PR592-242009-Z01 GHG Reduction at Compressor Stations Using Optimization with Physics-Informed Models Author(s)Scott Sheppard, Christopher Perullo, Corson TeasleyAuthoring InstitutionTurbine Logic Release Date February 13, 2026 Reducing greenhouse gas emission from pipeline compressor stations is a critical challenge for ... More Info
PR727-243814-R01 State of NDE Technologies Able to Measure or Predict Seam and Pipe Body Toughness Author(s)Bill Amend, Roger Royer, Thomas Prewitt, Pete Riccardella, Nathan SwitznerAuthoring InstitutionRSI Pipeline Solutions, LLCRelease Date February 11, 2026 Toughness is an important consideration in fitness-for-service assessments of imperfections in ... More Info
PR703-252011-R01 Road Map Activity for Low CO2e Engine Technologies Author(s)Timothy Jacobs, Daniel OlsenAuthoring InstitutionT.J. Jacobs, LLCRelease Date February 4, 2026 Regulatory drivers and environmental concern continue to exert downward pressure on engine ... More Info
WIC-V05-03 Properties of Welds in Thick Section NB-Containing Steels Author(s) R.D. McDonald, A.G. Glover, R.B. Lazor Research Contractor Welding Institute of Canada Release DateDecember 1, 1983 A study of the properties of weld heat-affected zones in steel plate designed for marine service at low temperatures. This report includes the examination of two steels suitable for marine service. The main differences between the two steels are in the C, Nb, Ti, and Mo contents. These steels are ... More Info
WIC-V04-01 A Study on the Dimensions of Arc Burns in Pipe Steels Author(s) R. Lazor Research Contractor Welding Institute of Canada Release DateMarch 1, 1982 Assessment of the size, shape, and depth of welding arc burns with comparison to welding position and currents. Methods were developed to categorize the arc burns and metal hardness measurements were taken at various depths of the welding arc. More Info
SIR-03-066 ECDA-ILI Demonstration Project - ECDA Protocol Author(s) Craig Chaney Research Contractor Structural Integrity Associates Release DateMay 1, 2003 A protocol developed is to help assure that the Pipeline Research Council International ECDA-ILI Demonstration Project (Project) receives the correct and sufficient data to successfully conduct the analyses and meet the Project objectives. Its focus is primarily limited to assuring the collection ... More Info
PR-918-4-R01 The Sampling and Testing of Defective or Failed Pipe Vol 2 - Test Procedures Author(s) Miles T. Hanchett Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateSeptember 30, 1960 Describes methods to produce test samples from piping components. More Info
PR-84-148-R01 Monitoring Engine Operation as a Substitute for Continuous Emission Monitoring Author(s) L.R. Waterland, C. Castaldini Research Contractor Acurex Corporation Release DateAugust 1, 1984 The NOx emissions versus engine operating parameter setting profile was established during performance/emissions mapping tests of a two-stroke turbocharged (Cooper-Bessemer GMVH-lOM) compressor station engine. Rased on this profile the operating envelope corresponding to NOx emissions below 700 ... More Info
PR777-253607-R01 Internal Corrosion Impacts of Renewable Natural Gas Author(s) Diane Saber Research Contractor REEthink Inc. Release DateJanuary 27, 2026 Internal corrosion of metal pipe is of upmost concern to the natural gas industry, and much effort has been devoted to understanding and controlling the mechanisms, including robust mitigation strategies. Biomethane Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is a gaseous fuel produced through the anaerobic ... More Info
PR771-242005-R01 Selective Catalytic Reduction Best Practices Author(s) Dan Ott Research Contractor Environex, Inc. Release DateOctober 1, 2025 This document serves as a guide to best practices and lessons learned when installing Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems to gas compressors. The information is relevant to both reciprocating and turbine compressors both as new construction and retrofit. Gas ... More Info
PR761-235100-R01 Minimally Intrusive Multi Sensors for Inline Deployment Author(s) Dr. Peter Robinson Research Contractor ROS Technology Release DateJuly 9, 2024 This report describes the design and construction of novel sensor bodies that will be used as Minimally Intrusive Tools (MIT) devices. The overarching requirement for MIT devices is that they can be introduced into a pipe through existing entry points, such as National Pipe Thread (NPT) threaded ... More Info
PR753-233900-R01 Enhanced Leak Detection Using Minimally Invasive Multi-Sensor Device Based Inspection Author(s) Praveen Kumar Research Contractor XaaSLabs Inc Release DateJuly 9, 2024 The project team investigated the feasibility of identifying pipeline leaks using Novel sensing approaches that have been recently gaining popularity in the “Pipeline Integrity assessment” realm (such as multi-Sensor inline inspection tools) that incorporate sensors such as Audio, ... More Info
