In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris shake things up with special guest (and new co-host?) Jason Skow of Integral Engineering. Chris joins remotely as the group untangles the complexities of API 1163, reviewing the long-standing assumptions around Level Two and Level Three validations. This episode provides more clarity around the language and why asking the right question matters more than checking the right box.

Along the way, they talk about tax law, criminal law, Star Wars, and medicine. If you’re new here, we promise this podcast is about pipelines…

Highlights:

• Level Two vs. Level Three: acceptance, rejection, and the questions we should be asking
• How code language has influenced industry perception and practice
• Who should be driving validation efforts: operators or service providers?
• Why Level Three might just be "doing the math" rather than “extensive validation work.”

If you've ever wondered about Level Three validation – watch this episode.

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Jason Skow

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In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris are joined by returning guest David Futch of Acuren to discuss a recent incident that involved irregularities from a J-Integral lab test.

The conversation breaks down the finer points of what went wrong and sheds light on the importance of placing safeguards around test labs to ensure consistent, high-quality reporting parameters.

Highlights:

• The importance of modulus data in generating high-quality test results
• The role that validity criteria play in accurate J-Integral testing
• What safeguards operators should have in place to ensure accurate lab testing

If you’re looking to get ahead of potential inconsistencies in lab validation testing—or if you’re just looking to know more about fracture toughness than you did yesterday—this episode is a must-watch.

Also, find out what’s up with Chris’s cholesterol. We promise it’s related.

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Christopher De Leon   

David Futch

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Not all EMAT technology works the same way, and this gap highlighted an opportunity for ILI vendors to step in and serve the market. Working hand in hand with an operator, NDT Global has developed a high-resolution inspection tool for gas systems that uses guided ultrasonic waves to detect crack features. Their PPIM 2026 paper, Development and Validation of a Novel Gas Crack Detection Tool Using Guided Waves, highlights the development and validation of the tool.

In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Christopher are joined by Michael Haas, Head of Sensor & Measurement Technology, and Rogelio Guajardo, Director, Product Management, of NDT Global, as they dive into the specific capabilities of this new technology, called CIGMA-x (also referred to as CIGMA).

Highlights:

• Exploring how EMAT shortcomings shaped this new technology development
• Discussing the 30-inch gas test loop, specially designed to test CIGMA-x capabilities with simulated features
• Breaking down primary tool capabilities and major findings from full-scale testing

References:

2026. Hubert, D. Bag, M. Haas, R. Guajardo and T. Hennig, "Development and Validation of a Novel Gas Crack Detection Tool Using Guided Waves," in Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management, Houston, 2026.
2027. Hubert, T. Hennig, M. Chandrasekaran, K. Baraniecki and O. Shabarchin, "Closing the Gap on Crack Detection for Gas Transmission Pipelines," in 15th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2024), Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2024.

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Christopher De Leon   

Michael Haas

Rogelio Guajardo

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According to RSPA 98-4733, “permanent” means as long as the pipe will be in service under normal operating and maintenance conditions.

In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with returning special guest Tim Mally to break down the concept of repair permanency, what it means from a code perspective, and what factors can influence the permanency of composite repairs.

Highlights:

• Breaking down what the code says about repair “permanence”
• What factors affect composite repair permanency
• Criteria to consider for composite reinforcement of non-standard features
• Evaluating existing composite repairs for permanency

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Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

Tim Mally

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In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with returning special guest Rienk de Vries, as they explore the wild west of difficult-to-inspect in-line inspection technology. It’s a conversation filled with details of Intero’s capabilities and advancements in recent years, how they’ve been changed, and where future opportunities might lie.

Highlights:

• Recent developments in Intero’s modular robotic MFL fleet
• What does the development cycle for these kinds of tools look like?
• What will it take to get a turbocharger?
• What is in store for future developments?

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Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

Rienk de Vries

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Tune in as Rhett Dotson and Christopher De Leon return with The Dirt Merchant to discuss why shark attacks appear to rise with ice cream consumption, and what Alex’s PPIM 2026 paper tells us about the prevalence of landslides and hydrotechnical events over time. 

Highlights: 

• The use and limitations of the PHMSA significant incident database. 

• The impacts of data quality 

• The key question: Are we getting better at managing geohazards? 

