Pipeline Geomatics: Practice & Innovation

by Adam, Steve; Davis, Kelsey

• ISBN13: 9780791802984
• ISBN10: 0791802981
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-09-30
• Publisher: Amer Society of Mechanical

Summary

This third volume in the Pipeline Engineering Monograph Series discusses how geomatics is helping pipeline companies innovate efficiently and responsibly through its applications in pipeline engineering, construction, integrity, regulatory compliance, assessing environmental impact, and managing growing volumes of data. This book provides pipeline and other engineering professionals with a thorough look at pipeline geomatic practices, as well as thoughts on the future. With this knowledge, engineers will be better equipped to understand the changes occurring in the industry and will be well prepared to seek further expert advice going forward.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents	p. iii
Preface to Pipeline Engineering Monograph Series	p. v
Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgment	p. ix
About the Authors	p. x
Geomatics and Pipelines	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
A Short History	p. 2
Geomatics and the Pipeline Value Chain - From Planning to Customer Service	p. 4
Change through Innovation	p. 11
References	p. 13
Spatial Data and Spatial Data Management	p. 14
Introduction	p. 14
Spatial Data Types	p. 14
Further Defining Data	p. 16
Data Specification	p. 22
Data Management	p. 25
Enterprise Data Integration (Image)	p. 28
Spatial Data Case Study	p. 31
What is the Future of Spatial Data Management?	p. 33
References	p. 34
Pipeline Engineering and Construction	p. 35
Introduction	p. 35
Data Centralization for Pipeline Projects	p. 36
Front End Engineering Design - Line Pipe	p. 37
Front End Engineering - Facilities	p. 41
Detailed Engineering	p. 43
What's Next?	p. 59
References	p. 60
Pipeline Integrity	p. 62
Introduction	p. 62
Pipeline Integrity Management	p. 62
Data Collection and Integration	p. 65
Identification of Integrity Threats	p. 66
Definition of High Consequence Areas	p. 69
Risk Assessment	p. 77
Integrity Program Planning and Execution	p. 82
Future Trends	p. 84
References	p. 86
Our Environment	p. 87
Introduction	p. 87
Taming the Uncertain Regulatory Process	p. 88
Community Relations	p. 89
Wildlife and Habitat	p. 92
Water	p. 96
What's Ahead?	p. 97
References	p. 102
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance	p. 103
Using GIS to Support Regulatory Compliance	p. 103
Regulatory Bodies and Legislation	p. 105
Future Trends	p. 123
References	p. 125
Geomatics Implementation	p. 127
Organizational and Large Implementations	p. 127
Implementation on a Pipeline Project	p. 136
Some Common Implementation Issues	p. 163
What's Ahead?	p. 164
References	p. 165
Industry and Technology Trends	p. 166
Worldwide Infrastructure Development	p. 166
Virtual Earth	p. 167
Web 2.0 and the Geo Web	p. 169
Laser Scanning	p. 175
Closing Remarks	p. 181
References	p. 182
Glossary	p. 183
Index	p. 195
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