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DNV Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and Services At a Glance Risk-informed Decision Making Integrity Assessments Remaining Life / Failure Avoidance / Asset Life Extension Integrity Management Program (IMP) Support Corrosion Science Welding Technology Research Laboratories Failure, Regulatory Response / Litigation

Key DNV Personnel Key Engineering Staff Our Qualifications Contact Us In the United States: In Canada:

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Pipeline & Facilities Integrity Management At a Glance

DNV offers a dynamic blend of research science and engineering prowess. We help assure continuous delivery while extending the assetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and improving efficiency, safety and productivity. DNV is a single source provider of services that optimize the value of your pipeline throughout its entire life cycle.

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At a Glance – Pipeline & Facilities Integrity Management DNV is recognized for its credibility, reliability and technical expertise by pipeline operators and regulators alike. From conceptual planning → to implementation → to management of change, DNV supplies Subject Matter Expertise to support all aspects of your pipeline & facilities Integrity Management Program.

Risk-informed Decision Making         

Threat assessment for regulated and un-regulated pipelines and facilities. Software tools to model and measure both the likelihood and consequence of failure. Decision support systems Pipeline and facilities due diligence Risk-based design studies Computer and laboratory simulations Incident investigations DNV audits, benchmarks, certification of risk management systems. All aspects of risk management expertise

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In-line Inspection Support Direct Assessment – We specialize in difficult to assess and access pipelines  ECDA  ICDA  SCCDA Hydrostatic Testing Regulatory Support

Remaining Life Calculation / Failure Avoidance / Asset Life Extension   

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Defect Assessment: corrosion, cracking, seamweld, mechanical damage Predictive Modeling – Estimate future occurrence from analysis of historical data. Failure pressure calculations  CorLAS™ (calculates remaining strength of cracks and corrosion)  Dent / Bending strain calculations  Fatigue calculations  Rainflow cycle counting  Monte Carlo simulations ILI data management and mining Engineering critical assessments Regulatory Support

DNV draws on a unique heritage of managing risk for nearly 150 years.

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Integrity Management Program (IMP) Support     

Planning – Threat screening, threat assessment, implementation strategies Program validation, benchmarking and audits (Gap analysis of existing programs) Interpretation and application of standards, regulations, and industry practices Process and procedures audits Regulatory compliance, consultation and support  Corrective Action Order response  DOT closure reports  Compliance waivers Routine onsite secondment

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Material selection and research Cathodic protection - System design, trouble shooting Stray current studies Field surveys Laboratory testing and research– Materials, soils, coatings Direct Assessment – ICDA, ECDA, SCCDA HVDC, HVAC trouble shooting, problem solving

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Materials specification and qualification Welding procedures and qualification Weldability and hot tap expertise Regulatory compliance and best practices Pipeline construction audits Testing and evaluation Failure analysis Chemical analysis Workshops and training

Research Laboratories Operate with defensible, risk-informed decision making.

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Incident response Accident site investigation Evidence retention and preservation Forensic engineering / science Laboratory testing, modeling, simulation Due diligence Expert witness Forensic science seminars 24/7 Emergency Hot Line (614 228 7473)

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Failure analysis Root cause analysis Research and testing Materials and technology qualification

DNV’s Subject Matter Expertise What is it that our Subject Matter Experts bring to the table? DNV maintains a staff of engineers and research scientists globally recognized for having largely ‘written the book’ on pipeline integrity: ILI and DA standards, fracture mechanics, fatigue, SCC, seamweld integrity, corrosion and risk. Engineering and Scientific Disciplines

Services to which our expertise is applied

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Engineering - Mechanical - Metallurgical - Materials Science - Welding - Chemical - Corrosion Theoretical & Applied Mechanics Mathematics Statistics Geology Biology Polymer Science Software Development

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Pipeline and Facilities Risk Management Asset Integrity Management In-line Inspection Support Corrosion Systems Planning, Mitigation, Research Welding Technology Materials Science – testing, validation, selection Failure Analysis / Forensic Engineering Fracture Mechanics Litigation (most of the highest profile cases involving pipeline and facilities) Due Diligence

DNV is recognized for its credibility, reliability and unmatched technical expertise by pipeline operators and regulators alike.

