Design, Inspection and Repair of Oil and Gas Pipeline
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editors
Interests: oil and gas pipeline; pipeline integrity; pipeline strength design
Interests: pipeline integrity; safety assessment of hydrogen-blended pipelines
Interests: oil and gas pipeline; pipeline integrity; pipeline internal inspection
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Oil and gas pipelines serve as critical infrastructure within the global energy supply chain, enabling the safe and efficient long-distance transportation of hydrocarbons. Nevertheless, these systems are continually subjected to operational stresses, environmental exposure, and material degradation, which may lead to potential failures with serious economic, safety, and environmental implications. Ensuring pipeline integrity and extending service life require ongoing advances in the design, inspection, monitoring, and repair of pipeline networks.
This Special Issue, entitled “Design, Inspection and Repair of Oil and Gas Pipeline”, seeks to collect and present cutting-edge research and comprehensive review articles addressing recent innovations, challenges, and practical solutions in the field. We welcome contributions related to, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Advanced design methodologies and structural integrity assessments;
- Integrity management systems and risk-based inspection frameworks;
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies and smart inspection tools;
- Real-time condition monitoring and data-driven integrity evaluation;
- Corrosion control, prevention, and management strategies;
- Rehabilitation techniques including composite repair systems and in-service welding;
- Performance of pipelines under extreme conditions and climate adaptability;
- Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in integrity forecasting;
- Environmental impact assessments and sustainability considerations in pipeline projects;
- Case studies on failure analysis, maintenance optimization, and lifecycle extension.
We cordially invite researchers, engineers, and industry specialists to submit original research and reviews that offer new insights and support the enhancement of safety, reliability, and sustainability in oil and gas pipeline operations.
Prof. Dr. Hong Zhang
Dr. Dong Zhang
Dr. Xiaoben Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- oil and gas pipeline
- design
- inspection
- repair
- safety evaluation
- NDT
- integrity management
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