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Piping and Pipelines Assessment Guide

Author : Keith Escoe
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080457118
Total Pages : 573 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Piping and Pipelines Assessment Guide written by Keith Escoe and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2006-04-10 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it’s called “fixed equipment (at ExxonMobil), “stationary equipment (at Shell), or “static equipment (in Europe), this type of equipment is the bread and butter of any process plant. Used in the petrochemical industry, pharmaceutical industry, food processing industry, paper industry, and the manufacturing process industries, stationary equipment must be kept operational and reliable for companies to maintain production and for employees to be safe from accidents. This series, the most comprehensive of its kind, uses real-life examples and time-tested rules of thumb to guide the mechanical engineer through issues of reliability and fitness-for-service. This volume on piping and pipeline assessment is the only handbook that the mechanical or pipeline engineer needs to assess pipes and pipelines for reliability and fitness-for-service. * Provides essential insight to make informed decisions on when to run, alter, repair, monitor, or replace equipment* How to perform these type of assessments and calculations on pipelines is a ‘hot' issue in the petrochemical industry at this time* There is very little information on the market right now for pipers and pipeliners with regard to pipe and pipeline fitness-for-service

Pipeline Engineering Ebook Collection

Author : E. W. McAllister
Publisher : Gulf Professional Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781856175630
Total Pages : 3213 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (756 download)

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Download or read book Pipeline Engineering Ebook Collection written by E. W. McAllister and published by Gulf Professional Pub. This book was released on 2008-07-22 with total page 3213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether its called fixed equipment (at ExxonMobil), stationary equipment (at Shell), or static equipment (in Europe), this type of equipment is the bread and butter of any process plant. Used in the petrochemical industry, pharmaceutical industry, food processing industry, paper industry, and the manufacturing process industries, stationary equipment must be kept operational and reliable for companies to maintain production and for employees to be safe from accidents. This series, the most comprehensive of its kind, uses real-life examples and time-tested rules of thumb to guide the mechanical engineer through issues of reliability and fitness-for-service. This volume on piping and pipeline assessment is the only handbook that the mechanical or pipeline engineer needs to assess pipes and pipelines for reliability and fitness-for-service. * Provides essential insight to make informed decisions on when to run, alter, repair, monitor, or replace equipment * How to perform these type of assessments and calculations on pipelines is a hot' issue in the petrochemical industry at this time * There is very little information on the market right now for pipers and pipeliners with regard to pipe and pipeline fitness-for-service.

Pipeline Rules of Thumb Handbook

Author : M.J. Kaiser
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0128227893
Total Pages : 1222 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Pipeline Rules of Thumb Handbook written by M.J. Kaiser and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-02 with total page 1222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pipeline Rules of Thumb Handbook: A Manual of Quick, Accurate Solutions to Everyday Pipeline Engineering Problems, Ninth Edition, the latest release in the series, serves as the "go-to" source for all pipeline engineering answers. Updated with new data, graphs and chapters devoted to economics and the environment, this new edition delivers on new topics, including emissions, decommissioning, cost curves, and more while still maintaining the quick answer standard display of content and data that engineers have utilized throughout their careers. Glossaries are added per chapter for better learning tactics, along with additional storage tank and LNG fundamentals. This book continues to be the high-quality, classic reference to help pipeline engineers solve their day-to-day problems. Contains new chapters that highlight costs, safety and environmental topics, including discussions on emissions Helps readers learn terminology, with updated glossaries in every chapter Includes renovated graphs and data tables throughout

Defect Assessment for Integrity Management of Pipelines

Author : Y. Frank Cheng
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119815398
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)

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Book Synopsis Defect Assessment for Integrity Management of Pipelines by : Y. Frank Cheng

Download or read book Defect Assessment for Integrity Management of Pipelines written by Y. Frank Cheng and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DEFECT ASSESSMENT FOR INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT OF PIPELINES Make energy pipelines safer by improved defect assessment for integrity management Pipelines provide an effective and efficient mode for transportation of energies, including both conventional fossil fuels and renewable energies and fuels such as hydrogen, biofuels and carbon dioxide, over wide ranges and long distances, meeting economic development and civilian needs. While the integrity and safety of in-service pipelines is paramount to pipeline operators, there are many factors which can adversely affect the pipeline integrity and potentially result in pipeline failures and, sometimes, serious consequences. Defect Assessment for Integrity Management of Pipelines provides a thorough and detailed overview of various techniques that can be used to assess corrosion defects, the most common defects on pipelines, and other mechanical defects such as dents, buckles and winkles, all of which constitute essential threats to pipeline integrity. In addition to widely used standards and codes for defect assessment, readers can obtain the latest progress in development of advanced techniques for improved accuracy in defect assessment. From early-stage Level I methods to the newest Level III method integrating with the mechano-electrochemical interaction, Defect Assessment for Integrity Management of Pipelines has everything you need to improve safety of your pipelines. Defect Assessment for Integrity Management of Pipelines readers will also find: Evolution of defect assessment techniques and limitations to be overcome with improved techniques Detailed analysis of defect assessment for determination of fitness-for-service of the pipelines, and prediction of their failure pressures Both theoretical and practical aspects of the defect assessment methods applied on pipelines Defect Assessment for Integrity Management of Pipelines is ideal for pipeline professionals, researchers and graduate students to improve personal knowledge, research expertise, and technical skills.