Professional Qualifications

Professional Affiliations and Activities

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Numerous Ph.D. research scientists and a full complement of B.S. and M.S. engineers across a wide range of engineering and scientific disciplines. Professional Engineers registered in the United States and Canada. Senior ILI analysts In-depth certifications in technical standards from NACE, ASME, AWS, ASNT. Pipeline operating experience Operating experience and company ownership in service areas to include corrosion control, in-line inspection, and pipeline engineering and construction.

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Current and past leadership roles in CEPA, NACE, NACE Foundation, ASME, ASTM, API, PRCI, AWS Contributions to codes, recommended practices, and standards involving ILI, ECDA, ICDA, SCCDA, in-service welding, fracture mechanics, failure analysis, subsea installations, etc..

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Prolific authors - Hundreds of technical papers; several books published. Patents held in variety of fields Wide range of research projects for organizations such as PRCI, PHMSA, API, NACE. Sponsorship of numerous joint industry projects

DNV (fka CC Technologies) has played key roles in the post-failure response to nearly every major North American pipeline failure over the past 25 years. Evidence Retention

Failure Analysis

Forensic Science

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Risk-Informed Decision Making Engage in a course of action by means of a rational thought process.

DNV maintains expertise to address both the likelihood and consequence of failure. Calculating Likelihood of Failure

Calculating Consequence of Failure

Establishing a pipeline’s integrity threat probability requires detailed knowledge of the subject matter. DNV carries competence in a wide range of engineering disciplines to address the likelihood component of risk. Whatever the threat, we have on staff globally recognized subject matter experts (SME’s) to develop models to more readily assess the probability of failure.

Risk’s other component, consequence of failure, is addressed by our proprietary software packages which will custom model the effects and impact of potential leaks or ruptures. Our modeling is tailored to the operator’s specific risk assessment matrix and corporate risk management methodologies.

By utilizing decision trees, DNV considers all factors affecting those threats while only those which are applicable to the situation affect the resulting probability. Decision trees are helpful in mapping a categorical description (i.e. not likely, likely, highly likely) or in quantifying probability based on operator-specific failure data.

DNV’s PHAST (Process Hazard Analysis Software Tool) is the world’s leading consequence analysis tool used by governments and industry in over 60 countries. PHAST is the only software to completely model all stages of a gas dispersion plume. PHAST can be used for a number of failure scenarios to include blasts, jet fires, pool fires, toxic gas clouds, and heat radiation.

PHAST Output

DNV Risk Services: Proven benefit in areas to include insurance, regulatory, safety, efficiency. Jet Fires

DNV turns guesswork into tailor made

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Threat assessment for regulated and un-regulated pipelines and facilities.

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Software tools to model and measure both the likelihood and consequence of failure.

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Decision support systems – Inspection process too much? Too little? Just right?

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Pipeline and facilities due diligence – Determine asset’s true fitness-for-service and value.

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Risk-based design studies – Validate design specifications, verify asset was built to those design specs.

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Computer and laboratory simulations.

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Incident investigations – Determine risk potential, measure barriers from loss or near-miss. Benefit from lessons learned.

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DNV audits, benchmarks and certification of risk management systems.

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All aspects of risk management expertise – From basic components to enterprise risk management, management of change.

Tank Fires

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Atmospheric Dispersion

DNV draws on a unique heritage of managing risk for nearly 150 years.

Integrity Assessments Identify ways in which your asset is changing over time.

DNV delivers ways to ease the assessment process while maximizing the quality and the quantity of useful data. We will help develop a complete meaning and understanding of your assessment results. What differentiates DNV from other pipeline assessment companies? First, we maintain a staff of research scientists and integrity engineers who are globally recognized for having largely ‘written the book’ on ILI and DA standards, fracture mechanics, SCC, corrosion and risk. Our staff carries an in-depth range of supporting subject matter expertise (SME) and engineering disciplines in areas to include corrosion, SCC, seamweld integrity issues, fatigue and more. To maximize the applicability of assessment data, we’re staffed with mathematical and statistical experts who can identify trends that provide you with a complete understanding of your pipeline’s integrity.

In-line Inspection Support

Hydrostatic Testing

ILI often generates more questions than answers. DNV maintains an expert staff of ILI specialists who hold a working knowledge of ILI technologies, operations, and analysis. We weave this expertise into our understanding and experience in pipeline operations, engineering, maintenance, codes, standards and recommended practices.

