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Welcome to the new AS2885.1

Years of blood, sweat and (some) tears are about to conclude with the imminent release of the 2007 version of AS2885.1.

Fatigue Crack Extension and Repair of Pipes with SCC Cracks

In 2007 for the first time at a Joint Technical Meeting a “Best Paper” was selected. Following is the abstract of the winning paper.

Successful Joint Technical Meeting held in Canberra

The APIA Research and Standards Committee was the proud host of the 16th Joint Technical Meeting (JTM) on Pipeline Research held at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra from 17 to 20 April 2007.

The APIA method of designing against penetration

The 1997 revision of the Australian Pipeline Standard for pipeline design and construction (AS 2885.1) introduced a requirement that pipelines must be designed to resist external interference using a combination of physical and procedural methods. While the principles remain the same, the 2007 revision has developed the understanding of the force applied by excavator threats, and introduced improved requirements that reflect this.

Warren King & Company - researching, developing and growing

Warren King & Company is an Australian-based business at the forefront of the pipeline industry. With nearly 100 years of combined experience and a team of dedicated professionals providing surveying, drafting and GIS Services, the company offers a complete solution to all kinds of pipeline projects.

All aboard APIA’s training program

The unique nature of the Australian pipeline industry means a specific approach is needed toward training for pipeline engineers working in the country. The Australian Pipeline Industry Association, with Chris Harvey as Project Manager, is designing a training program that is complementary to the requirements of AS2885 and the particular geographic and economic conditions of the Australian industry.

Regulating Canadian pipelines: Murray tells all

The National Energy Board of Canada encourages a goal-oriented approach to pipeline operation. The regulator is currently considering the elimination of hydrotesting and moving toward a more streamlined approach to regulating Canada/United States cross border pipelines.

Valerie Linton appointed CEO of EPCRC

The Board of the Energy Pipelines Co-operative Research Centre has appointed Professor Valerie Linton as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer.

Jotun creates new multi-layer FBE pipe coating

Fusion bond epoxy (FBE) has long been used as a protective coating for oil and gas pipelines with one consistent and major drawback – mechanical resistance. As FBE is a relatively thin, hard coat, it is prone to damage during handling, installation, as well as operation. Some progress in improving this has been made over the years. The major improvement has been the dual-layer ARO systems. These systems have improved impact and gouge resistance but at the expense of flexibility.

Environment and climate change on centre stage

While the politicians were in election mode, APIA used the opportunity to target industry and environment representatives on both sides of politics.

BOC develops innovative nitrogen supply

BOC has engineered a ground-breaking solution to reliably provide 99.99 per cent pure nitrogen to an Australian vegetable oil-producing facility. The nitrogen will assist in maintaining the integrity and freshness of the oil.

Fracture Propagation in CO2 Pipelines

(An extract from : ‘CHALLENGES FOR OFFSHORE TRANSPORT OF ANTHROPOGENIC CARBON DIOXIDE’, Julia M. Race Patricia N. Seevam Martin J. Downie , School of Marine Science and Technology, Newcastle University, UK, Proceedings of OMAE2007 26th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering June 10-15, 2007, San Diego, California USA). This extract appears courtesy of ASME, organisers of OMAE2007.

Carbon dioxide impurities adn their effects on CO2 pipelines

As carbon capture and storage (CCS) options are being increasingly examined in Australia and around the world, The Australian Pipeliner thought it timely to republish part of a paper outlining the effects of impurities in CO2 with relation to transport of CO2 via pipeline.