Using instrument scraper surveys for corrosion repair

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1990 · Pipe Line Industry; (USA)

OSTI ID:6828230

Akhnoukh, S R; Baghabrah, M A ^[1]

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1. Aramco (SA)

This paper reports on a program for overall pipe line repair. This program was implemented to maintain pipe line integrity and for identifying problem areas which require reconditioning or replacing by: reviewing pipe line leak history; checking periodically lifetime expectancy and integrity of pipe coatings; using cathodic protection annual survey results to locate low potential areas (close-interval survey is needed to identify the exact location of corrosion); and hydrotesting the pipe line (using leaks or ruptures from the hydrotest to identify problem areas). The pipe line revalidation plan is insufficient for identifying pipe line leaks. Instrumented pig testing provides more accurate and reliable ways of testing the pipe line for internal or external corrosion or defects.

• OSTI ID: 6828230
• Journal Information: Pipe Line Industry; (USA), Vol. 73:1; ISSN 0032-0145
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
42 ENGINEERING
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
PETROLEUM
PIPELINES
REPAIR
CATHODIC PROTECTION
COATINGS
CORROSION
INSPECTION
LEAK TESTING
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CORROSION PROTECTION
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
TESTING
022000* - Petroleum- Transport
Handling
& Storage
420205 - Engineering- Transport & Storage Facilities- (1980-)
360105 - Metals & Alloys- Corrosion & Erosion