This book explains a procedure for assessment of the frequency of accidental leaks in cross-country oil pipelines, taking into account factors such as the geological, seismic, climatic, and physical conditions of the pipeline route; the wide range of pipes used (size, wall thickness and etc.); and anti-corrosion measures employed. The procedure was formulated on the basis of an analysis, processing and adaptation of the incident database managed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the US Department of Transportation (DOT). More than 1,300 accidents that...
This book explains a procedure for assessment of the frequency of accidental leaks in cross-country oil pipelines, taking into account factors such as...