Reliability-Based Framework for Determination of Fitness for Service of Corroding Metal Pipes

Steel pipelines, whether buried in the ground or exposed to the atmosphere, are susceptible to corrosion, which may impact their structural integrity. Pipeline failures can be catastrophic, especially for pipelines that transport hazardous materials. Maintenance actions, however, are often deferred following detection of localized corrosion due to operational requirements and financial constraints. Consequently, pipeline owners are often confronted with decisions as to whether a corroded pipe is still fit for service with an acceptable reliability or what is the remaining service life of the pipe before it poses a serious threat to public safety. The methodology presented in this paper to predict remaining service life of pressurized steel pipelines can be used to support decisions related to continued safe pipe operation and optimal pipe inspection intervals and maintenance schedules.

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- © 2012 American Society of Civil Engineers
Corporate Authors:
American Society of Civil Engineers

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Reston, VA United States 20191-4400
Authors:
- Wang, Naiyu
- Zarghamee, Mehdi S
Conference:
- Structures Congress 2012
- Location: Chicago Illinois, United States
- Date: 2012-3-29 to 2012-3-31
Publication Date: 2012-3

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Web
Features: References;
Pagination: 1247-1257
Monograph Title: Structures Congress 2012

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Corrosion; Inspection; Maintenance; Mathematical prediction; Pipelines; Scheduling; Service life; Steel pipe
Subject Areas: Design; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; Pipelines; I34: Steels and Metals; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01504974
Record Type: Publication
ISBN: 9780784412367
Files: TRIS, ASCE
Created Date: Nov 12 2013 2:29PM