Abstract:In this paper, a model/software that can predict insulation failure in a natural gas pipeline transmission system was developed by applying established principles of heat flow and gas dynamics. By using the model/software, one will not only know when insulation failure occurred but the location in the long distance pipeline where it occurs. This will reduce the problems associated with late detection, with its adverse consequences such as hydrate formation and pipeline blockage, and explosion and fire!
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