Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice: Recent submissions
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Defect Severity Assessment Model for Sewer Pipeline Based on Automated Pipe Calibration
(ASCE, 5/31/2023 )To address the low-efficiency issue of the manual assessment method for sewer pipe defects, we propose a defect severity assessment model based on automated pipe calibration (DSA-APC), which can provide automated and ... -
Novel Prediction Model of Tensile Strain Capacity for Pipelines with Corrosion Defects
(ASCE, 6/29/2023 )Accurate prediction of tensile strain capacity (TSC) is the key to the strain-based design and assessment (SBDA) of buried pipelines. Various TSC prediction models proposed by research institutions such as the Pipeline ... -
Scheduling of Straight Multiproduct Pipelines Considering the Contamination Control
(ASCE, 6/22/2023 )Batch interface tracking and contamination control are the key technologies for the operation and management of multiproduct pipelines. Existing studies only focused on sequence arrangement or segment stoppage to control ... -
Interference Wear Behaviors of the Pipeline Inspection Gauge Sealing Cups: Experimental Research and Numerical Modeling
(ASCE, 7/31/2023 )In the long-distance pigging operation of natural gas pipelines, severe wear of the sealing cups always leads to the failure and instability of the pig. Different from ordinary conditions, the wear process of the polyurethane ... -
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Based Water Pipeline Leak Detection Using EDFL Sensor
(ASCE, 6/22/2023 )A pipeline is the most efficient way to transport water from one place to another. Due to aging, corrosion, and external factors, the pipeline is prone to damage, which causes leaks. Many machine learning (ML) and deep ... -
Numerical Analyses of the Stress and Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Small-Diameter Gas Pipelines under Multiple-Wheel Heavy Vehicle
(ASCE, 7/13/2023 )Vehicle load is the most frequent live load on cross-highway pipelines. Cross-highway pipelines will bear great stress under the rolling action of heavy vehicles, which leads to pipeline failure and damage. However, the ... -
Flame Propagation Characteristics of Gas Explosions in Utility Tunnels Considering Spatial Obstacles
(ASCE, 11/15/2022)Because of their adverse impact on social infrastructure and economic property, gas explosions are among the most dangerous disasters that can befall utility tunnels. Flame propagation is the most intuitive manifestation ... -
Novel Method for Segment Identification in Water Distribution Network through Node-Based Adjacency Matrix
(ASCE, 7/7/2023 1)With the deterioration growth of water pipes, the frequency of identifying segments and unintended isolation in water distribution networks is expected to increase, because it can help identify the number of nodes that ... -
Casing Shear Deformation Mechanism and Prevention Measures of Multifault Slip Induced by Shale Gas Volume Fracturing
(ASCE, 8/22/2023 )Casing deformation often occurs in the process of shale gas volume fracturing, affecting the efficient development of shale gas. According to the actual deformation morphological characteristics of the casing and the ... -
Influence of Offset Terminal Elbow Shape on the Discharge Capacity of a High-Rise Building Drainage System
(ASCE, 6/24/2023 )In practical engineering, it is common to offset the drainage system axis to avoid conflicts with beams and columns. However, such an offset could significantly affect the system’s discharge capacity and drainage safety, ... -
Probability Prediction Model of the Maximum Corrosion Depth of Concrete Sewage Pipes
(ASCE, 8/18/2023 )Concrete pipes are used widely in sewage pipeline networks due to their superior stiffness, bearing capacity, and low price. However, as the service age increases, the microorganisms inside the pipeline react with the ... -
Effect of Buried and Watercourse-Crossing Pipeline Vibrations on Canal Bed Stability
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Pipe jacking, microtunneling, and pipe ramming are common trenchless techniques for installing pipelines or cables below the bed of watercourses. A tunnel boring machine (TBM) is also used for constructing pipelines with ... -
Physical Model–Based Failure Prediction of Concrete Stormwater Pipes Subjected to Rebar Corrosion
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)This paper proposes a physical model–based approach for predicting failures of concrete stormwater pipelines considering corrosion of reinforcing steel bars. Three failure modes, namely flexure failure, shear failure, and ... -
An Integrated Reliability Method with a Newly Developed Interaction
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Although essential contributions have been made to the reliability analysis of -
Effects of Permanent Ground Deformation Patterns on Strain Demand of Pressurized Buried Continuous Steel Pipelines
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)The structural integrity of buried pipelines is often threatened by permanent ground deformation (PGD) within the pipeline route. Oil and gas transmission steel pipelines, which usually traverse several kilometers, are ... -
Novel Electrical Technique for Detecting Water Leaks in Buried Plastic Water Distribution Pipes
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)In old distribution networks, water leaks cause significant losses, which can reach 50%; therefore, locating and correcting these leaks is crucial and is an eco-friendly measure, especially in places with few water sources. ... -
Influence of Vent Pipe Bottom Connection Position on the Discharge Capacity of Two Building Drainage Pipe Systems
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)The fierce positive pressure problem at the bottom of a building drainage pipe system can cause building discharge backflow or indoor environmental pollution. Full-scale discharge experiments on the vent pipe bottom position ... -
Development of a Model to Optimize the Operations of an Intermodal Underground Logistics Transportation
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)The transportation sector is an integral part of the US economy. It employs millions of people and incorporates 8.9% of the nation’s economic activity as measured by gross domestic product. According to the US Department ... -
Investigation of Options for Harnessing Energy Losses at Pressure-Reducing Stations of High-Pressure Natural Gas Pipelines
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)In this study, the possibility of installing turboexpanders instead of throttle valves was investigated and analyzed using Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Capital Estimator version 12.1. The optimization and energy saving cases were ... -
Experimental Research on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Typical Pipeline Suspension Bridge Girders
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Wind-resistant performance is a major concern in the design and operation of pipeline suspension bridges. The mean aerodynamic force coefficients (MAFCs) are essential parameters for quantifying the wind loads on a bridge. ...