Free download for members HERE. PR266-18201-R01 CEPM for Turbochargers Author(s)Byron JonesAuthoring InstitutionKansas State UniversityRelease Date January 13, 2023 Documents methods and data necessary to identify a decline in turbocharger performance based on ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-685-184506-R09 Improve Upon Existing Tools to Estimate Hydrotechnical Concerns Author(s)Jeffrey BudzichAuthoring InstitutionArcadisRelease Date January 4, 2023 Evaluating risks for hydrotechnical threats at pipeline waterway crossings is important to ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-644-213803-R01 Fatigue Life Models for Pipeline Containing Dents and Gouges Author(s)Xian-Kui Zhu, Bruce WiersmaAuthoring InstitutionBattelle Savannah River Alliance, LLCRelease Date December 13, 2022 Fatigue failure is a time-delayed failure that is one of the major threats to the pipeline ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR266-18201-R01 CEPM for Turbochargers Author(s) Byron Jones Research Contractor Kansas State University Release DateJanuary 13, 2023 Documents methods and data necessary to identify a decline in turbocharger performance based on real-time and near-real-time operating data. The techniques allow for the identification of performance issues well in advance of critical performance loss. This continuous equipment performance ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-685-184506-R09 Improve Upon Existing Tools to Estimate Hydrotechnical Concerns Author(s) Jeffrey Budzich Research Contractor Arcadis Release DateJanuary 4, 2023 Evaluating risks for hydrotechnical threats at pipeline waterway crossings is important to maintaining pipeline integrity. Establishing standards and best practices for evaluating the risks associated with scour, bank erosion, and channel avulsion is essential to developing a consistent process ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-644-213803-R01 Fatigue Life Models for Pipeline Containing Dents and Gouges Author(s) Xian-Kui Zhu, Bruce Wiersma Research Contractor Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC Release DateDecember 13, 2022 Fatigue failure is a time-delayed failure that is one of the major threats to the pipeline integrity. For crack-like gouges in dents, the crack grows due to pressure cycling and eventually fails by fatigue. This work, which was funded by PRCI via Project MD-4-16, developed a viable ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-420-183903-R01 Pipeline Right-of-Way River Crossing Monitoring With Satellites Author(s) Peter Oliver, Gillian Robert Research Contractor MDA Geospatial Services, Inc. Release DateDecember 12, 2022 The goal of the work described herein is to provide PRCI and the pipeline industry further understanding of the current capabilities and limitations of combined SAR and high resolution optical satellite imagery for the monitoring of pipeline ROWs which span river crossings. Four Areas ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-652-203802-R01 Computed Tomography for the Development of Standards for Anomaly Detection-Characterization Author(s) Chris Alexander, Atul Ganpatye Research Contractor ADVIntegrity Release DateDecember 5, 2022 This report documents the testing and inspection efforts undertaken to evaluate the capabilities and limitations of X-Ray Computed Tomography (XRCT) technology from the perspective of detection and quantification of flaws in pipelines. The fundamental motivation behind this project is ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-350-174507-Z01 Guidance on the Use, Specification, and Anomaly Assessment of Modern Linepipes Author(s) Yong-Yi Wang, Dan Jia Research Contractor Center for Reliable Energy Systems, LLC Release DateNovember 16, 2022 The information collected and analyzed in this project demonstrates that the minimum requirements in industry standards are not sufficient for real-world loading conditions. More importantly, the “handover” of standards governing different phases of a pipeline’s life, from ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR744-22113-Z01 Hydrogen Natural Gas Blends in Existing Natural Gas Systems Author(s) Thomas Hutchins Research Contractor Hutchins EHS & ESG Leadership Consulting Release DateNovember 2, 2022 A series of short documents summarizing the issues and facts as currently known related to the transportation of hydrogen via pipeline. There are seven papers in this bundle: PR744-22113-E01A Hydrogen Natural Gas Blending and Separation, 2 pages PR744-22113-E01B ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-21COMP-R05 Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Compendium Author(s) Various Authors Research Contractor Pipeline Research Council International Release DateOctober 12, 2022 The PRCI Technical Committees have carried multiple research projects related the design and operation of pipelines transporting carbon dioxide. This report presents a summary of past PRCI funded studies related to carbon dioxide pipelines. Since not all studies sponsored by other industry groups ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-015-21208-R01 Improvements in Compressor and Pump Station Facility Efficiency Author(s) Russell Burkey, Kelsi Katcher, Luis Gutierrez Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateOctober 11, 2022 This research effort focused on identifying equipment and processes that can be applied at compressor and pump stations to improve station operating efficiency, thereby reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The project approach included a literature review and a PRCI member-company survey ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-363-21601-R01 Flow Sensors for Continuous Equipment Monitoring Author(s) Chris Mills, Zak Latif Research Contractor TUV SUD National Engineering Laboratory Release DateSeptember 29, 2022 As a