Free download for members HERE. PR015-241500-R01 Assessment of Macro-Scale Gas Pipeline Leak Detection Technologies Author(s)Sarah Wheeler, Justin Long, Jessica BryschAuthoring InstitutionSouthwest Research InstituteRelease Date December 10, 2025 This report aims to identify and evaluate technologies capable of detecting and quantifying ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR652-233815-R01 SSWC Identification and Measuring Grooving Ratio in the Ditch Author(s)David Futch, Jason Skow, MICHAEL Redmond, Greg Riversmith, Geoff HurdAuthoring InstitutionADVIntegrityRelease Date December 9, 2025 Selective seam weld corrosion (SSWC) is a narrow form of corrosion occurring at the pipe long seam ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR723-253819-R01 Critical Review of IM-1-08 Reports White Paper Author(s)Ted Anderson, Sergio Limon, Pete RiccardellaAuthoring InstitutionTL Anderson ConsultingRelease Date November 25, 2025 This document is a peer review of two recent reports from PRCI Project IM-1-08, which proposes new ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR015-241500-R01 Assessment of Macro-Scale Gas Pipeline Leak Detection Technologies Author(s) Sarah Wheeler, Justin Long, Jessica Brysch Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateDecember 10, 2025 This report aims to identify and evaluate technologies capable of detecting and quantifying “super-emitter” methane leaks, defined as emissions greater than 100 kg/hr. These large-scale leaks are a significant contributor to total methane emissions and a growing focus for regulatory ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR652-233815-R01 SSWC Identification and Measuring Grooving Ratio in the Ditch Author(s) David Futch, Jason Skow, MICHAEL Redmond, Greg Riversmith, Geoff Hurd Research Contractor ADVIntegrity Release DateDecember 9, 2025 Selective seam weld corrosion (SSWC) is a narrow form of corrosion occurring at the pipe long seam and results from different corrosion resistance characteristics being present in the seam when compared to the pipe body. This form of corrosion can produce metal loss cross-sections (CS) that are ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR723-253819-R01 Critical Review of IM-1-08 Reports White Paper Author(s) Ted Anderson, Sergio Limon, Pete Riccardella Research Contractor TL Anderson Consulting Release DateNovember 25, 2025 This document is a peer review of two recent reports from PRCI Project IM-1-08, which proposes new minimum fracture toughness requirements to comply with PHMSA Mega Rule RIN1 -- 192.712. The original reports present practical recommendations for Charpy V-Notch (CVN) toughness values for vintage ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR335-233813-E01 Hard Spot Manufacturing Anomaly Repair Method Evaluation Author(s) Scott Riccardella, Pete Riccardella, Thomas Prewitt Research Contractor Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. Release DateNovember 13, 2025 This addendum to PR335-233813-R01, Prioritization Methodology for Hard Spot Manufacturing Anomalies, evaluates the effectiveness of four repair methods selected by PRCI members in repairing hard spot features. This is completed by performing finite element analysis (FEA) for each repair method and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR644-223603-R01 Developing Corrosion Control Monitoring Technology for Hazardous Liquid Breakout Tanks Author(s) Pavan Shukla, Tasnia Fatima, Fernando Farelas, Naim Kabir Research Contractor Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC Release DateNovember 5, 2025 Soil-side corrosion monitoring of the aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) is challenging as access to the tank pad environment is not readily available, and the pad conditions can vary throughout the tank diameter. The objective of this work was to research and identify validated technologies to ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR719-243812-Z01 Addendum to API 1163 Performance Validation Guidelines Crack and Dent Author(s) Jason Skow Research Contractor Integral Engineering Release DateOctober 28, 2025 The addendum summarizes additions to the Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet tool developed in project number IM-1-06 for the practical implementation of the measurement performance validation methodology outlined in the API RP 1163 2021 Edition (API 1163-2021). The addendum ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR350-234508-R01 Technology Transfer Fitness-for-Service Standard API 579-1 ASME FFS-1 Author(s) Yong-Yi Wang, Jiawei Wang, Dan Jia Research Contractor Center for Reliable Energy Systems, LLC Release DateOctober 27, 2025 This project is intended to facilitate the technology transfer from PRCI research results and other published work to the fitness-for-service (FFS) standard API 579-1/ASME FFS-1. The covered PRCI research results include: (1) crack/flaw interaction rules and (2) fatigue crack growth rates as ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR214-233810-R01 Revised PRCI Pipeline and Facility Threat Categories Author(s) Stuart Guest Research Contractor BMT Canada Ltd. Release DateOctober 22, 2025 This report describes the update to Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) threat categories, originally described in L51885 and L52317 for primarily onshore gas pipelines. The update was completed by reviewing threat categories published in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the USA. PRCI ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR244-21701-R01 Advancement of Through-tubing Inspection for Underground Gas Storage Wells Author(s) Gang Tao, Mark Stephens, Matthew Bussiere, Yu Chen Research Contractor C-FER Technologies Release DateOctober 10, 2025 Maintaining the integrity of well casing in underground gas storage (UGS) wells is a significant challenge for operators, as undetected corrosion can lead to safety risks and operational failures. Existing inspection