Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-152) and index.

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Pipeline engineering requires an understanding of a wide range of topics. Operators must take into account numerous pipeline codes and standards, calculation approaches, and reference materials in order to make accurate and informed decisions. A Quick Guide to Pipeline Engineering provides concise, easy-to-use, and accessible information on onshore and offshore pipeline engineering. Topics covered include: design; construction; testing; operation and maintenance; and decommissioning. Basic principles are discussed and clear guidance on regulations is provided, in a way that will prove useful to both engineers and students. Provides concise, easy-to-use, and accessible information on onshore and offshore pipeline engineeringTopics covered include design, construction, testing, operation, maintenance and decommissioningBasic principles are discussed and clear guidance on regulations is provided.

Cover; A Quick Guide to Pipeline Engineering; Copyright; Contents; The Quick Guide Series; Invitation to New Authors; Preface; Summary; Chapter 1 Principles of Pipeline Design; 1.1 Effect on the environment; 1.2 Routing; 1.3 Approval and legal considerations; Chapter 2 Design Approach; 2.1 Factors that influence the length of a pipeline; 2.2 Choosing a wall thickness for the pipeline; 2.3 Choosing an appropriate material grade for the pipeline; 2.4 Toughness; 2.5 Operational pressure; 2.6 Temperature effects; 2.7 Surge; 2.8 Pipeline coating; 2.9 Pipeline protection.

Chapter 3 Pipeline Construction and Risk Assessment Techniques3.1 Pipeline manufacturing methods; 3.2 Land preparation, excavation and pipe stringing; 3.3 Corrosion protection; 3.4 Pipeline codes and standards; 3.5 Risk assessment techniques; 3.6 Quantitative risk assessment; 3.7 Qualitative risk assessment; Chapter 4 Pressure Testing and Commissioning; 4.1 Pressure testing; 4.2 Commissioning; Chapter 5 Pipeline Operation; 5.1 Magnetic inspection; 5.2 Ultrasonic inspection; 5.3 Geometric tools; 5.4 In-service defects and corrosion mechanisms; Chapter 6 Pipeline Maintenance.

6.1 Assessment of internal and external corrosion features6.2 Assessing dents/profile distortions; 6.3 Significance of manufacturing and construction defects; Chapter 7 Pipeline Condition Monitoring and Repair Methods; 7.1 Pearson survey; 7.2 CIPPS survey; 7.3 DCVG survey; 7.4 Repair techniques; Chapter 8 Pipeline Decommissioning and Industry Developments; 8.1 Pipeline decommissioning; 8.2 Pipeline industry developments; References; Index.

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