Research Road Map

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The Compressor & Pump Station (CPS) Technical Committee is dedicated to minimizing operating expenses and capital investments in compression and pump service while balancing market demand and environmental regulations.  

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Research undertaken by this committee applies to damage mechanisms affecting internal surfaces (process conditions) and external surfaces (environmental conditions) of pipelines, tanks, and facilities. Locations may be aboveground, below ground, or submerged in fresh or saline waters.  

Process conditions considered include water, gas, oil, multiphase (gas-oil-water), refined products, and emerging energy technologies, including alternative fuels (such as biofuels and hydrogen blends) and carbon sequestration systems. 

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The Design, Materials & Construction (DMC) Technical Committee focuses its research efforts on developing safe, environmentally responsible, cost-effective, and reliable solutions for the design, construction, and operation of energy pipelines.  

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The Integrity & Inspection (I&I) Technical Committee aims to improve the reliability and safety of the pipeline infrastructure. In order to achieve its goals, research focuses on developing technologies for pipeline integrity management, establishing best practices for inspection and risk management, and understanding existing and emerging threats.  

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The Measurement Technical Committee focuses on standardizing gas and liquid measurement across the industry. With its research, the industry will improve measurement protocols for both liquid and gas lines. Its research also supports greenhouse gas emission reduction and leak detection improvement.  

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The Subsea Technical Committee focuses on the integrity and inspection of subsea assets, as well as the design, materials, and construction aspects. The committee’s efforts address offshore pipeline challenges through Subsea Pipeline Integrity Management, Subsea Pipeline Design, and Subsea Pipe Materials. The primary objective is to enhance pipeline safety and performance by developing and implementing new design methods, advanced materials, innovative inspection technologies, and repair methods. 

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The Surveillance, Operations, and Monitoring (SOM) committee focuses on detecting loss of containment, monitoring and assessment of geohazards, and right-of-way surveillance, monitoring, and damage prevention. 

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The Underground Storage Technical Committee primarily focuses on integrity assurance and operations optimization for the storage of liquid and gas products within salt formations, reservoirs, aquifers, and hard rock caverns.