Free download for members HERE. PR-306-17600-Z02 Gas Quality Benchmark Manufacturers Survey PII Author(s)Amélie LOUVATAuthoring InstitutionGRTgaz Research and Innovation Center for EnergyRelease Date October 8, 2018 Twenty manufacturers participated to the Gas Quality Benchmark. Answers were given for 15 out of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-645-183900-M02 API 1149 Software Tool Cloud Purchase Instructions Author(s)Vernon MalluAuthoring InstitutionVernon MalluRelease Date October 3, 2018 This download describes the procedure for purchasing the Cloud Access to the API 1149 tool. It ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-457-14201-R04 Variable NG Composition Effects on LB 2SC Integral Engines Author(s)Kelsey Fieseler, Timothy JacobsAuthoring InstitutionTexas A&M UniversityRelease Date September 30, 2018 The overall goal of this project is to improve upon existing engine control strategies of large ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-306-17600-Z02 Gas Quality Benchmark Manufacturers Survey PII Author(s) Amélie LOUVAT Research Contractor GRTgaz Research and Innovation Center for Energy Release DateOctober 8, 2018 Twenty manufacturers participated to the Gas Quality Benchmark. Answers were given for 15 out of 16 compounds or categories of compounds. Only for “biological agents”, no answer was collected. The answers are technical responses from the market to cover the needs and specifications ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-645-183900-M02 API 1149 Software Tool Cloud Purchase Instructions Author(s) Vernon Mallu Research Contractor Vernon Mallu Release DateOctober 3, 2018 This download describes the procedure for purchasing the Cloud Access to the API 1149 tool. It also includes the order form to be completed and sent to PRCI. More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-457-14201-R04 Variable NG Composition Effects on LB 2SC Integral Engines Author(s) Kelsey Fieseler, Timothy Jacobs Research Contractor Texas A&M University Release DateSeptember 30, 2018 The overall goal of this project is to improve upon existing engine control strategies of large bore, fuel-lean natural gas engines in order to increase efficiency and maintain emissions compliance during variable fuel composition events. This will be done by simulating the effects of variable ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-306-163607-R01 Near Neutral pH Stress Corrosion Cracking, Influence of Environmental Parameters Author(s) Elisabeth Fleury Research Contractor GRTgaz Research and Innovation Center for Energy Release DateSeptember 24, 2018 Draft final report outlining the main soil parameters that favor NN-pH-SCC, probes to measure them, and practical guidelines to implement them in the field, as well as a scoring procedure to identify the soil conditons showing highest NN-pH-SCC risk More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-244-15700-R01 Characterization of 4.5 Inch Casing Corrosion Features Author(s) Gang Tao Research Contractor C-FER Technologies Release DateSeptember 19, 2018 PRCI contracted C‑FER to conduct a measurement and analysis project on Characterization of 4.5” Casing Corrosion Features. Casing samples removed from natural gas storage wells were provided for corrosion feature characterization and comparison. These casing samples ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-335-173816 MV - Validation of in-situ Methods for Material Property Determination Author(s) Scott Riccardella, Jason Van Velsor, Aaron Dinovitzer, Bill Amend Research Contractor Structural Integrity Assoc. Inc., BMT Fleet Technology Limited, DNV GL Release DateSeptember 14, 2018 For various reasons, many pipeline operators have missing or incomplete records for portions of their transmission pipeline assets. Information that is vital to the safe operation of a pipeline, such as material grade, may be unknown and recently proposed regulation is driving the need to either ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-312-17204-R01 Portable Analyzer Method Update - Phase 2 Author(s) James McCarthy, Wendy Coulson Research Contractor Innovative Environmental Solutions Release DateSeptember 6, 2018 This report provides status and results after completing Phase 2 of an ongoing project to develop a simplified test method for portable analyzer emissions tests. The Phase 1 report provided the technical rationale for simplifying procedures (e.g., calibration) and reducing associated costs based ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-457-17201-R01 Residual Gas Fraction Estimation Based on Measured In-Cylinder Pressure Author(s) Abdullah Bajwa, Timothy Jacobs Research Contractor Texas A&M University Release DateSeptember 5, 2018 Developing a reliable means of predicting and controlling engine operation at various operating conditions may be a reasonable pathway for meeting increasingly stringent engine emission regulations. In order to do so, estimates of the mixture composition at the end of the gas exchange process ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-444-143603-R01 Monitoring Cathodic Protection Effectiveness at Horizontal Directional Drill Pipe Crossings Author(s) Bob Gummow, Sorin Segall, Daniel Fingas Research Contractor Corrosion Service Company Limited Release DateAugust 25, 2018 Abstract Corrosion Service Company Limited (CSCL) was retained by PRC International to review current installation and monitoring practices used in the pipeline industry for minimizing coating damage and for determining the effectiveness of cathodic protection at HDD crossings. ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-185-173600-R01 Reference Stress for Metal-loss Assessment of Pipelines Author(s) Xian-Kui Zhu, Brian Leis, Tom McGaughy Research Contractor Edison Welding Institute Release DateAugust 21, 2018 This project focused on quantifying the reference stress to be used in predictive models for assessing the effects of metal loss on pipeline integrity. The results of this project will work in concert with the outcomes of another project that examined sources of scatter in metal-loss ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-309-14209-R01 Field Demo of Integrated Expert Level Continuous Performance Monitoring Author(s) Susan Bothwell, John Millott, Jeff Chini Research Contractor Advanced Engine Technologies Release DateAugust 15, 2018 Prior PRCI funded projects identified the ability of a continuous engine performance monitor (CEPM) to fulfill the likelihood of industry acceptance as a Performance Monitoring alternative to a Continuous Emission Monitoring System CEMS in future monitoring requirements for typical pipeline ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-214-073510-Z01 FS Fatigue Testing Plain Dents+Dents Interacting with Welds and Metal Loss with Data Author(s) Sanjay Tiku, Aaron Dinovitzer, Vlad Semiga, Binoy John Research Contractor BMT Fleet Technology Ltd (FTL) Release DateAugust 14, 2018 Abstract Dents in buried pipelines occur due to a number of potential causes; the pipe resting on rock, third party machinery strike, rock strikes during backfilling, amongst others. The long-term integrity of a dented pipeline segment is a complex function of a variety of parameters, ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-214-073510-R01 Full Scale Fatigue Testing of Dents (Plain Dents and Dents Interacting with Welds and Metal Loss) Author(s) Sanjay Tiku, Vlad Semiga, Aaron Dinovitzer, Binoy John Research Contractor BMT Fleet Technology Limited Release DateAugust 14, 2018 Note that this version of the final report DOES NOT include the suite of experimental data. More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-306-16602-R01 Effect of Calibration Gas Blend on Chromatograph Accuracy Author(s) Alice VATIN, Yann COURTOIS, Jean-Luc Fabre Research Contractor GRTgaz Research and Innovation Center for Energy Release DateJuly 19, 2018 This report describes the tests results carried out on five natural gas gross calorific value analyzers depending on the calibration model. Three analyzers were conventional gas chromatographs. Two analyzers were new generation gas chromatographs. Twenty-three gas blend were used for this study ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-015-163766-R01 Field Testing of Distributed Acoustic Sensing Systems Author(s) Shane Siebenaler Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateJuly 18, 2018 Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology utilizes a fiber-optic cable as a distributed vibration sensor that can be installed in a right-of-way to monitor for pipeline leaks and to identify third‑party interference (TPI), such as mechanized excavation, hand digging, etc. Various ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-214-144500-R05 - Weld Hydrogen Cracking Susceptibility Characterization Author(s) Aaron Dinovitzer Research Contractor BMT Fleet Technology Limited Release DateJuly 16, 2018 Hydrogen cracking has been and continues to be observed in both heat-affected zones and weld metals. High carbon equivalent weldment heat-affected zones (HAZ) combined with rapid cooling have been related to the development of hydrogen cracking susceptible microstructures. Weld metal cracking is ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-201-164502 Study to Evaluate Delamination and Disbonding of Composite Repairs Author(s) Colton Sheets, Brent Vyvial Research Contractor Stress Engineering Services Release DateJuly 13, 2018 Click here to view related webinar. Composite reinforcement systems have seen extensive use in the pipeline industry over the last two decades as solutions to address a range of pipeline integrity threats. Despite their widespread use, few options exist for reliable inspection of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-309-17203-R01 Starting Damage on Legacy Pipeline Engines Author(s) Greg Beshouri, Bob Goffin Research Contractor Advanced Engine Technologies Release DateJuly 5, 2018 Click here to view related webinar . The application of modern automation and combustion control technologies has greatly increased the reliability of engine operation when operating under load. Detonation and preignition along with unanticipated shutdowns have been reduced if not ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-312-17204-R02 Portable Analyzer Method Update - Phase 3 Author(s) Wendy Coulson, James McCarthy Research Contractor Innovative Environmental Solutions Release DateJune 9, 2018 A multi-phase project has developed a simplified portable analyzer emission test method for measuring NOx and CO emissions from natural gas-fired combustion sources. The method leverages the inherent linear performance of electrochemical cell-based technology to provide simplified procedures that ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-461-14602-R02 Sample Mixing Methodology and Centrifugal Forces on Density Determination and S&W Author(s) Bei Zhao, James Laszlo, Heather Kaminsky Research Contractor The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology - Applied Research Centre for Oil Sands Sustainability Release DateJune 5, 2018 The crude oil being transported by pipeline varies widely in density, viscosity, sulfur content, and other fluid properties. In a custody transfer, both parties are concerned with the quantity and the quality of the crude oil since this determines the monetary value of the transaction. The ... More Info