Review and analysis of pipeline leak detection methods
December 2022
A pipeline burst or rupture causing a leak may significantly impact the environment and the reputation of the company operating the pipeline. In recent years, oil and gas pipelines are expected to be...
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A comprehensive review of polyethylene pipes: Failure mechanisms, performance models, inspection methods, and repair solutions
June 2024
•Polyethylene (PE) pipes account for up to 90–95 % of new gas distribution pipelines in Europe and the United States.•The failure of a PE pipe is a multivariate problem that can occur due to pre-existing...
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Risk-based pipeline integrity management: A road map for the resilient pipelines
March 2021
Pipelines are the most vital energy-transportation mediums of today’s energy-intensive economies. To a level, pipeline integrity is tied to the continuous development and robustness of modern societies,...
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Critical flow velocity phenomenon in erosion-corrosion of pipelines: determination methods, mechanisms and applications
March 2021
The critical flow velocity phenomenon is common in erosion-corrosion of many materials. It is of great importance to develop methods to determine the critical flow velocity and understand mechanisms...
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Oil pipeline leakage monitoring developments in China
December 2023
Pipeline is the most economical and efficient way of oil transportation, pipeline integrity management is an effective means to prevent pipeline accidents and ensure the safe operation of pipelines...
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A techno-economic study of the strategy for hydrogen transport by pipelines in Canada
September 2023
•Analyzed the various hydrogen transportation methods.•Suggested the optimal option for hydrogen transport in Canada.•Discussed the technical challenges when repurposing existing pipeline for hydrogen...
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Advances in intelligent identification of fiber-optic vibration signals in oil and gas pipelines
December 2024
Based on the principles and characteristics of distributed fiber optic monitoring technology, this paper introduces the current research progress in identifying fiber optic vibration signals in oil...
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Surface pipeline leak detection using realtime sensor data analysis
June 2023
The most common type of Leak Detection System (LDS) is designed to detect leaks that generate a sufficient pressure variation which can be detected at either the inlet or the outlet sensors. However,...
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Application and prospects of multi-phase pipeline simulation technology in empowering the intelligent oil and gas fields
September 2023
This paper reviews the application of multiphase flow simulation technology for constructing intelligent oil and gas fields. By utilizing the theoretical multiphase flow simulation model and solution...
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Review of minimum requirements and development of guidance for weld spacing
September 2022
Follow-on work to a recently completed joint industry project pertaining to hot tap branch connections included the development of guidance on minimum spacing between various combinations of adjacent...
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Drag reduction in single-phase crude oil flow: A mini-review
December 2022
It is well recognized that a major issue for fluid flows in many industrial pipe systems, including the transportation of crude oil, is the high energy consumption in the pipeline system brought on...
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Quantification of methane emissions from typical natural gas stations using on-site measurement technology
Available online 21 October 2024
•Fugitive methane emission measurements at typical stations of the natural gas pipeline network using a hydrogen flame ionization detector and a high-flow methane tester.•There is a statistically significant...
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A numerical study on hydrogen blending in natural gas pipeline by a T-Pipe
December 2024
In order to study the flow blending and transporting process of hydrogen that injects into the natural gas pipelines, a three-dimensional T-pipe blending model is established and the flow characteristics...
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Supercritical/dense-phase CO2 pipeline leakage diffusion experiment and hazard distance prediction method
Available online 9 December 2024
The study of the diffusion characteristics of CO2 leakage in pipelines and the determination of the hazardous distance resulting from such leakage under various working conditions are crucial for identifying...
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Blending hydrogen in existing natural gas pipelines: Integrity consequences from a fitness for service perspective
December 2023
Blending hydrogen in existing natural gas pipelines compromises steel integrity because it increases fatigue crack growth, promotes subcritical cracking and decreases fracture toughness. In this regard,...
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A review of computer vision applications for asset inspection in the oil and gas Industry
Available online 10 December 2024
This review explores the current application of computer vision (CV) technologies in the inspection of pipelines within the oil and gas industry, highlighting the methodologies, challenges, and advancements...
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Crack assessment in spiral-welded pipelines repaired by composite patch: A SMART and failure assessment diagram approach
March 2025
This study presents a methodology for assessing cracks in spiral-welded pipelines (SWPs) repaired with composite sleeves, utilizing the Separating Morphing and Adaptive Remeshing Technique (SMART) for...
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Data augmentation using conditional generative adversarial network (cGAN): Application for prediction of corrosion pit depth and testing using neural network
March 2023
Machine learning (ML) based algorithms, due to their ability to model nonlinear and complex relationship, have been used in predicting corrosion pit depth in oil and gas pipelines. Class imbalance and...
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Energy pipeline degradation condition assessment using predictive analytics – challenges, issues, and future directions
September 2024
It is of paramount importance to ensure the safe operation of energy pipelines for pipeline owners and operators. Therefore, effective condition assessment of pipelines is imperative. For this purpose,...
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Study on scour stripping of oil-wax gels in pipes
March 2025
In this study, soft gel stripping experiments were conducted under different temperatures and flow velocity conditions by a flow loop. The flow area of pipes increased with an increase in flow velocity....
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Experimental study of the full-scale burst failure behavior of carbon dioxide steel pipeline
March 2025
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) is an important strategic reserve technology to reduce CO2 emissions. Accelerating the application and development of CCUS technology is a realistic need...
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Extended Design Philosophy of Hydrogen Transport Pipelines
Available online 19 October 2024
This paper examines some specific design issues associated with hydrogen transportation via pipelines based on recent field development study of high-throughput hydrogen pipelines. A mechanical design...
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Natural gas consumption forecasting using a novel two-stage model based on improved sparrow search algorithm
March 2025
The foundation of natural gas intelligent scheduling is the accurate prediction of natural gas consumption (NGC). However, its volatility, brings difficulties and challenges in accurately predicting...
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Strain concentration factor at field joints for offshore concrete coated pipelines – Literature review
September 2024
This paper introduces a literature review of the accomplished research to calculate the strain concentration factor which shall be considered during the concrete coated subsea pipelines design. The...
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Hydrogen assisted cracking driven by cathodic protection operated at near −1200 mV CSE – an onshore natural gas pipeline failure
March 2021
A 22-inch onshore natural gas transmission pipeline in operation since 1960 experienced an in-service rupture in January of 2018. The rupture was caused by an axial crack located 150 km (93 miles) downstream...
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