Overview
| Project No. | 83 |
|---|---|
| Contract No. | DTRS56-96-C-0002-004 |
| 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 | 1998 (10/01/1997) |
| End Fiscal Year | 1999 (09/30/1999) |
| PHMSA $$ Budgeted | $0.00 |
Main Objective
Study to collect and consolidate stress corrosion carcking (SCC) data available on U.S. and Canadian gas pipelines, and related document detection and mitigation methods.
Public Abstract
Study to collect and consolidate stress corrosion carcking (SCC) data available on U.S. and Canadian gas pipelines, and related document detection and mitigation methods. Study concluded that SCC failure is almost as likely to occur on a gas pipeline within the U.S. as in Canda, based on data from the Interstate Natural Gas Association (INGAA) and the Candian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA). Study recommended continued review of SCC incidents by PHMSA, revising failure forms to identify SCC, and continuation of collaboration with INGAA on managing SCC on gas pipelines.