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 The Pipeline R&D Forum was held in Baltimore, MD on September 11-12, 2018. The forum is a 2-day event held periodically to generate a National research agenda that fosters solutions for the various challenges associated with pipeline safety and with protecting the environment. The forum allows public, government and industry pipeline stakeholders to develop recommendations on the technical gaps and challenges for future research. It also reduces duplication of programs, factors ongoing research efforts, leverages resources and broadens synergies. The national research agenda coming out of these events is aligned with the needs of the pipeline safety mission, makes use of the best available knowledge and expertise, and considers stakeholder perspectives. Specifically, the forum:

  1. Identifies key pipeline technical challenges facing industry and government;
  2. Disseminates information on current research efforts; and
  3. Identifies new research that can help to meet known challenges.

Forum documents are available below:

Competitive Academic Agreement Program Student Poster Papers

Arizona State University Iowa State University 1 Iowa State University 2 Michigan State University
Missouri University of Science and Technology North Dakota State University 1 North Dakota State University 2 Rutgers
University of Akron University of Tulsa West Virginia University 1 West Virginia University 2

Government/Industry Pipeline R&D Forum
Baltimore, MD
September 11-12, 2018
Agenda

Good Morning/Welcome

Event Moderator: Alan Mayberry
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety, DOT/PHMSA

Opening Remarks & Perspective on Research

Paul Roberti, Chief Counsel, DOT/PHMSA

Panel: National Perspectives on Key Technical Challenges

Panel Moderator: Alan Mayberry, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety, DOT/PHMSA

U.S. Fed Reg.: Kenneth Lee
Director, Engineering and Research Division, DOT/PHMSA

U.S. State Reg.: Alan Borne
Arizona Corporation Commission, National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives

Haz. Liq.: Trevor Grams
Director for Research, Development, and Innovation, Enbridge Pipelines Inc.

Gas Trans.: Paul Amato
Vice President, Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company

Gas Dist.: Doug Staebler
Senior Vice President - Utility Operations, Washington Gas

Working Group & CAAP-Poster Paper Overview

Event Moderator: Alan Mayberry
Associate Administrator for Policy and Programs, DOT/PHMSA

CAAP Moderator: Joshua Arnold
CAAP Program Manager, Pipeline Safety R&D Program, DOT/PHMSA

Working Groups

1. Improving Assessment Methods for Dents & Cracks

  1. Steve Nanney, "Overview of PHMSA Research, Technical and Policy Perspectives"
  2. Richard Kania, "Industry perspective: Gas pipelines"
  3. Mark Piazza, "Industry perspective: Liquid pipelines"
  4. Daniel Ersoy, "Summary of OTD Research Efforts and Opportunities"
  5. John Lynk, "Summary of PRCI Research Efforts"
  6. Pat Vieth, "Operationalization of Mechanical Damage Assessment Technology"
  7. Tom Bubenik, "Challenges and Successes with Applying Mechanical Damage Analysis Models"
  8. Bruce Nestleroth, "Leveraging Prior Research Developments for Mechanical Damage Characterization Using ILI"
  9. Technology Panel: ILI Technology Capabilities and Opportunities for Mechanical Damage Characterization

2. Remote Sensing/Leak Detection-Mitigation

  1. Max Kieba, "Overview of PHMSA Research, Technical and Policy Perspectives"
  2. Kristine Wiley, "Current OTD Research Related to Remote Sensing & Leak Detection"
  3. Ed Newton, "Operator Perspective on Remote Sensing & Leak Detection"
  4. Fran�ois Rongere, "Operator Perspective on Remote Sensing & Leak Detection"
  5. Carrie Greaney, "Current PRCI Research Related to Remote Sensing & Leak Detection"
  6. Stuart Saulters, "A Summary of Leak Detection Issues in API Standards & Recommend Practices"

3. Locating & Preventing Damage to Distribution Pipelines

  1. Annmarie Robertson, "Overview of PHMSA Research, Technical and Policy Perspectives"
  2. Gordon King, "An Operator Summary of Damage Prevention Activities"
  3. Danielle Mark, ""An Operator Summary of Damage Prevention Activities"
  4. Michael Adamo, "Current OTD/GTI Research Locating and Preventing Damage to Pipelines"
  5. Dennis Jarnecke, "Enhancing Damage Prevention thru the Development of Intrinsically Locatable Pipe"
  6. George Ragula, "Local Distribution Company Challenges, Needs and R&D"

4. Expanding In-Line Inspection Capabilities & Application

  1. Joshua Johnson, "Overview of PHMSA Research, Technical and Policy Perspectives"
  2. George Vradis, "ILI Cpabilities/Application Research Updates/NYSEARCH"
  3. John Lynk, "ILI Capabilities/Application Research Updates/PRCI"
  4. Bruce Dupuis, "ILI Capabilities/Application Research Updates/API"
  5. Maureen Droessler, "ILI Capabilities/Application Research Updates/OTD"
  6. Ernest Lever, "ILI Capabilities/Application: Data Integration/GTI"
  7. Christopher DeLeon, "Pipe Material Property Assessment"
  8. Tod Barker, "Advances and Challenges in Data Analysis in Consideration of Integrating Multiple Technologies"

5. Liquefied Natural Gas

  1. Sentho White, "Overview of PHMSA Research, Technical and Policy Perspectives"
  2. Khalid Farrag, "Performance Gap Comparison of Process Safety Management Consensus Standards and Regulatory Requirements for LNG Facilities"
  3. Phil Suter, "Perspective on LNG Facility Safety Challenges"
  4. Dave Anderson & Barrett Walker, "Overview of Drone Inspections"

Working Group Report-Outs

  1. Improving Assessment Methods for Dents & Cracks
  2. Remote Sensing/Leak Detection-Mitigation
  3. Locating & Preventing Damage to Distribution Pipelines
  4. Expanding In-Line Inspection Capabilities & Application
  5. Liquefied Natural Gas

Closing Remarks & Next Steps

Drue Pearce, Deputy Administrator, DOT/PHMSA