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ILI systems audits, qualification, verification Remediation planning, prioritization, dig optimization (pig-and-dig) Data alignment, mining, interpretation Run comparisons - Flexible (as-needed) runcoms for defect growth: Statistical appraisal → Joint-to-Joint → Signal-to-Signal Remaining life / Time-to-failure calculations for threats such as corrosion, cracks (i.e. SCC, HIC, fatigue), mechanical damage, and hard spots DNV’s CorLAS™ Fracture Mechanics Software RSTRENG-like assessments for cracks and corrosion Inspection intervals, regulatory response and strategies Dent / bending strain Pipeline movement / subsidence studies Onsite secondment of qualified integrity engineers Workshops and training Over 150 years of ILI experience

Direct Assessment DNV took active roles in establishing the DA process for corrosion (external and internal) and SCC. Consequently, we impart a working knowledge of all four phases of Direct Assessment, even for the most difficult-to-access pipelines.     

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Review of pipeline operating and service failure history Establish test criterion and strategies Identify and assess failure modes Theoretical studies based on previous pressure tests Establish remaining life/time to failure of ‘just surviving’ defects Determine serviceability of the pipeline (post-test) Calculate effects of fatigue as a function of pressure cycling Finite Element Analysis Full scale laboratory testing

Statistical and analytical tools such as Probabilities of Exceedence and Rain Flow Cycle Counts can be used to determine if a predicted threat is truly a failure threat.

Regulatory Support With a near-150 year heritage of managing risk, DNV has generated a tremendous degree of credibility with industry operators and regulators alike. Consultation and representation can be applied in a number of ways. To assist with complex operating/regulatory issues, rationale can be formulated using sound engineering critical assessments for some compliance waivers to more stringent class location requirements, re-assessment intervals, pressure up-rates, change of use methodologies, corrective action orders, and other unique applications.

We have the science and engineering competencies to extend asset life while ensuring safe and continuous pipeline DA program feasibility, planning, execution operation. External Corrosion (ECDA) Internal Corrosion (ICDA) Stress Corrosion Crack (SCCDA) CorLAS™ software calculates remaining strength of cracks. Rain Flow Data integration Cycle Counting factors in the effects of cycling and resulting fatigue.

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Remaining Life / Failure Avoidance / Asset Life Extension Operate with defensible, risk-informed decision making. Extend pipeline life. DNV has the software and the integrity subject matter experts (SME’s) to predict time to failure for a range of defect types. Pressure cycles, growth rate, material properties and fatigue are taken into account to arrive at defensible strategies for safer, trouble free and compliant operations. Two globally recognized experts in the field of fracture mechanics, Drs. John Beavers and Carl Jaske, lead a qualified staff of subject matter experts on all pertinent pipeline integrity disciplines. We have experts to deal with a range of integrity threats to include mechanical damage, cracks, corrosion, fatigue, and seamweld issues. We operate a comprehensive research science laboratory to augment our engineering strengths.

Rainflow Cycle Counting Helps Establish Remaining Life

Risk-Informed Decision Making Strain analysis

A major consideration in appraising remaining life is pressure cycling.

Corrosion, Cracking, Seamweld Defects

DNV conducts Rainflow Cycle Counting to determine the effects of operational pressure cycling on defect growth. Unlike other rainflow counts, we calculate the growth rate for a variety of defects at many discrete points down the length of the pipeline (not just suction and discharge) to provide you with a critical assessment of flaws relative to their proximity to pump stations and their elevation.

Predictive Modeling Failure Pressure Calculations Engineering Critical Assessments

Rainflow Cycle Counting is a means to predict future occurrence using historical data for SCC, seamweld issues and other fatigue susceptible threats.

Calculating Critical Flaw Size of Remaining Time-Dependent Defects Using initial flaw sizes provided by ILI, hydrotest, excavation, or statistical approximations, we’re able to manage large quantities of suspect anomalies based on historical data from known anomalies.

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Critical flaw dimensions and burst pressures can be calculated using DNV’s proprietary CorLAS™ fracture mechanics software which essentially outputs RSTRENG-like calculations for crack and corrosion defects.

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Predicting failure pressure / remaining life from calculated critical flaw dimensions aids operators in establishing realistic and safe operating conditions, prioritizing remediation efforts and budgets, establishing re-assessment methodologies and intervals, and generally making better risk-informed decisions.

