New guidelines promise more accurate damage assessment

Journal Article · Mon Apr 16 00:00:00 EDT 1990 · Oil and Gas Journal; (USA)

OSTI ID:6843517

Coulsen, K E.W.; Worthingham, R G ^[1]

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1. Nova, an Alberta Corp., AB (Canada)

Results of research have significant implications for line-pipe corrosion assessment. Burst-test data from NOVA's research have led to more accurate damage-assessment guidelines which, if employed, could prevent unnecessary and expensive pipe repair or removals. The objective of the burst-test program was to verify the defect-acceptance criteria for the following different types of flaws: longer than 1D, spirally oriented, and interacting. The results of the burst tests are discussed.

• OSTI ID: 6843517
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (USA), Vol. 88:16; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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