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See our upcoming Article in
Magazine March, 2010

NEW DISTRIBUTION INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (DIMP)

REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION PIPELINES
 

On December 4, 2009, the Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration amended the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act to require operators of gas distribution pipelines to develop and implement Integrity Management (IM) programs.  The stated purpose of these programs is to enhance safety by identifying and reducing pipeline integrity risks.  The final rule took effect February 2, 2010.  Gas distribution operators must develop and implement an Integrity Management program that includes a written Integrity Management plan as specified in 49 CFR Part 192 Paragraph 192.1007 no later than August 2, 2011. The purpose of the IM program for distribution pipelines is to enhance safety by identifying and reducing pipeline integrity risk.  The rule uses a simple risk-based approach to pipeline integrity; however, obtaining all the pertinent data for development of the program may prove to be very difficult for many operators. With the development of commercially available model plans, creation of a written Distribution Integrity Management plan should not be complicated, while remaining economically feasible.  Southern Cathodic Protection is ready to assist in obtaining the data for populating these model plans.  Call us today. Together, we can make a difference in pipeline safety.

 

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Cathodic Protection for Pipelines

Southern Cathodic Protection Company (SCPC) has demonstrated experience in virtually all aspects of the pipeline transmission and distribution industry from routine operation and maintenance-related matters to engineering design and construction. The firm has successfully completed a wide variety of projects ranging from relatively small scopes of work through major construction projects.  As a result of our 200+ years combined experience in gas and liquid pipeline engineering, SCPC understands the importance of close communication with the client throughout any project we undertake.  Our employees are well versed in the regulatory codes affecting the natural gas and liquid pipeline industry, i.e., Title 49 CFR Parts 191, 192, 195 and 199.

SCPC provides a wide range of engineering services to the pipeline industry including many areas of consulting expertise and project management.  The following will outline the variety of services available to natural gas and liquid pipeline operators:

 

 Pipeline Engineering

  • Piping System Computer Modeling - utilizing various software packages
  • GIS/ERSI Mapping & Software
  • Operations and Maintenance Plans - updates and audits
  • Operator Qualification Plans - updates and audits
  • New Business System Design
  • Renewal System Design
  • Pipeline System Pressure Improvement Design
  • Pipeline System Pressure Up-rating Procedures - production and implementation
  • Engineering/Safety Audits for OPS/PHMSA regulatory compliance
  • Pipeline System Over-Pressure Protection Design
  • Commercial/Industrial Meter Set Design
  • Pipeline Class Location Studies
  • Integrity Management Plans (IMP) -Production and Implementation
  • IMP High Consequence Area (HCA) Evaluations
  • External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) Survey

 Project Management

  • Feasibility Studies

  • Schedule Control

  • Project Organization & Staffing

  • Alignment & Progress Meetings

  • Project Status Reports

  • Scope Change Management

 

 

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