• Is it too soon to tell if our geohazard programs are working? 

• How consumer behavior affects industry patterns related to failures. 

Bonus: For other fun correlations, visit tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations. It’s a hoot and half if you’re a stat nerd like we are. 

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Rhett Dotson    

Christopher De Leon    

Alexander McKenzie-Johnson  

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In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris bring on Dr. Nicki Robertson, who is currently standing up D2 Integrity’s Canadian office, to discuss pipeline regulations across borders.

Highlights:

• Key differences and similarities between each country’s regulatory environment
• How each country approaches interpreting regulations
• Relationships between operators and regulators
• Ensuring sound engineering for engineering assessments

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Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

Nicki Robertson

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Highlights:

• Motivations behind the rule stem from a wide-scale effort to reduce emissions across the pipeline industry.
• Enhanced compliance thresholds for gas gathering lines have introduced challenges and opportunities for pipeline operators, like new classifications and reporting requirements.
• Implications of prescriptive vs. performance-based integrity management as the gas gathering space continues to evolve.

If you haven’t thought of the impact of the Mega Rule on gathering lines before, or if you’re knee deep in the new regulations, this episode is for you.

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Mark Ryan

Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Etier at sarah.etier@forme-mktg.com.   

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When determining whether a composite system is a suitable repair option, defining permanency (i.e., What does permanent mean to you?), evaluating the long-term strength of the system, and understanding the role of adhesion all come into play.  

In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with special guest Tim Mally to discuss the ins and outs of using composites, common installation issues, and some of the major challenges with composite repairs.  

Highlights: 

• Essential variables considered when evaluating composite repair applicability 

• The importance of surface prep and proper adhesion for a successful composite repair  

• Exploring the heightened scrutiny of composite repairs compared to alternative methods 

• Common questions with ensuring “permanency” of composite repairs 

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Rhett Dotson    

Christopher De Leon    

Tim Mally 

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Highlights:

• Real-world considerations, dependencies, risks, and implications of operator approaches to vortex-induced vibration (VIV)
• Lessons learned from the Yellowstone River pipeline failure
• Operator strategies for managing water crossings, including inventory of crossings, data collection and integration, and risk assessment, prioritization, & potential mitigations

This episode is a must-listen for pipeline integrity engineers or anyone focused on building a safer, more transparent pipeline industry.

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Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

Fernando Curiel

D2 Integrity   

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In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with returning special guest Bruce Nestleroth, as they dive headfirst into a heavily debated topics around MFL technology. It’s a conversation filled with details of MFL capabilities and advancements in recent years, how it has refined, and where future opportunities might lie.

Highlights:

• What “high resolution” really means for MFL tools
• MFL data, RSTRENG, and P-Square approaches for burst pressure predictions
• Capabilities for capturing true “river bottom” profiles for corrosion
• The questions operators should ask their MFL vendors

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Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

Bruce Nestleroth

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Rhett and Christopher unpack how a vintage weld flaw, masked geohazards, and the limitations of in-line inspection (ILI) tools came together to produce a high-cost failure. This episode is a must-listen for anyone working in integrity management or considering how to implement effective geohazard management programs.

Highlights:

• How a Mississippi pipeline was impacted by construction work on a reactivated retention pond
• The slow-moving, well-documented earth movement that still went unaddressed
• A girth weld defect from 1952 and why ILI didn’t catch it in time
• Why LiDAR and bending strain data weren’t enough without expert interpretation

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Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

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Rhett and Christopher walk through four real-world incidents, ranging from farmland to construction sites, where pipelines were struck. In some of these cases, lives were lost, all because no one called 811, or location information was ignored. From Brandon, MN to Dixon, IL, these stories reveal a pattern of missed warning signs, incomplete communication, and public awareness efforts that failed to translate into action.

This episode breaks down the responsibility on both sides of the fence and how even well-intentioned outreach can fall short without boots-on-the-ground follow-through.

Highlights:

• Why do over 160,000 third-party damages still happen each year, despite widespread awareness campaigns?
• A bulldozer strike in Georgia that turned deadly for a contractor’s family
• The repeat offender: a pipeline in Kansas hit multiple times by the same excavation crew
• How Kinder Morgan’s years of landowner outreach still couldn’t prevent a fatal accident
• What does DIRT data tell us about who’s not calling 811, and why?
• The limitations of signs, mailers, and brochures when human behavior doesn’t change
• What can pipeline professionals do to prevent future third party damage incidents?

