Free download for members HERE. PR652-203801-R02 Magnetic Object Model for Large Standoff Magnetometry Measurement Author(s)Thomas Krause, Mehrdad Keshefi, Ross Underhill, Lynann ClaphamAuthoring InstitutionRoyal Military College of Canada Release Date September 8, 2021 Ferromagnetic pipeline steel may exhibit magnetization, even in the absence of applied magnetic ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-21COMP-R09 Weld Seam Corrosion Author(s)Gary ChoquetteAuthoring InstitutionPipeline Research Council InternationalRelease Date September 1, 2021 The PRCI Technical Committees have carried multiple research projects related to the subject of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-21COMP-R04 Valve Spacing and Automation Author(s)Gary ChoquetteAuthoring InstitutionPipeline Research Council InternationalRelease Date September 1, 2021 The PRCI Technical Committees have carried multiple research projects related to the subject of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR652-203801-R02 Magnetic Object Model for Large Standoff Magnetometry Measurement Author(s) Thomas Krause, Mehrdad Keshefi, Ross Underhill, Lynann Clapham Research Contractor Royal Military College of Canada Release DateSeptember 8, 2021 Ferromagnetic pipeline steel may exhibit magnetization, even in the absence of applied magnetic fields, due to remnant fields or the presence of pipe wall stress. Remnant magnetization may be present from previous or existing exposure to a magnetic field, while pipe wall stress induced ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-21COMP-R09 Weld Seam Corrosion Author(s) Gary Choquette Research Contractor Pipeline Research Council International Release DateSeptember 1, 2021 The PRCI Technical Committees have carried multiple research projects related to the subject of weld seam corrosion. This report, therefore, presents a summary of past PRCI funded studies in the area of weld seam corrosion. Since not all studies sponsored by other industry groups (e.g., INGAA, ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-21COMP-R04 Valve Spacing and Automation Author(s) Gary Choquette Research Contractor Pipeline Research Council International Release DateSeptember 1, 2021 The PRCI Technical Committees have carried multiple research projects related to the subject of valve spacing and automation. This report, therefore, presents a summary of past PRCI funded studies in the area of valve spacing and automation. Since not all studies sponsored by other industry groups ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-004-20602-R01 Technology Assessment of Applicable Methods for Dithiazine Analysis Author(s) Karen Crippen, Russell Bora, Kevin Leodinh, boaz Shields Research Contractor Gas Technology Institute Release DateJuly 28, 2021 Dithiazine is a compound formed after passage of natural gas or renewable natural gas containing hydrogen sulfide through amine based hydrogen sulfide liquid scavenger towers. Similar to elemental sulfur, dithiazine can solidify at pressure or temperature reduction points and result in ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-312-18208-E02 PRCI White Paper PVMRM Theoretical Issues and Recommended Solutions Author(s) Jeffrey Panek, Adrian Huth, James McCarthy, Alan Krol Research Contractor Innovative Environmental Solutions Release DateJuly 25, 2021 This white paper demonstrates that AERMOD contains formulation errors and does not currently provide accurate NOx estimates for sources (e.g., natural gas compressor stations) with shorter stacks. The white paper also demonstrates that a new building downwash theory (PRIME2) does provide better ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-396-183905-R01 Autonomous System For Monitoring Pipeline River Crossings Author(s) Nick Tzonev Research Contractor Syscor Controls and Automation, Inc. Release DateJune 28, 2021 The goal of the GHZ-2-01 Project is to develop and lab-test a system for monitoring underground pipeline facilities at remote river crossings where access to power and wireline communications is not readily available. A next generation real-time river crossing monitoring solution requires an ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-312-18209-E03 GHG Reporting Transmission Pipeline Blowdown Data Review and Emission Factor Trends Author(s) James McCarthy Research Contractor Innovative Environmental Solutions Release DateJune 25, 2021 Previous project reports and a white paper provided background and analysis of pipeline blowdown data reported to under under Subpart W of the GHG Reporting Program. Pipeline blowdown data reported for the 2018 calendar year released by EPA in late 2019 were include in a June 2020 ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-218-174512-R01 Full-Scale Surface Loading Testing of Buried Pipes Author(s) Zhicao Feng Research Contractor Kiefner and Associates, Inc. Release DateJune 23, 2021 In 2015, Kiefner and Associates, Inc. (Kiefner) completed the ENV-6-1 project “Field Validation of Surface Loading Stress Calculations for Buried Pipelines” in which Kiefner monitored three buried pipe test segments at the Berne Station in Ohio to measure circumferential and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-650-174516-R01 Corrosion Resistant Weld Overlays for Pipeline Installations Author(s) Boian Alexandrov Research Contractor Ohio State University Release DateJune 23, 2021 Pipeline failure due to corrosion is a common problem in the oil and gas and petrochemical industry. A cost-effective way