Pipeline Assessment and Repair Manual

Main Objective

The objective of the proposed project is to expand the electronic version of the PRCI Pipeline Repair Manual by (1) adding guidelines for assessing the need for repair and (2) incorporating guidance developed for the European repair manual. The results of this work will be produced as an expert software system for pipeline defect assessment and repair.

Public Abstract

CC Technologies Laboratories, Inc. has submitted a proposal titled "Pipeline Assessment and Repair Manual." The principal funding for this work is provided by PRC International. Co-funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

The objective of the proposed project is to expand the PRCI Pipeline Repair Manual by (1) adding guidelines for assessing the need for repair and (2) incorporating guidance developed for the European repair manual.

The proposed approach for achieving this objective is to develop an expert software system. The software will guide the user through the assessment process for various types of pipeline defects. Once assessment has been completed, it will help the user identify appropriate and effective repair options. After a repair option is selected, it will instruct the user on proper application of the repair method.

This work fits in the DOT focus area of Other Pipeline Safety Improvements – Mathematical Pipeline Modeling Enhancement

Use of the software system will facilitate consistent and effective application of pipeline assessment and repair methods. The results of its application will improve pipeline safety and integrity in a cost-effective manner.

Final Report

PR-186-0324 Udated-Pipeline-Repair-Manual Final-Report

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