Product Learning

Contents

Getting Started

An Introduction To Your HUB Canvas (APP Tutorial)

Changing Hierarchy Levels (App Tutorial)

AC Mitigation

Digital Modeling for AC Interference

AC Voltage on a buried pipeline can have major effects and have AC interference. This webinar recording covers digital modeling procedures for AC interference studies on buried pipelines. Effective AC interference studies should follow planned and documented investigation procedures.

AC PowerTool User Onboarding Video

ESRI GIS Tutorial for AC PowerTool

Steady State Onboarding Videos

Fault Current Onboarding Videos

HDD PowerTool

HDD PowerTool User Onboarding Video

This set of videos is designed to give HDD PowerTool users an in-depth understanding on how to start using the software for your next engineering project.

Users can watch the video in full or watch the parts they need in order to create a customized learning experience. The video is presented by David Willoughby, author and pipeline industry recognized expert with extensive experience using the HDD PowerTool.

Module 1 – Intro to the HDD PowerTool

Module 2 – HDD Drilling Fluid Analysis

Module 3 – HDD Miscellaneous

Module 4 – Plastic Pipes

Module 5 – Steel Pipe

Module 6 – Steel Pipe Operational Stress Analysis

Module 7 – Hydraulic Fracture Analysis

Module 8 – Drilling Fluid Frictional Pressure

Module 9 – Steel Pipe Vertical and Horizontal

Module 10 – Advance Plastic Pipe

Module 11 – Plastic Pipe

Module 12 – HDD Lite

Overview on Material Consideration (Steel vs. Plastic) While Designing HDD

In this video Dr David Willoughby will walk you through the following:

Various design considerations to be accounted in your selection criteria of the material selected for the HDD Design.
The impact of the material selected in the design and stress analysis.

Hydrotest PowerTool

The video below is intended to help onboard new users to our Hydrotest PowerTool application.

Pipeline Toolbox (PLTB)

Introduction to Track Load Analysis (App Tutorial)

Introduction to Wheel Load Analysis (App Tutorial)

Stress Analysis Using Metal Loss Profiles (App Tutorial)

Surface Loading Analysis Theory and Common Models Available (App Tutorial)

PRCI Thermal Analysis

PRCI Thermal Analysis User Onboarding Video (App Tutorial)

RSTRENG

PRCI RSTRENG User Onboarding Video (App Tutorial)

RSTRENG Zero-Out Automation (App Tutorial)

The Benefits of RSTRENG+ (App Tutorial)

What is RSTRENG? (App Tutorial)

On-Bottom Stability

PRCI OBS (V4) – Features and Upgrades Overview

The PRCI On-Bottom Stability software is undergoing substantial technical upgrades. As part of the upgrade, a number of research projects have been executed over the recent years. This paper provides an overview of the latest research with focus on hydrodynamic forces on small diameter pipes as well as efficiency of trenches in shallow water depths.

Small diameter pipes subject to wave and current actions represent large Keulegan Carpenter (KC) numbers with KV>>100. These KC ranges were not included in the DHI model tests that were used to develop the OBS software. Therefore, analysis of cases with KC>100, could produce unreliable results as the data exceed the range of model test data. This paper presents the research that aimed at extending the database to much higher KC numbers using rigorous CFD simulations followed by implementation of the force models in the software.

Another topic of research was to assess the efficiency of the wide trenches in shallow waters and shore approaches. The data of reduction factors for the trenches are limited to “V” shape trenches where pipeline is only partially buried. However, in shore approach areas, the trenches are always wider that the pipe diameter and often much deeper than the pipe diameter.

Although these trenches can be backfilled later, it is crucial to know the protection level that they provide during the installation as well as the period before operation or permanent backfilling. This paper presents the findings of CFD simulation for such trenches.

PRCI OBS (V4.2) – Level 1 Overview

Dr. Kourosh Abdolmaleki demonstrates the web application of the PRCI On-Board Stability (OBS) software, using Level 1 calculations.

The Level 1 analysis tool is intended for simple pipeline stability analyses. It calculates the static stability of an un-trenched pipeline against lateral and vertical displacement under wave and current loading.

PRCI OBS (V4.2) – Level 2 Overview

Dr. Kourosh Abdolmaleki demonstrates the web application of the PRCI On-Board Stability (OBS) software, using Level 2 calculations.

The Level 2 analysis tool is used to determine weight coating requirements based on the latest pipeline hydrodynamic and soil force formulations. It provides the designer a simplified method for estimating pipe embedment and the resulting soil resistance.

PRCI OBS (V4.2) – Level 3 Overview

Dr. Kourosh Abdolmaleki demonstrates the web application of the PRCI On-Board Stability (OBS) software, using Level 3 calculations.

The Level 3 analysis is usually used to check and/or calibrate designs produced using a Level 2 analysis, particularly where the Level 2 assumptions do not accurately represent the actual situation.