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Ferndale to Renton 16" ILI Project: Inspection, Evaluation, and Repair of Olympic Pipeline

This workshop outlines the background, project overview, data analysis, repair criteria, execution, and testing of the Ferndale to Renton 16" ILI project by Olympic Pipeline Company. It discusses the unique aspects of the project, data integration, and project issues.

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Ferndale to Renton 16" ILI Project: Inspection, Evaluation, and Repair of Olympic Pipeline

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  1. In-line Inspection Results Evaluation and Data IntegrationOlympic Pipe Line CompanyFerndale to Renton 16” Project OPS IMP WorkshopHouston, TX August 2001

  2. Outline • Background • Project Overview • Data Analysis • Excavation and Repair Criteria • Repair Plan and Execution • Summary of Repairs • Testing of Cut Outs • Project Issues

  3. Background • Ferndale to Renton 16” ILI Project - a key element of Olympic’s Integrity Management Program • Consistent with BP’s Business Values and HSE Goals of: No Accidents, No Harm to People, No Damage to the Environment • Unique when compared with other ILI Projects because • Ferndale to Allen Segment Out-of-Service • Schedule Driven Project • High Staffing Levels • Heavy Public and Municipal Involvement • Three Types of ILI Tool Runs

  4. Cherry Point Ferndale Bayview Anacortes Allen Woodinville Sea-Tac Renton Tacoma Washington Castle Rock Oregon System Description System Data - Petroleum Products - 400 miles long - Four source refineries - Eight terminal points - 16” and 14” Main Line - 20” Loop Line

  5. ILI Tool Runs Data Analysis Repair Criteria Repair Plan Project Execution Data Integration Project Overview

  6. Data Analysis • Used Deformation and High Resolution MFL tools from Ferndale to Renton • Ran an Ultrasonic tool from Ferndale to Allen • Data Logs: • Graded and Correlated by ILI Tool Vendors • Data Reviewed and Validated by: • BP Consultants • Office of Pipeline Safety • Consultants of Various Municipalities • Applied Negotiated Evaluation Criteria • Repair Plan / Documentation Prepared by Consultants

  7. Excavation and Repair Criteria Ferndale to Renton 16”

  8. Repair Plan • Scope Definition – BP / Consultants / OPS • Engineering, Procurement & Construction – OPL / BP • Dig Sheets – ILI Tool Vendor and Consultants • Permitting – OPL / BP • Dig Locates – Chain Crew Contractor • Excavations – Mechanical Contractor • Field Evaluation • Visual Inspection – BP / Consultants / ILI Tool Vendor • NDE – NDE Contractor • Repair Decision – BP / Consultants / OPS • Documentation – Consultants

  9. Execution • Office Staff • Permitting Specialists • Engineering & Procurement – OPL / BP • Government & Public Affairs – BP • Field Staff (full-time) • ROW Access –Right-of-Way Agents • Locates – Chain Crews by Consultant • Construction Management – Coordinators by BP / OPL • Digs – Mechanical Contractor crews • Feature Evaluation • Tool Vendor Analysts • NDE Crews • Consultant • Others • OPS and Consultants • Various Municipalities

  10. Summary of Repairs

  11. Testing of Cutouts • To establish future criteria a select number of deformation cutouts were cycle tested. • ¼” or smaller • Cyclic testing of 16” cut-outs • 30 yrs of service simulated • No failures • Hydrostatic testing of cutouts to be completed

  12. Project Issues • Recognize project drivers early • Allow adequate lead time to secure permits • Appraise and evaluate each dig site for ROW access • Identify and Prepare for External Influences – these will impact the: • Project Schedule • Staffing Levels • Cost

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