Strategic Research Priority (SRP), one of the key research objectives for PRCI and its members includes reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) from pipeline systems by developing, demonstrating, and validating processes and sensors to detect, quantify, and mitigate such releases. Identification of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-22COMP-R03 Potential Impact Radius Compendium Author(s) Gary Choquette Research Contractor Pipeline Research Council International Release DateSeptember 25, 2022 This compendium is a selection of past PRCI research and technical resources related to the calculation of the potential impact radius. Reports were selected based on their final report abstracts and does not include further analysis or an additional technical review of the final report. Meta data ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-22COMP-R04 Cathodic Protection Shielding Compendium Author(s) Gary Choquette Research Contractor Pipeline Research Council International Release DateSeptember 25, 2022 This compendium is a selection of past PRCI research and technical resources related to cathodic protection shielding. Reports were selected based on their final report abstracts and does not include further analysis or an additional technical review of the final report. Metadata is provided for ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-22COMP-R02 Pipe Hard Spot Management Compendium Author(s) Gary Choquette Research Contractor Pipeline Research Council International Release DateSeptember 23, 2022 This compendium is a selection of past PRCI research on the subject of hard spots and is meant to be used a knowledge resource. Reports were selected based on their final report abstracts and does not include further analysis or an additional technical review of the final report. Metadata is ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR350-164500-R03 Semi-Automatic FCAW-S Welding Process and Implications to Pipeline Girth Weld Integrity Author(s) Yong-Yi Wang Research Contractor Center for Reliable Energy Systems, LLC Release DateSeptember 15, 2022 This report provides a comprehensive update of key considerations and drivers that will influence FCAW-S weld performance. The major focus has been toughness, specifically in understanding the causes of seemingly large variation in measured toughness. Analysis of the data indicates that improving ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR186-215102-R01 Subsea Pipeline Risk-Based Inspection Benchmarking Author(s) Hans Olav Heggen Research Contractor DNV Inc. Release DateSeptember 9, 2022 There are many standards, recommended practices (RP) and guidelines available for subsea pipe-line integrity management (PIM). In all of these, inspection is a key part of managing the integrity of subsea pipelines. However, detailed coverage of risk-based inspection (RBI) and detailed inspection ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-703-21202-R01 Fuel Reforming as an Alternative Fuel for Large Bore Reciprocating Engines Author(s) Timothy Jacobs, Daniel Olsen Research Contractor T.J. Jacobs, LLC, Daniel Olsen Release DateSeptember 6, 2022 A literature review is performed that seeks to evaluate the feasibility of reforming natural gas into syngas or hydrogen for the purposes of providing fuel to compressor station large-bore 2-stroke reciprocating piston engines. Specific topics examined include reformer technologies, impact of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-312-18208-R03 AERMOD Performance Assessments, Implementation Issues and Recommended Improvements Author(s) Jeffrey Panek, Adrian Huth, Alan Krol, James McCarthy Research Contractor Innovative Environmental Solutions Release DateAugust 2, 2022 In 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted a 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (NO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) of 100 parts per billion (ppb) or approximately 188 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) that is considerably more stringent than the longstanding ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR644-183611-R01 Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors Effectiveness for Tank Bottom Plate Corrosion Control - Phase 2 Author(s) Pavan Shukla, Andrew Nordquist, Roderick Fuentes, Bruce Wiersma Research Contractor Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC Release DateJuly 25, 2022 Soil-side corrosion control is a major challenge for Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) operators. Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) are increasingly being used as an additional corrosion control mitigation tool. A PRCI-sponsored Phase 1 study established baseline performance and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-283-20207-R01 Field Trial of Solar Turbines Methane Emissions Reduction Solution for Gas Compressors Author(s) Sean Garceau Research Contractor Solar Turbines, Inc. (Contractor) Release DateJuly 15, 2022 The Methane Emissions Reduction solution designed by Solar Turbines was installed and evaluated at the Berkshire Hathaway Energy (Dominion) Chambersburg station in Pennsylvania, USA. Solar Turbines supplied a dry seal recompression (DSR) system and a process vent recompression (PVR) system at the ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-186-203813-R02 Pipeline Mid-wall Defect Detection and Fitness for Service Assessment Author(s) Tara McMahan, Barbara Padgett, Benjamin Hanna, Tom Bubenik Research Contractor DNV Release DateJune 23, 2022 Hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) within the wall of line pipe is a threat recognized by the pipeline industry; the industry could benefit from a standardize approach to determining threat susceptibility as well as a methodology to estimate the anticipated growth rate of HIC given a set of pipe ... More Info