BIGPIPES.APP™

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Project Leader: AP. Ir. Dr Zahiraniza Mustaffa

Co-PI: Dr Kee Kok Eng

Team Members:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Kyun Kim
Ummi Salina Farini Bahaman

Department: Integrated Engineering

Expertise: Pipeline engineering, reliability and integrity, probabilistic design

BIGPIPES.APP™

TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL: 7

BRIEF TECHNOLOGY

BigPipes.app™ is a cloud-based software developed based on probabilistic methods for the current assessment of pipelines subjected to corrosion and for future corrosion prediction. The features include:

Cloud-based probabilistic analytics built specifically for inspection pig data.
Full spectrum of pipeline reliability assessment
Data vault for inspection pig data enables automatic aggregation of historical data for analysis
Save costs on infrastructure and physical assets
No physical asset is required – computing is done all in the cloud
No complex license management
Mobile friendly
Secure

PROBLEM STATEMENT & CURRENT ISSUES

Industry insights on pipeline corrosion management:

Significant cost factor:

Corrosion management in the pipeline constitutes over 50% of operational expenses.

Precision in performance:

To avoid unnecessary pipeline repairs and replacements, precise performance assessments and accurate future predictions for ageing pipelines are crucial.

Big data solutions:

The industry demands cutting-edge big data management and storage solutions to handle historical corrosion and inspection data efficiently, ensuring long-term pipeline integrity and performance.

USEFULNESS & APPLICATION

Utilized established design codes/standards such as ASME, Shell, DNV etc. and later translated the equations into probabilistic nature
Design data and operational data of the corroded pipeline were included into the system in the form of random variables
Limit state function equations were developed to compute the probability of failure (PoF) of the corroded pipelines
Mechanistic models for corrosion prediction using established model.
Time-variant probabilistic for corrosion prediction

IMPACT OF THE PRODUCT

Value Creation:

Cost optimization through reduction of annual operational expenses in the assessment, maintenance and repairs of corroded pipelines.
Capability development for experts in a more accurate assessment for pipelines.
Exploitation of potential and reliable future energy supply using existing pipeline infrastructure systems.

2. Business Proposition:

Become the partner-of-choice with UTP in penetrating global Thailand oil and gas business stakeholders in offering BigPipes.apps solutions.
Exploration towards future innovation ideas in pipeline clean energy transportation system.

3. Track Record of Impact to Operator Costs:

MARKET POTENTIAL

Oil and Gas Sector

The primary target users for pipeline integrity software and corrosion monitoring services in the Middle East would be oil and gas companies, including major operators, exploration and production companies, and pipeline owners. These entities are responsible for the maintenance and operation of extensive pipeline networks for hydrocarbon transportation.

2. Industry Verticals

The target industries include oil and gas exploration, production, refining, and distribution, as well as petrochemical plants, refineries, and industrial facilities with extensive pipeline infrastructure for the transportation of oil, gas, and related products.

Collaborations with regional technology integrators and service providers can aid in local implementation and support for the software solutions.

INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

INTELECTUAL PROPERTY (IP)

Trademark : TM2019031285

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