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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...
Integrity
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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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New Coating Qualifications Testing Expands ADV’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...
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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...
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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...
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Spoolable Solutions: ADV Advances Study of Spoolable 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...