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Sound familiar? “Our hydrotest resulted in a test failure at the long seam. Can we determine a safe operating pressure over time for ‘just-surviving’ defects of similar nature?” “Repair, remediate, monitor. Can we arrive at a defensible position for deferring maintenance on defects that are borderline integrity threats?” “Management wants to know: What effect does a series of defects have on our ability to deliver product?” “I don’t know what to make of ILI data that seems to be going in all directions.”

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Integrity Management Program (IMP) Support From conceptual planning to management-of-change, DNV maintains expertise to support all aspects of your Integrity Management Program.

Planning and carrying out integrity management programs (IMP) requires a complete understanding of regulations, industry practices, pipeline operations, materials science, and the mechanisms involved with program implementation (i.e. assessment methods, maintenance/remediation, data integration, trending, etc.). DNV maintains a staff of engineers and research scientists globally recognized for the depth and breadth of their pipeline integrity expertise. We specialize in subject matter pertinent to successful implementation of integrity management programs: all aspects of risk assessment and management, integrity assessment methods (ILI, DA, hydrotest, defect assessment/NDE), fracture mechanics, fatigue, SCC, seamweld integrity, and corrosion. We’re staffed with mathematical and statistical experts who can identify critical trends in your assessment data, providing you with a complete understanding of your pipeline’s integrity while maintaining safe operations within regulatory compliance.

What DNV brings to the table We apply our knowledge of industry practices gained by years of working closely with pipeline operators recognized for ‘doing it right’ (and learning from those who don’t). Our approach is augmented by an in-depth knowledge and understanding of pertinent codes and regulations to include CSA Z662, ASME B31.8S, CFR 195.452, CFR 192 sub-part O, and API 1160.

Sound familiar? “Our IMP has been in place for 9 years, but we’re still having failures.” “How do we apply our budget to get the most bang for our buck?” “Our IMP has generated volumes of data. What’s it all mean? How do we put it to its best use?”

DNV is recognized for its credibility, reliability and technical expertise by pipeline operators and regulators alike.

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Planning – Threat screening and assessment, consequence modeling, implementation strategies. Program validation, benchmarking and audits - Gap analysis of existing programs. Interpretation and application of standards, regulations, and industry practices. Process and procedures audits Regulatory compliance, consultation and support  Corrective Action Order response  DOT closure reports  Compliance waivers Routine onsite secondment of qualified integrity engineers.

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Is the approach sound and defensible? Is it well-grounded in reality? Conduct a gap analysis to determine if the approach can be defended as being sufficiently comprehensive relative to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Are the results reliable? Determine if the information being compiled is sufficiently integrated and whether it can be trusted to facilitate sound decision making.

What more can or should be done to enhance the integrity program? Identify improvements and/or additional processes, practices or technology that will ensure compliance, enhance the integrity program and promote pipeline safety.

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Corrosion Services Assessment • Monitoring • Mitigation • Modeling DNV is a world leader in corrosion and material degradation, providing a unique approach of science and engineering A Leader in Corrosion Services In a competitive market with increasing regulatory and public attention toward safety, environmental issues and security of supply, being a best-in-class operator has become increasingly important. Yet operators also need to balance performance requirements, cost effective solutions and contractual obligations, while managing an aging asset. With over 300 corrosion and materials specialists at 40 locations worldwide, DNV stands ready to serve as a comprehensive service provider and your technology partner. Our unique combination of engineers, NACE certified specialists and technicians and Ph.D. scientists develop cost effective solutions to corrosion and materials problems with your specific needs in mind.

the identification of potential threats. DNV has expertise in evaluating various threats, including internal corrosion, external corrosion and stress corrosion cracking. We played leading roles in the development of Direct Assessment (DA) processes and provide renowned experts in all areas of DA including External Corrosion (EC), Internal Corrosion (IC) and Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC). No other organization can credibly claim proficiency in all three areas of DA. DNV has the expertise of American Petroleum Institute (API) certified inspectors, and has developed procedures and software to conduct the inspection, assess the integrity, and confirm the fitness-for-service of facilities based on API Code 570 and Recommended Practices 574 and 579.

