Best Practices for Pipeline Management: Shaan-Jing Pipeline Integrity Management and Practice

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shohua Dong ◽  
Bill Gu ◽  
Wei Yao
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Risk Assessments ◽  
Underground Gas Storage ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Pipeline Management ◽  
The World ◽  
Integrity Management ◽  
Pipe Materials

Pipeline integrity management is essential for today’s operators to operate their pipelines both in a safe and cost effective manner. Around the world, the latest developments of pipeline integrity management are driven by changes in regulation, industry standards and the latest innovations in technology. Beijing Huayou Gas Company (BHGC) is a pioneer in the Chinese pipeline industry through its implementation of pipeline integrity management and utilization of the latest developed technologies such as in-line inspection (ILI), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), risk assessments and advanced repair technologies. By using smart pigging inspections combined with GIS and EAM (Enterprise Assets Management) on 1,000 km of Shaanxi-Beijing gas pipeline, BHGC is able to manage the pipeline’s integrity in five areas, pipe materials safety, natural and geotechnical hazards management, coating and corrosion protection, stationing plus associated facilities maintenance and underground gas storage integrity. This paper describes the latest achievements of BHGC in their pipeline integrity programs.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE TRANSITION TO A CIRCULAR ECONOMY

2021 ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Sergey Bushuyev ◽  
Denis Bushuiev ◽  
Victoria Bushuieva ◽  
Olena Verenych
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Organizational Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Life Cycles ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

The problem of creating effective models, methods and tools for strategic management of projects and programs for the development of organizations in the transition to a circular economy. Global trends in the development of organizations prove that the world is transforming with acceleration. The life cycle of knowledge and technologies for managing complex projects and programs is significantly reduced. The technical and technological complexity of organizational development projects increases due to innovations. These trends create significant challenges in the development of project management systems and programs for the formation of a circular economy in Ukraine. This is especially true of projects and programs in conditions of uncertainty about the impact of COVID 19 and anticipation of a global crisis after a pandemic. Today, the application of proven best practices (benchmarking) is no longer a way forward. Forming a vision, goals and strategy for the implementation of organizational development projects in advance makes our actions rigid, not flexible. When creating a project or program begins with focusing on what is valuable to our customers and the country, it is enough for us to use best practices. But the complexity and innovative orientation of development projects of organizations in the transition to a circular economy creates a number of challenges. One of the answers to these challenges is cost-effective work on project management and development programs, taking into account the trends of transition to a circular economy. Project management teams learn to distinguish between what is valuable and what doesn't matter, this is the path that management methodologies have taken for decades. A number of projects have taken the first steps in implementing the necessary cost-effective / flexible transition that supports sustainability and adaptability to turbulent environmental changes. In the conditions of modern destructive economic relations in the world community the problem of a choice of strategy of projects as drivers of development of the organizations is vital. One of the key approaches to the development of the EU is the transition to a circular economy with maximum utilization of both waste products and projects, and the disposal of project products after the end of product life cycles.

scholarly journals Monitoring the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 (Coronaviridae: Coronavirinae: Betacoronavirus; Sarbecovirus) variants in the Moscow region using targeted high-throughput sequencing

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 269-278
Author(s):  
N. I. Borisova ◽  
I. A. Kotov ◽  
A. A. Kolesnikov ◽  
V. V. Kaptelova ◽  
A. S. Speranskaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Moscow Region ◽  
Detailed Data ◽  
Illumina Platform ◽  
Random Samples ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
The World ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Introduction. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus, the international community has been concerned about the emergence of mutations altering some biological properties of the pathogen like increasing its infectivity or virulence. Particularly, since the end of 2020, several variants of concern have been identified around the world, including Alpha (B.1.1.7), Beta (B.1.351), Gamma (P.1), and Delta (B.1.617.2). However, the existing mechanism of detecting important mutations are not always effective enough, since only a relatively small part of all pathogen samples can be examined by whole genome sequencing due to its high cost.Material and methods. In this study, we have designed special primer panel and used it for targeted highthroughput sequencing of several significant S-gene (spike) regions of SARS-CoV-2. The Illumina platform averaged approximately 50,000 paired-end reads with a length of ≥150 bp per sample. This method was used to examine 579 random samples obtained from COVID-19 patients in Moscow and the Moscow region from February to June 2021.Results. This study demonstrated the dynamics of distribution of several SARS-CoV-2 strains and its some single mutations. It was found that the Delta strain appeared in the region in May 2021, and became prevalent in June, partially displacing other strains.Discussion. The obtained results provide an opportunity to assign the viral samples to one of the strains, including the previously mentioned in time- and cost-effective manner. The approach can be used for standardization of the procedure of searching for mutations in individual regions of the SARS-CoV-2 genome. It allows to get a more detailed data about the epidemiological situation in a region.

