In addition, although the majority of composite materials research has been focused on repairing onshore pipelines, numerous studies have been conducted on assessing the repair and reinforcement of offshore risers and pipelines. However, composite materials have also been used to successfully repair dents, wrinkle bends, induction bends, vintage girth welds, and pipe fittings including elbows and tees. Assess Composite and Steel Repairs for Use on Nonstandard DefectsД¬omposite materials have primarily been used for repairing corroded pipelines with the goal of restoring strength to damaged sections. Stress Engineering Services has developed processes to prioritize pipeline flaws that maximize pipeline integrity and assure appropriate action for each threat. A discriminant assessment of pipeline integrity threats allows the operator to reduce risk and develop a comprehensive solution. The impact of excavation damage on pipeline safety and the environment can far outweigh the potential benefits. Validate Non-excavation and Prioritized Maintenance Activity As the leader in pipeline testing, we are able to provide important insights to the pipelineвЂ™s performance when subjected to actual operating conditions. Our testing approach for evaluating mechanical integrity is extremely powerful and provides pipeline operators a means to quantify integrity concerns not possible using only standard assessment methods. Testing can involve either pipe material removed from service or newly constructed pipe, depending on the desired outcome of the study. The results of the engineering and FEA analyses can be confirmed via a qualified testing program. Build Criteria by Comparing Finite Element Results with Lab Tests Above all, we are an experienced, multi-disciplined, hands-on technological and problem-solving resource for transportation infrastructure operators. We use advanced FEA and computer modeling, materials engineering, burst testing, field instrumentation, and monitoring to help our clients guard against catastrophic failure and to maintain mechanical integrity. We thoroughly assess each situation by defining its parameters and safety factors while incorporating between stress points. In addition, we identify roadblocks to long-term operation and help ensure that they are accounted for before installation or repair. We analyze dents, cracks, and other pipeline threats to ensure the upmost safety. Stress Engineering Services evaluates pipeline threats and failures to determine the safe limits of prospective operations for our clients. Develop Operating Criteria by Testing Defect or Condition Performance Pipeline companies all around the world have used our EB-IMP process, and we believe that it gives operators confidence to safely operate their pipelines based on a thorough understanding of anomalies. These repair technologies serve as the basis for the EB-IMPвЂ™s Level 5 repair assessment. Additionally, we have led industryвЂ™s efforts to evaluate composite repair technologies for pipelines. The EB-IMP methodology is an extension of Stress EngineeringвЂ™s work for pipeline companies in evaluating anomalies such as dents and mechanical damage using finite element analysis (FEA) and full-scale testing. While the foundation of this initiative is the API 579/ASME FFS-1 Fitness for Service standard, the EB-IMP goes beyond the traditional API 579/ASME FFS-1 three-level assessment process to incorporate two additional steps that include assessment by experimental methods and development of repair techniques. To assist the pipeline industry in its integrity management efforts, we have developed the Engineering-Based Integrity Management ProgramВ® (EB-IMPВ®). Pipeline Threat Analysis and Management Engineering-Based Approach to Pipeline Threat Management

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