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This paper considers the key design and operation parameters that affect a pipelines operational integrity. It also considers these parameters for pipelines with high design factors (above 0.72). It concludes that pipeline failure is dependent on many factors: design factor is one. However, in-service defects and damage have consistently been the major cause of pipeline failures in the developed world. This means that the safety of our pipeline is critically dependent on how we manage its condition during its service. The paper considers selected sections in the draft AS 2885.1 to assess if the code is reflecting current thinking and knowledge, and suitable to be used on high design factor pipelines.
Author(s): Hopkins P
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: Published
Conference Name: International Seminar - Launch of the Public Comment Draft of the Revision of AS 2885.1
Year of Conference: 2004
Publisher: APIA
Notes: Invited international speaker