“Three Seconds Later” (Dixon Incident Video): https://youtu.be/Ejxvrnfk2uE

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Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

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Highlights:

• Step-by-step failure chain that led to the Challenger explosion, including the infamous 11^th-hour conference call
• The impact of deadlines and groupthink on decision-makers
• How quickly the flip switched between assumption of danger to assumption of safety, and the impacts on decision-making
• How risk communication and organizational pressure led to disaster
• Key takeaways for asset integrity professionals for the day-to-day protection of vital infrastructure

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Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

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We hope by bringing an analysis of recent incidents to light, fewer tragic accidents will occur in the future.  We believe starting these honest, open conversations is Step 1. We urge all safety professional to take learning from these events very seriously – there is no progress without an honest review and reflection of the past.  

The latest episode of Failure Files on Pipeline Things discusses the breakdown of barriers that led to two Boeing plane crashes. These devastating accidents raise questions about cost pressures impact on safety culture and the role of regulatory oversight. Rhett and Christopher discuss how the aviation industry was pressured to give approval, and how this story serves as a cautionary tale for the pipeline industry.

Like many of the failures discussed in this series, it is difficult to name one “bad actor” that enabled these tragedies. In truth, these events are the culmination of many different barriers breaking down under a complex network of business incentives. By arming ourselves with the ability to identify these influences, we are better prepared to make safer decisions in the future.

Highlights:

• Factors and outcomes of the two incidents
• Regulatory processes and blurred lines between safety and a race to revenue-generating business
• Lessons learned for pipeline safety regulatory processes

Connect:   

Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

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Highlights:

• Step-by-step failure chain that led to the Macondo well failure
• The impact of deadlines, budget, and resource-based pressure on decision-making
• How “checking the box” mentality and groupthink cost billions and, ultimately, lives

Connect:   

Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

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Each episode will dissect different stories from the midstream, aerospace, upstream operations, and space exploration industries. We will break down the broken barrier beneath each story that led to failure.

It is comfortable and easy to point to a single “source” when something goes wrong. However, if we break down these layers, these perfect storms have anything but perfect solutions.

Highlights:

• Uncovering the broken layers of protection
• Discuss events that develop patterns
• How can our industry start engineering better outcomes?

Connect:   

Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

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Tune in to this episode to catch the answer and learn about how machine learning is being used to improve SCC susceptibility models and help advance SCC threat management.

Highlights:

• Top 10 machine learning predictors for SCC (specific to the study)
• How can machine learning help us find the location of anomalies?
• Parameters that are better correlated to where to find cracks
• What further research should be done to improve this?

Connect:   

Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

Cliff Maier

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Listen in and learn all about:

• The Basic Rupture Framework (BR) methodology
• How an operator would put this methodology to use
• BR influencing the decisions of integrity engineers

PHMSA Report:

Review the Intent and Safety Impact of Hoop Stress and Percentage of Specified Minimum Yield Stress Boundaries on Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Pipelines

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Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

Keith Leewis

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Tune in to this highly anticipated episode to learn more.

Highlights:

• Background and history of API 1163
• The difference between the second and third edition of API 1163
• The validation of performance specifications
• What percentage of inspections actually met specifications?
• What further research should be done to improve this?

Connect:   

Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

Tom Bubenik

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Join us on this must-listen episode to learn more about confidence intervals in looking at population data and what further studies could be done to benefit the industry.

Highlights:

• Requirements of 607 and defining a population
• The variables studied in this paper to determine populations
• Previewing the mathematics behind determining separate populations
• The difference between confidence and performance
• What does 95% confidence mean?

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Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

Jason Skow

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Join us on the newest episode of Pipeline Things, where Chris, Rhett, and Mike discuss his latest paper, Managing the Pipe Body Hard Spots Integrity Threat, identifying hard spots, the challenges the industry is facing, and what further study is needed.

Highlights:

• What should operators look for to mitigate hard spot threats?
• What factors increase susceptibility for hard spot threats?
• What is the role of inline inspection in managing hard spots?
• What is Mike’s biggest takeaway?

