Free download for members HERE. PR-610-183867-R01 Fracture Toughness via In-ditch Non-destructive Testing - Validation Author(s)Steven Palkovic, Yasamin Salamat, Brendon Willey, Simon BellemareAuthoring InstitutionMassachusetts Materials Technologies LLC - 610Release Date September 8, 2020 A challenge for many pipeline operators is missing or incomplete records for sections of their ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-670-183826-R01 Assessment of Science Behind LSM for Pipeline Integrity Author(s)Graeme Finch, Stuart HarmonAuthoring InstitutionNational Physical LaboratoryRelease Date September 8, 2020 Integrity assessment of pipelines is vital to ensure that oil and gas pipes have adequate strength ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-20COMP-R07 Stress Corrosion Cracking Compendium Author(s)Various AuthorsAuthoring InstitutionVariousRelease Date September 4, 2020 The PRCI Technical Committees have carried many research projects related to the subject of stress ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. ARF-B566-R01 Investigation of the Notch Toughness of Gas Line Pipe Steels Author(s) Author Unknown Research Contractor Armour Research of Illinois Institute of Technology Release DateAugust 2, 1956 Charpy V-notch impact tests of longitudinally welded line-pipe steels representative of the steel being used by the gas line-pipe industry. The tests were made on the steel of welded pipe specimens from 198 heats of steel submitted by six pipe manufacturers in sizes of pipe from 2O in. to 34 in. ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. BSEE-1451110 Formulating Guidance on Hydrotesting Deepwater Oil and Gas Pipelines Author(s) Frans Kopp, Gary Harrison, Ross Frazer, Wanda Parker, Mike Williams Research Contractor Stress Engineering Services, Inc Release DateJanuary 31, 2013 Provides industry-based BASM guidance to BSEE pertaining to certain alternate procedures and equipment (alternate compliance) requests from the regulations in 30 CFR 250 Subpart J, specifically paragraphs 250.1002 and 250.1003. These guidelines pertain specifically to hydrotesting of deepwater ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. FR-84-148-R01 Monitoring Engine Operation as a Substitute for Continuous Emission Monitoring Author(s) L.R. Waterland, C. Castaldini Research Contractor Acurex Corporation Release DateAugust 1, 1984 The NOx emissions versus engine operating parameter setting profile was established during performance/emissions mapping tests of a two-stroke turbocharged (Cooper-Bessemer GMVH-lOM) compressor station engine. Rased on this profile the operating envelope corresponding to NOx emissions below 700 ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00000 Effect of Pipe Roughness on Orifice Metering Accuracy Author(s) Howard S. Bean, J. W. Murdock Research Contractor American Gas Association (AGA) Release DateFebruary 1, 1960 This report describes research done to determine the effect of pipe roughness on orifice meter accuracy. This report specifically analyzes a four-inch diameter tube. Results of the study conclude that tubes of this size can be honed without affecting their accuracy. As an overall conclusion from ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00007 Steady Flow in Gas Pipelines Author(s) Uhl et. al. Release DateJuly 1, 1970 This report presents the results of extended investigations into aspects of steady flow in gas pipelines. The essential problem under study was the accurate specification of flow behavior in operating pipelines. Coupled with the information of previously existing analytic theory and the results of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00022 Pipeline Research Summary 1967 Author(s) Various Authors Research Contractor Various Release DateDecember 1, 1968 The broad technical objectives of the NG-18 program are aimed at the strength and toughness of line pipe and provide for the systematic solution of present and future technical problems, to promote the development of new technology, improve existing techniques and facilities, and to obtain ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00033 A Theoretical Model for Crack Propagation and Arrest in Pressurized Pipelines Author(s) McGuire, et al. Research Contractor Battelle Release DateMarch 1, 1978 A theoretical basis for predicting the speed of axial crack propagation and conditions for crack arrest in pipelines was developed and based on a formulation that would be independent of full-scale pipe experiments. This capability would aid in designing pipe experiments and assist in specifying ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00034 Preventive Measures for Stress-Corrosion Cracking Fracture Initiation and Fracture Propagation Author(s) R.R. Flessler, R. J. Eiber Research Contractor Battelle Release DateSeptember 22, 1978 This report reviews the status of the on-going research to investigate preventive measures for stress-corrosion cracking, the mechanism by which stress-corrosion cracks unite to form critically sized defects, and methods for preventing the initiation and propagation of fractures from a cluster of ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00035 Examination of the Properties of Quench and Tempered Fitting Research Contractor Battelle Release DateApril 17, 1978 The properties of a pipe fitting reported by the manufacturer normally are measured using test specimens prepared from trim material that is removed from the fitting after forming and that, subsequently, is welded to the fitting for heat treatment with the