Understanding Magnetic Flux Leakage Signals from Mechanical Damage in Pipelines Understanding Magnetic Flux Leakage Signals from Mechanical Damage in Pipelines In-line inspection using the Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) technique is sensitive both to pipe wall geometry and pipe wall stresses.
PR-201-163707-R01 Effectiveness of Low Field MFL Technology Measuring Loading at Branch Connections PR-201-163707-R01 Effectiveness of Low Field MFL Technology Measuring Loading at Branch Connections Unsupported branch connections or branch connections under loads due to unstable support conditions are an integrity threat and potential failure location in pipelines. 1
Understanding Magnetic Flux Leakage Signals from Mechanical Damage in Pipelines Understanding Magnetic Flux Leakage Signals from Mechanical Damage in Pipelines In-line inspection using the Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) technique is sensitive both to pipe wall geometry and pipe wall stresses.
PR-218-08702-R01 Additional Validation the Remaining Strength of Corroded Casing to Additional Cases PR-218-08702-R01 Additional Validation the Remaining Strength of Corroded Casing to Additional Cases This project is a follow up to the project titled "Effects of Tensile Loading on Remaining Strength of Corroded Casing." 1
PR-201-183830-R01 Evaluating Low Field MFL in Measuring Loading Conditions at Branch Connections - Phase 2 PR-201-183830-R01 Evaluating Low Field MFL in Measuring Loading Conditions at Branch Connections - Phase 2 Unsupported branch connections or branch connections under loads due to unstable support conditions can be an integrity threat and potential failure location in pipelines. 1
PR-542-163745-R01 Defining Close Metal Object Detection Capabilities of MFL ILI Tools PR-542-163745-R01 Defining Close Metal Object Detection Capabilities of MFL ILI Tools There is a need to understand Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) in-line inspection data and determine if it distinguishes whether a Close Metal Object (CMO) is an adjacent pipeline or independent metallic article. 1
Lab Testing to Determine Stress Effects on Underground Storage Casing Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Measurement (US-3B) Lab Testing to Determine Stress Effects on Underground Storage Casing Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Measurement (US-3B) The effect of stress on MFL signals has been investigated for pipeline applications, specifically for cases of uniaxial tension and compression, biaxial loading, and dents.
PR-469-173823-R01 In Line Inspection and Evaluation of Pinholes in Oil and Gas Pipelines PR-469-173823-R01 In Line Inspection and Evaluation of Pinholes in Oil and Gas Pipelines Pinhole leaks have been reported as a significant cause of oil & gas pipeline failures in recent years. 1
WEBINAR (RECORDING): Effectiveness of Low Field MFL Technology in Measuring Loading Conditions at Branch Connections (NDE-4-3) WEBINAR (RECORDING): Effectiveness of Low Field MFL Technology in Measuring Loading Conditions at Branch Connections (NDE-4-3) Runtime: 59 min - Click here to view webinar.
L52298 Augmenting MFL Tools With Sensors that Assess Coating Condition L52298 Augmenting MFL Tools With Sensors that Assess Coating Condition External coatings are routinely used to protect transmission pipelines from corrosion; however, coatings may degrade or disbond over time enabling corrosion to occur. 1
L51946 Enhanced Implementation of MFL Using EMAT Sensors to Detect External Coating Disbondment L51946 Enhanced Implementation of MFL Using EMAT Sensors to Detect External Coating Disbondment External coatings are used routinely to protect transmission pipelines from conditions that promote corrosion. 1
PR-337-063508-R01 Dual Field Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Inspection Technology to Detect Mechanical Damage PR-337-063508-R01 Dual Field Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Inspection Technology to Detect Mechanical Damage This report details the development and testing of a dual magnetization in-line inspection (ILI) tool for detecting mechanical damage in operating pipelines, including the first field trials of a fully operational dual-field magnetic flux leakage (MFL) ILI tool. 1
PR-244-15700-R01 Characterization of 4.5 Inch Casing Corrosion Features PR-244-15700-R01 Characterization of 4.5 Inch Casing Corrosion Features This work conducts a measurement and analysis project on of 4.5” casing corrosion features. 1
L51811 Circumferential Magnetic Flux for In-Line Detection of SCC and Selective Seam Weld Corrosion L51811 Circumferential Magnetic Flux for In-Line Detection of SCC and Selective Seam Weld Corrosion Longitudinal defects, including stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) and selective seam weld corrosion, can occur in natural gas transmission pipelines. 1
L41035 Enhanced Interpretation of MFL to Detect SCC-(SEEC) Method Auxiliary Pole Approach L41035 Enhanced Interpretation of MFL to Detect SCC-(SEEC) Method Auxiliary Pole Approach This report deals with a novel and rather unorthodox electromagnetic inspection technique called the Self-Excited Eddy Current (SEEC) or Motion Induced Eddy Current (M/EC) method. 1
PR-244-12700-R01 Effects of Stress on Casing Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Measurements PR-244-12700-R01 Effects of Stress on Casing Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Measurements Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) contracted C-FER Technologies (1999) Inc. 1
PR-575-183603-R01 Performance of External Profiling Inspection PR-575-183603-R01 Performance of External Profiling Inspection Previous efforts have shown that the laser/light based NDE systems do generally provide sufficiently accurate measurements for validating MFL ILI. 1
JOEL KAMWA JOEL KAMWA Currently working as a Data Analyst pipeline integrity with Baker Hughes in the Processes and Pipelines Services (PPS), L1 certified in Caliper, MFL, and EMAT processes.
