International Pipeline Conference and Exhibition (IPCE)

About the event

In September 2024, members of the pipeline industry from around the world will gather in Calgary for the 15th International Pipeline Conference (IPC 2024). Organized by volunteers representing international energy corporations, energy and pipeline associations and regulatory agencies, the IPC has become internationally renowned as the world's premier pipeline conference.

Don't miss our IPCE presentations:

• Leveraging API 1163 Validation and VerificationThe process of confirming or verifying that an inline inspection (ILI) meets specific requirements, standards, or expectations. It involves assessing and evalua… for Effective Management of SCCA form of corrosion-induced cracking that occurs when a susceptible material is exposed to a corrosive environment and subjected to tensile stresses. SCC can le… Using ILI Ultrasonic CrackA fracture or discontinuity in the wall of a pipeline, where the material is separated or broken, potentially compromising the integrity and safety of the pipel… Tools

  • Presenter: Rogelio Guajardo

  • Date and Time: Tuesday, September 24, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  • Authors: Rogelio Guajardo, Santiago Urrea

• Challenges to Manage Short but Deep CrackA fracture or discontinuity in the wall of a pipeline, where the material is separated or broken, potentially compromising the integrity and safety of the pipel…-Like Features

  • Presenter: Mengshan Yu (Enbridge)

  • Date and Time: Tuesday, September 24, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  • Authors: Rogelio Guajardo, Jordi Aymerich, Axel Aulin (Enbridge), Vitaly Vorontsov (Enbridge), Lyndon Lamborn (Lamborn Engineering Inc)

• A Novel Integrated Framework for Evaluating Laminations and Mid-Wall Imperfections in Vintage Pipelines

  • Presenter: Dr. Katherine Hartl

  • Date and Time: Thursday, September 26, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Authors: Dr. Katherine Hartl, Dr. Christoph Jäger, Santiago Urrea

• Applying Advanced Machine Learning (ML) to Enhance IndicationA finding or signal from an inline inspection (ILI) system that suggests the presence of a potential problem or anomaly in a pipeline system. The finding could… Discrimination and Data AnalysisThe evaluation process of extracting insights, patterns, and valuable information from the data collected during pipeline operations, inspections, or monitoring… Results in UltrasoundRefers to sound waves with frequencies above the upper limit of human hearing, typically above 20,000 Hz. Ultrasound is used to determine wall thickness and to … CrackA fracture or discontinuity in the wall of a pipeline, where the material is separated or broken, potentially compromising the integrity and safety of the pipel… Diagnosis Surveys

  • Presenter: Katja Träumner

  • Date and Time: Thursday, September 26, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Authors: Dr. Katja Träumner, Dr. Victor Ferrer, Racard Mas, Achim Notheisen

• EvaluationA comprehensive assessment of various factors related to the performance, condition, and integrity of a pipeline. It aims to determine the pipeline's fitness fo… of Geohazards Using a Novel Inline InspectionA method used to assess the the integrity and condition of pipelines. It involves the use of specialized tools that are inserted into the pipeline and propelled… Technology

  • Presenters: Willem Vos and Bart Koppens (Rotterdam Rijn Pijpleiding NV)

  • Date and Time: Friday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Authors: Willem Vos, Sylvain Cornu, Bart Koppens (Rotterdam Rijn Pijpleiding NV), Rob Claassen (Rotterdam Rijn Pijpleiding NV), Jan Droesen (Rotterdam Rijn Pijpleiding NV)

• How Does Your Technology Fit? A Guide to New ILI Technology Validation

  • Presenter: Sylvain Cornu

  • Date and Time: Friday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Authors: Sylvain Cornu, Alex Hensley, Nicolas Roniger (Marathon Pipeline)

• Development of an Ultrasonic ILI ToolGeneric term signifying any type of instrumented tool or pig. for the Assessment of CrackA fracture or discontinuity in the wall of a pipeline, where the material is separated or broken, potentially compromising the integrity and safety of the pipel…-type Anomalies in Ammonia-Carrying Pipelines

  • Presenter: Raymond Kare

  • Date and Time: Friday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Authors: Raymond Kare, Norbert Thieglager, Maximillian Fischer, Colton Shannon (NuStar Energy - Sunoco)

• Closing the Gap on CrackA fracture or discontinuity in the wall of a pipeline, where the material is separated or broken, potentially compromising the integrity and safety of the pipel… Detection for Gas Transmission Pipeline

  • Presenters: Muthu Chandrasekaran and Yvan Hubert (Enbridge)

  • Date and Time: Friday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Authors: Muthu Chandrasekaran, Thomas Hennig, Yvan Hubert (Enbridge), Kurt Baraniecki (Enbridge), Oleg Shabarchin (Enbridge)