Implementation of integrity Management System for Gas Transmission Pipelines in South Zagros Region Based on ASME B31.8s

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

• Maryam Barati

Department of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Technical and Vocational University, Tehran, Iran.

10.30495/jnm.2023.31661.1989

Abstract

Abstract
Introduction: Oil and gas pipelines are valuable physical assets that are always exposed to damage and failure by various factors. Like all equipment, pipelines are regularly inspected, monitored, and evaluated periodically. Therefore, their integrity, safety and reliability to continue the production and transfer of valuable products is one of the most important challenges for managers of an industrial unit. Considering the importance of creating a mechanized and intelligent integration management system (PIMS) in order to keep the health of employees and the people and environmental protection and increase of longevity, reliability of safe operation of pipelines base on relevant standards is essential.
Methods: This article introduces the principles and concepts of PIMS implementation in the gas pipeline transmission management process according to the ASME B31.8s standard to achieve effective management, and then examines the shortcomings of operational pipelines by collecting data and performance history.
Findings: In this study, by collecting a set of activities called pipeline integrity management system, for the pipelines of South Zagros regions called pipelines ID card and analyzing the data collected over a ten-years period, it was shown that the implementation of an integrated management system, will lead to improved monitoring, higher productivity, longer asset life, increased asset availability and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines in the operation of pipeline systems.
 

Keywords

• Pipeline integrity management system
• failure
• Risk Assessment
• Integrity assessment
• Gas transmission pipelines

20.1001.1.22285946.1401.13.49.1.5

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