Overview
| Project No. | 23 |
|---|---|
| Contract No. | DTRS56-96-C-0002-001 |
| Research Award Recipient | General Physics Corporation |
| AOTR | Empty Value |
| Researcher Contact Info | 6095 Marshalee Drive, Suite 300 Elkridge, MD 21075 http://www.gpworldwide.com/ |
| Project Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Start Fiscal Year | 1996 (10/01/1995) |
| End Fiscal Year | 1997 (09/30/1997) |
| PHMSA $$ Budgeted | $0.00 |
Main Objective
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ("PHMSA") policy of imposing a temporary 20% pressure reduction on the operating pressure after a pipeline failure.
Public Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ("PHMSA") policy of imposing a temporary 20% pressure reduction on the operating pressure after a pipeline failure. The pressure reduction is based on the actual operating pressure at the time of failure. This evaluation addresses the application of the current policy for both natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines, factors which effect how the policy should be applied, and alternatives to pressure reduction which would achieve an equivalent level of safety.
Status History
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