OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Development of the Bow-Tie Bayesian Network Model for Assessing Pipeline Failures	40
Development of Comprehensive Rating for the Evaluation of Sewer Pipelines	38
Dynamics and Speed Control of Instrumented Pipeline Inspection Gauge in Gas Pipelines	27
Intelligent Decision-Making Method and Software for Natural Gas Pipeline Operation Scheme	27
Effect of Mixed Hydrogen Natural Gas on the Flow Field of Bypass PIG Using CFD	25
Assessment of Impact to Buried Pipelines due to Tunneling-Induced Settlement	24
Influence of Traditional and Antislam Air Valve Characteristics on Transient Pressure Control	24
Mechanical Analyses of Underground Pipelines Subjected to Ground Subsidence Considering Soil-Arching Effect	22
Design and Trajectory Optimization of a Large-Diameter Steel Pipe Grinding Robot	19
Application of CFRP Wrap for Reinforcing Undamaged Thin-Walled Pipe Bends under Thermal Expansion Loads	17
Joining PVC Pipe Couplings: A Portable Application for Friction Stir Welding	16
Fuzzy Bayesian Network–Based Multidimensional Risk Assessment for Leakage of Blended Hydrogen Natural Gas Pipelines	16
State-of-the-Art Review on Application of Spray-Applied Pipe Linings in Gravity Stormwater Conveyance Conduits	16
Laboratory Investigation of the Structural Performance of a Large-Diameter Steel-Reinforced Polyethylene Pipe	16
Double-Layer Data-Driven Risk Assessment and Prediction of Drainage Pipeline Networks	15
Leak Detection Methods in Water Distribution Networks: A Comparative Survey on Artificial Intelligence Applications	14
Methodology for Technoeconomic Evaluation of Design Parameters of Urban Water Distribution Systems	14
Numerical Simulation for the Estimation of the Critical Length of Steel Pipe Jacking in Alluvial Ground	14
Effect of Soil Spring Pipe–Soil Interaction Behavior on the Mechanical Response of Pipe under Soil Displacement	14
Digital Twin for Water Distribution Systems Management—Towards a Paradigm Shift	14
Conductive and Convective Heat Transfer in Inductive Heating of Subsea Buried Pipelines	13
Centrifugal Compressor Overhaul Cycle Optimization Based on Reliability Allocation	13
Bending Response and Design Equations for Gravity-Flow Pipe Liners Passing across Ring Fractures or Joints	13
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Based Water Pipeline Leak Detection Using EDFL Sensor	13
Spatial Structure Characterization of the Soil Surrounding Buried Water Transmission Mains by Using a Sensor-Enabled Geotextile	12

Simulation and Replication of High-Pressure Hydrocarbon Pipeline Commissioning under Large-Drop Undulating Environments	12
The Use of Hydrants for Transient Test-Based Diagnosis of the Water Distribution Systems of Milan, Italy	11
Two-Stage Disturbance Rejection Control Strategy for Airport Refueling Systems Based on Predictive Control	11
Analysis and Data Regression of Water Hammer with Column Separation Based on Machine Learning	11
Impact of Backfill Material on the Rerounding of Deflected Corrugated High-Density Polyethylene Drainage Pipes	11
Stress Test and Analysis of Pipeline Systems under Foundation Settlement in a Natural Gas Station	11
Stability Analysis and Protection Scheme of a Buried Subsea Pipeline with Soil Liquefaction and Seabed Scour	10
Discussion of “Analysis of Intermittent Water Distribution Networks Using a Dummy Emitter Device at Each Demand Node”	10
Performance of a Pipe–Soil System under Cyclic Loading: An Experimental and Theoretical Study	10
Closure to “Analysis of Intermittent Water Distribution Networks Using a Dummy Emitter Device at Each Demand Node”	10
Effect of Sediment on Valve-Closure Water Hammers and Protection Measures in Long-Distance Water Supply Project	10
Rupture Leakage Model for a Natural Gas Pipeline	10
Investigation of Characteristics of Acoustic Emission Signals Resulting from a Subsea Gas Pipeline Leak	9