Assessment Decisions regarding a structure or component’s integrity depend entirely on an accurate assessment of the risks affecting its safe Monitoring and reliable operation, including its rate of corrosion and Monitoring corrosion rates directly or related parameters allows deterioration. The first step in managing a system’s integrity is for the implementation of appropriate corrosion control measures,

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Corrosion Services Assessment • Monitoring • Mitigation resulting in system or component life extension. DNV has the expertise to assist you with your monitoring needs related to both internal and external environments, including cathodic protection (CP) effectiveness, coating damage, microbiologically influenced corrosion and chemical treatment effectiveness. Our professional staff utilizes proven, comprehensive strategies to identify the locations and causes of corrosion, including:  Close Interval Survey (CIS)  Direct Current Voltage Gradient (DCVG)  Current Attenuation (PCM)  External Corrosion Coupons  On-Line Corrosion Monitoring  Evaluation and Monitoring (EM) Coupons (internal)  Sample Collection and Testing  Pipeline Cutout Analysis Mitigation DNV provides expertise in all corrosion mitigation techniques including CP, coatings, material selection and chemical treatments. Not only can we design extensive corrosion mitigation plans, but our research scientists can run tests on these systems, simulating the environment of your structure in our state-of-theart laboratory facilities or utilizing advanced modeling methods. Our knowledge of CP allows us to choose the most appropriate systems to achieve your technical objectives, while carefully considering your economic requirements. Our engineers and NACE certified specialists have designed systems to control corrosion in virtually every environment where cathodic protection presents a viable solution. Modeling Our professional staff utilizes state-of-the-art tools to assist in the assessment of conditions affecting the corrosion and corrosion control on structures. These tools include advanced computer modeling of corrosion and CP systems for analyzing things such as current density, surface potentials, potentials in surrounding electrolyte, and electric/magnetic fields. This

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allows us to predict the performance of impressed current and sacrificial CP systems and review multiple design scenarios in a relatively short time. We can also design for optimized anode placement and current distribution and determine current requirements for adequate protection. Other modeling capabilities include flow modeling of gas and liquid systems for determining locations where corrosive fluids and/or solids may accumulate in support of internal corrosion threat assessments and direct assessment. DNV also performs detailed high voltage alternating current modeling to assess conditions under which pipelines can be subjected to interference as a result of induction of an AC voltage onto the pipeline from HVAC transmission systems. This is a concern to pipeline owners and operators from both safety and integrity standpoints. Valuable Services for a Variety of Industries DNV provides technical services for most industries where corrosion is a problem, from aerospace to food processing to pipelines to electric utilities to infrastructure. Following is a list of services that we provide to help preserve the life of your structure:  CP and Corrosion Modeling  CP Design  Corrosion Assessment  Corrosion & Corrosion Control Monitoring  Corrosion Data Management Software (Corr MD)  Customized Training Programs  Failure Analyses  Fitness-for-Service Analysis  Grounding Studies  Induced AC Studies  Integrity Threat Assessments  Life Prediction/Assessment  Material Selection  Pipeline Integrity Management Programs (PIMs)  Protective Coating Selection/Studies  Regulatory Audit Support  Stray Current Studies

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Welding Technology DNV provides you with the most efficient and comprehensive welding technology services DNV can generate all of the documentation necessary to comply with industry standards such as API 1104, CSA Z662, and ASME Section IX. We have experience with many processes including shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-core arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding. We also have experience qualifying in-service repair and hot tap welding procedures, low hydrogen procedures, stainless steel procedures, and procedures for high strength material.

Welding Challenges

With an aging pipeline infrastructure, the trend toward higher grade steel and increased regulatory oversight, pipeline welding is becoming both more critical and more challenging. Welding high strength materials (X80 and above) increases the risk of hydrogen cracking and the requirements on the mechanical properties of the weld. Consumables commonly used in the past are no longer appropriate. Regulators are becoming more stringent when auditing welding procedure specifications and company operating Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices procedures. DNV has the technical expertise and industry Welding procedure/qualification documentation and company experience to address all of your pipeline welding concerns. standard operating procedures are increasingly coming under the scrutiny of regulators. Company manuals can quickly become Welding Procedures and Qualification outdated and inaccurate. DNV actively participates in many of DNV can support your welding procedure development and the professional organizations that author pipeline regulations. qualification needs from beginning to end. We have experience We have an intimate knowledge of these documents and their not only with writing procedures but with on-site qualification. intent. DNV can audit welding procedures and operating We can provide on-site support and data collection to ensure procedures to ensure they comply with regulations and follow qualification goes smoothly. current industry best practices.

