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It should be a straightforward practice, used by and useful to any and all stakeholders in a pipeline’s operation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome specific features of the definitive approach include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe three critical determinants of failure probability: exposure, mitigation, resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing inspection information directly, intuitively, and efficiently in a risk assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring damage potential separately from failure potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic and intuitive incorporation of interacting threats; weaknesses overlapping failure mechanisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of time-to-failure estimation in modeling corrosion and cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing hazard zones to understand potential consequence scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresenting all possible consequence scenarios with a manageable set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best use, not the most common use, of historical incident statistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe essential role of the risk profile; proper risk management cannot occur without it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConservatism; both P50 and P90+ risk assessments are needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking the risk assessment readily expandable; it should ‘get smarter’ as new knowledge becomes available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerein lies essential guidance for keeping pipelines safe: Improving risk knowledge, leading to superior risk management, leading to safer pipelines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Technical Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47458837135514,"sku":"9780990670001-ebook","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/2597\/4682\/files\/9780990670001-ebook-pipeline-risk-assessment-definitive-approach-and-its-role-in-risk-management-ebook_8977322c-63b7-4cbe-84c8-e48a6d69ee77.jpg?v=1771442800"},{"product_id":"introduction-pipeline-pigging-ebook","title":"An Introduction To Pipeline Pigging - electronic book","description":"The Pigging Products \u0026amp; Services Association was formed in 1990 with the following stated aims: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo promote the knowledge and practice of pipeline pigging, and to ensure that the Members are aware of the needs of the markets for the related products and services, by providing a channel of communication between the Members themselves and the users and other interested parties.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn pursuit of these aims, PPSA has since replied to literally thousands of requests for information, and now distributes its annual Buyers Guide and Directory of Members to over 5000 named individuals throughout the pipeline industry, world-wide. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most common requests has been for information concerning pigging generally. 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