Pipeline Slurry Transportation System: An Overview	9
Water Supply Pipeline Operation Anomaly Mining and Spatiotemporal Correlation Study	9
Failure Mechanisms and Nondestructive Testing Methods of Bimetallic Composite Pipes: A Review	9
Numerical Simulation of Multiphase Flow Erosion in the Gas Well Relief Line Elbow under Supercritical Conditions	8
An Integrated Reliability Method with a Newly Developed Interaction Rule for Steel Pipelines with Multiple Corrosion Defects	8
A Fuzzy Random Chance-Constrained Programming for Water Distribution System under Uncertainty	8
Applying Electrical Magnetic Coil and In-Pipe INS to Map Underground Pipeline Track	8
Drainage Pipeline Defect Detection by Fiber Optic Distributed Temperature Sensor: A Review	8
Development of Machine Learning Models for Multiple Leak Detection in Offshore Gas Pipelines under Single- and Multiphase Flow Conditions	8
Optimization Model for the Compressor Location Problem in Gathering System Coupling Correlation Mechanism between Wellhead Pressure and Production Rate	8
Soil–Structure Interaction for Buried Conduits Influenced by the Coupled Effect of the Protective Layer and Trench Installation	8
Corrosion Risk Assessment of Steel Gas Pipelines under Dynamic DC Interference according to In Situ Measurements	8
Forming Characteristics Investigation of Natural Bulging Area of Thin-Walled Metallic Tubes in Liquid Impact Forming Method	7
Bolt Looseness Detection in Flanged Pipes Using Parametric Modeling	7
Application of Acoustic Signal Hybrid Filtering with 1D-CNN for Fault Diagnosis of Natural Gas Pipeline Leakage	7
Augmented Reality Applications for the Excavation Industry: Locating and Protecting Underground Utilities	7
Closure to “Analysis of Water Distribution System under Uncertainty Based on Genetic Algorithm and Trapezoid Fuzzy Membership”	7
Research on the Jacking Force of PVC Pipes Utilized in Microtunneling	7
Soil–Pipeline Interaction of Hybrid-Segmented Systems under Axial Ground Movement	7
Remaining Capacity Evaluation of a Gas Pipeline System under Open-Access Operation: Concepts, Methodology, and Application	7
Knowledge Mapping of Pipeline Accidents: A Bibliometric Analysis	7
Study on the Smoke Characteristics of a Cable Fire in an L-Shaped Utility Tunnel under Different Ventilation Conditions	7
Investigation of Options for Harnessing Energy Losses at Pressure-Reducing Stations of High-Pressure Natural Gas Pipelines	6
Probability Prediction Model of the Maximum Corrosion Depth of Concrete Sewage Pipes	6
Optimal Selection of Pipe Material for a High-Head Long-Distance Water Transmission Pipeline Based on the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process	6
Cost–Consequence Predictive Models for Hazardous Liquid and Gas Transmission-Gathering Corroded Pipelines	6
Experimental Investigation on the Seismic Performance of Assembled Trapeze Supports for Suspended Pipes	6
Effects of Graphene Nanoplatelets–Reinforced Putty on the Burst Performances of Repaired Steel Pipes	6
Investigation on the Mechanical Behavior of a Deep-Sea Mining Riser with Multibooster Stations	6
Economics of Inspection and Condition Assessment of High-Consequence Water Pipeline and Assessing Its Remaining Life: Theoretical Framework	6
Empirical and Optimization-Based Solutions for Thermal Behavior of Newtonian Fluids in Rough Pipes	6
Effects of Permanent Ground Deformation Patterns on Strain Demand of Pressurized Buried Continuous Steel Pipelines	5
Novel Remediation for Buried Pipelines under Ground Deformation: Cross-Sectional Testing and an Analytical Modeling Approach	5
Economic Model for Welding Natural Gas Pipelines in Mountainous Areas	5
A Hybrid DEMATEL-ANP and LCA Decision-Making Model for Selecting Pipe Materials in Hydrocarbon Pipeline Projects	5
Effects of EAF Slag, Steel Fiber, and Polyurea Coating on Mechanical Properties and Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Concrete Pipes	5
