Anderson Consulting Release DateOctober 3, 2024 This project entailed refitting the Paris fatigue constants to data from the IM-3-2 project. The purpose of this work is to provide improved material constants for inclusion in a future edition of API RP 1176. The original fits suffered from several shortcomings, including the inadvertent ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR015-23205-R01 Literature Review of Advances in Plasma Technology Author(s) Josh Mangum Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateOctober 3, 2024 This report presents a comprehensive literature review of plasma-based technologies with potential applications in reducing emissions from pump and compressor stations in oil and gas pipeline infrastructure. The study focuses on lean burn natural gas engines commonly used in these stations and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR214-223810-R01 Improvement in Dent Assessment and Management Tools Author(s) Sanjay Tiku, Arnav Rana, Binoy John Research Contractor BMT Canada Ltd. Release DateSeptember 19, 2024 This project builds on and supplements existing mechanical damage (MD) assessment and management tools, developed on behalf of Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI), Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA), American Petroleum ... More Info
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Free download for members HERE. PR276-23111-R01 Terminology on the Effect of Hydrogen on Steel Author(s) Ken Bagnoli, Gery Wilkowski Research Contractor Engineering Mechanics Corporation of Columbus Release DateSeptember 12, 2024 As standards discussions progress covering hydrogen transmission by pipeline, and new test data become available, it is important there exists a common understanding of the key terms and nomenclature associated with the various forms of hydrogen damage and the mechanisms of hydrogen embrittlement. ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR727-223805-Z01 Guidelines for When to Perform Crack Detection In-Line Inspection Author(s) Tom Bubenik, Cara Macrory, Tara McMahan Research Contractor RSI Pipeline Solutions, LLC Release DateSeptember 11, 2024 The goal of this project was to develop flow charted decision processes for operators to determine when ILI is appropriate and recommended. Two initial tasks developed the background material needed for developing the decision processes. Task 1 is a review of publicly available and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR179-22600-R03 Evaluation of High Flow Sampler Technologies Author(s) Tim Vaughn Research Contractor Colorado State University Release DateSeptember 11, 2024 Operators may be obligated to measure certain emission sources for regulatory, reporting, or internal environmental and/or maintenance programs. high-flow samplers remain the most useful and accurate tool for direct measurement of fugitive and vented emissions in the field. Certain regulated ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR337-23115-R01 Consensus Engineering Requirements for Pipelines in Hydrogen and Hydrogen Blend Service Author(s) Simon Slater Research Contractor ROSEN North America Release DateSeptember 10, 2024 In June 2023, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Board of Pressure Technology Codes and Standards approved a plan to modify the location and content of hydrogen pipelines within their code. The decision was made to relocate the hydrogen pipeline sections of ASME B31.12 ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-276-223814-R02 Pragmatic Application of MegaRule RIN 1-192.712 Toughness Values L2 and L3 Procedures Author(s) Gery Wilkowski, Ken Bagnoli Research Contractor emc-sg, ExxonMobil Pipeline Company Release DateAugust 16, 2024 This project addresses pragmatic application of the new DOT/PHMSA MegaRule RIN 1 - 192.712 for recommended toughness values for determining if an ILI detected axial flaw needs repair or can instead be observed for any future growth. The MegaRule toughness is expressed as the Charpy energy ... More Info