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Publication date: 1 October 2004

Terry Ford

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Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, vol. 76 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0002-2667

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Publication date: 1 June 2002

Terry Ford

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Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, vol. 74 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0002-2667

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Publication date: 28 May 2019

Olanrewaju Ayobami Omoya, Kassandra A. Papadopoulou and Eric Lou

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the application of reliability engineering to oil and gas (O&G) pipeline systems with the aim of identifying means through which…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the application of reliability engineering to oil and gas (O&G) pipeline systems with the aim of identifying means through which reliability engineering can be used to improve pipeline integrity, specifically with regard to man-made incidents (e.g. material/weld/equipment failure, corrosion, incorrect operation and excavation damages).

Design/methodology/approach

A literature review was carried out on the application of reliability tools to O&G pipeline systems and four case studies are presented as examples of how reliability engineering can help to improve pipeline integrity. The scope of the paper is narrowed to four stages of the pipeline life cycle; the decommissioning stage is not part of this research. A survey was also carried out using a questionnaire to check the level of application of reliability tools in the O&G industry.

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Data from survey and literature show that a reliability-centred approach can be applied and will improve pipeline reliability where applied; however, there are several hindrances to the effective application of reliability tools, the current methods are time based and focus mainly on design against failure rather than design for reliability.

Research limitations/implications

The tools identified do not cover the decommissioning of the pipeline system. Research validation sample size can be broadened to include more pipeline stakeholders/professionals. Pipeline integrity management systems are proprietary information and permission is required from stakeholders to do a detailed practical study.

Originality/value

This paper proposes the minimum applied reliability tools for application during the design, operation and maintenance phases targeted at the O&G industry. Critically, this paper provides a case for an integrated approach to applying reliability and maintenance tools that are required to reduce pipeline failure incidents in the O&G industry.

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International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, vol. 36 no. 9
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0265-671X

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Publication date: 2 March 2015

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Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 62 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0003-5599

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Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 57 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0003-5599

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Publication date: 1 August 2001

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Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 48 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0003-5599

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Publication date: 1 June 2005

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Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 52 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0003-5599

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Publication date: 29 June 2010

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Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 57 no. 4
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ISSN: 0003-5599

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Publication date: 25 May 2010

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Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 57 no. 3
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ISSN: 0003-5599

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Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 59 no. 1
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