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Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

Mike Rosenfeld

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Tune in to the newest episode of Pipeline Things, where Chris, Rhett, and Clay discuss a new strategy for managing geohazard threats, the emerging need for this new strategy, where it came from, and its future.

Highlights:

• What's the origin story of this technology, and what need is it fulfilling?
• How does Geoforce help in site-specific decisions?
• What efforts are being made to improve data gathering?

Connect:   

Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity 

Clay Johnson

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Join us on the newest episode of Pipeline Things, where Chris, Rhett, and Brett discuss geohazards and inclinometers, the need for this tool, where it came from, and its emerging future.

Highlights:

• What’s the origin story of this technology and what need is it fulfilling?
• What challenges are faced when working with inclinometers?
• How do inclinometers fit in geohazard management programs?
• What positive changes do inclinometers bring?
• What's in store for inclinometers in the future?

Connect:   

Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity 

Brett Dugan

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Join us on the newest episode of Pipeline Things, where Chris, Rhett, and Jed discuss circumferential SCC, the challenges the industry is facing, and the emerging solutions to combat them.

Highlights:

• What are the latest updates for circumferential SCC?
• What is and is not detectable from inline inspections?
• What emerging solutions are available for managing circumferential SCC threats?
• What is the development process for inspection tools in response to emerging threats?
• What have we learned about where to find circumferential SCC?

Connect:   

Rhett Dotson   

Christopher De Leon   

D2 Integrity   

Jed Ludlow 

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Join us on the most recent episode of Pipeline Things, where Chris, Rhett and Steven discuss the IPCE publication, “The State of Dent Screening and Shape-Based Assessments: Discrepancies to Consider.” During this episode, you’ll learn more about dents and how to go about discovering discrepancies in standards. 

Highlights:  

• What did Steven discover about the existing standards, and why did it turn into an IPCE paper?

• What happens when you find standards or recommended practices that have errors in them?

• Who should take responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of a standard protocol?

Connect:  

Rhett Dotson  

Christopher De Leon  

D2 Integrity  

Steven Polasik  

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Join us on the newest episode of Pipeline Things, where Chris, Rhett and Alex discuss the IPCE publication, “A Deep Dive Into The Use of LiDAR Change Detection Analysis for Regional Landslide Monitoring in the Appalachian Basin Region of the U.S.”  During this episode, you’ll learn more about using LiDAR to manage geohazard threats. 

Highlights:  

• How does LiDAR fit into geohazard management programs? What are its alternatives?  

• How can operators access LiDAR data? What is publicly available and what has to be gathered by operators?

• How do you match historical and current LiDAR data for shifting geological landscapes? How accurate can these assessments be?

Connect:  

Rhett Dotson  

Christopher De Leon  

D2 Integrity  

Alex McKenzie-Johnson

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Highlights:

• What is David Futch’s background?
• Is a Type B sleeve permanent? How permanent?
• What is the Bauschinger effect?
• Where would David recommend Type A sleeves and Type B sleeves?
• Should there be updates in industry standards?

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Rhett Dotson

Christopher De Leon

David Futch

D2 Integrity

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Chris and Rhett ask Jason about his 2022 IPCE publication, “Estimating measurement performance with truncated data sets.”  They ask about the origin of Jason’s idea, the applicability, and about his experience and insight into API 1163 Level 3 validations.

Highlights:  

• What is the difference between API 1163 Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3?
• When do you use each level of validation? How do you know a certain level is appropriate in a given scenario?
• How common are API 1163 Level 3 validations?
• How are Level 3 validations beneficial for quantitative integrity assessment programs?
• Can you still do a Level 3 validation with truncated data?

Connect:  

Rhett Dotson  

Christopher De Leon  

D2 Integrity  

Jason Skow

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As machine learning becomes more prevalent, the industry is actively exploring how to leverage AI's capabilities to its advantage. On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by Adrian Belanger as they explore the application of machine learning and his IPC 2022 paper: “Not All Data Is Good Data: The Challenges of Using Machine Learning ILI.”

While machine learning efficiently analyzes data and uncovers patterns for analysts, Rhett, Chris, and Adrian discuss the critical role that quality inputs play in actionable outputs. Bad data can arise from mismatches between ILI data and field data, or from incomplete data that has been excluded. Belanger discusses the importance of screening data and looking for anomalies in data when utilizing AI.

