Download or read book Analysis and Improvement of Pipeline Operations written by Oil and Gas Journal and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Prioritization Model for Pipeline Improvements to Limit Increasing Operational Costs written by Philip Rossnagel and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water is needed for all forms of human development and is equally essential to most major industries. Most water today is transported by gravity. However, a growing volume is being conveyed through pumped pipeline systems that are consuming staggering amounts of electricity. Additionally, the cost of electricity is rising in most countries, increasing the cost of operations for municipalities and utilities that operate these water networks. There is significant need to review existing pumped pipeline systems to identify pipelines improvements that can be made to improve energy efficiency. These pipelines can be improved by hydraulic or operational changes to increase their operational efficiency. Decreased energy use will lower operating costs and reduce the environmental effects of electrical production. A pipeline improvement selection and prioritization (PISP) system was developed to evaluate a group of pipelines, determine the appropriate improvement option(s) for each, and prioritize the order in which the improvements should be implemented. The PISP system models hydraulic degradation and energy cost escalation to determine the baseline operating cost of the system over a long term (20 year) analysis period. The system then models the effect of five selected hydraulic improvements (foam swabbing, rigid pigging, intensive cleaning and scraping, rehabilitation, and total replacement) and eight operational improvements (eight different scenarios of limiting and altering the pumping hours to selected time periods) to determine the potential cost savings over the analysis period and the pipelines with the greatest savings are prioritized. The operational and hydraulic characteristics of the prioritized pipelines are then field tested to verify the results of the analysis and make a final recommendation for pipeline system improvements. The PISP system was applied to analyse nine selected pipelines from the City of Tshwane’s bulk water system. • The preliminary evaluation prioritized three pipelines that were in relatively poor hydraulic condition, and three pipelines that were likely to see significant cost savings from operational changes. • The economic evaluation found a potential savings of approximately R100 million for the analyzed pipelines over the twenty year analysis period. • It also determined that the Roodeplaat Raw Water Pipeline – supplying water to the Roodeplaat WTP – and the Roodeplaat to Montana Pipeline – conveying water from the Roodeplaat WTP to the Montana Reservoir – would have the greatest potential cost savings. • The final results suggest that utilizing pump scheduling a 12-15% reduction in yearly electrical cost can be achieved through operational improvements with minimal capital investment. With the addition of a reservoir upstream of the WTP and the expansion of the WTP’s clear water reservoir, the cost savings could be increased to the approximately 25%. • No hydraulic improvements to either pipeline resulted in a long term cost savings for the twenty year analysis period. However, a general inspection found two unnecessary strainers, the removal of which would result in an additional savings of an estimated R100 000 a year. The development of the PISP system highlighted the need to include potential additional reservoir storage to optimize pump system operation. The additional storage allows for the pumps to be operated only when the electrical cost is lowest. Building on these results is an important step in developing a complete system for optimal pumped pipeline operation.
Download or read book Pipeline Planning and Construction Field Manual written by E. Shashi Menon and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1978-06-26 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pipeline Planning and Construction Field Manual aims to guide engineers and technicians in the processes of planning, designing, and construction of a pipeline system, as well as to provide the necessary tools for cost estimations, specifications, and field maintenance. The text includes understandable pipeline schematics, tables, and DIY checklists. This source is a collaborative work of a team of experts with over 180 years of combined experience throughout the United States and other countries in pipeline planning and construction. Comprised of 21 chapters, the book walks readers through the steps of pipeline construction and management. The comprehensive guide that this source provides enables engineers and technicians to manage routine auditing of technical work output relative to technical input and established expectations and standards, and to assess and estimate the work, including design integrity and product requirements, from its research to completion. Design, piping, civil, mechanical, petroleum, chemical, project production and project reservoir engineers, including novices and students, will find this book invaluable for their engineering practices. Back-of-the envelope calculations Checklists for maintenance operations Checklists for environmental compliance Simulations, modeling tools and equipment design Guide for pump and pumping station placement
Download or read book Advanced Intelligent Pipeline Management Technology written by Huai Su and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book summarizes the advanced intelligent pipeline management technologies. The text discusses the main challenges of how to define and reinvent data-driven intelligent pipeline systems by studying scheduling-operation- safety management systems. Additionally, within an all-around intelligent pipeline system technology development framework, this book characterizes the scientific problems of intelligent pipeline system services among different processes, such as scheduling, demand-side management, operation condition monitoring, safety analysis, fault detection, etc. This book also introduces the existing positive and successful intelligent pipeline system projects that can be identified in the studied domain, and how can they be best applied for practical success. The text is supported by informative illustrations and case studies so that practitioners can use the book as a toolbox to improve understanding in applying the novel technologies into intelligent pipeline system management and development.
