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Pipeline & Facilities Integrity Management Integrity Management Program (IMP) Support

DNV offers a dynamic blend of research science and engineering prowess. We help assure continuous delivery while extending the asset’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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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.”

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

“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?”

Ways in which we can improve your IMP     

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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.

Rate your Integrity Management Program 1.

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.

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

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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.

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