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Application and Validation of Statistically Based Corrosion Growth Rate
Application and Validation of Statistically Based Corrosion Growth Rate
IPC2012
September 24-28, 2012, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
IPC2012-90424
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Classification Description
1-Probable Significant The ILI signals appear to
Growth demonstrate a large difference
between each tool run for depth,
length, or width
2-Possible Growth The ILI signals appear to
demonstrate a difference between
each tool run, but this difference is
not as pronounced as “Probable
Significant Growth”
3-Possible Growth on The ILI signals indicate that a new
New Pipe Installed pipe joint has been installed with
some evidence that metal loss may
have occurred
4-Unlikely Growth The ILI signals do not appear to
demonstrate a difference between
each tool run
5-New Pipeline The ILI signals indicate that a new
Installed pipe joint has been installed
6-Inconclusive The ILI signals are difficult to
interpret to determine if growth has Figure 5b: 2010 Signal Data (Run 2) – Probable Significant
or has not occurred. An example Growth Areas Indicated.
would be metal loss within the girth
weld.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The authors acknowledge the support of Det Norske Veritas
(USA), Inc., DNV Energy Canada Ltd., and selected clients in
carrying out the work needed to prepare this paper.
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