Handbook of Materials Failure Analysis with Case Studies from the Oil and Gas Industry

Author : Abdel Salam Hamdy Makhlouf
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 0081001266
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Materials Failure Analysis with Case Studies from the Oil and Gas Industry written by Abdel Salam Hamdy Makhlouf and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Materials Failure Analysis: With Case Studies from the Oil and Gas Industry provides an updated understanding on why materials fail in specific situations, a vital element in developing and engineering new alternatives. This handbook covers analysis of materials failure in the oil and gas industry, where a single failed pipe can result in devastating consequences for people, wildlife, the environment, and the economy of a region. The book combines introductory sections on failure analysis with numerous real world case studies of pipelines and other types of materials failure in the oil and gas industry, including joint failure, leakage in crude oil storage tanks, failure of glass fibre reinforced epoxy pipes, and failure of stainless steel components in offshore platforms, amongst others. Introduces readers to modern analytical techniques in materials failure analysis Combines foundational knowledge with current research on the latest developments and innovations in the field Includes numerous compelling case studies of materials failure in oil and gas pipelines and drilling platforms

Pipeline Engineering ebook Collection

Author : E.W. McAllister
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0080949878
Total Pages : 573 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Pipeline Engineering ebook Collection written by E.W. McAllister and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2008-09-05 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pipeline Engineering ebook Collection contains 6 of our best-selling titles, providing the ultimate reference for every pipeline professional’s library. Get access to over 3000 pages of reference material, at a fraction of the price of the hard-copy books. This CD contains the complete ebooks of the following 6 titles: McAllister, Pipeline Rules of Thumb 6th Edition, 9780750678520 Muhlbauer, Pipeline Risk Management Manual 3rd Edition, 9780750675796 Parker, Pipeline Corrosion & Cathodic Protection 3rd Edition, 9780872011496 Escoe, Piping & Pipeline Assessment Guide V1, 9780750678803 Parisher, Pipe Drafting & Design 2nd Edition, 9780750674393 Farshad, Plastic Pipe Systems: Failure Investigation and Diagnosis, 9781856174961 *Six fully searchable titles on one CD providing instant access to the ULTIMATE library of engineering materials for pipeline professionals *3000 pages of practical and theoretical pipeline information in one portable package. * Incredible value at a fraction of the cost of the print books

Fitness-for-Service Evaluations for Piping and Pressure Vessels

Author : George Antaki
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Fitness-for-Service Evaluations for Piping and Pressure Vessels written by George Antaki and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2005 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Based on some of his students most frequently asked questions, Antaki emphasizes the practical applications of this ASME recommended practice. With this book readers will understand and apply API 579 in their daily work. The material is based on the author’s course and presented in clear concise manor. The book demonstrates how the disciplines of stress analysis, materials engineering, and nondestructive inspection interact and apply to fitness-for-service assessment. These assessment methods apply to pressure vessels, piping, and tanks that are in service. This makes it the perfect companion book for Ellenberger’s, Pressure Vessels: ASME Code Simplified as well as Ellenberger’s Piping Systems and Pipeline: ASME B31 Code Simplified.

Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Automatic Control

Author : Bo Huang
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662487683
Total Pages : 1268 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Automatic Control written by Bo Huang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 1268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the basis of instrument electrical and automatic control system, the 5th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Automatic Control (CEEAC) was established at the crossroads of information technology and control technology, and seeks to effectively apply information technology to a sweeping trend that views control as the core of intelligent manufacturing and life. This book takes a look forward into advanced manufacturing development, an area shaped by intelligent manufacturing. It highlights the application and promotion of process control represented by traditional industries, such as the steel industry and petrochemical industry; the technical equipment and system cooperative control represented by robot technology and multi-axis CNC; and the control and support of emerging process technologies represented by laser melting and stacking, as well as the emerging industry represented by sustainable and intelligent life. The book places particular emphasis on the micro-segments field, such as intelligent micro-grids, new energy vehicles, and the Internet of Things.

