Title: Framework of pipeline integrity management

Authors: Hossam A. Gabbar, Hossam A. Kishawy

Addresses: University Institute of Technology, 2000 Simcoe St. N., Ohsawa, L1H 4K7 ON, Canada. ' University Institute of Technology, 2000 Simcoe St. N., Ohsawa, L1H 4K7 ON, Canada

Abstract: Pipeline integrity is the cornerstone of many industrial and engineering systems. This paper provides a review and analysis of pipeline integrity that will support professionals from industry who are investigating technical challenges of pipeline integrity. In addition, it will provide an overview for academia to understand the complete picture of pipeline integrity threats and techniques to deal with these threats. Pipeline threats are explained and failures are classified. Design practices are discussed using pressure criteria. Inspection techniques are studied and used as a basis for describing the corresponding integrity assessment techniques, which are linked with integrity monitoring and maintenance criteria. Finally, pipeline integrity management system design is presented using activity models, process models, and knowledge structures. The paper will be useful for further development of automated tools to support pipeline integrity management.

Keywords: pipeline integrity; integrity management; oil and gas pipelines; risk assessment; pipeline threats; pipeline failure; pipeline design; pipeline inspection; integrity monitoring; integrity maintenance; process modelling; knowledge structures.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPSE.2011.041560

International Journal of Process Systems Engineering, 2011 Vol.1 No.3/4, pp.215 - 236

Published online: 14 Jan 2015 *

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