Friday, June 3, 2022

Green Machine: Pipeline Technology Journal 2/2022


The 2nd Issue of Pipeline Technology Journal for 2022 is out. The issue focuses on decarbonization and hydrogen.

One of the articles was produced by pipeline experts from Saudi Aramco

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Enhancing the Availability of Oil Network using Focused Reliability Assessment of Critical Valves
Dr. K.A. Al-Jabr, Dr. Q. Ahmed, Z.A. Al-subai, Dr. D.M. Al-Anazi > Saudi Aramco
Abstract
The Reliability Focused Analysis Technique is a method of analysis that can be used to evaluate reliability for a specific system, and addresses availability and maintainability related issues. This approach is based on holistic reliability and evaluation and analysis of maintenance data, which involves reviewing maintenance strategies, system capacity to identify operational and maintenance gaps, and recommending and resolving chronic and critical issues. A case study was conducted by using this technique to improve reliability and availability of critical valves in the Saudi Aramco Oil and Gas Supply Network. These valves are classified based on their criticality and failure consequences. A comprehensive reliability assessment was conducted for the top critical valves in the pipeline network. It addressed the chronic problems by validating the equipment criticality categorization, reviewing their maintenance strategies, analyzing valve data and failures modes, and identifying bad actor items and common failures. The reliability and maintenance data were benchmarked with other industry databases such as OREDA.
The implementation for the addressed recommendations of the Valve Reliability Assessment has improved the reliability for top critical valves by 10% and reduced their emergency maintenance cost by 43%. The study supported concerned organizations with developing the pipeline valves Reliability & Maintenance Databank, and selecting the appropriate valve types during the design stage.
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Here is the table of contents for the issue …

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Applications of Vibroacoustic Technology to support pipeline assets re-use, integrity management and energy transition projects
SolAres (Solgeo/Aresys), Eni S.p.A

Considering leak detection systems for carbon capture and storage (CCS)
Atmos International

Energy Transition And The Impact On Pipeline Integrity
ROSEN Group

Enhancing the Availability of Oil Network using Focused Reliability Assessment of Critical Valves
Saudi Aramco

Methane Emissions Reduction System in Pipeline Compressor Stations: ENAGAS & BAKER HUGHES Experience
Baker Hughes, Enagás

What’s your purpose? Reusing gas infrastructure for Hydrogen transportation and storage!
Intero Integrity Services
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TIP: Visit https://www.pipeline-journal.net/journal/pipeline-technology-journal-22022 to read the full text of the articles above.

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