ILI Analyst Standards for Training, Qualification Data QA

摘要

With the posting of new pipeline integrity management regulations in the United States, anrnincreased emphasis has been put on utilizing in-line inspection (ILI) techniques for assessingrnpipeline systems. While these regulations have greatly impacted the way that pipelinernoperators implement their maintenance and pipeline integrity programs, little if no attention hasrnbeen paid to ILI service providers ... their capacity, and the qualifications of their analysis staff.rnCurrently, there are no written, consensus standards pertaining to ILI analyst training, analystrnqualifications, and data QA/QC. This paper outlines some minimum and/or general guidelinesrnthat should be considered in order to relay confidence to the pipeline operators and to thernregulators that a "best efforts" quality product is being presented by ILI vendors. Additionally,rnthis paper highlights the needs for a collaborative effort amongst the ILI service providers, thernoperating companies, and the regulatory agencies to develop these guidelines into standardrnpractices and procedures.