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Title: Technology Towards A Simple, Flexible Distribution Integrity Assessment Plan
Author: W. Bryce, G. Palermo
Source: American Gas Association 2005
Year Published: 2005
Abstract: The area of integrity management of pipelines is one of growing interest. In many pipeline applications, the aging infrastructure is posing a challenge for pipeline owners and operators. Particularly in applications involving potentially hazardous materials this is an issue that needs to be approached proactively. The Natural Gas Distribution industry is one falling into this category and new Pipeline Integrity Management Regulations are currently being considered by the federal Department of Transportation. Separate from the pending regulations, Gas Utilities are also proactively examining the integrity of plastic pipeline systems. This paper reviews the changing approach and pending legislation for managing the integrity of plastic distribution system materials. Existing technological tools that can be employed to advance Distribution Pipeline Integrity Management (D-PIM) are reviewed. Technology gaps in assessing the Functional Integrity (a subset of the overall D-PIM approach) of a pipeline are identified and explored.

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