Rhett, Chris, and Adrian discuss the growth and use of machine learning, what good data is, and how machine learning can effectively be utilized in the industry.

Highlights: 

• What type of data is fed into machine learning, and what goes wrong?
• Is the future of machine learning to replace jobs in pipeline integrity?
• Is parameter data leveraged in machine learning rather than just ILI signal data?
• What does good and bad data look like from Adrian’s perspective?
• What are the common mistakes with data?

Connect: 

Rhett Dotson 

Christopher De Leon 

D2 Integrity 

Adrian Belanger 

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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.  

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Join us on the newest episode of Pipeline Things, where Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by special guest Andy Drake to discuss the history of pipeline integrity regulations and best practices. Rhett, Chris, and Andy discuss prescriptive and performance-based regulation (and Rhett takes a stance!), what “zero incidents” means, and moving forward in the industry.

 Highlights: 

• What is the relationship between performance and prescriptive-based regulations?
• Why are U.S. operators operating in the regulatory environment that exists today?
• What does it mean to “stand on the shoulders of giants” in the pipeline industry?
• Where did “zero incidents” come from, and what did the original creators mean by it?
• How are we seeing environmental impacts influence regulations?

Connect: 

Rhett Dotson 

Christopher De Leon 

D2 Integrity 

Andy Drake

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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.  

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Highlights:

• How did Bruce Nestleroth get started in the pipeline industry?
• What does Bruce mean by “science is about truth; engineering is about compromise”?
• Why is there such a wide range of MFL sensors?
• How should people understand the specifications for ILI tools?
• Why is it important to ask the right questions when speaking to ILI vendors?
• Can MFL tools provide a river bottom profile for RSTRENG?

Connect:

Rhett Dotson

Christopher De Leon

Bruce Nestleroth

D2 Integrity

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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

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On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by Jerry Rau to discuss the way it is and the way it should be. Join us on today’s episode of Pipeline Things as Rhett, Christopher, and Jerry discuss how research should be driving standards and regulations, rather than incidents.

Highlights:

• How successful has the industry been at mobilizing in the past to protect against failures proactively?
• What can managers and integrity engineers do to prevent history from repeating itself?
• How do younger pipeline professionals get involved to continue learning more about the industry and furthering regulations?
• How can experienced managers hold employees accountable for continued learning and research?

Resources:

By God, if I Were in Charge: A Book About Experiences In The Pipeline Industry

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Christopher De Leon

Jerry Rau

D2 Integrity

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In this episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by Dave Johnson (better known as Dr. Dave) to discuss both the collaboration required and the deliberateness necessary for successful standards. Join us on today’s episode as the team dives into previous and ongoing standard development while peeking into Dr. Dave’s perspective on the future.

Highlights:

• What are the different types of organizations that contribute to standard development?
• How are standards put into practice in the industry?
• What was the standard developmental process for 1183, B318, and B31.8S?
• How quickly was B31.8S developed, and what impact did that have on its use today?
• How do we prevent some of the challenges we’re seeing today in new standards being developed, such as for CO2 pipelines?

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Rhett Dotson

Christopher De Leon

D2 Integrity

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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

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Highlights:

• What is PIR and what is the history of how it came to be?
• How has the standard goal of integrity management evolved from 25 years ago?
• Are integrity management and its standards evolving enough with the influx of resources available to operators now, in comparison to 25 years ago?
• As regulations have progressed, what is the need for prescriptive regulatory guidance?

Resources:

Consequence Related Background Papers

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Rhett Dotson

Christopher De Leon

Keith Leewis

D2 Integrity

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Highlights:

• What is the relationship between control room and integrity management in pipeline failures?
• What is the rupture rule?
• Where are we seeing the most innovation in control room management?
• How do integrity, control room, and operations management departments collaborate to avoid system failure?

Connect:

Rhett Dotson

Christopher De Leon

Russel Treat

D2 Integrity

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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

Highlights:

• Who is Rienk, and what is his story in the pipeline industry?
• What is the evolution of Intero technology, from Pipetel to now?  
• What are Intero’s service lines?
• What is in-line charging?

