EVALUATION OF THE PIPELINES BY METHOD FITNESS FOR SERVICE

Evaluation of the pipelines based on Fitness for Service method is a useful procedure in making a decision on repairing or maintaining pipelines running at its current or reduced parameters. The decision has important consequences for the charges to fix the pipeline and the risks associated with possible effects to the environment and safety of persons. The paper illustrates such an assessment at Level 1 and 2 for a defect type out of roundness.