Download or read book Pipeline Operation Maintenance written by Mo Mohitpour and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 653 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Security Aspects of Uni and Multimodal Hazmat Transportation Systems written by Genserik L. L. Reniers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in a clear language, for use by scholars, managers and decisionmakers, this practical guide to the hot topic is unique in treating the security aspects of hazmat transportation from both uni-modal and multi-modal perspectives. To begin with, each transport mode and its relation to security vulnerability, analyses, figures, and approaches is discussed separately. Secondly, the optimization process of a hazmat supply chain is examined from a holistic, integrated viewpoint. Finally, the book discusses and compares the various hazmat transport security policies and strategies adopted in various regions around the world. The result is a must-have source of high-quality information including many case studies.
Download or read book Pipeline Safety written by U.s. Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-04 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " The nation's 2.5 million mile network of hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines includes more than 400,000 miles of "transmission" pipelines, which transport products from processing facilities to communities and large-volume users. To minimize the risk of leaks and ruptures, PHMSA requires pipeline operators to develop incident response plans. Pipeline operators with pipelines in highly populated and environmentally sensitive areas ("high-consequence areas") are also required to consider installing automated valves. The Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 directed GAO to examine the ability of transmission pipeline operators to respond to a product release. Accordingly, GAO examined (1) opportunities to improve the ability of transmission pipeline operators to respond to incidents and (2) the advantages and disadvantages of installing automated valves in high-consequence areas and ways that PHMSA can assist operators in deciding whether to install valves in these areas. GAO examined incident data; conducted a literature review; and interviewed selected operators, industry stakeholders, state pipeline safety offices, and PHMSA officials. "
Download or read book Improving the Safety of Marine Pipelines written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1994-02-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The safety of the U.S. undersea pipeline system is a major national interest and concern, whether the concern focuses on risk to human life or the potential for environmental pollution and damage. Focusing primarily on the Gulf of Mexico system, this book reviews historical examples of pipeline failure, assesses the potential for future pipeline failures and the means of mitigating them, and considers the efficacy of existing safety systems and inspection procedures. It also identifies alternatives for improvements in the regulatory framework and in lawmaking.
Download or read book Cross Country Pipeline Risk Assessments and Mitigation Strategies written by Arafat Aloqaily and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cross Country Pipeline Risk Assessments and Mitigation Strategies describes the process of pipeline risk management and hazard identification, using qualitative risk assessment, consequence modeling/evaluation, pipeline failure rates, and risk calculations, as well as risk mitigation and control strategies. The book evaluates potential causes of pipeline failure in the oil and gas industry based on a wide range of data that cover more than 40 years of operating history. Additionally, it details a consistent approach that allows for proper estimation of potential risk and offers methods for mitigating this potential risk. This approach is then combined with consequence modeling to fully calculate the different forms of risk presented by pipelines. Cross Country Pipeline Risk Assessments and Mitigation Strategies is an essential resource for professionals and experts involved in pipeline design as well as researchers and students studying risk assessment, particularly in relation to pipelines. Offers a practical risk assessment model for pipelines without the need for complicated, expensive software Describes a new and systematic approach for pipeline risk control and mitigation that reflects actual pipeline conditions and operating status Provides examples of all pipeline hazard identification techniques and how they are used to produce consistent results Includes access to a newly developed Excel tool PipeFAIT for assessing pipeline risk
Download or read book Federal Regulation of the Railroad and Natural Gas Pipeline Industries written by Mary L. Barcella and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pipeline Research Needs written by John G. Bomba and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proceedings of the Workshop Organized by the Pipeline Research Committee, Pipeline Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Leesburg, VA, March 28-29, 1996. The proceedings of this workshop identify and prioritize pipeline-related research needs to maintain the present pipeline infrastructure in an acceptable working condition and discuss ways to improve the condition of the thousands of miles of deteriorating water, sewer, oil, natural gas, and products pipelines on which the people of the United States and Canada depend.
Download or read book Oil Pipelines and Public Policy written by Edward John Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited proceedings of a conference.
