This group is focused on understanding the recent pipe quality and construction/testing issues, understanding the root causes, and identifying possible solutions. INGAA’s OS&E committee developed an action plan. This work began the process for responding to PHMSA’s recent Advisory Notice on line pipe.
Energy Pipeline Industry Pipe Quality Action Plan
- Identification of Low and Variable Yield High Strength, Low Alloy Steel - White Paper Finalized
- Line Pipe Quality Management
- Evaluation of Enhancements to API 5L
- Evaluation of Enhancements to Operator Specifications and Practices
- Evaluation of Enhancements to Pipe Manufacturer Specifications and Practices
- Understanding Steel Stress Strain Behavior and Pipe Expansion
- Development of Methods to Understand Implications of Expansions on Stress and Strain and Implications to Each Threat in ASME B31.8S
- Evaluate Implications of Expansions on Coatings