OPS Stress Corrosion Cracking Workshop

OPS Research and Development Projects

James MerrittR&D Program Manager,

Office of Pipeline Safetyjames.merritt@RSPA.DOT.GOV

December 2, 2003

R&D efforts for SCC

Today’s PresentersJerry Rau, Panhandle EnergyRay Fessler, Biztek ConsultingJohn Beavers, CC-Technologies, representing NACEScott Thetford, GE, representing the In-line Inspection Association (ILIA)Todd Kedzie, El Paso Energy Corporation

Where is SCC Technologytoday?

•ILI technologies for detection of SCC in liquid pipelines exist

•There are promising technologies for detection of SCC in gas pipelines

•The NACE SCCDA standard along with ASME B31 8S Appendix A3 provide a framework for SCC threat management

•Reliable in the ditch sizing has yet to be demonstrated to the industry

OPS GOAL

OPS R&D effort stimulates economic activity, creates job opportunities and strengthens the industry’s competitive position in global markets.

OPS will match one-for-one industry’s R&D contribution to collaborative research. This will stretch industry’s research dollar and ensure OPS research priorities accurately reflect the sector’s real needs. Speed up the process of transferring new technology into the private sector.

Recent R&D ProjectsMap

R&D Management Process-Planned Enhancements

• Annual R&D Forum to Support Issue Identification and Priority Setting (Dec 11,12)

• Publication of Integrated R&D Procurement Plan for Federal Agencies (due to Congress by 12/15)

• Joint Agency Solicitations (Biannually)

• Communication of R&D Results and Implications (Technology Transfer)

• Collaborative Interagency Technology Development/Demonstration (ongoing)

Where to LocateAdditional Information

http://primis.rspa.dot.gov/matrixMonth RD Static Hits Matrix Hits Total

March 1,560 12,628 14,188

April 1,162 48,587 49,649

May 1,982 53,834 55.649

June 1,798 35,940 37,738

July 2,378 30,702 33,080

August 1,730 4,539 6,269

September 1,977 14,155 16,132

October 1,736 23,186 24,922

Total 14,323 223,471 237,794

Summary•Research has been active and productive in the area of SCC since mid 1960s

•R&D gap analysis identifies needs in:•Modeling development and validation•Refinement of growth models for establishing re-inspection intervals•ILI for gas pipelines •Accurate NDE sizing –both ILI and in the ditch•Practical ECA tool(s)

How can you contact OPS?

Jim Merritt

James.Merritt@rspa.dot.gov

303-683-3117

Jeff Wiese

Jeff.Wiese@rspa.dot.gov

202-366-2036