PHMSA Gas Integrity Management
Time: 11/09/2008 07:57 PM

Topic: Stress Corrosion Cracking Direct Assessment (SCCDA)

Topic Hierarchy:

Topical Index
 » Assessment
   » Assessment Methods
     » Direct Assessment (DA) Methods
       » Stress Corrosion Cracking Direct Assessment (SCCDA)

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D.11 SCCDA Data Gathering and Evaluation

If the operator elects to use SCCDA, verify that the operator's SCCDA evaluation process complies with ASME B31.8S-2004, Appendix A3 in order to identify whether conditions for SCC of gas line pipe are present and to prioritize the covered segments for assessment. [§192.929(b)(1)]

D.12 SCCDA Assessment, Examination and Threat Remediation

Verify that covered segments (for which conditions for SCC are identified) are assessed, examined, and the threat remediated. [§192.929(b)(2)]

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