Real-time Active Pipeline Integrity Detection (RAPID) system for Direct Assessment of Corrosion in Pipelines

Main Objective

One of the leading causes of pipeline failures is corrosion. Current inspection techniques for corrosion may require the pipeline to be shutdown during inspection resulting in loss of revenue. The team of Acellent, ConocoPhillips, BP and Stanford University proposes to develop a Real-time Active Pipeline Integrity Detection (RAPID) system for the detection of corrosion, erosion and associated damage in pipeline structures using a network of distributed built-in sensors. The overall goals will be to reduce structural inspection costs and avoid unplanned pipeline failure.

Public Abstract

One of the leading causes of pipeline failures is corrosion. Current inspection techniques for corrosion may require the pipeline to be shutdown during inspection resulting in loss of revenue. The team of Acellent, ConocoPhillips, BP and Stanford University proposes to utilize innovative Structural Health Monitoring technology to develop a Real-time Active Pipeline Integrity Detection (RAPID) system for the detection of corrosion, erosion and associated damage in pipeline structures using a network of distributed built-in sensors. The overall goals will be to reduce structural inspection costs, avoid unplanned pipeline failure and move from schedule-driven maintenance to condition-based maintenance (CBM) of pipeline structures.

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