Free download for members HERE. PR-328-183838-R01 Hard Spot NDE Verification and Validation - Phase II Author(s)Shree Krishna, Ravi KrishnamurthyAuthoring InstitutionBlade Energy PartnersRelease Date November 19, 2019 The presence of hard spots, a localized confined region of relatively higher hardness, cause ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-271-173903-R01 Evaluation of Current ROW Threat Monitoring, Application & Analysis Technology Author(s)Paul AdlakhaAuthoring InstitutionC-CORERelease Date November 7, 2019 This project is a study to provide operators with research on satellite remote sensing systems and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-312-18209-E01 Methane Emission Factors for Compressors in Gas Transmission and Underground Storage Author(s)Tom McGrath, Wendy Coulson, James McCarthyAuthoring InstitutionInnovative Environmental SolutionsRelease Date November 4, 2019 This white paper provides a step-by-step review of the methodology and data sources for ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-328-183838-R01 Hard Spot NDE Verification and Validation - Phase II Author(s) Shree Krishna, Ravi Krishnamurthy Research Contractor Blade Energy Partners Release DateNovember 19, 2019 The presence of hard spots, a localized confined region of relatively higher hardness, cause pipelines to be prone to crack initiation and hydrogen embrittlement. Early detection and mitigation of hard spots following plate manufacturing are essential to mitigation of any hard spot-related ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-271-173903-R01 Evaluation of Current ROW Threat Monitoring, Application & Analysis Technology Author(s) Paul Adlakha Research Contractor C-CORE Release DateNovember 7, 2019 This project is a study to provide operators with research on satellite remote sensing systems and how they may address specified pipeline threats. The output is recommendations on satellite monitoring programs that can address those threats and the extent to which they are cost effective. ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-312-18209-E01 Methane Emission Factors for Compressors in Gas Transmission and Underground Storage Author(s) Tom McGrath, Wendy Coulson, James McCarthy Research Contractor Innovative Environmental Solutions Release DateNovember 4, 2019 This white paper provides a step-by-step review of the methodology and data sources for development of compressor methane emission factors (EFs), and develops updated EFs based on Subpart W compressor measurement and leak survey data. The methodology is analogous to that used in a previous ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR309-19202-R01 Current Control Technology for Compressor Stations Author(s) Bob Goffin Research Contractor Advanced Engine Technologies Release DateOctober 23, 2019 This is a evaluation of available sensor, control, and data storage technology in use by the compressor industry. It briefly examines current, available but underutilized, and future technologies related to sensor technology, sensor power, communications topology and technology, controllers, human ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-328-133702-R02 F-S Fatigue Testing of Crack-in-Dent with Framework for Life Prediction Author(s) Udayansankar Arumugam, Mimoun Elboujdaini, Ming Gao, Ramiro Vanoye Research Contractor Blade Energy Partners Release DateOctober 16, 2019 ASME B31.8 states that “Dents that contain stress corrosion cracking or other cracks are injurious to the pipeline” and therefore, requires immediate attention by the Operators. Dent containing crack fields (colonies) are often observed in liquid pipelines. The recently completed PRCI ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PRCI WEBINAR (RECORDING): Peer Review of the Plausible Profile (Psqr) Corrosion Assessment Model Author(s) John Kiefner Research Contractor Kiefner and Associates, Inc. Release DateOctober 14, 2019 PRESENTER: John Kiefner, PhD HOSTS: Shahani Kariyawasam, PhD and Shenwei Zhang, TC Energy MODERATOR: Laurie Perry, PRCI CLICK BUY/DOWNLOAD BUTTON TO ACCESS A RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR Join the PRCI Corrosion Technical Committee as they present the ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PRCI WEBINAR: AC Criteria and Coupons Author(s) Christophe Baete Research Contractor Elsyca Inc. Release DateOctober 9, 2019 Tuesday, October 29, 2019 11:00 a.m. ET PRESENTER: Christophe Baete, Elsyca Inc. HOST: Len Krissa, Enbridge MODERATOR: Laurie Perry, PRCI CLICK THE DOWNLOAD/BUY BUTTON TO ACCESS THE WEBINAR ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-680-183907-R01 Use of Aerial LiDAR for Geohazard Assessment Author(s) San Gunawardana, Francois Rongere Research Contractor Enview, Pacific Gas and Electric Company Release DateSeptember 26, 2019 LiDAR is anextremely capable technology. These datasets are large and have historically required significant manpower to analyze. The technology is also complex and operators have questions on how to effectively deploy it. New technologies including artificial intelligence, machine vision and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PRCI WEBINAR (RECORDING): Field Demonstration of Fully Integrated NSCR System Author(s) Greg Beshouri Research Contractor Advanced Engine Technologies Release DateSeptember 26, 2019 PRESENTER: Greg Beshouri, Advanced Engine Technologies HOST: Chris Nowak, Kinder Morgan MODERATOR: Gary Choquette, PRCI CLICK THE DOWNLOAD/BUY BUTTON TO ACCESS A RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR While superficially a "simple and proven" technology, ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR218-183607-Z01 Peer Review of the Plausible