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No.	Start	Finish	Title / Main Objective	Research/Contracting Entity
1.	1996	1999	Early Warning Notification System Olympic Pipeline Co performed research for the purpose of developing and implementing a pilot program to design, install, test, evaluate and report monitoring of slope stability indicators and strain guage readings on sites limited to Western Washington State.	Olympic Pipeline Company
2.	2002	2008	Application of Remote-Field Eddy Current Testing to Inspection of Unpiggable Pipelines The project will conduct a technology assessment to determine the requirements for a new remote-field eddy current (RFEC) testing system.	Southwest Research Institute
3.	2002	2005	Mechanical Damage Inspection Using MFL Technology This research will address mechanical damage ILI through the use of smaller/simpler MFL tools.	Battelle Memorial Institute
4.	2002	2004	Pipeline Damage Prevention Through the Use of Locatable Magnetic Plastic Pipe and a Universal Locator The purpose of this research is to develop and commercialize economical, reliable locatable magnetic plastic polyethylene pipe material.	Gas Technology Institute
5.	2002	2005	Enhancement of the Long-Range Ultrasonic method for the Detection of Degradation in Buried, Unpiggable Pipelines The purpose of this research is to develop better technologies for detecting degradation in buried, unpiggable, pipelines.	PetroChem Inspection Services
6.	2002	2004	Infrasonic Frequency Seismic Sensor System for Pipeline Integrity Management To develop an infrasonic gas pipeline evaluation network that uses low frequency seismic/acoustic (0.1 to 100 Hz) sensor technology to proactively detect and warn of unauthorized activity near underground gas pipelines before damage occurs.	Physical Sciences Inc.
7.	2002	2004	Piezo Structural Acoustic Pipeline Leak Detection System This R&D program will offer a low-cost solution to early detect leaks and reduce environmental damage.	Midé Technology Corporation
8.	2003	2004	NoPig Metal-Loss Detection System for Non-Piggable Pipelines The NoPig Pipeline Inspection System has been developed for detecting metal loss anomalies on small diameter non-piggable pipelines from above ground.	FINO AG, Hildersheil Germany
9.	2004	2005	Innovative Safety and Reliability Technologies for Pipeline System Integrity and Management Phase I work will focus on development and evaluation of the proposed integrated approach for the metal loss detection in a representative mock-up, including the theoretical analysis of SH wave scattering from a "cup" shape or ellipsoid surface dent in a pipe with 3D BEM, SH EMAT sensor design and fabrication, and metal loss detection and characterization using the nonlinear split-spectrum filter and PCA-LVQ algorithms.	Intelligent Automation, Inc.
10.	2005	2006	Use of Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUAV) for Pipeline Surveillance to Improve Safety and Lower Cost The proposed program will be comprised of four phases: Feasibility, Application Development, Testing, and Commercialization to be completed over a period of three years. The use of available Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and automotive sensor technologies will allow the team to rapidly converge on a cost effective system solution to conduct aerial surveillance for right of way monitoring and leak detection. Electricore is confident that a Consolidated Program will maximize the results received through the investment by government and industry.	Electricore, Inc.
11.	2006	2009	Long Term Monitoring of Cased Pipelines Using Long-Range Guided-Wave Technique The proposed project will validate the effectiveness of the magnetostrictive sensor (MsS)-based guided-wave technique for long-term structural health monitoring (SHM) of "cased lines" at road crossings for External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) and Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (ICDA). The technical objectives of the proposed work are: (1) To develop the capability of defect characterization and long-term condition monitoring of the cased-section of pipelines at road crossings using the long-range guided-wave inspection, and (2) To evaluate and validate the capability in the field.	Northeast Gas Association
12.	2006	2008	Ultra-Low Frequency Pipe and Joint Imaging System The primary objective of the proposed project is to develop, test and independently assess the commercial viability of a pre-commercial pipe and joint imaging system. Through this project, this product will be further developed, tested and demonstrated to prospective commercial partners that it can locate pipes and cast iron joints in all types of soils, including some of the most difficult soils for imaging; clay soils. As an added feature, this product will locate with accuracy both the horizontal AND vertical position of the pipe or underground facility and it will distinguish pipes from other underground clutter in dense environments that are typical of suburban or urban areas.	Northeast Gas Association
13.	2008	2011	MWM-Array Detection & Characterization of Damage through Coatings and Insulation JENTEK will deliver new capability for inspection from outside pipelines, without coating/insulation removal. The goal is reliable/rapid imaging of external/internal corrosion, mechanical damage, and SCC. With matching funds from Chevron, we will first adapt Meandering Winding Magnetometer (MWM)-Array technology for external damage, using high frequency methods. This includes integrated field demonstrations within twenty-four months. Solution for internal corrosion will transition later, using lower frequency methods.	JENTEK Sensors Inc.

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