Pipeline Integrity Management Systems : A Practical Approach

The key for success of Pipeline Integrity Management resides in the dynamic linkage and interaction between a management system (MS) and an Integrity Management Program (IMP), known as Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS), for continuously improving pipeline integrity and sustaining risk reduction.

This approach enables organizations to obtain adequacy/completeness, timely implementation, and effectiveness to achieve integrity goals, objectives, and targets towards the safety of employees and the public, the protection of the environment, and maintaining reliable service.

The contents of this book follow the PIMS process having each applicable chapter use a PLAN-DO-CHECK-ACT (PDCA) process, multiple examples from authors’ experiences, and several graphs and tables. This is intended to make it easier for the reader to become the Hero of the Pipeline Integrity Story.

Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
List of Figures
List of Tables

Chapter 1 : Pipeline Integrity Management (IM) : History and Framework
Chapter 2 : Engineering Concepts for Pipeline Integrity
Chapter 3 : Elements of a Pipeline Integrity Management Program (PIMS)
Chapter 4 : Integrity Hazard and Threat Susceptibility and Assessment
Chapter 5 : Consequence Assessment for Pipelines
Chapter 6 : Risk Assessment for Pipelines
Chapter 7 : Pipeline Integrity Assessment Method Selection and Planning
Chapter 8 : In-Line Inspection
Chapter 9 : Pressure Testing for Pipelines
Chapter 10 : Direct Assessment : Process, Technologies and Modeling
Chapter 11 : Prevention, Mitigation, and Monitoring Measures for Pipelines
Chapter 12 : Fitness-For-Service Assessment for Pipelines
Chapter 13 : Conformance and Compliance Verification and Action Plans
Chapter 14 : PIMS Management Review (Act) : Performance Assessment and KPIs

Index