Connect:

Rhett Dotson

Christopher De Leon

D2 Integrity

Intero

Rienk de Vries

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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@advmarketing.com.

Highlights:

• What is AXISS™?
• How does AXISS™ measurement work?
• What is the difference between AXISS™ Generation 1 and Generation 2?
• What markets is AXISS™ available in?
• What does the future of AXISS™ look like?

Connect:

Rhett Dotson

Christopher De Leon

D2 Integrity

Baker Hughes

Process & Pipeline Services

Mohamed ElSeify

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Highlights:

• Who is Simon, and how did MMT start?
• Where is HSD testing today?
• How does HSD testing work?
• What are some new things MMT is working on?

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Christopher De Leon

D2 Integrity

MMT

Simon Bellemare

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Highlights:

• What is the history of Plastometrex?
• What is Plastometrex’s material properties testing process?
• What are the calibration requirements in order to obtain accurate results while utilizing the PLX-Portable?
• What does the future look like for Plastometrex?

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Rhett Dotson

Christopher De Leon

D2 Integrity

Plastometrex

Jimmy Campbell

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Highlights:

• Who is Onstream?
• What sets Onstream apart from other ILI providers?
• How can we tune pigging tools to get data on specific threats?
• What is the purpose of triaxial sensors?
• What’s in store for the future of Onstream?

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Rhett Dotson

Christopher De Leon

D2 Integrity

Onstream

Stephen Westwood

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Onstream: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onstream-pipeline-inspection-ltd-/

Stephen Westwood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-westwood-71aa3535/

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If you’ve ever been to PPIM, you’ve probably seen the Enduro showcase. Now, take a deep dive into the company with Matt to understand what makes Enduro stand out.

Highlights:

• Who is Enduro?
• What services does Enduro offer?
• What sets Enduro apart from other similar services and products?
• Where is Enduro going in the future?
• Are there any new tools in development?

Connect:

Rhett Dotson

Christopher De Leon

D2 Integrity

Enduro

Matt Peterson

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To wrap up The Failure Files season, Rhett and Chris discuss a 2020 event in Hillsboro, Kentucky related to geohazard threat management. More operators are becoming aware of the threat of geohazards and working to implement proper management techniques. Rhett and Chris discuss what those proper management techniques look like, and what integrity managers should consider.

Highlights:

• What makes geohazards different from other threats we’ve discussed in this arc?
• How do we assess for geohazards?
• What are common geohazard misconceptions?
• What are the key takeaways from this incident in Hillsboro and the NTSB report that followed?

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Rhett Dotson

Christopher De Leon

D2 Integrity

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Highlights:

• Where do dents rank on the threat spectrum? How do we know when one poses a significant threat?
• What is fatigue cycling? Why is it important to consider when excavating?
• What strategies do we have today and what lessons can we learn to prevent history from repeating itself?
• What effect did this failure have on regulations that liquid and gas operators contend with today?

Connect:

Rhett Dotson

Christopher De Leon

D2 Integrity

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Today's episode focuses on two different catastrophes on opposite sides of the country. The first begins on the morning of August 19, 2020 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, where a 30-inch natural gas pipeline ruptured and ignited, creating a 51-foot crater about 113 feet along the pipe that burned for 55 minutes. The second takes place twelve years later in Sissonville, West Virginia when a 20-in natural gas transmission pipeline operated by Columbia Gas Transmission failed. Listen to learn how these events are related, the major causes, notable outcomes, prevention strategies, and how the findings from this report have affected recent gas pipeline regulations. 

Highlights:

- What should modern-day IMPs account for? Is there a reason to expand beyond prescribed actions in regulation, and if so, how far?

- What procedures and regulations do we have today as a result of the findings in this NTSB report?

- How did these two incidents affect the definitions of HCAs and MCAs?

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Highlights:

• How have modern regulations changed after San Bruno?
• Who are the entities that influence modern regulation?
• What liberties and assumptions were taken that contributed to missing key information about the assets?
• What are the key considerations when thinking about covered and noncovered segments?

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Highlights:

• What were the first signs of a serious problem?
• What delays prolonged the leak?
• How did the plane crash rumor affect the operators’ decision-making?
• What technology and procedures are in place today to prevent similar leaks?
• What was the extent of the damage from this tragedy?

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This story brings us to Marshall, Michigan in July 2010, where a routine shutdown of a 30-inch pipeline system transformed into an 843,000-gallon oil leak into the Kalamazoo River. Rhett and Chris examine the main causes of this environmental disaster, prevention strategies, and how the findings from this report have affected recent gas pipeline regulations.

 Highlights:

• Why didn’t the initial signs of a leak raise any red flags?
• How did confirmation bias play a role in the leak? How can you be conscious of your own bias when making decisions?
• What procedures do we have in place today to prevent similar leaks?
• How did the findings and recommendations from this NTSB report affect modern-day gas pipeline regulations?

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On the first episode of this special season of Pipeline Things: The Failure Files, we begin a new chapter discussing notable pipeline incidents throughout history and breaking down the NTSB failure reports that accompany them.

This story begins at 3:28PM on June 10^th, 1999 in Bellingham, Washington near the pristine and lush outdoor space, Whatcom Creek. Olympic’s 16-inch gas pipeline in Bellingham experiences a rupture that dumps 237,000 gallons of gasoline into the creek and ignites. Rhett and Chris walk us through the events that led up to that disaster and remind us that despite this event occurring over twenty years ago, we always have something to learn.

Highlights:

• What series of events led to Olympic Pipeline Explosion of 1999?
• How did biases play a role in the failure? When can you trust past experiences and how can data help prevent bias?
• What strategies do we have today and what lessons can we learn to prevent history from repeating itself?
• What effect did this failure have on regulations that liquid and gas operators contend with today?
• How has data integration improved (if at all) since 1999?

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Highlights:

• How can Envirocal run their tools at 75 mph?
• Envirocal’s evolution from gauge plate to caliper tool to the pig in the box that is today
• What is Vic’s secret skill?
• How was Vic able to think outside of the box in order to develop this new technology?
• Combo-tool with IMU, MFL, Caliber, Odometer, and IDOD

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Envirocal

Vik Raghavan

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Highlights:

• What makes Eclipse more advanced than other crack detection technologies?
• How to choose the right burger from a menu with so many options
• Why you need to understand what you want to achieve and the threats before you engage the tool provider
• How is NDT Global continuing to push the capabilities of technology?

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Rogelio Guajardo

NDT Global

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Highlights:

• What is on the horizon for EMAT inspection technology?
• How are process changes targeting reliability and repeatability?
• How can you turn data into information?
• How is artificial intelligence influencing the industry?

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Highlights:

• What is the difference between theoretical and practical solutions?
• How is Entegra pushing the boundaries of seam assessment?
• Why should you touch the pipe?

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Rick Desaulniers

Entegra

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Highlights:

• How does T.D. Williamson’s specification change the way that operators can detect and classify dents with metal loss?
• What are the questions you should be asking yourself when in the classification process?
• What technologies are required for the MDS™ platform?
• What does the future look like for T.D. Williamson and its technological advances?

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Matt Romney

T.D. Williamson

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Highlights:

• What makes Novitech’s new technology so unique?
• Are you able to run MFL-A and MFL-C in a combined configuration?
• In regard to resolution quality, how effective is Novitech’s micron technology?
• What is the future of Novitech’s technology?

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Novitech

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Highlights:

• Mullets are back. Will Rhett get one?
• If an operator approaches hard spots for the first time, how should they find a hard spot in a crack?
• Let’s say someone identifies a line, understands the condition of that line, runs a hard spot tool, and receives the report. Now, what?
• How does characterizing the hard spot relate to the MFL capabilities?
• Where do we, as an industry, need to head in understanding hard spots?

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Jing Wang

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Highlights:

• Thou must play soccer
• RIN 2 defines hard spots - what does this mean for operators?
• What is a hard spot?
• NTSB Report for Danville Kentucky

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Highlights:

• The PB&J procedures
• Do you need to sit down with your analyst?
• Get help! Lean on other industry professionals. And, maybe join a secret organization.
• What should operators do when they get their first list of features?
• Advice from the ditch

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Mike Preuit

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Highlights:

• “Snowvid” in Texas and learning from history
• Simplify your response criteria by “eating the elephant one bite at a time”
• When a company has a release, we all have one (learn from each other)
• Setting up data alerts to know and establish thresholds
• Document, document, document to Define and Defend
• Have knowledgeable field experts who know what to look for
• Interpret the code both literally and with integrity efficacy in mind

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Nic Roniger

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Highlights:

• Updated Gas Rule & Response Criteria from Section 714 and 933
• What is the original intent of the regulation?
• You have to be prepared when you run EMAT
• What is “wide-spread”?

