Data-Driven Multi-Fault Detection in Pipelines Utilizing Frequency Response Function and Artificial Neural Networks
Available online 11 September 2024
This research presents a data-driven structural health monitoring (SHM) approach for pipeline systems that leverages frequency response function (FRF) signals and artificial neural network (ANN) algorithms...
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Experimental study of the Full-Scale Burst failure behavior of carbon dioxide steel pipeline
Available online 6 September 2024
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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Natural gas consumption forecasting using a novel two-stage model based on improved sparrow search algorithm
Available online 22 August 2024
The foundation of natural gas intelligent scheduling is the accurate prediction of natural gas consumption (NGC). However, because of its volatility, this brings difficulties and challenges in accurately...
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Experimental study on the influence of asphaltenes with small dosage on the rheological and gelation behavior of waxy mixtures
June 2024
Asphaltene, the heaviest and most polar non-hydrocarbon component in crude oil, may interact with waxes and affect the flow and gelation behavior of waxy oils. To further study the effect of asphaltene...
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A methodology to determine the target reliability of natural gas pipeline systems based on risk acceptance criteria of pipelines
June 2024
The reliable operation of the natural gas pipeline system is directly related to natural gas supply security, and it is vital to determine the target reliability of the natural gas pipeline system when...
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Study of the nickel concentration effect on toughness and hydrogen embrittlement resistance of pipeline steel
June 2024
•The tensile toughness, impact toughness, and hydrogen embrittlement resistance of pipeline steel increase when Ni concentration is below 1 %, followed by a decrease when Ni is higher than 1 %.•When...
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Development of safe operation technology of crude oil pipeline in permafrost regions
June 2024
China Mohe‒Daqing Pipeline is the world first large diameter and positive temperature buried pipeline that crosses the unstable and discontinuous permafrost regions. The permafrost along the pipeline...
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Numerical investigation on oil leakage and migration from the accidental hole of tank wall in oil terminal of pipeline transportation system
June 2024
As a crucial component of the oil transportation system, the oil terminal (or oil tank farm) may often pose some serious threats and damage to the ecological environment and production safety for the...
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A systematic literature review on permanent ground deformation patterns imposed on buried steel pipelines
June 2024
Overtime, continuous research efforts have been devoted to investigating the effects of permanent ground deformation (PGD) on buried pipelines. These efforts have faced major uncertainties in the ground...
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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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Evaluation and optimization of pipeline pricing strategies on oil product logistics in China
March 2024
•A framework is designed to assess the impact of pricing strategies on oil logistics.•The tactical logistics model is upgraded considering specific pricing strategies.•Five pipeline pricing strategies...
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A numerical study of the slurry erosion in 90° horizontal elbows
March 2024
The slurry erosion processes of horizontal elbows are investigated numerically using an Eulerian-Lagrangian method coupled with particle rebound and erosion model. First, a mechanical model for the...
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Estimation of deposit thickness in single-phase liquid flow pipeline using finite volume modelling
March 2024
A significant problem with liquid pipelines can be the internal deposition of wax, sediments, tuberculation and biofilms which results in decreased flow assurance of the pipelines and higher pumping...
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A machine learning regression approach for predicting uplift capacity of buried pipelines in anisotropic clays
March 2024
The uplift capacity of pipeline systems in geotechnical engineering is influenced by internal loading and external factors, making it a significant consideration in pipeline design problems. Previous...
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Data-driven model to predict burst pressure in the presence of interacting corrosion pits
March 2024
This paper presents a data-driven approach to predict the pipelines’ corrosion-induced Burst failure. In this approach, different aspects of pit growth progression and spatial distribution of pits are...
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Computational fluid dynamics driven mass transfer model for the prediction of CO2 corrosion in pipelines
March 2024
A novel, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) driven modelling methodology for predicting CO2 corrosion rates in pipelines is presented. CFD is used to provide accurate predictions of the viscous sublayer...
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Dent strain and stress analyses and implications concerning API RP 1183 - Part II: Examples of dent geometry and strain analyses during contact and re-rounding
March 2024
API Recommended Practice (RP) 1183 considers three levels of assessment. Its Level 1 and Level 2 processes were considered viable for single peak dents with smooth profiles. The RP deals with more complex...
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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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Investigating the effects of defects and the effect of geometric anisotropy in stainless steel pipes: phased array ultrasonic test, SH-wave
December 2023
Today, Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) is a suitable method for detecting defects in Non-destructive Testing (NDT). This simulation was done with a new method on a stainless steel pipe with a...
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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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Effects of temperature on fatigue crack growth rates of a low-carbon pipe steel in the ductile and ductile-to-brittle transition regions
December 2023
This study investigated the impact of temperature on Fatigue Crack Growth Rates (FCGR) of low-carbon pipe steel in both the ductile and ductile-to-brittle transition regions. Results showed that the...
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