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Dent Analysis and Assessment Procedure Development

The Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Agency (PHMSA) recently added new regulations requiring in-depth analysis of dents and other mechanical damage and their potential impacts on pipeline integrity. 49 CFR 192.712(c) became effective on August...

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Unlocking Precise Insights: How ADV Gets Impactful Data through 3D Laser Scanning

At ADV Integrity, we use a variety of technologies to assist us in enhancing the value of our technical services for our clients, and in developing...

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Handling Hard Spots: ADV's Hard Spots JIP Seeks Clarity in Hard Spots Threat Management

The behavior of high hardness threats (hard spots) and the testing, inspection, and analysis process appropriate for identifying, treating, and...

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Testing, For Real: Innovative Testing System Simulates Real-World HDD Risks of Coating Damage

As pervasive urban sprawl, expanded city layouts, and increased development lead to more congested rights of way for pipelines, installing pipelines...

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What Does Hydrogen Do To Your Pipeline?

There is approximately 1,600 miles of hydrogen pipelines currently in operation in the United States, and that number is expected to grow with recent...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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:...

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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...

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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...

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