The objective of this paper is to give an overview assessment for mitigation of crude pipeline leaks at upstream facilities considering internal corrosion protection, safety aspects as a result of hydrocarbon leaks, and meets industrial requirements.

The ultimate goal of this study is to have all crude piping networks protected against corrosive environments in order to mitigate hydrocarbon leak risks in populated areas and sustain the production in a timely manner.

A network of about 1,000 existing crude pipelines was evaluated in this study. Criteria were developed for pipe integrity and safety assessment with various upgrade options, which include replacement, rehabilitation, and conducting in-line inspection (ILI) scraping. Furthermore, a database has been established for all collected information to apply the criteria utilizing decision matrix approach based on around 50,000 data entries. Additionally, the study capitalized on latest corrosion rate simulator.

Finally, the study utilizes a decision matrix approach based on the established integrity and safety criteria and identified with conclusion lines to be replaced, rehabilitated or inspected.

Subject
Water, Piping, Corrosion rate, Leaks, Pipelines, Inspection, Fluids, Scraping, Health, safety, and environment, Crude, Corrosion protection, Line current, Oil
Keywords:
crude pipelines, decision matrix, integrity, safety, assessment
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