Analysis and Comparison of Long-Distance Pipeline Failures

Lianshuang Dai,Ting Wang,Qingshan Feng,Dongpo Wang,Xinqi Yang

doi:10.1155/2017/3174636

Abstract

The analysis results of long-distance oil and gas pipeline failures are important for the industry and can be the basis of risk analysis, integrity assessment, and management improvement for pipeline operators. Through analysis and comparison of the statistical results of the United States, Europe, the UK, and PetroChina in pipeline failure frequencies, causes, consequences, similarities, and differences of pipeline management, focusing points and management effectiveness are given. Suggestions on long-distance pipeline safety technology and management in China are proposed.

Highlights

It is important to maintain high-pressure oil and gas pipeline systems safety and reliability, because the products are hazardous and may result in fire, explosion, and poisoning and lead to significant economic losses, casualties, and environmental pollution [1,2,3]
By collecting and analyzing the failure data, pipeline operators can find out the causes of failure events and understand the weak point in pipeline management which is significant for pipeline risk identification, integrity assessment, risk mitigation, and accident prevention
[9] UKOPA, “UKOPA pipeline product loss incidents and faults report (1962–2014),” 2015

Summary

Introduction

It is important to maintain high-pressure oil and gas pipeline systems safety and reliability, because the products are hazardous and may result in fire, explosion, and poisoning and lead to significant economic losses, casualties, and environmental pollution [1,2,3]. By collecting and analyzing the failure data, pipeline operators can find out the causes of failure events and understand the weak point in pipeline management which is significant for pipeline risk identification, integrity assessment, risk mitigation, and accident prevention [4,5,6]. Statistical results of the US, Europe, the UK, and PetroChina in pipeline failure frequencies, causes, and consequences are comparatively analyzed. Similarities and differences of pipeline management are given. Suggestions on long-distance pipeline safety technology and management in

Analysis and Comparison

Analysis Result Comparisons

Conclusions and Suggestions

Findings

Conflicts of Interest