Free download for members HERE. PRCI WEBINAR: Fast, Accurate, Automated System to Find & Quantify Natural Gas Leaks Author(s)Lance ChristensenAuthoring InstitutionNASA Jet Propulsion LabRelease Date July 18, 2019 Thursday, August 8, 2019 11:00 am ET PRESENTER: Lance Christensen, PhD, NASA Jet ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR015-183601-Z01 Enhancement of Internal Corrosion Threat Guidelines for Dry Natural Gas Pipelines Author(s)Xihua HeAuthoring InstitutionSouthwest Research InstituteRelease Date July 10, 2019 This study collected and analyzed more field data to enhance the probabilistic model for ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PRCI WEBINAR: Accuracy of Temperature Logging for Calculating Gas Inventory in Storage Caverns Author(s)Sam VoegeliAuthoring InstitutionRESPECRelease Date July 10, 2019 Tuesday, August 6, 2019 11:00 am ET PRESENTER: Sam Voegeli, M.Sc., RESPEC ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PRCI WEBINAR: Fast, Accurate, Automated System to Find & Quantify Natural Gas Leaks Author(s) Lance Christensen Research Contractor NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Release DateJuly 18, 2019 Thursday, August 8, 2019 11:00 am ET PRESENTER: Lance Christensen, PhD, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory HOST: Francois Rongere, PG&E MODERATOR: Carrie Greaney, PRCI CLICK BUY/DOWNLOAD TO ACCESS WEBINAR REGISTRATION LINK Join the PRCI ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR015-183601-Z01 Enhancement of Internal Corrosion Threat Guidelines for Dry Natural Gas Pipelines Author(s) Xihua He Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateJuly 10, 2019 This study collected and analyzed more field data to enhance the probabilistic model for predicting internal corrosion threats in nominally dry natural gas pipelines developed previously, especially in the region where the internal corrosion risk is higher. The Excel® tool developed previously ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PRCI WEBINAR: Accuracy of Temperature Logging for Calculating Gas Inventory in Storage Caverns Author(s) Sam Voegeli Research Contractor RESPEC Release DateJuly 10, 2019 Tuesday, August 6, 2019 11:00 am ET PRESENTER: Sam Voegeli, M.Sc., RESPEC HOST: John Jackson, Enbridge MODERATOR: Laurie Perry, PRCI CLICK BUY/DOWNLOAD TO ACCESS WEBINAR REGISTRATION LINK The PRCI Underground Storage Technical Committee invites ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-015-18603-R01 Review of PRCI Research on Piping and Header Effects on USM Performance Author(s) Adam Hawley Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateJuly 3, 2019 This project provides a review of previously completed PRCI projects on the topic of the effects of upstream disturbances on ultrasonic meter performance. This compendium document includes brief summaries of the projects along with comparisons of the results and general conclusions and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-469-173823-R01 In-Line Inspection and Evaluation of Pinholes in Oil & Gas Pipelines Author(s) Zhang Hailiang, Wang Fuxiang, Sha Shengyi, Dai Lianshuang, Xuan Wenbo, Ren Zhong Research Contractor PetroChina Pipeline Company Release DateJuly 2, 2019 Pinhole leaks have been reported as a significant cause of oil & gas pipeline failures in recent years. From 2010 to 2015, at least 131 significant incidents involving oil and gas pipelines in the United States (101 and 30, respectively) were attributed to pinhole leaks. The 9th European ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-405-173610-R01 Develop New Criteria for DC Stray Current Interference Author(s) Christophe Baete Research Contractor Elsyca Inc. Release DateJune 25, 2019 This report refers to the activities performed in the frame of PRCI project on the refinement of the dynamic DC stray current corrosion criteria by applying an advanced DC corrosion prediction model. In order to find realistic stray current interference conditions, an industry survey ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PRCI WEBINAR: Guidance for Assessing Buried Pipelines after a Ground Movement Event Author(s) Yong-Yi Wang Research Contractor Center for Reliable Energy Systems, LLC Release DateJune 13, 2019 Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET Presenter: Yong-Yi Wang, Center for Reliable Energy Systems Project Team Leader: Michael Cook, ExxonMobil Program Manager: Thomas Marlow, PRCI CLICK BUY/DOWNLOAD TO ACCESS WEBINAR REGISTRATION ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-244-173856-R01 In-line Inspection Crack Tool Reliability and Performance Evaluation Author(s) Mark Neuert, Smitha Koduru Research Contractor CFER Release DateJune 7, 2019 The ability for operators to make operational and maintenance decisions based on in-line inspection (ILI) data depends on the performance of ILI tools with respect to sizing and detection of crack and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) features. A series of previous Pipeline Research Council ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-201-183830-R01 Evaluating Low Field MFL in Measuring Loading Conditions at Branch Connections – Phase 2 Author(s) Brent Vyvial Research Contractor Stress Engineering Services Release DateJune 6, 2019 Unsupported branch connections or branch connections under loads due to unstable support conditions can be an integrity threat and potential failure location in pipelines. No industry accepted method currently exists to assist operators in identifying problematic branch connections in a ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-405-153600-R01 Validation of the AC Corrosion Criteria Based on Real-World Pipeline