L2M – Risk based Inspection and Maintenance Planning (RBIM) Framework for Pipeline Integrity Management

Pipelines are a critical component of energy infrastructure but are vulnerable to threats such as cracks and geohazards, which can cause severe failures. To mitigate these risks, cost-effective integrity management is essential, aiming to operate pipelines effectively and efficiently by maintaining safety and delivering economic benefits. The intern’s PhD project proposes a Risk based Inspection and Maintenance Planning (RBIM) Framework for Pipeline Integrity Management, which is useful for pipeline companies in Canada to make informed decisions regarding the inspection and maintenance of pipelines. This will assist pipeline operators in determining optimal maintenance actions and inspection schedules for pipelines, a crucial part of energy infrastructure.
Given the substantial potential to improve existing frameworks by integrating Bayesian decision-making and AI-driven maintenance planning across energy infrastructures, the Lab2Market program offers an excellent opportunity for the intern to engage with industry experts and potential customers. Through interviews and market exploration, the intern will identify key challenges in implementing pipeline integrity management and help chart a path toward developing a commercially viable framework that could evolve into a startup focused on energy infrastructure maintenance in Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Yong Li

Student:

Partner:

Edmonton Unlimited

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Alberta

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