International Conference on  

PIPELINE INTEGRITY

Schiphol, The Netherlands: 5th - 7th November 2008

  Bound copies of the proceedings from this Conference, together with a CD of the proceedings can be ordered from Mrs Marian Rolfe at BHR Group priced £180

CONTENTS

WHAT IS PIPELINE INTEGRITY?
Samarco pipeline integrity program. An approach based on 
intervention risk and cost
J C Mariano de Souza, R B N Andrade, Samarco Mineração SA, Brazil

Risk-weighted based integrity management 
A C Kabel, Pipeline Control, The Netherlands 

RISK AND INTEGRITY
Methodology to evaluate failure risks in long distance slurry pipelines 
J C Rayo, R H Fuentes, JRI Ingenieria SA, Chile

Overview of ECA based flaw acceptance criteria for pipeline integrity  
A Barron, Bodycote Engineering and Technology, UK

CORROSION PROTECTION
Built-in and retrofit cathodic protection systems for large diameter  
prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) using zinc sacrificial
anodes.  An innovative design and technical evaluation
S M S Elkoum, Great Man-Made River Authority (GMRA), Libya

Cathodic protection, a major contributor to pipeline integrity but how  
does it really work and what are its limitations in terms of operational
control
S Leeds, J Leeds, Pipeline Integrity Management Ltd, UK

Hard is not always tough enough – challenges of pipeline corrosion  
prevention
E Czech, BASF SE, Germany; J F Doddema, STOPAQ Europe BV, The Netherlands

INCIDENTS
Detailed analysis of USA OPS onshore natural gas gathering database, 
1985-July 2006
M Schwarz-Tonhauser, W J D Shaw, University of Calgary, Canada

IN LINE INSPECTION – ABOVE GROUND
Above ground data collection and evaluation for pipeline rehabilitation 
R Lindley, K Lax, Corroconsult International Limited, UK

External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) – inaccuracies and  
limitations of this NACE recommended practice
J Leeds, S Leeds, Pipeline Integrity Management Ltd, UK

IN LINE INSPECTION – BELOW GROUND
Pipeline inspection utilizing ultrasound technology: on the issue of  
resolution
M Beller, U Schneider, NDT Systems & Services AG, Germany

Optimising the accuracy of IMU based pipeline mapping 
P Merrett, Merrett Survey Partnership, UK

REHABILITATION AND NOVEL SOLUTIONS – KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Rehabilitating a major oil pipeline in India  
K G Gupta, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, India; R John, Berry Plastics, UK

REHABILITATION AND NOVEL SOLUTIONS
Is external corrosion direct assessment a valid approach for pipeline  
integrity management?
C J Argent, C Frolish, J Healy, MACAW Engineering Ltd, UK

EXTERNAL INSPECTION
Condition assessment of water pipelines in Asia-Pacific region 
P H Ferguson, Tyco Water Ltd (Australia), Australia