technologies, particularly through-tubing (TT) inspection tools, offer practical ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR244-231111-R01 Implementing Fiber Optic Technology for Underground Gas Storage Well Monitoring Author(s) Gang Tao, Christopher Apps, Lu Sun Research Contractor C-FER Technologies Release DateOctober 10, 2025 Conventional well integrity inspection requires frequent well entry, which not only introduces additional well integrity risks due to the invasive nature of the workover activities but also adds significant cost to the inspection process. Taking active underground gas storage (UGS) wells out of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR186-233809-R01 Hydrogen Cracking Integrity Management Evaluation Author(s) John Godfrey, Tom Bubenik, John Beavers, Tara McMahan Research Contractor DNV USA (contractor) Release DateOctober 2, 2025 This report describes what is understood by the pipeline industry concerning the hydrogen cracking mechanisms of hydrogen blistering and hydrogen embrittlement. Based upon the industry’s understanding and case studies reviewed, in-line inspection (ILI) strategies for two hydrogen-related ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR771-242005-R01 Selective Catalytic Reduction Best Practices Author(s) Dan Ott Research Contractor Environex, Inc. Release DateOctober 1, 2025 This document serves as a guide to best practices and lessons learned when installing Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems to gas compressors. The information is relevant to both reciprocating and turbine compressors both as new construction and retrofit. Gas ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR214-234504-R01 Post-Heating and Interpass Control as Alternative to Delayed Nondestructive Examination Author(s) Stuart Guest, Vlado Semiga Research Contractor BMT Canada Ltd. Release DateSeptember 25, 2025 This report describes the work undertaken to numerically model the hydrogen diffusion in in-service fillet welds across a wide variety of pipe attributes, welding conditions, and thermal conditions. The document includes recommendations for post-welding nondestructive examination (NDE) delay times ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR310-233903-R01 Internal and External Leak Detection Technology Test Facility Feasibility Assessment Author(s) Nolan Gajeski Research Contractor Baker Engineering & Risk Release DateSeptember 23, 2025 This report describes and documents the feasibility of constructing and maintaining a leak detection facility at various testing facilities currently in operation. It also documents the industry’s current leak detection capabilities, as well as gaps in the current test facilities’ ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR445-243900-R01 Desktop Review and Gap Analysis of Remote and Continuous Scour Monitoring Technologies Author(s) Alexander McKenzie-Johnson, Bailey Theriault Research Contractor Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. - 616 Release DateSeptember 20, 2025 This report is the final report for the desktop assessment of technologies that may be suitable for use in scour monitoring for pipelines water crossings. The results of this project are intended to be used to assist the Pipeline Operators in selecting and implementing technologies and approaches ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR015-23603-R01 Remediation Options for Negative Installation Effects Author(s) Adam Hawley, Jake Nowlin Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateSeptember 5, 2025 This project evaluated different options to remediate the effects of velocity profile disturbances on the performance of ultrasonic flow meters. The project focused on practical and cost-effective remediation approaches that could be applied to existing installations with a default AGA-9 meter ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR461-21604-R01 Study of Rag Layer Formation in Different Types of Crude Oils Author(s) Natalia Montoya Sanchez, Heather Kaminsky, Kessmar Manahan Research Contractor The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology - Applied Research Centre for Oil Sands Sustainability Release DateJuly 28, 2025 Water-in-oil emulsions, known as rag layers, pose significant challenges during crude oil custody transfer operations by interfering with accurate volume measurements and composition analysis. This study investigates the formation of rag layers during sediment and water (S&W) centrifugation ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR676-233801-R09 Pipe Vulnerability Analysis Methodology Author(s) Kachi Ndubuaku Research Contractor Stantec Release DateJuly 1, 2025 Continuous buried pipelines are generally required to traverse long distances and as such, inevitably pass through unstable landforms which may impart critical levels of stress beyond the intrinsic capacity of the pipelines. The deformational response of buried pipelines subject to relative ground ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR179-242000-R01 Evaluating Grease Performance for In-Situ Valve Repairs Author(s) Colin Slunecka, Daniel Olsen, Rachel Lorenzen Research Contractor Colorado State University Release DateJune 30, 2025 This project explores the use of sealants for in-situ valve repair. An experimental apparatus was designed and fabricated for evaluating valve leak repair. A controlled leak was created on a 6” ball valve and the sealing capability of multiple sealants was evaluated. More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR676-233801-R03 Circumferential Crack Hazard POF Analysis Process Author(s) James Ferguson Research Contractor Stantec Release DateJune 30, 2025 Pipelines that traverse areas of active ground movement may be subject to Tensile Strain Demand (TSD) due to soil-pipe interaction. Independently, the pipe may have locations with reduced Tensile Strain Capacity (TSC) stemming from construction practices or due to pre-existing pipe wall defects, ... More Info