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Advancements and Risk Management in Pipeline Integrity, Assessment, and Safety

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™

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

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Psqr Plausible Corrosion Profiles

Psqr Plausible Corrosion Profiles Advanced Metal Loss Burst Pressure Analysis with Kiefner’s Psqr Tool The determination of a tool’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

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Cyclic Fatigue Analysis with Kiefner’s Pipelife Tool

Cyclic Fatigue Analysis with Kiefner’s Pipelife Tool 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

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Kiefner’s Surface Loading Calculator

Kiefner’s Surface Loading Calculator When subjected to external stresses, the safety and sustainability of pipelines are 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 Surface Loading Calculator is an innovative solution designed to quantify the stresses experienced by a

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ILI Comparison Tools for Enhanced Pipeline Integrity

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

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, KAPA™ stands

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