Profile (Psqr) Corrosion Assessment Model Author(s) John Kiefner Research Contractor Kiefner and Associates, Inc. Release DateSeptember 24, 2019 Click here to view the related webinar. This project consisted of a review by subject matter experts of a new corrosion assessment model developed by TC Energy. This new model retains some of the fundamental aspects of RSTRENG but utilizes a novel approach to characterize the shape of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-186-183825-R01 Continuous Improvement of ILI Capabilities Joint Industry Project (Phase I) Author(s) Tom Bubenik, Brian Riley Research Contractor DNV GL USA, Inc. Release DateSeptember 23, 2019 The American Petroleum Institute (API) and Association of Oil Pipe Lines (AOPL)’s Research and Development Work Group (RDWG) and PRCI are undertaking a joint industry project to develop pull test strings and protocols to validate and test the performance specifications published for ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-312-16202-R03 Methane Emissions from Transmission and Storage Subpart W Sources Author(s) Wendy Coulson, Tom McGrath, James McCarthy Research Contractor Innovative Environmental Solutions Release DateSeptember 22, 2019 A 2018 PRCI report evaluated related emissions from compressor seals, isolation valves, and blowdown valves based on direct measurements required by Subpart W of the GHG Reporting Program. This report presents the methane emissions data from 2011 – 2016 for the balance of the Subpart W ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-16600-R01 Correlative Estimation of Hydrocarbon Dewpoint Author(s) Gary Choquette, Nolan Choquette Research Contractor Pipeline Research Council International Release DateSeptember 18, 2019 Simplified methods to estimate the hydrocarbon cricondentherm hydrocarbon dewpoint temperature and the associated phase curve are desirable in cases with limited processor power/memory or in cases where full gas composition analysis information is not available. This study developed and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PRCI WEBINAR (RECORDING): ILI Crack Tool Reliability and Performance Evaluation Author(s) Smitha Koduru Research Contractor C-FER Technologies Release DateSeptember 11, 2019 PRESENTER: Smitha Koduru, PhD, C-FER Technologies HOST: Steven Bott, Enbridge MODERATOR: John Lynk, PRCI CLICK THE DOWNLOAD/BUY BUTTON TO ACCESS A RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR Join the PRCI Integrity & Inspection Technical Committee as they present an ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-471-14207-Z03 Evaluation of Field Pump Performance Testing Procedure Author(s) Fred Robinett Research Contractor Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc. Release DateAugust 31, 2019 In situ pump performance testing was performed at the TransCanada pipeline Monitor station in Alberta Canada and Liebenthal station in Saskatchewan Canada in accordance with the Field Pump Performance Testing Procedure (PRCI report PR-471-14207-R01). Testing at the Monitor station ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-616-17607-R01 Sulfur Condensation in Pressure Reduction Equipment Author(s) David Pack Research Contractor Gas Measurement & Auditing Pty. Ltd. Release DateAugust 27, 2019 In natural gas transmission pipelines systems, there is a growing awareness of contamination due to the presence of sulfur vapor in the gas stream at sub ppm levels. Particularly at pressure reduction facilities, the sulfur vapor can desublimate out as solid elemental sulfur and then combine with ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-430-173869-R01 Guideline for Integrity Assessment of Difficult to Inspect Pipelines Author(s) Benjamin Mittelstadt, Curtis Parker Research Contractor Dynamic Risk Assessment Systems, Inc. Release DateAugust 20, 2019 Abstract Pipeline operators apply inspection methods and technologies for the purposes of assessing, or providing confidence in, the operational integrity of pipeline systems. In-line inspection (ILI), hydrostatic testing, and Direct Assessment (DA) methods are well-established and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PRCI WEBINAR (RECORDING): ERW Fatigue Life Integrity Management Improvement - Phase III Author(s) Aaron Dinovitzer Research Contractor BMT Fleet Technology Ltd (FTL) Release DateAugust 20, 2019 PRESENTER: Aaron Dinovitzer, MA Sc., MBA, PEng, BMT Canada HOST: Mark Piazza, Colonial Pipeline Company MODERATOR: John Lynk, PRCI CLICK THE BUY/DOWNLOAD BUTTON TO ACCESS A RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR Join the PRCI Integrity & Inspection Technical Committee as ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PRCI WEBINAR (RECORDING): Development of New Criteria for DC Stray Current Interference Author(s) Christophe Baete Research Contractor Elsyca Inc. Release DateAugust 13, 2019 PRESENTER: Christophe Baete, Elsyca HOST: Sylvain Fontaine, GTRgaz MODERATOR: Laurie Perry, PRCI CLICK BUY/DOWNLOAD TO ACCESS A RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR Join the PRCI Corrosion Technical Committee as they present research activities related to the development of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PRCI WEBINAR (RECORDING): Development of Sleeve End Fillet Weld Stress Intensity Factor Calculator Author(s) Vlad Semiga Research Contractor BMT Fleet Technology Ltd (FTL) Release DateAugust 13, 2019 PRESENTER: Vlad Semiga HOST: Rober Lazor, TC Energy MODERATOR: Thomas Marlow, PRCI CLICK BUY/DOWNLOAD TO ACCESS A RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR PRCI invites you to join the Design, Materials & Construction Technical Committee as they demonstrate a software tool ... More Info