PR-663-19600-Z01 Develop Guidance for Calculation of HCDP in Pipelines Author(s)Warren PetersonAuthoring InstitutionPeterson Measurement, Inc.Release Date March 31, 2020 To maintain the integrity and reliability of natural gas transportation systems, system operators ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-352-16603-Z02 Multi-Vendor USM Test and Calibration Database Author(s)Richard RansAuthoring InstitutionRANSolutions Ltd.Release Date March 9, 2020 Data collection protocols and a common database have been developed to ensure complete and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-186-184509-R01 Guideline for Erosional Velocity Author(s)Richard EckertAuthoring InstitutionDNV GL USA, Inc. Release Date February 27, 2020 A guideline to determine erosional velocity limits for liquid hydrocarbon transmission pipelines ... More Info
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 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 spreadsheet, with instructions on how to organize the ... 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 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 Tulsa SPPS v5.3. The guideline uses a simple ... 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
Free download for members HERE. PR185-173611-R01 Applicability of Existing Metal-Loss Criteria to Low-Hardening Steels Author(s) Brian Leis, Xian-Kui Zhu, Tom McGaughy Research Contractor Edison Welding Institute Release DateFebruary 4, 2020 This two-year project has evaluated the applicability of B31G and Modified B31G corrosion assessment criteria for applications to low-hardening pipe steels, whereas these criteria were originally developed and calibrated for high-hardening steels common in lower strength grades and in older steel ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR676-183606-R03 Remote CP Monitoring Guidelines for an Efficient Use Author(s) Kevin Sunderman Research Contractor Stantec Release DateJanuary 17, 2020 The primary objective of this project is to research, identify, evaluate and combine the best industry practices related to remote cathodic protection monitoring, then develop procedures and guidelines for an optimized use of remote cathodic protection monitoring. Included will be rules and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-214-163713-R01 Review of Response Requirements and Criteria for Plain Dents Author(s) Brian Leis Research Contractor BMT Fleet Technology Ltd (FTL) Release DateJanuary 8, 2020 The first deliverable for MD-4-13 is the literature review by Brian Leis on behalf of BMT Canada. Abstract Beginning in 2007 the I&I committee has developed an expansive set of modeling and full-scale testing projects dealing with mechanical damage, considering the ... 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 DateJanuary 7, 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. Full Scale Testing of Shallow Dents with and without Interacting Features Author(s) Sanjay Tiku, Amin Eshraghi, Binoy John, Aaron Dinovitzer Research Contractor BMT Fleet Technology Ltd (FTL) Release DateJanuary 3, 2020 Federal regulatory standards require repair of dents with depths exceeding 6% of the pipeline diameter and for dents exhibiting signs of mechanical damage interacting with secondary features. However, leaks have been known to occur at dents with depths less than 3% of the pipe diameter and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-320-113706 MD-1-9 Neutron Diffraction Measurements of Residual Strain Associated with Dents and Gouges in Pipelines Author(s) Lynann Clapham, Vijay Babbar Research Contractor Queens University Release DateJanuary 2, 2020 Mechanical damage is one of the most prevalent causes of pipeline failure in North America and Europe. Gouged dents are much more likely to produce a failure than “plain” dents (i.e., a dent with no coincident metal loss or crack features), however the ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-535-183856-R01 Small Diameter Acoustic Resonance ILI Tool Feasibility Study Author(s) Martin Ullebust, Stephen Rooney Research Contractor Halfwave AS Release DateDecember 18, 2019 Halfwave’s ART Scan technology is a proven method of pipeline inspection and has been engineered and configured to suit a variety of pipeline diameters. Until now the smallest pipeline ART Scan could inspect is 10” with a bespoke application specific design. The purpose ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR328-163605-R01 Methodology for Assessing Seam Weld Anomalies Using In-Line Inspection Data Author(s) Samarth Tandon, Ravi Krishnamurthy Research Contractor Blade Energy Partners Release DateDecember 16, 2019 The effective integrity management of seam weld defects in pipelines is a challenge for the pipeline operators. The current In-Line Inspection (ILI) technologies can detect linear anomalies in the seam weld but have a limited capability in discriminating different types of features, such as ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-350-144501-R04 Characterization of Mechanical Properties of Vintage Girth Welds Author(s) Dan Jia, Yong-Yi Wang Research Contractor Center for Reliable Energy Systems, LLC Release DateDecember 11, 2019 The data generated in this project, in conjunction with the assessment procedures developed under PRCI project SIA-1-7, fill critical gaps in predicting the behavior of vintage girth welds. Cost-effective maintenance decisions can be made when integrity assessment can be performed with high ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L52315 Testing of Environmentally-Friendly Sampling Methods at Hydrocarbon Dew Point Conditions Author(s) Darin George Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateNovember 22, 2019 Recent environmental concerns have led to calls for reduced hydrocarbon emissions to the atmosphere from a variety of sources. One source of emissions being examined in this regard is natural gas spot sampling methods that vent pipeline gases to the atmosphere. Some sampling techniques and ... 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
PR-459-133750-R03 Fast, Accurate, Automated System to Find and Quantify Natural Gas Leaks Author(s) Lance Christensen Research Contractor NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Release DateNovember 13, 2019 Click here to view the related webinar. Miniature natural gas sensors weighing a few hundred grams with 10 ppb s-1 sensitivity towards methane and ppb s-1 sensitivity towards methane and ethane present the energy industry with cost effective ways to improve safety, comply with State ... 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