Optimization of Buried Pipe Spacing under Seepage Conditions Based on an LSTM Algorithm	5

Water Distribution Systems: Implementation Status of Innovative Management Methods and Tools	5
A Novel Low-Pressure Release Method Based on Inlet Regulation for Users with Low Demand Scenario	5
Impact of Fracture Density of Stimulated Reservoir Volume on Casing Deformation in Horizontal Shale Gas Well	5
Numerical Analyses of the Stress and Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Small-Diameter Gas Pipelines under Multiple-Wheel Heavy Vehicle	5
Decision-Making Guidance for the Optimal Selection of Culvert Renewal Methods	5
Short-Term Burst Simulation Study of Plastic–Steel–Plastic Composite Pipe Considering Fluid–Structure Interaction	5
Research on the Reliability Assessment Method of a Natural Gas Pipeline under Third-Party Excavation Loads Based on Machine-Learning Models	5
Study on the Burst Pressure and Failure Mechanism of Pipelines with a Kinked Dent–Corrosion Defect Based on Element Birth and Death Technique	5
Lateral Force-Displacement Response of Buried Pipe in Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate	5
Propagation Characteristics of Natural Gas Explosions at Different Ignition Positions in Complex H-Pipelines	4
Computational Method for Determining Subterranean Pipeline Direction Using Low-Frequency Current-Generated Magnetic Fields	4
Experimental Research on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Typical Pipeline Suspension Bridge Girders	4
The Component Displacement Process of Two Miscible but Dissimilar Fluids Transported Sequentially in a Multiproduct Pipeline	4
Analysis of the Roughness Coefficient of Overflow in a Drainage Pipeline with Sedimentation	4
Role of Cathodic Protection on Physical Condition and Pipe Break Linkage	4
Behavior Assessment of Exhumed Cast Iron Pipes Using Distributed Strain Sensing	4
Applying Machine Learning to the Fuel Theft Problem on Pipelines	4
Onshore Buried Steel Fuel Pipelines at Fault Crossings: A Review of Critical Analysis and Design Aspects	4
Reliability Evaluation of Suspension Pipeline Bridges Based on a Bayesian Network	4
Standardization Evaluation of Water Supply Pipeline Network Failures	4
Applying SDR with CNN to Identify Weld Defect: A New Processing Method	4
Acoustic Leak Localization Study Based on MVDR Time-Delay Estimation Algorithm in a Cross-Spectral Domain for Water Pipeline Systems	4
Analysis of Deformation Performance and Anti-Extrusion Strength of the Expansion Tube Subsidy	4
Analyzing Contingency Cost Risks in a Pipeline EPC Project Using a Monte Carlo Simulation	4
Failure Analysis of Fatigue Cracking in Hydrocarbon-Exposed Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping: A Case Study	4
Construction-Oriented Optimization of Pressurized Irrigation Networks to Minimize Irrigation Costs	4
New Classification of Drainage Pipe Defects Based on Computer Vision and Database Building and Effect Analysis	4
Analyzing the Shear Behaviors and Parameter Sensitivity of CIPP-SP Interface	4
Identifying Leaks in Water Distribution Networks Using Deep Learning Neural Network and Frequency Ratio Models	4
Research on Improved YOLOv5 Pipeline Defect Detection Algorithm	4
Automatic Detection and Classification of Underground Objects in Ground Penetrating Radar Images Using Machine Learning	4
Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Leak Detection Model Based on Acoustic Emission and Machine Learning	4
A New Strategy for Mitigating Pipeline Uplift in Liquefied Soils	4
Estimating Erosion Degradation of Deep-Sea Mining Transportation Pipes Using a Discrete Phase Simulation Approach	4
Research of the Transportation of Tailings Cemented Backfill in Partially Filled Pipe Flow	4
Efficacy of Permeable Reactive Barriers in Mitigating Tetrachloroethene Ingress into Highway Drainage Concrete Pipe in Saturated Media	4
Corrosion Depth Prediction of a Buried Pipeline Based on TEM and MSDBO-BiLSTM	4