Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Signals from Mechanical Damage in Pipelines.

The objective of this program is, understanding Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Signals from Mechanical Damage in Pipelines.  The Pipeline Safety Research and Development project will provide for understanding, identification, and characterization of the MFL signals arising from the geometric and residual stress components to enhance the reliability of employing MFL tools for mechanical damage detection.

Participant(s):         Queen’s University
                             Pipeline Research Council International, Inc.

Project Link:      
http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/PrjHome.rdm?prj=176

Consolidated Research and Developmental Program to Assess the Structural Significance of Pipeline Corrosion.

The objective of this program is to conduct consolidated research and development programs to assess the structural significance of pipeline corrosion.  The Pipeline and Safety Research and Development program will: a) Improve an operator’s ability to determine the severity of damage from localized corrosion and its effect on pipeline operating pressure margins; b) Develop comprehensive and consistent methods for assessing corrosion in the field; and c) Provide a sound basis for establishing corrosion reassessment intervals for integrity management protocols.

Participant(s):          Advantica, Inc.
                             Pipeline Research Council International, Inc.
                             BP Exploration Operating Company, Ltd.

Project Links:     
http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/PrjHome.rdm?prj=171 http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/PrjHome.rdm?prj=172 http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/PrjHome.rdm?prj=173 http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/PrjHome.rdm?prj=174 http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/PrjHome.rdm?prj=175

Consolidated Research and Development for Pipeline Safety.
    
The Pipeline Safety and Research Development program will: Use battle proven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs) in combination with low cost, commercially available sensors to ensure the integrity and security of the nation’s pipelines.

Participants(s):        AeroVironment, Inc.
                             Oceaneering, Inc.
    
Project Links:          

http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/PrjHome.rdm?prj=169
http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/PrjHome.rdm?prj=170

Other Links:
     PHMSA R&D Home page: http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/rd/