Demonstration of the Pipe Corrosion Management System (PIPER).
Abstract
The U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory has developed a pipe corrosion management system, called PIPER, as part of the Corrosion Mitigation and Management System. PIPER is a predictive technique based on state-of-the-art mathematical models. USA-CERL developed the program in conjunction with work on some new nondestructive corrosion assessment methods for buried pipes. The program can predict how many leaks a pipe will have in a given year and then 'suggest' the most cost-effective solution for correcting the problem. In this way, PIPER ensures the best distribution of dollars spent on replacement and repair of corroded underground pipes. PIPER includes both manual and computerized methods. The computerized part of the system is user-oriented for easy field use. PIPER has been fielded at two military installations. Results are promising and will be considered in future developmental work with PIPER. Keyworks: Piping system; and Management information system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA166807
Entities
People
- Avinash Kumar
- M. Blyth
- W. Riggs
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory