Case studies aid choice among quantitative condition-monitoring strategies

Journal Article · Mon Feb 20 00:00:00 EST 1989 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6128836

Shannon, R W.E.; Argent, C J

Operational pipelines differ in age, condition, and location. All of these factors may influence the best option. From the operator's point of view, the expected working life of the pipeline is also important. Despite these complexities, a technical and financial appraisal of the options is desirable. To this end the pipeline-corrosion model has been constructed. Sample appraisals for a 40-year, condition-monitoring package on a new pipeline, and an ''on-off'' exercise on a 50-year-old line will be presented. The model pipeline in this instance consists of 100 km of 600-mm diameter pipe with an 8-mm W.T.

• Research Organization: British Gas plc, Killingworth (GB)
• OSTI ID: 6128836
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Vol. 87:8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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