Joint PRCI & DOT Mechanical Damage Project Kicked Off - Project to Deliver a Fully Functional 30" Dual-Field + Deformation ILI Tool & Detail Assessment of Current ILI Technologies for Detecting and Assessing Mechanical Damage Joint PRCI & DOT Mechanical Damage Project Kicked Off - Project to Deliver a Fully Functional 30" Dual-Field + Deformation ILI Tool & Detail Assessment of Current ILI Technologies for Detecting and Assessing Mechanical Damage Mechanical damage to pipelines from outside forces, if undetected, can lead to leaks and occasionally ruptures.
L52313 Performance Improvements of Current ILI Technologies for Mechanical Damage Detection Phase 2 L52313 Performance Improvements of Current ILI Technologies for Mechanical Damage Detection Phase 2 This final report provides a comprehensive and in-depth review of the current status of in-line inspection technologies including, but not limited to, Magnetic (Axial MFL, Circumferential MFL), and Geometrical (Caliper) methods in terms of their capabilities, limitations and potentials in detection, discrimination and characterization of various forms of pipeline mechanical damage, such as dents, dents with corrosion, and dents with cracks, gouges and dents with gouges. 1
Joint PRCI & DOT Mechanical Damage Project Kicked Off Joint PRCI & DOT Mechanical Damage Project Kicked Off Mechanical damage to pipelines from outside forces, if undetected, can lead to leaks and occasionally ruptures.
PRCI Completes PHMSA Project on ILI Performance Capabilities Evaluation for Mechanical Damage PRCI Completes PHMSA Project on ILI Performance Capabilities Evaluation for Mechanical Damage PRCI and our research partners Blade Energy Partners and PHMSA recently completed a comprehensive assessment of the performance capabilities of current in-line inspection (ILI) technologies to detect and characterize Mechanical Damage to operating pipeline systems.
Development of an Industry Test Facility and Qualification Process for ILI Technology Evaluation and Enhancements Development of an Industry Test Facility and Qualification Process for ILI Technology Evaluation and Enhancements The project “Development of an Industry Test Facility and Qualification Processes for in-line inspection (ILI) technology Evaluation and Enhancements” aims to expand knowledge of ILI technology performance and identify gaps where new technology is needed.
Performance Characteristics of Current ILI Technologies for Mechanical Damage Detection Performance Characteristics of Current ILI Technologies for Mechanical Damage Detection PRCI and our research partners Blade Energy Partners and PHMSA recently completed a comprehensive assessment of the performance capabilities of current in-line inspection (ILI) technologies to detect and characterize Mechanical Damage to operating pipeline systems.
PRCI Completes PHMSA Project on ILI Performance Capabilities Evaluation for Mechanical Damage PRCI Completes PHMSA Project on ILI Performance Capabilities Evaluation for Mechanical Damage PRCI and our research partners Blade Energy Partners and PHMSA recently completed a comprehensive assessment of the performance capabilities of current in-line inspection (ILI) technologies to detect and characterize Mechanical Damage to operating pipeline systems.
Bruce Nestleroth (archived) Bruce Nestleroth (archived Bruce Nestleroth, Ph.D. has more than 30 years of experience in the pipeline industry, developing and applying magnetic and ultrasonic inspection technology to detect and assess defects in pipelines.