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Welding Technology Testing and Evaluation

State-of-the-Art Welding Laboratory Equipment

DNV has an extensive laboratory equipped to handle a variety of research projects. Past projects include the evaluation of new welding consumables for in-service pipeline welding, evaluation of both fillet and seam welds made in-service to attach tightfitting repair sleeves, failure analyses, and developing guidelines for heat-affected-zone hardness limits for in-service welds.

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Consulting Field work Welding procedure specifications Failure analyses Consumables evaluation Chemical analyses Pipeline repair and maintenance Regulatory compliance In-Service welding

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Welding equipment (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW) Bend test machine Plasma cutters Oxy-Acetylene torch Pipe bevelling torch Electrode oven Macro and micro hardness (Vickers, Rockwell, Knoop) Band saw Digital multimeters Radiographic film reader Infrared digital thermometer Light microscopes Scanning electron microscopy Energy dispersive spectroscopy Magnetic particle inspection Ultrasonic testing Metallographic sample preparation lab Preheating equipment

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Testing and Qualification Providing a full range of materials and corrosion testing services DNV provides you with cost effective solutions to materials, corrosion and integrity problems. Valuable Laboratory Testing Services With an increasing need to test and verify components, it is essential to have a complete, full service corrosion and materials laboratory available at all times. DNV provides laboratory testing to assist with a wide range of practical solutions when evaluating and selecting materials, coatings, inhibitors and qualifying new technologies. Our scientists have extensive experience in designing laboratory tests and selecting the critical variables that permit accurate simulation of field conditions. We provide testing, certification and verification of materials and technologies in accordance with NACE, ASTM, CSA, ISO, NORSOK and DNV standards. Where standards do not exist, we can help develop requirements and customize tests to qualify new technology. We offer a variety of testing techniques for many materials, corrosion and integrity problems including:

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Electrochemical techniques (EIS, CPP, CPT, CCT, ECPT, etc.)

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Environmentally induced corrosion

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Coupon testing for internal corrosion

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Microbiological testing

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Multiphase flow testing

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Inhibitor and coating testing

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Constant, cyclic and slow strain rate loading

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Elastomers—non-metallic materials

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Hydrogen sulfide testing

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High temperature and pressure testing in different environments

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Soil testing: chemistry, cations, anions, pH, resistivity, LPR, physical properties and particle distribution

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Testing and Qualification Providing a full range of materials and corrosion testing services State-of-the-Art Equipment DNV provides specialists for assistance in selecting optimal test sequences and producing the desired information at the most economical cost. We also have modern equipment to perform tests to meet your needs, including: 

Online sensors and sacrifical anodes

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Constant, cyclic and slow strain rate loading

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Pressure, Volume, Temperature (PVT) quartz window cell

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Salt fog chamber

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UV exposure cabinet

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Potentiostats, FRAs, ZRAs, RDE, RCE

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Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) and Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope (NSOM) for in-situ characterization of processes at the surface level

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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)

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UV microscope

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Flow loop  Pressure: up to 10 bars  Temperature: up to 130◦ C  Superficial Gas Velocity: 0 to 25 m/s  Superficial Liquid Velocity: 0 to 5 m/s  Liquid Viscosity Range 0.5 to 300 cP

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Failure & Regulatory Response, Litigation Research laboratories coupled with a breadth of engineering disciplines provide the depth to handle even the most complex failures and their ramifications.

What makes DNV unique in its approach to pipeline failure? DNV maintains a staff of Ph.D. research scientists and integrity engineers globally recognized for their expertise in the structural integrity of pipelines and pipeline facilities. We offer not only a complete understanding of pipeline operations, maintenance, engineering, codes and regulations, but a grasp of failure mechanisms that lead to pipeline failure.

Knowledge and Experience Count

Incident Response and Litigation Support

Our normal endeavor is preventing pipelines from failure. To do this effectively, we must demonstrate inherent knowledge of the causes (and prevention) of pipeline degradation. For this, we are globally renowned.

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But that same inherent knowledge is essential in the event of pipeline failure. Our subject matter experts apply our knowledge of industry practices gained by years of working closely with pipeline operators recognized for ‘doing it right’ (and learning from those who don’t). Our approach is augmented by an in-depth knowledge and understanding of pertinent codes and regulations to include CSA Z662, ASME B31.8S, CFR 195.452, CFR 192 sub-part O, and API 1160.