fitting.The goals of this ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00036 Line Pipe Coating Analysis Volume 1 Laboratory Studies and Results Research Contractor Battelle Release DateNovember 5, 1978 A research program has been successfully conducted to identify the factors that lead to failure in pipeline coatings. Numerous factors have been identified and are addressed in this report. Data have been organized to permit many of these specific findings to be immediately useful to ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00037 Line Pipe Coating Analysis Volume 2 Topical Report on Adhesion Research Contractor Battelle Release DateNovember 1, 1978 Several questions have been raised in the past regarding the adhesion of pipe coatings. These questions were: What is the nature of the adhesiveness between coating and substrate? How does this characteristic vary with material and with processing history? And what causes bond failure?The ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00038 Variations in Electrolytic-Cell Conditions in Hard-Spot Regions of Line Pipe Author(s) Groeneveld, Fessler Research Contractor Battelle Release DateMay 31, 1978 Hydrogen-stress cracking (HSC) has occurred in natural gas transmission pipelines only in localized hard regions in the pipe wall (hard spots) or in hard weld zones. A specific factor that results in the initiation of HSCs in some hard spots is the possible variation in localized electrolytic cell ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00039 Changes in Properties of an X60 Pipe as a Consequence of Applying a Thin-Film Epoxy-Resin Coating Research Contractor Battelle Release DateApril 17, 1978 In the application of thin-film epoxy coatings, pipe is heated up to 450 F for as long as 1 hour. To determine the effects, if any, this thermal treatment has on X60 pipe, the properties of two adjacent 3-foot long sections of 30-inch diameter X60 pipe were compared. One pipe had been epoxy coated ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00070 Flow of Natural Gas through High-Pressure Transmission Lines Release DateFebruary 1, 1935 This document examines the data and formulas used to calculate the flow of natural gas through pipelines. Because of the lack of sufficient data, flow tests were made on 29 pipelines, covering a total of 757 miles. Comparisons were made between the coefficients of friction and the internal diameter ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00140 Phase Relations of Gas-Condensate Fluids-Test Results Apparatus and Techniques - Volumes 1 and 2 Release DateJanuary 1, 1970 This monograph consists essentially of two parts. One part reports the results of test, and the other presents correlations of data from the tests. The correlations are designed for computing significant properties of fluids, using data from relatively simple and inexpensive tests as guides. ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00200 Wear in Pipeline Engines and Compressors - Methods of Measurement Author(s) D.V. Kniebes Research Contractor Institute of Gas Technology Release DateMay 1, 1959 A two-year study of the wear history of 84 pipeline compressor engines in relation to the concentrations of metals in the lubricating oils from these engines has demonstrated the feasibility of using lubricating oil analyses as a means of detecting increased rate of wear of engine components prior ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00210 Noise Abatement Volume 1 - Physiological Psychological and Legal Aspects of Noise Author(s) James Sharp, Glenn Damewood, Cecil Sparks, Miles Hanchett Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateSeptember 1, 1959 In an effort to better understand the detrimental effects of noise on worker productivity and general well-being, this report presents data gathered in the following three areas: (1) physiological and psychological effects of sound on man; (2) a nationwide survey of legislation concerning ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00220 Measurements of Secondary Stresses in Pipelines L30 Author(s) Atterbury et al. Research Contractor Battelle Release DateSeptember 1, 1959 This report analyzes 15 pipeline locations to obtain the secondary stresses from pressure, thermal, and external loading. The purpose of this study was to examine the significance of these stresses in relation to the design and operation of pipelines.The results show that stresses imposed on pipe ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00220A Measurements of Secondary Stresses in Pipelines Author(s) D.L. Shipp, T.J. Atterbury, G. M. McClure Research Contractor Battelle Release DateApril 11, 1963 This report summarizes the results of additional secondary-stress projects carried out by companies participating in a cooperative effort to obtain more knowledge of secondary stresses in gas transmission systems. Projects summarized in this report describe the results of ten field installations ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. L00230 Noise Abatement Volume II - Noise Suppression at Pressure Regulating and Metering Stations Author(s) James Sharp, Glen Damewood, Cecil Sparks, Miles Hanchett Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateJanuary 1, 1960 The five sections of this report focus on defining the nature of noise emitted from pipe carrying high-velocity flow and prescribing methods for suppression or elimination of such noise. The contents of each section are as follows:Section I - sources of noise, means of propagation, and acceptable ... More Info