ADV INTEGRITY ARTICLES

Finding a Solution: Testing & Validation of Composite Repairs for SCC
Composite Repairs on Aging Pipeline Systems The use of composite repairs for features in pipeline systems, such as corrosion and dents, is widely accepted in the industry as a solution for rehabilitating aging pipes. However, the traditional methods have only been...

Keeping Up and Staying Ahead in 2023
Aiming to Facilitate Collaboration and Advancement While Moving Forward ADV Integrity continues to fulfill its purpose by bringing people together to solve problems and connect clients with proven technologies and industry partners. The company works with small and...

User Groups Imperative for Successful Technology Advancements
Collaboration in the energy industry is becoming more essential in reaching ever-changing energy transition goals. User groups allow like-minded individuals from companies and industry leaders to come together and utilize technology in solving industry-wide obstacles...

Ticket to Commercialized Success Starts with Development
Technology innovations and advancements are essential to acquiring and maintaining relevancy in the market. It’s also an antidote to the commoditization curve, which can quickly incapacitate companies by slashing margins and pressuring cost structures. To successfully...

Mapping Commercialization Using TRLs: What They Are and How to Conquer Them
Innovation is essential to survival for any company, in any industry – including (and maybe especially) the energy industry. Reputable technology innovations are subject to the Technology Readiness Levels as the new product is developed, tested, and launched into the...

Get a Good Fit: The 5P’s Framework for Selecting the Right Technique for Pipeline Repairs
In the presence of non-leaking defects, such as dents, gouges, crack-like features, or corrosion, there are two main options for pipeline repair: steel sleeves and composites. In these situations, there are multiple consideration factors that must be taken into...
Working Out the Wrinkles: Combining FEA Analysis and Low-Cycle Fatigue Testing to Assess Wrinkle Bends
For pipelines installed before the 1950s-60s, the practice of intentionally bending a pipe to achieve a change in the routing direction would typically result in the formation of localized circumferential bulges on the compressive side of bent pipe. These bulges are...

When In Doubt, Model It: How FEA Models Can Address Composite Pipeline Repairs’ Toughest Challenges
Traditional testing and inspection methods of composite repairs are great for telling you about the past or current state of the repair. However, a significant challenge for pipeline operators is understanding what will happen to composite repairs installed under...

Prediction of Stress Concentration Factors from In-Line Inspection Data using Convolutional Neural Networks
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Empowering Pipeline Technology: Pressure Isolation Technology Validation Program for Thin-Wall Pipelines
Onshore pipeline pressure isolation that is cost-effective and environmentally friendly? What may seem like a too-good-to-be-true possibility is turning into a reality for operators. Ahmed Hassanin is leading a project that is validating pressure isolation...

What is Your Data Trying to Tell You?
Integrity management for the aging US pipeline infrastructure looks very different than it did a decade ago. Information, analysis, and depth of data have improved and evolved, which begs the question – has your approach to integrity management evolved with the data...

See Through Dirt: Understanding Bending Strain For Better Geohazard Threat Management
When a geohazard threat is knocking at the door, knowing the next step is a complicated and frustrating process. Not wanting to overreact, but also wanting to avoid a dig that may end up being completely unnecessary, is a hard balance to strike. In the case of...

Check It Off Your List: Avoid Elevated Corrosion Rates with Comprehensive Pipe Support Inspections
Even the smallest of features can eventually lead to harmful failures that can cause serious damage to assets and their surrounding environments. This quick succession of worst-case scenario events is becoming more of a threat as our vintage pipeline infrastructure...

Advancing the Industry with Comprehensive Innovation Validation Services
Technology companies are central to pushing the energy industry towards progress and innovation. However, the reality of the data shows us that technology launched in the pipeline industry has a success rate of less than 50%1. Despite the odds, the pipeline industry...

ADV Integrity to Start Construction for New Facility
Written by Dr. Chris Alexander, PE | Founder and President of ADV Integrity When ADV Integrity officially moved into our current 17,000 ft2 facilities in January 2019 located in Waller, Texas, we had six employees, one blast box, a single pressure cycle unit, and a...

