Free download for members HERE. L21173 A Hydrogen Energy System Author(s)D.P. GregoryAuthoring InstitutionInstitute of Gas TechnologyRelease Date May 24, 2020 An evaluation of the potential to produce and transport hydrogen by pipeline. Includes economic ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-335-173844-R01 NDE Crack Depth Sizing Performance Validation for Multiple UT Techniques Author(s)Scott Riccardella, Jason Van VelsorAuthoring InstitutionStructural Integrity Assoc. Inc.Release Date May 19, 2020 PRCI commissioned this project (NDE-4-6) to further evaluate and accurately assess the current ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR218-173602-R01 Assessment of Fitness-for-Service for Crack-within-Corrosion Anomalies Author(s)Li DanicanAuthoring InstitutionKiefner and Associates, Inc.Release Date May 18, 2020 Continuous crack defects in corroded areas of pipe have been identified as potential cause ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L21173 A Hydrogen Energy System Author(s) D.P. Gregory Research Contractor Institute of Gas Technology Release DateMay 24, 2020 An evaluation of the potential to produce and transport hydrogen by pipeline. Includes economic drivers for a hydrogen economy, methods of production, pipeline transmission and storage specific issues, interchangeability, and safety. Pipeline issues include pipeline capacity, thermophysical ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-335-173844-R01 NDE Crack Depth Sizing Performance Validation for Multiple UT Techniques Author(s) Scott Riccardella, Jason Van Velsor Research Contractor Structural Integrity Assoc. Inc. Release DateMay 19, 2020 PRCI commissioned this project (NDE-4-6) to further evaluate and accurately assess the current state (as of 2019) of NDE methodologies for characterizing Stress Corrosion Cracking. The NDE-4-6 project also conducted advanced Finite Element Modeling and flaw fabrication to help gain further insight ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR218-173602-R01 Assessment of Fitness-for-Service for Crack-within-Corrosion Anomalies Author(s) Li Danican Research Contractor Kiefner and Associates, Inc. Release DateMay 18, 2020 Continuous crack defects in corroded areas of pipe have been identified as potential cause failures and significant accidents. PRCI was tasked with providing a model to pipeline operators with detailed step-by-step procedures for evaluating the effect of interacting corrosion and crack ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PRC-154-128-R01 Thermodynamic Model of Gas Turbines - Two Shaft Regenerative Engine Author(s) R. J. Dupuis Research Contractor GasTops Ltd Release DateMay 16, 2020 Models of a two-shaft gas turbine with an exhaust gas regenerator for use in detecting changes in engine performance. More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-140-178-R01 Ultrasonic Detection of Girth Weld Defects in Shielded Metal Arc Welds Author(s) R. B. Lazor, A. Lemon Research Contractor Welding Institute of Canada Release DateMay 16, 2020 Development of ultrasonic examination techniques for girth weld verification. More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-003-9523-R01 Evaluation of the Benefits of Hydrotesting Gas-Transmissions Pipelines Author(s) Brian Leis, D Rudland, Robert Eiber Research Contractor Battelle Release DateMay 16, 2020 This report presents an assessment of the effectiveness of a hydrotest in exposing defects in new and existing onshore and offshore pipelines. The study includes an assessment of the type and size of flaws that testing can and cannot identify through pressure testing for new lines and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-685-184506-R01 Development of Risk Assessment Procedures and Tools Author(s) Jeffrey Budzich Research Contractor Arcadis Release DateApril 22, 2020 Evaluating risks for hydrotechnical threats at pipeline waterway crossings is important to maintaining pipeline integrity. Establishing standards and best practices for evaluating the risks associated with scour, bank erosion, and channel avulsion is essential to developing a consistent process ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR579-183608-R01 Expert Review of Past PRCI and PHMSA SCC Studies and Road Mapping Author(s) Robert Worthingham, Fraser King Research Contractor Worthingham Professional Services, Inc. , Integrity Corrosion Consulting Ltd. Release DateApril 15, 2020 Click here to view the related webinar . A review has been performed of past studies on stress corrosion cracking (SCC) sponsored by the PRCI Corrosion Technical Committee (TC) and the US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-562-184500-R01 Feasibility Study of Piggable Plug Technologies for Onshore Pressure Isolation Author(s) Chris Alexander Research Contractor ADVIntegrity Release DateApril 10, 2020 Pipeline isolation tools from three different manufacturers were evaluated using full-scale testing and numerical modeling to evaluate stresses generated in 24-inch diameter pipe material considering tool-induced loads and internal pressure. