Weather-Related Combined Effect on Failure Propagation and Maintenance Procedures towards Sustainable Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Talha Ahmed, Yasir Mahmood, Nita Yodo and Ying Huang ()
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Talha Ahmed: Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Yasir Mahmood: Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Nita Yodo: Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Ying Huang: Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 13, 1-30

Abstract: Weather-related events are among the major causes of failure propagation in natural gas pipeline infrastructure. The interaction between multiple natural-force factors, such as temperature, precipitation, and wind, and their unpredictable simultaneous occurrence can intensify the vulnerability of pipeline infrastructure, increasing the likelihood of leaks, ruptures, and mechanical damage. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the combined effect of weather-related events on the failure propagation of pipelines, focusing on the impact of weather-related external force factors and climate change on sustainable pipeline integrity, including corrosion, erosion, and mechanical damage. Additionally, the paper examines various maintenance policies and strategies that can be implemented to mitigate the impact of weather-related failures. The review highlights gaps in existing knowledge and future research directions to enhance the understanding of weather-related failure propagation in natural gas pipeline infrastructure. This paper provides insights into the challenges and opportunities for improving the resilience and sustainability of pipeline infrastructure to weather-related failures.

Keywords: failure propagation; weather-related events; combined effect; natural gas pipeline; optimal maintenance; climate change impact (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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