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http://dx.doi.org/10.7842/kigas.2018.22.5.62

Experimental Study on Rupturing of Artificial Flaw of Pipes for Life Prediction of Underground High Pressure Gas Pipes  

Lee, Kyung-eun (Institute of Gas R&D, Korea Gas Safety Corporation)
Kim, Jeong Hwan (Institute of Gas R&D, Korea Gas Safety Corporation)
Ha, Yu-jin (Institute of Gas R&D, Korea Gas Safety Corporation)
Kil, Seong-Hee (Institute of Gas R&D, Korea Gas Safety Corporation)
Jo, Young-do (Institute of Gas R&D, Korea Gas Safety Corporation)
Moon, Jong-Sam (Institute of Gas R&D, Korea Gas Safety Corporation)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas / v.22, no.5, 2018 , pp. 62-71 More about this Journal
Abstract
According to own investigation conducted by Korea Gas Safety Corporation Gas Safety Research Institute in 2017, the length of underground pipes in domestic high-pressure gas pipelines is approximately 770km, of which 84% is buried in Ulsan and Yeosu industrial complexes. In particular, 56% of underground pipelines have been in operation for more than 20 years. This suggests urgent management of buried high pressure gas pipelines. PHMSA in US and EGIG in Europe, major causes of accidents in buried gas pipelines are reported as third party damage, external corrosion and loss of pipe wall thickness. Therefore, it is important to evaluate whether the defects affect the remaining life of the pipe when defects occur in the pipe. DNV and ASME have evaluated the residual strength of pipelines through the hydraulic rupture test using pipe specimens with artifact flaws. Once the operating pressure is known through the residual strength of the pipe, the wall thickness at the point at which the pipe ruptures is calculated. If we know the accurate rate of corrosion growth, we can predict the remaining life of pipe. In the study, we carried out experiments with A53 Grade.B and A106 Grade.B, which account for 80% of domestic buried pipes. In order to modify the existing model equation, specimens with a defect depth of 80% to 90% was tested, and a formula expressing the relationship between defect and residual strength was made.
Keywords
Residual Strength; Underground High Pressure Gas Pipe; Corrosion Flaw;
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