ERW line pipe-1; Installed pipe, especially pre-1970, plagued by problems

Journal Article · Mon Aug 10 00:00:00 EDT 1992 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:7296525

Kiefner, J F ^[1]

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1. Kiefner and Associates Inc., Worthington, OH (US)

Understanding the manufacture and unique problems of electric-resistance welded (ERW) line pipe can aid operators in safely maintaining and using existing ERW pipe and in sharpening key requirements when they specify new ERW materials. Abandoning or replacing large quantities of ERW line pipe is impractical and undesirable. This paper reviews what constitutes ERW pipe, the weaknesses and deficiencies that can occur in ERW materials, and their possible effects on pipeline safety, and offers some suggestions for continuing to operate such pipelines with a minimum of risk to the public.

• OSTI ID: 7296525
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Vol. 90:32; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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