to prevent these failures is the application of corrosion-resistant weld overlays (WOLs) onto the internal surface of line pipe. A WOL is a deposition of a filler metal – ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-282-20601-R01 High Pressure Calibration of Turbine and USMs with an Inert Gas Author(s) Dennis van Putten, Henk Riezebos, Ronald Ten cate Research Contractor DNV GL Release DateJune 21, 2021 The response of gas flow meters to different gases and the accompanied potential uncertainty increase is an important subject in industry. Multiple measurement technologies exist and are expected to behave differently under the change of gas type and when operating under different pressure. The ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-179-20200-R01 Improved Catalyst Regeneration Process to Increase Poison Removal Author(s) Rodrigo Bauza, Daniel Olsen Research Contractor Colorado State University Release DateJune 21, 2021 In this work, the details of catalyst poison deposition are studied, and new catalyst restoration methods are explored. Lubrication oil makes its way through the combustion chamber and into the exhaust system, depositing poisons onto the catalyst and degrading catalyst performance. To estimate the ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-350-174509-R01 Enhancing Strain Capacity of Pipelines Subjected to Geohazards Author(s) Yong-Yi Wang Research Contractor Center for Reliable Energy Systems, LLC Release DateJune 15, 2021 The focus of this project is on the use of Type-B sleeves to enhance the strain capacity of girth welds. This enhancement option was selected by the project team at the start of the project. In addition, the project team chose to examine this enhancement option on the girth welds of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-ROAD-2021A PRCI Public Research Roadmap 2021 Author(s) Various Authors Research Contractor Pipeline Research Council International Release DateJune 12, 2021 An outline of pipeline research currently underway as well as a prospectus of work to be initiated over the next five years. More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-244-18702-R01 Evaluation of Casing Integrity for Underground Storage Wells Author(s) Gang Tao, Mark Stephens Research Contractor C-FER Technologies Release DateJune 1, 2021 This work was funded in part, under the Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the official policies, either expressed or ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-015-20600-R01 Flow Testing of FS500 Meters Author(s) Terry Grimley Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateMay 28, 2021 SICK FLOWSIC500 (FS500) ultrasonic flow meters were tested over a range of pressures and flow rates in piping configurations that are similar to those commonly used for rotary meters. This project extends the results previously reported in PR-015-17605-R01 to include meters for line sizes up to ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-586-20205-Z01 Pump Station Efficiency Improvement Evaluation Author(s) Ralph Dickau, Bill Lockley Research Contractor ROD Engineering Ltd. Release DateMay 24, 2021 Pump station efficiency improvement is more complicated and specialized than simply following the latest industry trends. Liquids pipelines are different in many ways from comparable pumping environments. The pumps and electrical equipment are larger than in typical utilities, the ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-670-183826-R03 Extended Evaluation of LSM-Magnetostrictive Pipe Models Author(s) Louise Wright, Louise Crocker Research Contractor National Physical Laboratory Release DateMay 10, 2021 Integrity assessment of pipelines is vital to ensure that oil and gas pipes have adequate strength to prevent leaks and ruptures. Regular inspections are conducted to confirm safe operation conditions of pipelines. The industry’s principal method for assessing pipelines is in-line inspection ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-652-195104-R02 Development of Heavy Wall ILI Test Samples Author(s) Chantz Denowh, Chris Alexander, Ahmed Hassanin Research Contractor ADVIntegrity Release DateMay 7, 2021 Guidance is needed for the pipeline industry’s in-line inspection (ILI) technologies as current industry practices address mainly thin-wall pipe specifications as well as spool and defect design. Heavy-wall pipe is mostly found in subsea applications where the predominant threats are ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-21COMP-R02 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Compendium Author(s) Gary Choquette Research Contractor Pipeline Research Council International Release DateApril 28, 2021 This summary report of past PRCI-funded projects and related research is intended to make it easier for member companies and research contractors to identify and locate past projects in order to avoid unnecessary replication or research efforts and to aid in the implementation and use of this ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR164-205102-R01 Application of Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics to Engineering Critical Assessment Author(s) Isabel Hadley Research Contractor TWI Ltd. Release DateApril 27, 2021 This report summarizes the results of a series of deterministic and probabilistic fracture and fatigue calculations carried out in order to: Demonstrate that ProCW correctly implements probabilistic ECA, eg by comparing selected deterministic and probabilistic calculations, ... More Info