24-hour hotline / response team (614.228.7473) First responder consultation Onsite / In-the-ditch failure investigation Evidence retention and preservation Chain of custody Forensic engineering / science Testing and research laboratory Corrective action response Failure analysis Root cause analysis Formulation of defense strategies Regulatory support Expert witness Due diligence

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Engineering - Mechanical - Metallurgical - Materials Science - Welding - Chemical - Corrosion Theoretical & Applied Mechanics Mathematics Statistics Biology Software Development

Key Failure Response / Litigation Personnel Dr. John Beavers – Director, Failure Analysis and Chief Scientist Dr. Oliver Moghissi – Director, Materials and Corrosion Technology Center Bill Bruce, P.E. - Director of Welding Materials and Technology Dr. Tom Bubenik – Director, Pipeline and Facilities Integrity Solutions Dr. Neil Thompson – Director, Litigation Support Services

DNV has played key roles in the post-failure response to nearly every major North American pipeline failure over the past quarter century. Evidence Retention

Failure Analysis

DNV Energy North America US: Contact Chris.Pollard@DNV.com, ph. 281 396 1678 Canada: Contact Alasdair.Clyne@DNV.com, ph. 403 250 9041 ext. 241 www.DNV.com rev0910

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Forensic Science

Expert Witness

Pipeline & Facilities Integrity Management Key DNV Personnel helped ‘write the book’ on pipeline integrity Our senior staff has been comprised of a virtual ‘Who’s Who’ in the field of pipeline integrity.

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1) Burke Delanty 2) Jake Abes 3) Dr. Tom Bubenik 4) Dr. Neil Thompson 5) Dr. John Beavers 6) Bill Bruce 7) Dr. Oliver Moghissi 8) Ray Davies 9) Steve Daily 10) Dr. Carl Jaske 11) Mark Olson 12) Dr. Luis Garfias 13) Conchita Mendez 14) Pam Moreno 15) Dr. Gerry Koch 16) Dr. Bill Harper 17) Phil Simon 18) Angel Kowalski 19) Alasdair Clyne 20) Lynsay Bensman 21) Dr. Sridhar Narasi 22) Dr. Jose Vera 23) Barry Krebbs 24) Bill Amend 25) Dr. Sean Brossia 26) Kurt Lawson 27) Phillip Nidd 28) Chris Pollard

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Pipeline & Facilities Integrity Management Key Integrity Engineering Staff Guided by senior management recognized for their industry leadership, DNVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engineering staff delivers in-depth integrity expertise across a breadth of engineering disciplines.

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1) Boon Ong 2) Curtis McHarg 3) David Lee 4) David Shanks5) Diana Portianska 6) Ian Whitbread 7) Mark Klages 8) Michelle Lemesurier 9) Mohsin Zaidi 10) Neil Bates 11) Roger Lai 12) Vibha Dhawan 13) Shane Finneran 14) Joe Bratton 15) Steven Polasik 16) Tony Alfano 17) Megan Weichel 18) Zach Berg 19) Ben Terrien 20) Brad Etheridge21) Taylor Shie 22) Andy Lutz 23) Libby Brannon 24) Matt Ellinger 25) Steve Weichel 26) Bill Kovacs 27) Tara Podnar 28) Vince Arnett 29) Gray Sarmiento 30) Jeff Lachey 31) Brian Hart 32) Melissa Rubal

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Services to which our expertise is applied

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DNV is recognized for its credibility, reliability and technical expertise by pipeline operators and regulators alike.

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DNV has played key roles in nearly every major North American pipeline failure response over the past 25 years.

Evidence Retention

Failure Analysis

DNV Energy North America US: Contact Chris.Pollard@DNV.com, ph. 281 396 1678 Canada: Contact Alasdair.Clyne@DNV.com, ph. 403 250 9041 ext. 241 www.DNV.com rev0910

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Forensic Science

Expert Witness

Houston 1400 Ravello Drive Katy Texas 77449 Tel: +1 281 396 1000

Columbus 5777 Frantz Road Dublin, Ohio 43017-1386 Tel: +1 614 761 1214

Calgary Bay 123 2340 Pegasus Way NE Calgary, AB Canada T2E 8M5 Tel: +403 250 9041