Unbonded flexible pipe integrity management, reuse and life extension

2008 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 319
Author(s):  
Adriana Botto ◽  
Céline Banti ◽  
Enda O'Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Asset Management ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Life Extension ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Flexible Pipe ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Manufacturing Testing ◽  
Integrity Management

Australia has a long tradition of innovation in the use of floating production systems in the past 20 years. The classical solution adopts unbonded flexible pipe, a key technology, to enable floating facilities to produce in relatively shallow waters. While unbonded flexible pipe is a reliable technology that has been in use for approximately 30 years, damage, and ultimately failure can occur during its early (i.e. during manufacturing/testing, installation and early operation) and later life. Accurate assessments of the historical records of flexible pipe usage have led to an increased understanding of the potential failure mechanisms. This enables mitigation of incidents by developing operating strategies and procedures to manage the flexible pipe in a knowledgeable and cost effective manner. This paper discusses the available techniques for the inspecting and monitoring requirements of flexible pipe, including consideration of the value offered by conventional general visual inspection (GVI) techniques. Examples of developed alternative technologies are discussed, as well as how these alternatives can reduce the requirement for GVI when supplemented with an integrated integrity management strategy. Furthermore, given the advances in understanding of complex flexible pipe inter-layer behaviour, this paper demonstrates that through proper asset management, flexible pipe technology service life can be extended beyond the original design value. Similarly, flexible pipe that had previously been considered damaged and requiring early replacement can be justified for extension to beyond the original design life. Consideration has also been given to the potential for the re-use of flexible pipes and the hazards which can arise from this activity including recovery, storage, testing and installation. The key stages required to safely manage this process have been outlined.

Case management technology: the best practices

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 163-174
Author(s):  
Zoya Ryabova ◽  
Mariola Mirowska
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Case Management ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Intervention Model ◽  
Clinical Model ◽  
Intensive Intervention ◽  
Management Technology ◽  
The World ◽  
Provision Of Services

The article discusses the essential characteristics of case management technology, which includes the provision of services to the client through its support through communication and the search for available resources to achieve high-quality and cost-effective results. The contents of social services aimed at social prevention, social support and social services for clients have been disclosed. Case management models are described: universal brokerage model; intensive intervention model, clinical model of case management. Examples are given of their successful practices in the use of case management technology in different countries of the world.

Lateral Sliding of Multispan Steel Bridges

1996 ◽  
Vol 1544 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
W. Victor Anderson ◽  
Ferdinand Trenkler
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Urban Infrastructure ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
The United States ◽  
Steel Bridges ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
The World ◽  
Computer Controlled ◽  
Complex Computer

As the urban infrastructure in the cities around the world becomes more complex and congested, engineers are more often required to design and construct major structures under severely constrained physical and environmental conditions. To deal with these constraints, an increasing number of projects in recent years have involved the construction and subsequent sliding of bridges, including the lateral sliding of major, multispan steel bridges. Because multispan continuous steel bridges are relatively lightweight, robust, and resistant to any possible inadvertent damage from major sliding operations, they are particularly well-suited to dealing with the constraints in a cost-effective manner. Several such projects have been completed in Europe, the United States, Canada, Japan, and elsewhere in the world. These and other related steel bridge projects are described that have successfully used complex, computer-controlled, multitrack lateral bridge slides.

scholarly journals Social Analysis in the World Bank

2021 ◽  
pp. 57-58
Author(s):  
Huw Evans ◽  
Eveline Herfkens ◽  
Ruth Jacoby ◽  
Jan Piercy
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
World Bank ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Social Analysis ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
The World ◽  
Slow Progress

The World Bank’s mission has important environmental and social implications. These issues are of acute concern to our shareholders, as well as to civil society in both developed and developing countries. We believe that the World Bank now has moved significantly towards procedures and expertise to address environmental dimensions of its work. However, we are very concerned at the slow progress in establishing equivalent strengths in social analysis, which is essential to the Bank’s objective of reducing poverty in an equitable and cost-effective manner.

Roadmap for Digitalized Asset Integrity Management System

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asad Ali ◽  
Kevin Maley ◽  
Seonyeob Li ◽  
Ahmed Al Owaid ◽  
Abdulla Al Shehhi
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Management System ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Notification System ◽  
Integrity Management ◽  
Selection Decision ◽  
Time Required ◽  
The Cost ◽  
A Company

Abstract Asset integrity management system (AIMS) consisting of risk based inspection (RBI) and inspection management system (IMS) coupled with digitized equipment records and use of inspection tablets/mobiles will make paperless system for fast and timely decisions & actions. This paper provides a roadmap for implementation of an efficient and cost effective asset integrity management system that will increase the plant reliability & availability, decrease the time and efforts required for inspection, thus ultimately reducing the associated costs of operations. In this paper, the focus is towards digitalized AIMS that should make a company move to digital transformation and enabling it to adapt to industry 4.0 technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, data analytics, machine learning etc. First step is to perform a gap assessment of existing system to compare what is currently available within organization and what is required for going fully digital for AIM. Next step is to identify software features that are required for AIM digitalization and establish them as point based rating system which are used for rating best suitable software available in the market. Unique features for RBI module, inspection management module and field interface (tablet) module are identified with appropriate weightage to influence the software selection decision. Finally, an estimation of required resources, manpower timeline is provided that will guide in all phases of the implementation. Return on investment on such projects is manifolds. The digitalized AIM will greatly reduce the cost of day to to asset integrity management operations as it will no longer be needed to use multiple paper based reports and separate systems for RBI and IMS functions. Use of field tablet/mobile with possibility of artificial intelligence tools, will significantly reduce the time required for inspectors to do the on site inspection/testing & reporting. Interfacing of digitalized system with ERP/CMMS will automate the work order/notification system. Thus it will reduce an overall effort both in terms of time & money. The roadmap for digitalization of AIMS system will help any organization to make its AIMS digital and achieve the benefits of such system. The methodology provided is unique and can be adopted as best practices by the industry for digitally transforming the AIMS.