Measurements Author(s) Christophe Baete Research Contractor Elsyca Inc. Release DateMay 28, 2019 This report refers to the activities performed in the frame of PRCI project on the refinement of the AC corrosion criteria by evaluating real-world pipeline AC corrosion cases and applying an improved AC corrosion prediction model. The diagrams of AC corrosion likelihood assessment in ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-405-163602-R01 Evaluation of AC Corrosion Coupons for Monitoring Applications Author(s) Christophe Baete Research Contractor Elsyca Inc. Release DateMay 28, 2019 This report refers to the activities performed in the frame of a PRCI project on evaluation of AC coupons for monitoring applications. AC coupons are aimed to take decisions on whether the subjected pipeline is at AC corrosion risk and if additional mitigative measures need to be undertaken to ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-214-134502-R01 Weld Hydrogen Cracking Risk Management Guide Author(s) Aaron Dinovitzer Research Contractor BMT Fleet Technology Ltd (FTL) Release DateMay 27, 2019 PRCI and other organizations have funded research and development programs related to weld hydrogen cracking to develop tests, define hardness limits, understand diffusible hydrogen delivery, evaluate hydrogen cracking delay time and define weldment material hydrogen cracking susceptibility. These ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-352-16603-Z01 Standardized Meter Calibration Data Protocol and Storage Author(s) Richard Rans Research Contractor RANSolutions Ltd. Release DateMay 23, 2019 Protocols have been developed to ensure complete and consistent collection of PRCI USM calibration data, logs files and documentation of test piping layout. The protocols also describe how to organize the data for inclusion in the PRCI USM test results database. The database processes the test ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR317-17700-R01 Accuracy of Temperature Logging for Calculating Gas Inventory in Storage Caverns Author(s) Sam Voegeli Research Contractor RESPEC Release DateMay 15, 2019 Fundamentally, measurements of the temperature and pressure within a cavern are required to estimate the gas inventory. To obtain these measurements, downhole wireline logging has been the conventional industry standard, and several calculation methods have been developed to esti-mate the gas ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-214-174517-Z01 Development of Sleeve End Fillet Weld Stress Intensity Factor Calculator Author(s) Aaron Dinovitzer Research Contractor BMT Fleet Technology Ltd (FTL) Release DateMay 13, 2019 Full encirclement repair sleeves with fillet-welded ends are often used as permanent repairs on pipelines to reinforce and develop pressure retaining repairs on areas with defects, such as cracks, dents, or corrosion. In-service failures have occurred at pressure retaining sleeves [1] [2] [3] ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-179-16207-R01 Field Evaluation of Oxidation Catalyst Degradation on a 2-Stroke Lean-Burn NG Engine: Catalyst Washing Author(s) Daniel Olsen, Bryan Hackleman, Rodrigo Bauza Tellechaea Research Contractor Colorado State University Release DateMay 9, 2019 Oxidation catalysts are often utilized to reduce carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and volatile organic compounds in order to meet emissions regulations for large bore natural gas engines. These catalysts degrade over time and need to be replaced or regenerated to maintain emissions compliance. This ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-457-18204-R01 Variable Fuel Effects on Legacy Compressor Engines Phase IV – Predictive NOx Modeling Author(s) Taylor Linker, Timothy Jacobs Research Contractor Texas A&M University Release DateMay 1, 2019 The ultimate goal of this work is to improve the current control methods for large bore, lean burn natural gas engines in order to combat performance and emissions issues during variable fuel composition events. This will be achieved in the long term by simulating the effects of variable fuel ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-350-164501-R01 Guidance for Assessing Buried Pipelines after a Ground Movement Event Author(s) Yong-Yi Wang Research Contractor Center for Reliable Energy Systems, LLC Release DateMay 1, 2019 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RELATED WEBINAR The vast majority of buried pipelines are not designed to accommodate significant localized ground movement such as that caused by landslides, earthquakes, or subsidence/settlement. When such a ground movement event occurs along the right-of-way ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-620-173603-R01 Process for Precise Location, Measurement, and Evaluation of DC Stray Currents Author(s) Daniel Wagner, Jim Walton, Kurt Lawson Research Contractor Mears Group, Inc. (contractor) Release DateApril 22, 2019 Techniques employed by pipeline operators for locating static or dynamic stray current vary widely across the industry. PRCI has requested development of a process that operators can apply consistently to locate, validate, test and provide engineering analysis for the impact of Direct ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-471-16206-R01 Suction Piping Effect on Pump Performance Testing Author(s) Fred Robinett Research Contractor Sulzer Pumps Inc Release DateApril 18, 2019 Pump suction piping testing was performed to measure the influence on pump performance and mechanical operation, and also provide a benchmark for comparing, verifying and improving CFD modeling techniques. Testing was performed in Sulzer’s pump test laboratory, in Winterthur ... More Info