November 2017 Newsletter November 2017 Newsletter CLICK TO VIEW EMAIL VERSION Recent & Upcoming Webinars SPDA-1-3 Submarine Pipeline On-Bottom Stability Tools (VIEW RECORDING) MATR-3-11 Composite Repair Load Transfer Study (VIEW RECORDING) NDE-4-1 Defining Close Metal Object (CMO) Detection Capabilities of MFL ILI Tools (VIEW RECORDING) NDE-4-3 Effectiveness of Low Field MFL Technology in Measuring Loading Conditions at Branch Connections (VIEW RECORDING) CPS-15D Pipeline Vertical Booster Pump Design, Operation and Maintenance Best Practices (November 28, 2017 - REGISTER NOW!)
PR-186-183825-R01 Continuous Improvement of ILI Capabilities Joint Industry Project (Phase I) PR-186-183825-R01 Continuous Improvement of ILI Capabilities Joint Industry Project (Phase I 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 ultrasonic crack detection, electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT), and spiral and circumferential magnetic flux leakage (MFL) in-line inspection (ILI) tools. 1
Jim Wayman Jim Wayman 10+ years of Project management experience in the Pipeline ILI industry & Healthcare industry. 16 years in ILI and Integrity which included being a technician (MFL, GE0 &IMU).
Variable Cathodic Protection Criteria Variable Cathodic Protection Criteria This is a very important document with regard to the CP criteria for the pipeline industry and the continuing efforts by PRCI to coordinate our research results with NACE on the revisions to Standard Practice 0169.
PRCI WEBINAR: (RECORDING) Quantification of ILI Sizing Performance for Severe Corrosion Anomalies PRCI WEBINAR: (RECORDING) Quantification of ILI Sizing Performance for Severe Corrosion Anomalies Click here to view webinar.
Investigate Fundamentals and Performance Improvements of Current ILI Technologies for MD Detection Investigate Fundamentals and Performance Improvements of Current ILI Technologies for MD Detection Detecting, characterizing, and assessing mechanical damage (MD) to operating energy pipeline systems is an important component of an operator’s Integrity Management Plan (IMP).
July 2009 Newsletter July 2009 Newsletter In this edition of the Throughput Newsletter, you will find the following articles: First Round of Voting Underway. 17th JTM on Pipeline Research. PHMSA Recent Final Reports (PR-268-03111) Assessment of the Use of Geosynthetic Fabrics to Reduce the Soil Load on Buried Pipelines (Member Link) (EC-3-1) Augmenting MFL Tools with Sensors that Assess Coating Condition (Member Link) (PR-227-03110) Enhanced Model & Practice Guidelines for Horizontal Direct Drilling (Member Link) (Public Link) (CPS-2 / PR-362-06208) Evaluation of Byproduct Emissions From Gas Turbine SCR Catalyst (Member Link) (MAT-4-4) Fracture Initiation Criteria for High-Strength Steel Line Pipe (Phase I Report) (Member Link) (MEAS-5-9) Investigative Ultrasonic Meters in Heavy Oil Service (Member Link) (Public Link) (US-1-1) Smart Gas: Using Chemicals to Improve Gas Deliverability-Phase II (Member Link) (DIT-1) Technology for In-Service Measurement of Seal Gaps in Internal Floating Roof Tanks (Member Link) (API-1-1) Using Strain Based Design in Conjunction with API RP 1111 (Member Link / Appendix)
PHMSA: Low-Variance Deep Graph Learning for Predictive Pipeline Assessment with Interacting Threats PHMSA: Low-Variance Deep Graph Learning for Predictive Pipeline Assessment with Interacting Threats The Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Pipeline Safety Research Program Low-Variance Deep Graph Learning for Predictive Pipeline Assessment with Interacting Threats Abstract Excerpt: This project was aimed to develop new low-variance data driven models and machine learning-based algorithms for characterization, simulation, diagnosis and prognosis of interacting threats in pipelines.
Investigate Fundamentals and Performance Improvements of Current In-Line Inspection Technologies for Mechanical Damage Detection Investigate Fundamentals and Performance Improvements of Current In-Line Inspection Technologies for Mechanical Damage Detection Detecting, characterizing, and assessing mechanical damage (MD) to operating energy pipeline systems is an important component of an operator’s Integrity Management Plan (IMP).
