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What Can You Do with an Abundance of ILI Validation Data? Lucinda Smart, Benjamin Wright Kiefner and Associates, Inc., Ames, USA The concept of in-line inspection (ILI) tool validation could be succinctly summarized as follows: identify dig locations based on ILI reported features, measure these features in the ditch, compare in-ditch results with ILI predictions,
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Remaining Life Assessment of Hydrogen Pipelines for Flaw Sizes Below ILI and NDE Detection Limits Zahra Lotifan, Michiel Brongers Kiefner and Associates, Inc., Houston, USA. Kiefner and Associates, Inc., Columbus, USA. While pressure cycle fatigue may not typically be a significant concern in conventional gas pipelines, introducing hydrogen changes the dynamic. This makes pressure cycle
Advancements and Risk Management in Pipeline Integrity, Assessment, and Safety Engineering Critical Assessment of Vintage Girth Welds Presentation Engineering Critical Assessment of Vintage Girth Welds Paper Study of Pipelines that Ruptured while Operating at a Hoop Stress Below 30% SMYS Risk Assessment Model Paper: Here are Factors that Govern Evaluation of Mechanical Damage to Pipelines
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PipeProps™ Confidently verify pipeline material grade for 49 CFR 192 Compliance The Challenge: For pipelines without traceable, verifiable, and complete (TVC) records, 49 CFR § 192.607 requires material verification testing whenever the pipeline is exposed. When records are incomplete, in-situ nondestructive testing is necessary. However, uncertain in-situ testing results create compliance challenges. How can you be
Pipeline Report for the State of Colorado: Considerations for Pipeline Safety and Siting Kiefner and Associates, Inc. worked on a pipeline study with input from Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) and Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to address pipeline safety, regulatory gaps, and recommendations for improving oversight and coordination in Colorado. The study involved
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Paul Sinclair Technical Authority Mr. Paul Sinclair graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He has a versatile engineering background with more than 36 years of experience in pipeline integrity, corrosion control, cathodic protection, and integrity management. Mr. Sinclair has in depth knowledge and understanding of pipeline and corrosion engineering principals
Larry Lilly, PhD Engineering Consultant and Technical Authority Dr. Larry Lilly is an Engineering Consultant and Technical Authority with expertise in process engineering, pipeline simulation, and corrosion and operating procedures. Dr. Lilly has overseen a variety of projects, including evaluation or review of complex pipeline operating conditions, facilities operating conditions, corrosion condition predictions, mitigation strategies,
David Bloedorn Engineering Project Manager Cultivating team relationships is a key ingredient to Mr. David Bloedorn’s success, when coupled with credibility in meeting personal, corporate, and client expectations. He has demonstrated strengths in accountability, organization, leadership, innovative problem solving, conceptualization, and communication skills. He focuses on consistent, safe project execution using effective gated Best Practice