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Brian Jimenez

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Highlights:

- Who’s the true SME of the World Cup: Rhett or Christopher?

- What should you do if you think your SME is wrong?

- How do SMEs in RIN 1 compare to RIN 2?

- Seagal Engineering

- What makes an SME?

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Highlights:

- Family traditions from the Dotson & De Leon households

- Given the tone of the rule change (originally high-level, now more prescriptive), could PHMSA get more prescriptive in 7 years?

- What's different about corrosion control?

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Highlights:

- What are your thoughts on triaxial MFL sensor technologies that have started to be implemented by vendors in recent years?

- If you were a tool, which one would you be?

- Is that good or bad if you dig an ILI call and your NDE contractor reports 'no crack found? What should you do?

- What is your favorite disc golf manufacturer?

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Highlights:

- How is ECA defined in this new rule?

- Is your dent a buckle and not a dent?

- Get help

- Potential FAQs

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Highlights:

- The difference between wrinkles, ripples, and buckles

- Different types of geometry tools

- Deformation tools

- Validation

- What can you get reported?

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Highlights:

- The capabilities of LIDAR

- The importance of having an objective when monitoring

- What is considered monitoring?

- Are strain gauges effective?

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Docket No. PHMSA-2022-0063

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Highlights:

- Rhett & Christopher pick up a hitchhiker while stuck in the mud

- PHMSA introduced an advisory bulletin

- What would a prescriptive regulation for geohazards look like? Do we want them?

- Where do you begin by identifying the hazards?

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Docket No. PHMSA-2022-0063

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Highlights:

- Rhett turns 40

- How many times has David seen SCC?

- What happened in the infamous incident?
- How does David determine SCC?

- What do operators need to do when a piece of pipe they assume has SEC arrives in a lab for a metallurgical assessment?

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David Futch

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Highlights:

- Types of features, good calls, that operators want to see in EMAT tool calling in the long seam

- Types of good calls in the pipe body from EMAT

- What if you had 120 long seam features, all with FPR’s less than 1.1?

- What if you don’t have a sub part J hydrotest?

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Highlights:

- Jokes from 1976

- If operators get a DQA or DQR, what should they be looking for?

- Preliminary reports and draft finals

- What should response criteria be for EMAT?

- Advice for operators who need to develop response criteria for crack tools

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Highlights:

- Thing 21’s experience with EMAT

- How and why is EMAT unique?

- The importance of EMAT performance specifications

- How to call for help

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Highlights:

- Get help and whom you should consider getting help from as an Operator

- Has Sean seen bullets on a pipeline?

- EMAT is still new

- How can a vendor be helpful when running EMAT?

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Highlights:

- Do you need AGMs to perform a bending strain assessment?

- What strain should you pay attention to?

- How high is high bending strain?

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Highlights:

- The problems with double integration

- How IMU Technology works

- How to get the most out of your IMU data

- Why you need to be running IMU

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Highlights:

-  Is it Thing 21 or 20-fun?

-  Meet the dirt merchant Alex Mckenzie-Johnson, P.G*, L.G**, L.E.G**

-  Are geohazards legitimate, credible threats?

-  Why are operators not always aware of the threat of geohazards?

-  What role does the dirt have in a geohazard?

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Highlights:

How do you use MFL-A for an integrity assessment?

How do you engage your vendor?

How does an operator decide what tool to use?

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Highlights:

·  PPIM Recap

·  Overcoming Technical Limitations and Critical Complex Corrosion

·  Technology premise, how does it work?

·  What are the limitations of MFL and things to be aware of?

·  How do operators discover these limitations?

·  What can operators do about these limitations?

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Time Stamps:

5:52 – What is it like to be an operator when a failure happens?

7:34 – Introducing today’s guest David Futch

12:09 – What happens in a failure analysis?

20:32 – Who is a part of a failure assessment?

21:52 – What should an operator expect in a failure report? How should an operator use that report?

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