January 2014 Newsletter January 2014 Newsletter In this edition of the Throughput Newsletter, you will find the following articles: Message from the President. Upcoming 8th Annual PRCI Research Exchange Recent Final Reports MEAS-15D Performance of H2S Monitors - Unblinded (member only) MEAS-15D Performance of H2S Monitors - Blinded (member link) (public link) CPS-11-2 Plume Volume Molar Ratio Method (PVMRM) Assumptions that Lead to Conservative Model Over-Predictions (member only) CPS-13 Performance Measurements of Oxidation Catalysts on an Exhaust Slipstream (member only) CPS-13 Power Cylinder Timed Lube Oil Injection to Reduce Consumption and Oxidation Catalyst Fouling (member only) CPS-13 Modeling of NSCR Performance with Exhaust Gas Mixtures from Natural Gas Fueled Engines (member link) (public link) CPS-5-6 Method & Procedure for Remaining Life Assessment of the Combustion Turbine Disks (member link) (public link) CPS-1 Field Demonstration of the Performance of Pre-Production and Production Ion Sense Hardware on Typical Pipeline Engines (member link) (public link) CPS-9-2 Determining the Effects of Ethanol on Pump Stations and Terminal Facilities - Guidelines ...
Welcoming New Members to PRCI Welcoming New Members to PRCI PRCI is pleased to announce that Berg Steel Pipe has joined as a Technical Program Associate Member in the Design, Materials & Construction Technical Committee.
PRCI's 2015 Portfolio for Energy Pipeline Research Underway PRCI's 2015 Portfolio for Energy Pipeline Research Underway Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) has initiated work on it 2015 Research Portfolio as approved by the Board of Directors.
Facilities Technical Committees Updates Facilities Technical Committees Updates Compressor and Pump Station Technical Committee The Compressor and Pump Station Technical Committee continues with its execution of 2014 projects with all but one project under contract.
PRCI Announces its 2014 Portfolio for Energy Pipeline Research PRCI Announces its 2014 Portfolio for Energy Pipeline Research Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI), announces its 2014 Research Portfolio as approved by the Board of Directors at its September 2013 meeting in Austin, Texas.
PR-320-113706-R01 Neutron Diffraction Measurements of Residual Strain from Dents and Gouges in Pipelines PR-320-113706-R01 Neutron Diffraction Measurements of Residual Strain from Dents and Gouges in Pipelines Mechanical damage is one of the most prevalent causes of pipeline failure in North America and Europe. 1
PR-328-223812-R01 Tools and Methods to Assess Pipe Material Properties from Inside the Pipeline PR-328-223812-R01 Tools and Methods to Assess Pipe Material Properties from Inside the Pipeline With the energy transition to alternative fuels like ethanol and hydrogen, the use of existing pipeline networks to transport these fuels would be the most economical. 1
PRCI Collaborates with PHMSA to Enhance Underground Storage Safety and Integrity PRCI Collaborates with PHMSA to Enhance Underground Storage Safety and Integrity Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) has been awarded a research project from the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chantilly, Virginia, November 01, 2021 - Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) has been awarded a research project from the U.S.
Facilities Technical Committee Update Facilities Technical Committee Update Compressor and Pump Station Technical Committee The Compressor and Pump Station Technical Committee held their fall meeting in September.
Technical Committees Meet to Kick-off 2014 Research Portfolio Technical Committees Meet to Kick-off 2014 Research Portfolio The 2014 PRCI Research Portfolio has been initiated and we would like to thank the volunteers leaders from the member companies for their hard work and dedication.
PRCI Honors Brian Woodhouse at TC Meeting PRCI Honors Brian Woodhouse at TC Meeting The 2013 PRCI Research Program has been initiated and we would like to thank the volunteers leaders from the member companies for their hard work and dedication.
Technical Committees Meet to Kick-off 2013 Research Portfolio Technical Committees Meet to Kick-off 2013 Research Portfolio The 2013 PRCI Research Program has been initiated and we would like to thank the volunteers leaders from the member companies for their hard work and dedication.
Technical Committees Meet to Kick-off 2013 Research Portfolio Technical Committees Meet to Kick-off 2013 Research Portfolio The 2013 PRCI Research Program has been initiated and we would like to thank the volunteers leaders from the member companies for their hard work and dedication.
Technical Committees Meet to Kick-off 2014 Research Portfolio Technical Committees Meet to Kick-off 2014 Research Portfolio The 2014 PRCI Research Portfolio has been initiated and we would like to thank the volunteers leaders from the member companies for their hard work and dedication.