Pressure Cycle Fatigue Analysis

Pressure Cycle Fatigue Analysis - Pacifica™

Quest Integrity’s Pacifica software performs pressure cycle fatigue analysis of crack-like flaws in pipelines based on state-of-the-art fracture mechanics methodology

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Pressure Cycle Fatigue Analysis

Quest Integrity’s Pacifica software performs pressure cycle fatigue analysis of crack-like flaws in pipelines based on state-of-the-art fracture mechanics methodology, including API 579 Part 9 and the newly developed MAT-8 crack failure model. Fatigue crack growth analysis is performed using actual pressure data to enable real-time monitoring, and hydraulic modeling determines correct pressure cycling behavior at crack locations throughout the pipeline, resulting in more accurate growth predictions.

Pacifica also uses a database structure to store pressure data and line layout information for future analysis. The analysis results support the prioritization of anomalies, determination of hydro test and ILI re-inspection intervals, sensitivity analysis, and evaluating the impact of operations on-seam weld integrity.

 

Quest Integrity’s Pacifica software performs pressure cycle fatigue analysis of crack-like flaws in pipelines based on state-of-the-art fracture mechanics methodology

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Pressure Cycle Fatigue Analysis

Services Highlights

Explore the features of Pacifica

  • Utilizes PRCI MAT-8 and API 579 FAD methodologies
  • Performs remaining life analyses to determine re-inspection intervals
  • Calculates pressure cycling at flaw locations using a hydraulic model
  • Rapid parametric analysis capabilities allow for the user to investigate sensitivity to flaw size and location, toughness and material properties
  • Displays analysis results easily using built-in reporting templates
Pacifica Software Features
  • Lowers operator risk
  • Avoids unnecessary excavations
  • Improves understanding of growth rates and material properties
  • Evaluates operational changes
Pacifica Software Features
  • Pipeline integrity analyses
  • Pressure cycling at flaw locations
  • Remaining life vs. flaw location
  • Remaining life assessment
  • Rainflow calculations
Pacifica Software Features
  • Utilizes PRCI MAT-8 and API 579 FAD methodologies
  • Performs remaining life analyses to determine re-inspection intervals
  • Calculates pressure cycling at flaw locations using a hydraulic model
  • Rapid parametric analysis capabilities allow for the user to investigate sensitivity to flaw size and location, toughness and material properties
  • Displays analysis results easily using built-in reporting templates
Pacifica Software Features
  • Lowers operator risk
  • Avoids unnecessary excavations
  • Improves understanding of growth rates and material properties
  • Evaluates operational changes
Pacifica Software Features
  • Pipeline integrity analyses
  • Pressure cycling at flaw locations
  • Remaining life vs. flaw location
  • Remaining life assessment
  • Rainflow calculations
Pacifica Software Features

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