Download or read book Pipeline Safety written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-24 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Transportation's (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has an opportunity to improve the ability of pipeline operators to respond to incidents by developing a performance-based approach for incident response times. The ability of transmission pipeline operators to respond to incidents--such as leaks and ruptures--is affected by numerous variables, some of which are under operators' control. For example, the use of different valve types (manual valves or "automated" valves that can be closed automatically or remotely) and the location of response personnel can affect the amount of time it takes for operators to respond to incidents. Variables outside of operators' control, such as weather conditions, can also influence incident response time, which can range from minutes to days. GAO has previously reported that a performance-based approach--including goals and associated performance measures and targets--can allow those being regulated to determine the most appropriate way to achieve desired outcomes. In addition, several organizations in the pipeline industry have developed methods for quantitatively evaluating response times to incidents, including setting specific, measurable performance goals. While defining performance measures and targets for incident response can be challenging, PHMSA could move toward a performance-based approach by evaluating nationwide data to determine response times for different types of pipeline (based on location, operating pressure, and pipeline diameter, among other factors). However, PHMSA must first improve the data it collects on incident response times. These data are not reliable both because operators are not required to fill out certain time-related fields in the reporting form and because operators told us they interpret these data fields in different ways. Reliable data would improve PHMSA's ability to measure incident response and assist the agency in exploring the feasibility of developing a performance-based approach for improving operator response to pipeline incidents.The primary advantage of installing automated valves is that operators can respond quickly to isolate the affected pipeline segment and reduce the amount of product released; however, automated valves can have disadvantages, including the potential for accidental closures--which can lead to loss of service to customers or even cause a rupture--and monetary costs. Because the advantages and disadvantages of installing an automated valve are closely related to the specifics of the valve's location, it is appropriate to decide whether to install automated valves on a case-by-case basis. Several operators we spoke with have developed approaches to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of installing automated valves. For example, some operators of hazardous liquid pipelines use spill-modeling software to estimate the amount of product release and extent of damage that would occur in the event of an incident. While PHMSA conducts a variety of information-sharing activities, the agency does not formally collect or share evaluation approaches used by operators to decide whether to install automated valves. Furthermore, not all operators we spoke with were aware of existing PHMSA guidance designed to assist operators in making these decisions. PHMSA could assist operators in making this decision by formally collecting and sharing evaluation approaches and ensuring operators are aware of existing guidance.
Download or read book Proceedings of 20th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management written by Ershi Qi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 1168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management is sponsored by the Chinese Industrial Engineering Institution, CMES, which is the only national-level academic society for Industrial Engineering. The conference is held annually as the major event in this arena. Being the largest and the most authoritative international academic conference held in China, it provides an academic platform for experts and entrepreneurs in the areas of international industrial engineering and management to exchange their research findings. Many experts in various fields from China and around the world gather together at the conference to review, exchange, summarize and promote their achievements in the fields of industrial engineering and engineering management. For example, some experts pay special attention to the current state of the application of related techniques in China as well as their future prospects, such as green product design, quality control and management, supply chain and logistics management to address the need for, amongst other things low-carbon, energy-saving and emission-reduction. They also offer opinions on the outlook for the development of related techniques. The proceedings offers impressive methods and concrete applications for experts from colleges and universities, research institutions and enterprises who are engaged in theoretical research into industrial engineering and engineering management and its applications. As all the papers are of great value from both an academic and a practical point of view, they also provide research data for international scholars who are investigating Chinese style enterprises and engineering management.
Download or read book Pipeline Integrity written by Ramesh Singh and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pipeline engineers, operators, and plant managers are responsible for the safety of pipelines, facilities, and staying on top of regulatory compliance and maintenance. However, they frequently need reference materials to support their decision, and many new pipeline engineers and plant managers are responsible for major repairs and decisions yet do not have the proper reference to set a holistic integrity plan in place. Pipeline Integrity, Second Edition delivers necessary pipeline inspection methods, identification of hazard mechanisms, risk and consequence evaluations, and repair strategies. Covering relevant standards and processes for risk, assessment, and integrity management, this go-to reference provides the principles that guide these concepts enhanced with more critical regulatory information and easier organization betwen liquid and gas pipelines. More detailed information is provided on asset reliability, including risk-based inspection and other inspection prioritizing tools such as value-driven maintenance and evidence-based asset management. Pipeline Integrity, Second Edition continues to provide engineers and plants managers a vital resource for keeping their pipelines and facilities safe and efficient. Set an integrity management plan and safe assessment program while properly characterizing impact of risk Get updated with new information on corrosion control, gas and liquid hydrocarbon transportation risk management and asset integrity management Understand and apply all the latest and critical oil and gas pipeline standards, both U.S. and international-based
Download or read book Degradation Assessment and Failure Prevention of Pipeline Systems written by Gabriella Bolzon and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-10 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the results of the research project G5055 'Development of novel methods for the prevention of pipeline failures with security implications,' carried out in the framework of the NATO Science for Peace and Security program, and explores the lifecycle assessment of gas infrastructures. Throughout their service lives, pipelines transporting hydrocarbons are exposed to demanding working conditions and aggressive media. In long-term service, material aging increases the risk of damage and failure, which can be accompanied by significant economic losses and severe environmental consequences. This book presents a selection of complementary contributions written by experts operating in the wider fields of pipeline integrity; taken together, they offer a comprehensive portrait of the latest developments in this technological area.
Download or read book Pipeline Risk Management Manual written by W. Kent Muhlbauer and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's the ideal tool if you're looking for a flexible, straightforward analysis system for your everyday design and operations decisions. Now expanded and updated, this widely accepted standard reference guides you in managing the risks involved in pipeline operations. You'll also find ways to create a resource allocation model by linking risk with cost and customize the risk assessment technique to your specific requirements. The clear step-by-step instructions and more than 50 examples make it easy. This edition has been expanded to include offshore pipelines and distribution system pipelines as well as cross-country liquid and gas transmission pipelines.