New Coating Qualifications Testing Expands ADV Integrity’s Testing Services
Every pipeline is exposed to the risk of external corrosion. Coatings are a first line of defense, but no coating system is 100% failure-proof. In order to avoid potentially disastrous consequences, operators are responsible for ensuring the coating system used meets...

Thing 20 & Thing 21 Enhance Comprehensive Pipeline Integrity Engineering Services
Rhett Dotson and Christopher De Leon know how to have fun with pipeline integrity. As the 20th and 21st addition to ADV Integrity’s growing business (otherwise known as Thing 20 and Thing 21), both bring extensive industry experience and pipeline integrity expertise...

Applications of CO2 and Hydrogen in the Energy Transition
The midstream industry is rushing into a new era. Energy is on the verge of a global shift towards more sustainable practices. The forthcoming changes are a function of consumer demand, technology advancements, recent legislation, and fundamental changes to the...

Improving Accuracy in Fatigue Life Assessments and Predictions
One of the biggest challenges for integrity management in the oil and gas industry is the ability to accurately predict fatigue life of critical mechanical components. Understanding fatigue as a failure mode is straightforward at first glance — components subjected to...

In-line Inspection Test Spools Build Confidence and Certainty
Pipeline integrity management practices commonly rely on various inline inspection (ILI) systems for threat assessments to ensure the safe operation of pipelines. Each ILI system is somewhat unique and provides a vast amount of data which is used to make integrity...

Inspect Smarter, Not Harder: How to Focus on the Results that Matter with Holistic ECAs
Operators must address the numerous defects detected throughout their pipeline systems, no matter how benign, to assure a pipeline’s continued integrity. With inspection technologies becoming more sensitive, inspection reports often require an operator to address...

Innovative Inspection Analysis Automates Dent Processing
After a high-resolution caliper in-line inspection (ILI) tool is run, pipeline operators receive an internal map of their system that includes various defects and features (girth/seam welds). The number of discovered defects could number in the hundreds for operators....

Mitigating the Risks of Early Failures in High Strength, New Construction Girth Welds
Recently, the industry has identified several new construction girth welds that have failed within the first few years after construction. Despite the welding procedures used in these situations meeting industry standards, these failures occurred as a result of...

ADV Integrity’s Failure Analysis and Metallurgical Assessment Services Ready for Operators’ Toughest Challenges
With the recent addition of David Futch, PE as a Senior Associate and Director of Materials Engineering, ADV Integrity has launched its failure analysis and metallurgical assessment services for operators. For Mr. Futch, offering failure analysis services not only...

Spoolable Solutions: ADV Integrity Advances Study of Spoolable Pipe Testing and Integrity Management Solutions
Spoolables might be the future of pipelines, but, as with any innovative technology, uncharted territory still exists around various aspects of their application and management. ADV Integrity is conducting extensive studies on spoolable pipe systems to provide...

Something to Add: Validating Additive Manufacturing for Critical Applications in Oil & Gas
Additive manufacturing (AM) is set to become a credible (and disruptive!) alternative to traditional manufacturing in cases involving on-demand, customized, and highly specialized products and/or components. AM can readily and efficiently incorporate complex solutions...

Cracking the Case of Crack Reinforcement with Composites
ADV Integrity is leading a Joint Industry Program (JIP) to evaluate the use of composite wrap systems to permanently reinforce non-leaking longitudinal seam cracks in ERW pipe. The JIP focuses on the merits of using composites rather than traditional steel sleeve...

Seeking Industry Partnerships Through Cross-Functional Cooperation in JIPs
Connecting various industry partners to achieve a shared goal can lead to significant advancements industry-wide. ADV Integrity, seated in the ideal position to connect end-users (operators), technology providers, and regulators, is encouraging cross-functional...

IDT EXPO: Where It All Comes Together
Bridging the gap between operators and innovators is IDT EXPO, a platform dedicated to facilitating connections, exchanging technical knowledge, and offering solutions. On June 4th, IDT EXPO will host the Pipeline Inspection & Monitoring Technologies workshop...

When Complex Problems Call for Customized Solutions
In order to address a client’s specific need in material testing, ADV Integrity and ADV Fabworks have joined forces to develop a customized biaxial load frame capable of testing cruciform specimens. The resulting product will offer in-house testing that is easily...

