Pipeline Things

By Rhett Dotson & Christopher De LeonScience Education

Pipeline Things episodes

October 18, 2023The Failure Files: San Bruno, Part 2
This episode is the second part of a two-part mini-series discussing one of the most influential tragedies in pipeline history, San Bruno. Join us as we dive into the factors that contributed to this tragedy, the impacts on the local community, and how it has affected modern regulations. Rhett and Chris examine the role that government regulation played in this situation and how pipeline integrity management has changed as a result.
Highlights:
How have modern regulations changed after San Bruno?
Who are the entities that influence modern regulation?
What liberties and assumptions were taken that contributed to missing key information about the assets?
What are the key considerations when thinking about covered and noncovered segments?
Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
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October 04, 2023The Failure Files: San Bruno, Part 1
On today’s episode of this special season of Pipeline Things: The Failure Files, Rhett and Chris explore one of the most influential tragedies in pipeline history. With a 600-foot crater created, 108 affected homes, 8 deaths, and 58 injuries, it was unclear at first if this was a plane crash or a pipeline explosion. Join us today as we break down the NTSB failure report following the 2010 San Bruno gas leak to discuss the main causes, impacts on the local community, prevention strategies, and how this tragedy has affected modern regulations.
Highlights:
What were the first signs of a serious problem?
What delays prolonged the leak?
How did the plane crash rumor affect the operators’ decision-making?
What technology and procedures are in place today to prevent similar leaks?
What was the extent of the damage from this tragedy?
Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].
31 min
September 20, 2023The Failure Files: Chaos on the Kalamazoo
Welcome back to the second episode of this special season of Pipeline Things: The Failure Files, where we dive into notable pipeline incidents throughout history and break down the NTSB failure reports that accompany them.
This story brings us to Marshall, Michigan in July 2010, where a routine shutdown of a 30-inch pipeline system transformed into an 843,000-gallon oil leak into the Kalamazoo River. Rhett and Chris examine the main causes of this environmental disaster, prevention strategies, and how the findings from this report have affected recent gas pipeline regulations.
Highlights:
Why didn’t the initial signs of a leak raise any red flags?
How did confirmation bias play a role in the leak? How can you be conscious of your own bias when making decisions?
What procedures do we have in place today to prevent similar leaks?
How did the findings and recommendations from this NTSB report affect modern-day gas pipeline regulations?
Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].
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September 06, 2023The Failure Files: Data Disintegration and Regulatory Resets
In the 24 years after the Olympic Pipeline Explosion of 1999, the industry has advanced in some ways and stayed stagnant in others.
On the first episode of this special season of Pipeline Things: The Failure Files, we begin a new chapter discussing notable pipeline incidents throughout history and breaking down the NTSB failure reports that accompany them.
This story begins at 3:28PM on June 10th, 1999 in Bellingham, Washington near the pristine and lush outdoor space, Whatcom Creek. Olympic’s 16-inch gas pipeline in Bellingham experiences a rupture that dumps 237,000 gallons of gasoline into the creek and ignites. Rhett and Chris walk us through the events that led up to that disaster and remind us that despite this event occurring over twenty years ago, we always have something to learn.
Highlights:
What series of events led to Olympic Pipeline Explosion of 1999?
How did biases play a role in the failure? When can you trust past experiences and how can data help prevent bias?
What strategies do we have today and what lessons can we learn to prevent history from repeating itself?
What effect did this failure have on regulations that liquid and gas operators contend with today?
How has data integration improved (if at all) since 1999?

Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].
49 min
July 12, 2023Envirocal and The Pig in the Box with Vik Raghavan
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things Arc 3, Rhett and Chris sit down with Vik Raghavan from Envirocal to discuss their recent innovation, known as The Pig in the Box. They discuss the unique process that Envirocal went through to develop this technology, and it’s the opposite of what you would expect! Beyond the technology, they also discover Vic’s exciting past and his secret skill.

