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Webinar: Stakeholder Update From PHMSA-Funded Technology Development Program
The webinar hosted by MMT in March 2026 provided an update on a PHMSA-funded technology development program for the BTM tool.
Webinar: Overcoming Material Testing Challenges for Accurate Toughness
The webinar hosted by MMT in February 2026 covered important topics in Overcoming Material Testing Challenges for Accurate Toughness.
Combining Nondestructive Testing Techniques to Obtain Full Vintage Pipeline Asset Fracture Toughness
What Is Material Toughness and Why Does It Matter? Material toughness is a measure of a material’s ability to absorb energy and resist fracture when subjected to stress. It reflects how well a material can endure both plastic deformation and crack propagation without...
Cutting Costs by Cutting Assumptions: How One Operator Saved $1.2M
When routine inspections flagged dozens of anomalies on a legacy pipeline, a major Canadian operator was forced into reactive mode—triggering 50 urgent digs and putting pressure on budgets, teams, and timelines. But what if those digs weren’t actually necessary? In...
Calibration of a Nondestructive BTM Tester for Accurate In-Field Fracture Toughness
Fracture toughness is vital in pipeline integrity management, helping operators assess whether materials can resist crack growth under real-world stress. This is especially critical in high-consequence environments, where small flaws can escalate quickly. Accessing...
Don’t Let the Seam Weld Break You: How Seam Weld Toughness Impacts Pipeline Integrity
In the world of pipeline operations, pressure is constant — both in the lines and on the people responsible for keeping them safe. And in that high-stakes environment, the seam weld might just be your most important piece of real estate. These narrow joints, where a...
The Future of Pipeline Integrity: How Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Transforms Pipeline Assessment Reliability and Accuracy
Pipeline integrity isn’t just about preventing catastrophic failures—it’s about optimizing operations, maintaining regulatory compliance, and extending asset lifespan. Yet for decades, pipeline operators have faced significant hurdles in obtaining accurate material...
PPIM 2025: Introduction of a Portable Field Instrument for In-ditch Pipe Body Toughness Determination
Accurate fracture toughness data is crucial for pipeline integrity assessments, particularly as modern inline inspection (ILI) tools detect increasingly smaller cracks. Traditional methods for obtaining this data often require destructive testing, such as pipe...
IPC 2024: Non Destructive Evaluation of Pipe Seam Toughness Via Frictional Sliding
Seam toughness plays a crucial role in pipeline integrity, especially for vintage pipelines where original material records often lack fracture toughness data. Traditional methods for evaluating seam toughness typically require destructive testing, such as pipe...
IPC 2024: In-Situ Determination of Pipe Body Fracture Toughness Using Planing-Induced Microfracture Method
Fracture toughness is a critical factor in assessing pipeline integrity, particularly for vintage pipelines where material toughness data may be unavailable. Conventional methods for determining fracture toughness often require destructive testing, which can be costly...