Pipeline Integrity Handbook
Risk Management and Evaluation
Published on 15. November 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-12-387825-0 (ISBN)
Description
Based on over 40 years of experience in the field, Ramesh Singh goes beyond corrosion control, providing techniques for addressing present and future integrity issues. Pipeline Integrity Handbook provides pipeline engineers with the tools to evaluate and inspect pipelines, safeguard the life cycle of their pipeline asset and ensure that they are optimizing delivery and capability. Presented in easy-to-use, step-by-step order, Pipeline Integrity Handbook is a quick reference for day-to-day use in identifying key pipeline degradation mechanisms and threats to pipeline integrity. The book begins with an overview of pipeline risk management and engineering assessment, including data collection and regulatory approaches to liquid pipeline risk management. Other critical integrity issues include:
Pipeline defects and corrective actions
Introduction to various essential pipeline material such as line pipes and valves
Coverage on corrosion and corrosion protection
Pipeline defects and corrective actions
Introduction to various essential pipeline material such as line pipes and valves
Coverage on corrosion and corrosion protection
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Pipeline Engineers, Pipeline Operators, Pipeline Construction Contractors, Pipeline Designers, Pipeline Drafters
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Approx. 125 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
525 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-387825-0 (9780123878250)
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E-Book
09/2013
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€95.95
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Person
Ramesh Singh, MS, IEng, MWeldI, is registered as Incorporated Engineer with British Engineering Council UK and a Member of The Welding Institute, UK. He worked as engineer for various operating and EPC organizations in Middle East, Canada and US. Most recently, he worked for 10 years with Gulf Interstate Engineering, Houston, TX. He is now consulting in the fields of pipeline integrity and related materials and corrosion topics. Ramesh is a graduate from Indian Air Force Technical Academy, with diplomas in Structural Fabrication Engineering and Welding Technology. He has been member and officer of the Canadian Standard Association and NACE and serves on several technical committees. He has worked in industries spanning over aeronautical, alloy steel castings, fabrication, machining, welding engineering, petrochemical, and oil and gas. He has written several technical papers and published articles in leading industry magazines, addressing the practical aspects of welding, construction and corrosion issues relating to structures, equipment and pipelines.
Content
Part One: Pipeline Risk Management & Engineering Assessment
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Basic Concept of Risk Management and Risk Defined
Chapter 3: Data Collection
Chapter 4: Risk Assessment Tools
Chapter 5: Hazards and threats to a pipeline system
Chapter 6: Regulatory approach to Liquid Pipeline Risk Management
Part Two: Pipeline Integrity Evaluation and Engineering Assessment
Integrity Management Engineering Assessment
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Pipeline defects and corrective actions
Chapter 3: Pipeline reliability assessment
Part Three: Pipeline Material
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Line pipes
Chapter 3: Fittings and forgings
Chapter 4: Valves
Chapter 5: Pressure Testing: Pneumatic and Hydro-Test
Chapter 6: Corrosion and Corrosion Protection
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Basic Concept of Risk Management and Risk Defined
Chapter 3: Data Collection
Chapter 4: Risk Assessment Tools
Chapter 5: Hazards and threats to a pipeline system
Chapter 6: Regulatory approach to Liquid Pipeline Risk Management
Part Two: Pipeline Integrity Evaluation and Engineering Assessment
Integrity Management Engineering Assessment
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Pipeline defects and corrective actions
Chapter 3: Pipeline reliability assessment
Part Three: Pipeline Material
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Line pipes
Chapter 3: Fittings and forgings
Chapter 4: Valves
Chapter 5: Pressure Testing: Pneumatic and Hydro-Test
Chapter 6: Corrosion and Corrosion Protection