5-7-9™ Tool Crack Assessment by Kiefner The integrity of pipelines is fundamental to safe operations, and crack assessment plays a pivotal role in ensuring this integrity. With evolving regulations and the ever-increasing complexities of pipeline networks, there’s a need for advanced methods to assess and manage crack defects. API 579 Part 9 provides a guideline […]
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Advanced Metal Loss Burst Pressure Analysis with Kiefner’s Psqr Tool The determination of a pipeline’s burst pressure, especially in the context of metal loss anomalies, is a foundational aspect of pipeline integrity management. Recent advances in the pipeline industry have shifted from deterministic methods to more nuanced probabilistic approaches. A frontrunner in this development is
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Cyclic Fatigue Analysis with Kiefner’s Pipelife Tool Cyclic fatigue is a common concern in the management and maintenance of pipelines, especially for older infrastructure or those under constant dynamic pressure changes. As the industry has evolved, there’s been a pressing need for reliable tools to predict the life expectancy of pipelines under these conditions. Introducing
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Kiefner’s CEPA Surface Loading Calculator Overview The safety and sustainability of pipelines when subjected to external stresses is a primary concern in the industry. Surface loads, especially those from vehicles, can potentially cause stresses that compromise the pipeline’s structural integrity. Purpose: Kiefner’s CEPA Surface Loading Calculator is an innovative solution designed to quantify the stresses
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ILI Comparison Tools for Enhanced Pipeline Integrity Harnessing ILI’s Potential In-line Inspection (ILI) is vital for maintaining pipeline safety and integrity. As ILI technologies advance, Kiefner has adopted cutting-edge software for deeper data analysis and accurate evaluations. LaserSure™: Precision Meets Technology The correlation of MFL-based ILI predictions with locations of actual metal loss can be
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KAPA – B31G Tool for Pipe Assessment Introduction to KAPA “KAPA” stands for “Kiefner and Associates Pipe Assessment.” It is a powerful tool specifically designed to calculate the estimated failure pressure of pipelines affected by various types of defects, including blunt metal-loss defects and crack-like defects. Developed in accordance with published methodologies revered in the industry,
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