The Canadian National Water and Wastewater Benchmarking Initiative. Using process to drive improvement: strategic management of water in urban areas

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 111-121
Author(s):  
D. Main ◽  
L. Ng ◽  
A. North
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
International Comparisons ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Public Infrastructure ◽  
Effective Manner

Earth Tech has been successfully benchmarking Canadian municipal water, wastewater and stormwater utility operations since 1997. While the fundamental purpose of this project was metric benchmarking for the purpose of making performance comparisons to guide continuous improvement, the project is now serving as a dynamic platform to consider, examine, and implement a broad range of utility best practices that have resulted in superior performance where they have been implemented. The keys to success, however, were based more on a process that emphasizes communication, teamwork, and collaboration rather than the trend to push computerized data management systems to their fullest potential, and most importantly, in recognizing the importance of ‘hard work’. With these success factors now well understood and documented, it is feasible to benchmark almost any public infrastructure amongst agencies that are willing, regardless of their level of technological development. Finally, by sharing this methodology, the performance measure descriptions and detailed definitions, it is also feasible to make international comparisons in a simple and cost effective manner, thus opening the door to the broad exchange of international best practices.

scholarly journals The Contributions of Shellfish Aquaculture to Global Food Security: Assessing Its Characteristics From a Future Food Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Nor Azra ◽  
Victor Tosin Okomoda ◽  
Meisam Tabatabaei ◽  
Marina Hassan ◽  
Mhd Ikhwanuddin
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Global Food Security ◽  
Shellfish Aquaculture ◽  
Protein Sources ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Food

The United Nation’s 2030 development agenda adopted in 2015 outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the organization has continued to put food security in the center of its vocalization. Aquaculture is currently the fastest-growing food production sector globally and a sustainable option for attaining food security. Food as a basic necessity for man’s survival is always a timely issue. Hence, owing to aquaculture’s unique role, it is expected that the demand for aquatic products (especially seafood) will continue to increase due to geometric population growth. Many seafood products are among the critical protein sources in the world. This is partly because they have micronutrients and essential fatty acids that are not present in land-based protein sources. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, shellfish is one of the main cultured aquaculture groups in the world. Hence, the development of shellfish aquaculture has an important role in sustainable food supply and food security. In this article, an overview of the current and projected contributions of shellfish aquaculture to global food security is presented. Apparently, shellfish aquaculture in the next few decades will have to be intensified to bridge the gap between demand and supply in a cost-effective manner. Also, food waste would have to be reduced and natural resources should be used more efficiently to minimize the negative impacts on aquaculture on the environment.

scholarly journals Online support for commerce processes: The Dutch food retailing sector

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-109
Author(s):  
Adam Lindgreen ◽  
Michael Antioco ◽  
Joost Wouters
Keyword(s):  
World Wide Web ◽  
Electronic Commerce ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Food Retailing ◽  
Food Retail ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The World

Advances in information technology have changed not only traditional goods and services, but also business-to-consumer relationships in terms of interactivity. For example, by facilitating access to company data, offering additional services, and/or providing self-service options through the World Wide Web, consumer requests can be recorded, handled faster, and dealt with more individually in a cost-effective manner. This article examines the extent to which companies in the Dutch food retailing sector are using the World Wide Web and its associated technologies to conduct their business. Employing the electronic commerce architecture suggested by Basu and Muylle (1999, 2002), Muylle and Basu (2003), we analyse the commercial Web sites of Dutch food retail companies (numbering 34 in all) to determine which commerce processes are being supported online in this sector. The results of the research provide insights to academics on the adoption of electronic commerce in a particular industry sector and to food retail managers on their competitors' usage of the World Wide Web. Our findings show that, generally, support for electronic commerce processes and sub-processes is merely 16 per cent of the considered sample. Most retailers use the Internet only as a medium of communications, although others have set up commercial Web sites that provide higher customer support. Several sub-processes appear to be supported such as core logistics, online search of products, and price information display and determination. With the exception of search, there is practically no online customisation possible in the processes. A high correlation was observed between search, valuation, and authentication on the one hand and support for online payment on the other hand. Lastly, there is no significant difference between regional/national retailers or firm size, especially for the search and valuation processes, which share close to identical extent of support.

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