Pressure Vessel and Stacks Field Repair Manual

Author : Keith Escoe
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780080559186
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (591 download)

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Download or read book Pressure Vessel and Stacks Field Repair Manual written by Keith Escoe and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-04-08 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from the practitioner's perspective, this book is designed as a companion for engineers who are working in the field and faced with various problems related to pressure vessels and stacks, such as: modification, retrofitting existing pressure vessels or stacks to either enhance process capability, lift, move or replace damaged equipment. This makes the book a valuable guide for new engineers who need to develop a feel for these types of operations or more experienced engineers who wish to acquire more useful tips, this handy manual provides the readers with rules of thumbs and tips to mitigate or remediate problems which can occur on a daily bases. Because of their size, complexity, or hazardous contents, pressure vessels and stacks require the highest level of expertise in determining their fitness for service after these operations. Care must be taken in installation / removal of the vessel to avoid damage to the shell. Damage to the shell can result in catastrophic failure and possible injury to personnel. The book will cover topics such as: lifting and tailing devices; an overview of rigging equipment; safety consideration; inspection and repair tips; methods to avoid dynamic resonance in pressure vessels and stacks; wind loads and how to apply them for various applications and assessment guidelines for column internals, tables and pressure vessel calculations, and code formulas. The examples in the book are actual field applications based on 40+ years of experience from various parts of the world and are written from a view to enhance field operations. In many parts of the world, often in remote locations, these methods were applied to repair pressure vessels and stacks. These problems will still continue to happen, so there is a need to know how to address them. This book is to present assessments and techniques and methods for the repair of pressure vessels and stacks for field applications. Also the book is to be a repair manual for easy use for mechanical engineers, civil-structural engineers, plant operators, maintenance engineers, plant engineers and inspectors, materials specialists, consultants, and academicians. Lifting and tailing devices An overview of rigging equipment Inspection and repair tips Guidelines for column internals Tables and pressure vessel calculations, and code formulas

Sustainable Micro Irrigation Management for Trees and Vines

Author : Megh R. Goyal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482251876
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)

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Book Synopsis Sustainable Micro Irrigation Management for Trees and Vines by : Megh R. Goyal

Download or read book Sustainable Micro Irrigation Management for Trees and Vines written by Megh R. Goyal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This valuable book, the third volume in the Research Advances in Sustainable Micro Irrigation series, focuses on sustainable micro irrigation management for trees and vines. It covers the principles as well as recent advances and applications of micro irrigation techniques. Specialists throughout the world share their expertise on: • Automation of micro irrigation systems • Service and maintenance of micro irrigation systems • Evaluation of micro irrigation systems • Scheduling of irrigation • Using municipal wastewater for micro irrigation • Micro-jet irrigation and other systems • The effect of potassium, acid lime, and other elements

Management of Drip/Trickle or Micro Irrigation

Author : Megh R. Goyal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466558806
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (665 download)

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Download or read book Management of Drip/Trickle or Micro Irrigation written by Megh R. Goyal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-07-19 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important book—the only complete, one-stop manual on microirrigation worldwide--offers knowledge and techniques necessary to develop and manage a drip/trickle or micro irrigation system. The simplicity of the contents facilitates a technician to develop an effective micro irrigation system. Management of Drip/Trickle or Micro Irrigation includes the basic considerations relating to soil-water-plant interactions, with topics such as methods for soil moisture measurement; evapotranspiration; irrigation systems; tensiometer use and installation; principles of drip/ micro/ trickle irrigation; filtration systems; automation; chloration; service and maintenance; design of drip irrigation and lateral lines; the evaluation of uniformity of application; and an economical analysis for selecting irrigation technology.

Pipeline Risk Management Manual

Author : W. Kent Muhlbauer
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0750675799
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Pipeline Risk Management Manual written by W. Kent Muhlbauer and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's the ideal tool if you're looking for a flexible, straightforward analysis system for your everyday design and operations decisions. This new third edition includes sections on stations, geographical information systems, "absolute" versus "relative" risks, and the latest regulatory developments. From design to day-to-day operations and maintenance, this unique volume covers every facet of pipeline risk management, arguably the most important, definitely the most hotly debated, aspect of pipelining today. Now expanded and updated, this widely accepted standard reference guides you in managing the risks involved in pipeline operations. You'll also find ways to create a resource allocation model by linking risk with cost and customize the risk assessment technique to your specific requirements. The clear step-by-step instructions and more than 50 examples make it easy. This edition has been expanded to include offshore pipelines and distribution system pipelines as well as cross-country liquid and gas transmission pipelines. The only comprehensive manual for pipeline risk management Updated material on stations, geographical information systems, "absolute" versus "relative" risks, and the latest regulatory developments Set the standards for global pipeline risk management