Highlights:
How can Envirocal run their tools at 75 mph?
Envirocal’s evolution from gauge plate to caliper tool to the pig in the box that is today
What is Vic’s secret skill?
How was Vic able to think outside of the box in order to develop this new technology?
Combo-tool with IMU, MFL, Caliber, Odometer, and IDOD

Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
Envirocal
Vik Raghavan
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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Lina Adams at [email protected].
33 min
June 28, 2023What do a burger menu and crack detection technologies have in common? With Rogelio Guajardo
What do a burger menu and crack detection technologies have in common? More than you might think! Discover the similarities between the two with Rhett, Chris, and Rogelio Guajardo, Head of Analysis UC at NDT Global, on this week’s episode of Pipeline Things. They discuss how and why NDT Global developed Eclipse, their most advanced crack detection and sizing ILI technology to date. Tune in to hear about how NDT’s technology is changing the game and where they are going from here!

Highlights:
What makes Eclipse more advanced than other crack detection technologies?
How to choose the right burger from a menu with so many options
Why you need to understand what you want to achieve and the threats before you engage the tool provider
How is NDT Global continuing to push the capabilities of technology?

Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
Rogelio Guajardo
NDT Global

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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Lina Adams at [email protected].
32 min
June 14, 2023Zombie artwork and EMAT technology with Thomas Beuker
Why does Chris have a zombie drawing hanging on his office wall? Turns out this week’s guest is an inspiring artist as well as an EMAT technology expert! Thomas Beuker with ROSEN joins Rhett and Chris on Pipeline Things this week to share what the future holds. They discuss how the market is demanding both software and hardware evolutions and the various ways that ROSEN is continuing to improve its technologies.

Highlights:
What is on the horizon for EMAT inspection technology?
How are process changes targeting reliability and repeatability?
How can you turn data into information?
How is artificial intelligence influencing the industry?

Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
Rosen

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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Lina Adams at [email protected].

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May 31, 2023Finding diamonds in the data with Rick Desaulniers
Welcome to the third episode of Pipeline Things Arc 3! In this episode, Rhett and Chris sit down with Rick Desaulniers with Entegra. They discuss how Entegra is pushing the boundaries of seam assessment by using a unique, practical approach to finding solutions. As new technologies make it less necessary to physically go out into the fields, it is becoming even more necessary to pass explicit knowledge to the next generation of operators. Tune into this episode to learn more about how Entegra finds diamonds in the data through innovative processes!

Highlights:
What is the difference between theoretical and practical solutions?
How is Entegra pushing the boundaries of seam assessment?
Why should you touch the pipe?

Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
Rick Desaulniers
Entegra

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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Lina Adams at [email protected].
32 min
May 17, 2023Disc golf skills and specifications with Matt Romney
On the second episode of Pipeline Things Arc 3, Rhett and Chris welcome Matt Romney, the Product Manager for Global Pipeline Integrity at T.D. Williamson. Join them to learn about how T.D. Williamson enhanced its Gouge versus Metal Loss (GvML) Classifier and how it is changing the pipeline industry for the better. Dents with metal loss have been a pain in the pipeline industry for years. Tune into this episode to find out more about how this innovative technology is improving how full systems can be validated, tested, and measured.

Highlights:
How does T.D. Williamson’s specification change the way that operators can detect and classify dents with metal loss?
What are the questions you should be asking yourself when in the classification process?
What technologies are required for the MDS™ platform?
What does the future look like for T.D. Williamson and its technological advances?

Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
Matt Romney
T.D. Williamson

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27 min
May 03, 2023Master of Naming and New Technology with Ron Thompson
What do you get when you mix Second String Sarah, PPIM, and Novitech? The very first episode of Pipeline Things Arc 3! Join Pipeline Things for the inaugural episode of Arc 3. “ In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris welcome Ron Thompson, Chief Technology Officer and President of Novitech, Inc. As they discuss Novitech’s innovative Micron ILI Technology™, its capabilities, and how it expands inspection services for the pipeline industry.
Highlights:
What makes Novitech’s new technology so unique?
Are you able to run MFL-A and MFL-C in a combined configuration?
In regard to resolution quality, how effective is Novitech’s micron technology?
What is the future of Novitech’s technology?

Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
Ron Thompson
Novitech

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D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Lina Adams at [email protected].
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Christopher and Rhett live for pipelines. Seriously. We’re not joking. Out of all things (and against all odds), pipelines are their passion. On this Pipeline Things podcast, these two share what they know, how they know it, and why you should know it too. Think Pipeliners Digest, but make it funny. Listen to the Pipeline Things podcast every other Wednesday for a hearty dose of relevant, trustworthy advice that cuts through the noise and doesn’t take itself too seriously.