PR-749-223901-R01 Real-Time Detection of Mechanical Impact on Pipelines via Cathodic Protection Author(s) Maher Kassir Research Contractor SPADE Release DateJanuary 12, 2024 Third-party damage is a leading cause of pipeline failures worldwide, accounting for up to 50% of incidents. Although it is important for operators to be informed in real time of mechanical shocks on their pipelines, there is no satisfactory technology to meet this need at this time. The complex ... More Info
PR-746-22602-R01 In-situ Cost-Effective Detection and Quantification of Emission from Vents Author(s) Derek Johnson, Nigel Clark Research Contractor West Virginia University Release DateOctober 30, 2023 The Pipeline Research Council International, Inc. (PRCI) seeks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) from leaks and equipment emissions from all parts of the hydrocarbon transport and storage infrastructure. Specifically, there is a need to identify and compare cost-effective technologies that can detect ... More Info
PR-746-22204-R01 Review of Technologies to Enable In-situ Valve Service to Reduce Methane Emissions Author(s) Derek Johnson, Nigel Clark Research Contractor West Virginia University Release DateMarch 19, 2024 Leaking gas industry valve stem seals are recognized as a substantial source of atmospheric methane, which is a greenhouse gas. Newly proposed regulations include methane alongside volatile organic compound emissions, with leak detection and repair requirements. If a leak is identified a first ... More Info
PR-744-22113-Z01 Hydrogen Natural Gas Blends in Existing Natural Gas Systems Author(s) Thomas Hutchins Research Contractor Hutchins EHS & ESG Leadership Consulting Release DateNovember 2, 2022 A series of short documents summarizing the issues and facts as currently known related to the transportation of hydrogen via pipeline. There are seven papers in this bundle: PR744-22113-E01A Hydrogen Natural Gas Blending and Separation, 2 pages PR744-22113-E01B ... More Info
PR727-243814-R01 State of NDE Technologies Able to Measure or Predict Seam and Pipe Body Toughness Author(s) Bill Amend, Roger Royer, Thomas Prewitt, Pete Riccardella, Nathan Switzner Research Contractor RSI Pipeline Solutions, LLC Release DateFebruary 11, 2026 Toughness is an important consideration in fitness-for-service assessments of imperfections in pipe base metal and seams. Various descriptors of toughness are used, but traditionally, all have re-quired destructive testing to quantify toughness. This report summarizes the current and anticipated ... More Info
PR-727-23700-R01 Underground Storage Failure and Near Miss Trending Author(s) Stephanie Flamberg Research Contractor RSI Pipeline Solutions, LLC Release DateAugust 1, 2024 This report describes the contents of a comprehensive Microsoft Excel database of underground storage (UGS) failure and near miss incidents. The database captures underground storage-related incidents from depleted oil & gas reservoir, aquifer, and salt cavern facilities in the United ... More Info
PR727-234502-R02 Pipe Body Hard Spot Susceptibility Author(s) Michael Rosenfeld Research Contractor RSI-Pipeline Release DateAugust 27, 2024 This white paper summarizes the results of a study to identify susceptibility criteria for the integrity threat to pipelines posed by “hard spots”. Hard spots in the pipe body have acted as the origin for at least 85 leaks and ruptures in North American pipelines since the 1950s ... More Info
PR727-234502-R01 Hard Spot Susceptibility Review Author(s) Michael Rosenfeld Research Contractor RSI-Pipeline Release DateAugust 20, 2024 This report describes the results of a study to identify susceptibility criteria for the integrity threat to pipelines posed by “hard spots” that were introduced in certain varieties of line pipe in the pipe manufacturing process. Historical pipeline failures and past research were ... More Info
PR727-223805-Z01 Guidelines for When to Perform Crack Detection In-Line Inspection Author(s) Tom Bubenik, Cara Macrory, Tara McMahan Research Contractor RSI Pipeline Solutions, LLC Release DateSeptember 11, 2024 The goal of this project was to develop flow charted decision processes for operators to determine when ILI is appropriate and recommended. Two initial tasks developed the background material needed for developing the decision processes. Task 1 is a review of publicly available and ... More Info
PR727-213904-R01 Considerations for Crack ILI Response in Hazardous Liquids Pipelines Author(s) Cara Macrory Research Contractor RSI-Pipeline Release DateFebruary 15, 2022 The American Petroleum Institute (API) initiated this project through Pipeline Research Council International, Inc. (PRCI), to apprise industry consensus recommended practices regarding reasonable and prudent crack in-line inspection (ILI) response criteria for hazardous liquid pipelines based on ... More Info
PR723-253819-R01 Critical Review of IM-1-08 Reports White Paper Author(s) Ted Anderson, Sergio Limon, Pete Riccardella Research Contractor TL Anderson Consulting Release DateNovember 25, 2025 This document is a peer review of two recent reports from PRCI Project IM-1-08, which proposes new minimum fracture toughness requirements to comply with PHMSA Mega Rule RIN1 -- 192.712. The original reports present practical recommendations for Charpy V-Notch (CVN) toughness values for vintage ... More Info