Selective Seam Weld Corrosion – How Big is the Problem? Table of Contents: What Is Selective Seam Weld Corrosion? Analysis of DOT Reportable Incidents Integrity Implications of SSWC Managing the Threat from Selective Seam Weld Corrosion What is Selective Seam Weld Corrosion? Selective Seam Weld Corrosion (SSWC) is a type of corrosion that affects the bondline […]
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Pressure Reversals – How to Identify and Understand the Potential Implications of Pipeline Integrity Table of Contents Introduction Pressure Reversals Considerations for when Pressure Reversals have or are expected to occur Introduction Pressure testing of hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines is conducted for various reasons, some mandated in U.S. Pipeline Regulations or Industry Standards,
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Geo-Hazard Monitoring of Pipelines using Strain Gauges Table of Contents: Introduction Stress near Pipe Bends and Exposed Pipelines The Issue with Preexisting Stress Direction Predicting Preexisting Stresses Introduction Pipelines are sometimes subjected to geo-hazards, such as long wall mining subsidence and slope movement. A commonly practiced method to reduce stress in such situations is to
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