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Automated mapping, administrative software ease complex job. S.J. Troch et al. Pipeline Gas Ind., June 1995, 78(6), 59--62.

Three segments of a gas distribution project in Baltimore are described. The work involves laying 12 in. and 16 in. pipelines to provide system reinforcement in co-ordination with the supply of a new gas-fuelled electric generation facility. Project management controls are described and illustrated. Maximum use is made of existing right-of-way and compliance with environmental legislation is discussed. Permits, bidding processes, and contract administration are reviewed. Methods used for successfully completing the pipelaying in various environmental conditions are described. Pipeline inspection includes hydrostatic pressure tests, nitrogen pressure testing of metering interfaces, holiday detection of pipeline coatings, and x-ray examination of welds.

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Journal title: Pipe Line & Gas Industry

Subjects: Information technology, Information systems, Energy efficiency, Management and commerce, Project Management, Measurement, testing and control, Metering, Inspection, Maintenance, Law and Legal practice, Distribution, Gas distribution, Pipeline, Energy consumption, Transportation, Transmission and Distribution, Oil and gas, Oil, Metering, monitoring and targeting, Software