Piping Systems & Pipeline

Author : Phillip Ellenberger
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071469699
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book Piping Systems & Pipeline written by Phillip Ellenberger and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-05-13 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Piping Systems & Pipeline Code establishes rules of the design, inspection, maintenance and repair of piping systems and pipelines throughout the world. The objective of the rules is to provide a margin for deterioration in service. Advancements in design and material and the evidence of experience are constantly being added by Addenda. Based on a popular course taught by author and conducted by the ASME, this book will center on the on the practical aspects of piping and pipeline design, integrity, maintenance and repair. This book will cover such topics as: inspection techniques, from the most common (PT, MT, UT, RT, MFL pigs) to most recent (AE, PED, UT pigs and multi pigs), the implementation of integrity management programs, periodic inspections and evaluation of results

Piping and Pipeline Engineering

Author : George A. Antaki
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0824755189
Total Pages : 519 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (247 download)

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Download or read book Piping and Pipeline Engineering written by George A. Antaki and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-05-28 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a big-picture approach, Piping and Pipeline Engineering: Design, Construction, Maintenance, Integrity, and Repair elucidates the fundamental steps to any successful piping and pipeline engineering project, whether it is routine maintenance or a new multi-million dollar project. The author explores the qualitative details, calculations, and techniques that are essential in supporting competent decisions. He pairs coverage of real world practice with the underlying technical principles in materials, design, construction, inspection, testing, and maintenance. Discover the seven essential principles that will help establish a balance between production, cost, safety, and integrity of piping systems and pipelines The book includes coverage of codes and standards, design analysis, welding and inspection, corrosion mechanisms, fitness-for-service and failure analysis, and an overview of valve selection and application. It features the technical basis of piping and pipeline code design rules for normal operating conditions and occasional loads and addresses the fundamental principles of materials, design, fabrication, testing and corrosion, and their effect on system integrity.

Metallurgy and Corrosion Control in Oil and Gas Production

Author : Robert Heidersbach
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119252385
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Metallurgy and Corrosion Control in Oil and Gas Production written by Robert Heidersbach and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-09-17 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the proper methods to assess, prevent, and reduce corrosion in the oil industry using today's most advanced technologies This book discusses upstream operations, with an emphasis on production, and pipelines, which are closely tied to upstream operations. It also examines protective coatings, alloy selection, chemical treatments, and cathodic protection—the main means of corrosion control. The strength and hardness levels of metals is also discussed, as this affects the resistance of metals to hydrogen embrittlement, a major concern for high-strength steels and some other alloys. It is intended for use by personnel with limited backgrounds in chemistry, metallurgy, and corrosion and will give them a general understanding of how and why corrosion occurs and the practical approaches to how the effects of corrosion can be mitigated. Metallurgy and Corrosion Control in Oil and Gas Production, Second Edition updates the original chapters while including a new case studies chapter. Beginning with an introduction to oilfield metallurgy and corrosion control, the book provides in-depth coverage of the field with chapters on: chemistry of corrosion; corrosive environments; materials; forms of corrosion; corrosion control; inspection, monitoring, and testing; and oilfield equipment. Covers all aspects of upstream oil and gas production from downhole drilling to pipelines and tanker terminal operations Offers an introduction to corrosion for entry-level corrosion control specialists Contains detailed photographs to illustrate descriptions in the text Metallurgy and Corrosion Control in Oil and Gas Production, Second Edition is an excellent book for engineers and related professionals in the oil and gas production industries. It will also be an asset to the entry-level corrosion control professional who may have a theoretical background in metallurgy, chemistry, or a related field, but who needs to understand the practical limitations of large-scale industrial operations associated with oil and gas production.

Market Integration: The EU Experience and Implications for Regulatory Reform in China

Author : Niels Philipsen
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662482738
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Market Integration: The EU Experience and Implications for Regulatory Reform in China written by Niels Philipsen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the relationship between regulation and market integration, with a special focus on China. It pursues a Law and Economics and Comparative Law approach (China and EU) to analyze the current obstacles to market integration and domestic economic growth in China. Topics covered at the national level include competition law, public procurement rules and financial regulation. At the regional and local level, this book addresses questions related to administrative monopolies, self-regulation, legal services markets, and environmental law.

Valves, Piping, and Pipelines Handbook

Author : T. Christopher Dickenson
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9781856172523
Total Pages : 976 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (725 download)

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Download or read book Valves, Piping, and Pipelines Handbook written by T. Christopher Dickenson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1999 with total page 976 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardbound. Over recent years, a number of significant developments in the application of valves have taken place: the increasing use of actuator devices, the introduction of more valve designs capable of reliable operation in difficult fluid handling situations; low noise technology and most importantly, the increasing attention being paid to product safety and reliability. Digital technology is making an impact on this market with manufacturers developing intelligent (smart) control valves incorporating control functions and interfaces. New metallic materials and coatings available make it possible to improve application ranges and reliability. New and improved polymers, plastic composite materials and ceramics are all playing their part. Fibre-reinforced plastic pipe systems, glass-reinforced epoxy pipe systems and the traditional low-cost polyester pipe systems have all undergone sophisticated design and manufacturing technology changes. The pote