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was conducted to calculate ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-685-184506-R01 Fluvial Geomorphology Equations and Mechanics Author(s) Jeffrey Budzich Research Contractor Arcadis Release DateApril 10, 2020 Channel hydrology, hydraulics, and sediment composition are key variables to calculating vertical and horizontal channel movement. A variety of methods are available for estimating channel bed scour, bank erosion, and channel migration with fewer available to predict avulsion potential. These ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR685-184506-R01 Monitoring Techniques For Determining Critical Return Period Flood Alert Triggers Author(s) Jeffrey Budzich Research Contractor Arcadis Release DateApril 10, 2020 This document provides a summary of developing regional rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves for determining critical return period alert triggers, and compare with pipeline operator-specific QPE monitoring locations for known crossings of potential concern. These IDF curves aid in ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-377-113602-R01 Long-term Field Performance and Review of Failure Modes and Effects of FBE Coatings Author(s) Fraser King Research Contractor Integrity Corrosion Consulting Ltd. Release DateApril 8, 2020 This report describes a review of the long-term field performance and the failure modes and effects of fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) external pipeline coating. Field data have been obtained from various PRCI member companies and, where possible, are used to validate information obtained from the ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-398-133719-R02 Inspection of Composite Repairs for Pipelines and Piping - Phase 3 Further NDE Trials Author(s) Richard Lee Research Contractor ESR Technology Ltd. Release DateApril 6, 2020 In the current extension of the work, three additional inspection trials were successfully completed by two NDE vendors, Sonomatic Ltd and Testex, Inc. The Sonomatic inspection team used two advanced ultrasonic techniques, M-skip and Dynamic Response Spectroscopy (DRS). The Testex team used an ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-685-1845061-R01 Potential Monitoring Techniques and Technologies for Real Time Rainfall and Flooding Author(s) Jeffrey Budzich Research Contractor Arcadis Release DateApril 6, 2020 Systems to alert pipeline operators of existing or impending flood events of concern are important tools as operators work to protect infrastructure at crossings of concern. A critical return period flood alert allows operators to take pre-emptive actions that may reduce consequences involved in ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-453-134504-R04 CFD Simulation of Hydrodynamic Forces on Submarine Pipelines Author(s) Kourosh Abdolmaleki Research Contractor INTECSEA, Inc. Release DateApril 3, 2020 This document is the Final report of the Milestone 4 of the SPDA-1-3 Industry High Value Objectives project. It presents validation of the CFD models prepared for simulation of wave and current forces on subsea pipelines as well as a summary of the CFD results on singular pipelines. ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-663-19600-Z01 Develop Guidance for Calculation of HCDP in Pipelines Author(s) Warren Peterson Research Contractor Peterson Measurement, Inc. Release DateMarch 31, 2020 To maintain the integrity and reliability of natural gas transportation systems, system operators ensure that products in transit remain in the gas phase under foreseeable operating conditions. Compliance with pipeline hydrocarbon dew point (HCDP) specifications are demonstrated though in-situ ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-352-16603-Z02 Multi-Vendor USM Test and Calibration Database Author(s) Richard Rans Research Contractor RANSolutions Ltd. Release DateMarch 9, 2020 Click here to view the related webinar. Data collection protocols and a common database have been developed to ensure complete and consistent collection of ultrasonic meter (USM) calibration data, logs files and documentation of test piping layout. By using an Excel input table ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-186-184509-R01 Guideline for Erosional Velocity Author(s) Richard Eckert Research Contractor DNV GL USA, Inc. Release DateFebruary 27, 2020 Click here to view the related webinar. A guideline to determine erosional velocity limits for liquid hydrocarbon transmission pipelines was developed based on a multi-analytical probabilistic approach that integrated results from two erosional models: DNV GL RP-O501 and University of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-179-18203-R01 Experimental Evaluation of Stack Testing Methods for Accurate VOC Measurement Author(s) Daniel Olsen, Brenna King Research Contractor Colorado State University Release DateFebruary 11, 2020 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are defined as non-methane, non-ethane hydrocarbons and have negative environmental effects, especially in the formation of ozone that creates smog. The combination of a gas chromatograph and a flame ionization detector can be implemented to quantify VOCs in ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-703-19205-R01 Compendium of Precombustion Chamber Research Needs of Lo-NOx and Lo-GHG Legacy Engines Author(s) Timothy Jacobs, Daniel Olsen, Greg Beshouri, Mark Patterson Research Contractor Timothy Jacobs, Daniel Olsen Release DateFebruary 7, 2020 Over the last 20 years the natural gas industry has funded multiple precombustion chamber (PCC) studies primarily through the PRCI Compressor and Pump Station Technical Committee but also through other natural gas industry affiliated organizations such as (formerly) the Gas Research Institute. ... More Info