OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice is 5. 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 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Morphological Characteristics of Overlying Soil Eroded by Leakage Gas from Buried Pipelines	55
Fatigue Crack Propagation of Welded Steel Pipeline under Cyclic Internal Pressure by Bézier Extraction Based XIGA	48
Development of the Bow-Tie Bayesian Network Model for Assessing Pipeline Failures	45
Design and Trajectory Optimization of a Large-Diameter Steel Pipe Grinding Robot	34
Development of Comprehensive Rating for the Evaluation of Sewer Pipelines	33
Assessment of Impact to Buried Pipelines due to Tunneling-Induced Settlement	29
Intelligent Decision-Making Method and Software for Natural Gas Pipeline Operation Scheme	24
Dynamics and Speed Control of Instrumented Pipeline Inspection Gauge in Gas Pipelines	21
Effect of Mixed Hydrogen Natural Gas on the Flow Field of Bypass PIG Using CFD	20
Application of CFRP Wrap for Reinforcing Undamaged Thin-Walled Pipe Bends under Thermal Expansion Loads	19
Influence of Traditional and Antislam Air Valve Characteristics on Transient Pressure Control	17
Mechanical Analyses of Underground Pipelines Subjected to Ground Subsidence Considering Soil-Arching Effect	17
Conductive and Convective Heat Transfer in Inductive Heating of Subsea Buried Pipelines	16
Laboratory Investigation of the Structural Performance of a Large-Diameter Steel-Reinforced Polyethylene Pipe	15
Numerical Simulation for the Estimation of the Critical Length of Steel Pipe Jacking in Alluvial Ground	15
Digital Twin for Water Distribution Systems Management—Towards a Paradigm Shift	14
State-of-the-Art Review on Application of Spray-Applied Pipe Linings in Gravity Stormwater Conveyance Conduits	14
Leak Detection Methods in Water Distribution Networks: A Comparative Survey on Artificial Intelligence Applications	13
Bending Response and Design Equations for Gravity-Flow Pipe Liners Passing across Ring Fractures or Joints	13
Fuzzy Bayesian Network–Based Multidimensional Risk Assessment for Leakage of Blended Hydrogen Natural Gas Pipelines	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
Stress Test and Analysis of Pipeline Systems under Foundation Settlement in a Natural Gas Station	12
Simulation and Replication of High-Pressure Hydrocarbon Pipeline Commissioning under Large-Drop Undulating Environments	12
Rupture Leakage Model for a Natural Gas Pipeline	12

Analysis and Data Regression of Water Hammer with Column Separation Based on Machine Learning	12
Estimating Particle Froude Number of Sewer Pipes by Boosting Machine-Learning Models	12
Stress Intensity Factor of Double Cracks on Seabed-Spanning Pipeline Surface under the Spring Boundary	11
Two-Stage Disturbance Rejection Control Strategy for Airport Refueling Systems Based on Predictive Control	11
Utility Relocation Concept Plan for Mitigation of Utility Relocation Delays	11
Impact of Backfill Material on the Rerounding of Deflected Corrugated High-Density Polyethylene Drainage Pipes	11
Stability Analysis and Protection Scheme of a Buried Subsea Pipeline with Soil Liquefaction and Seabed Scour	11
Discussion of “Analysis of Intermittent Water Distribution Networks Using a Dummy Emitter Device at Each Demand Node”	10
On-Line Leakage Detection in Buried Tap Water Distribution Pipes Using Distributed Temperature Sensing	10
The Use of Hydrants for Transient Test-Based Diagnosis of the Water Distribution Systems of Milan, Italy	10
Water Supply Pipeline Operation Anomaly Mining and Spatiotemporal Correlation Study	10
Pipeline Slurry Transportation System: An Overview	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
Investigation of Characteristics of Acoustic Emission Signals Resulting from a Subsea Gas Pipeline Leak	10
Improved Design Guidelines for Pipelines Subjected to Vertical Fault Movement in Dry Sand	9
An Intelligent Fire Detection Algorithm and Sensor Optimization Strategy for Utility Tunnel Fires	9
Numerical Simulation of Multiphase Flow Erosion in the Gas Well Relief Line Elbow under Supercritical Conditions	9
Seismic Response of Parallel Double Pipelines to Longitudinal Ground Motions	9
Soil–Structure Interaction for Buried Conduits Influenced by the Coupled Effect of the Protective Layer and Trench Installation	9
Applying Electrical Magnetic Coil and In-Pipe INS to Map Underground Pipeline Track	9
Review of Machine Learning Algorithms for Automatic Detection of Underground Objects in GPR Images	9
Wave Propagation for Axisymmetric Wave Motion in Buried Pipes Conveying Viscous Flowing Fluid	8
Knowledge Mapping of Pipeline Accidents: A Bibliometric Analysis	8
Improvement and Application of Segmented Pigging Process for Gathering and Transportation System in Puguang Gas Field, China	8
Modeling Time-Dependent Behavior of Medium-Density Polyethylene Pipes	8
Research on the Jacking Force of PVC Pipes Utilized in Microtunneling	8
Bolt Looseness Detection in Flanged Pipes Using Parametric Modeling	8
Statistical Analysis for the Seismic Risk Assessment of Pipelines in India	8
An Integrated Reliability Method with a Newly Developed Interaction Rule for Steel Pipelines with Multiple Corrosion Defects	8
Closure to “Analysis of Water Distribution System under Uncertainty Based on Genetic Algorithm and Trapezoid Fuzzy Membership”	8
Forming Characteristics Investigation of Natural Bulging Area of Thin-Walled Metallic Tubes in Liquid Impact Forming Method	8
A Fuzzy Random Chance-Constrained Programming for Water Distribution System under Uncertainty	7
Study on the Smoke Characteristics of a Cable Fire in an L-Shaped Utility Tunnel under Different Ventilation Conditions	7
Behavior of UHMWPE Material in Water Supply Systems Considering Water Quality	7
Effects of Graphene Nanoplatelets–Reinforced Putty on the Burst Performances of Repaired Steel Pipes	7
Thrust Restraint of Buried Continuous Pressure Pipe Considering Pipe–Soil Interaction	7
Augmented Reality Applications for the Excavation Industry: Locating and Protecting Underground Utilities	7
Remaining Capacity Evaluation of a Gas Pipeline System under Open-Access Operation: Concepts, Methodology, and Application	7
Investigation of Options for Harnessing Energy Losses at Pressure-Reducing Stations of High-Pressure Natural Gas Pipelines	7
Robust Design Optimization of Concrete Circular Underground Pipes Considering Seismic Effects	7
Probability Prediction Model of the Maximum Corrosion Depth of Concrete Sewage Pipes	6
Soil–Pipeline Interaction of Hybrid-Segmented Systems under Axial Ground Movement	6
A Hybrid DEMATEL-ANP and LCA Decision-Making Model for Selecting Pipe Materials in Hydrocarbon Pipeline Projects	6
Water Distribution Systems: Implementation Status of Innovative Management Methods and Tools	6
Numerical Analyses of the Stress and Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Small-Diameter Gas Pipelines under Multiple-Wheel Heavy Vehicle	6
Optimal Selection of Pipe Material for a High-Head Long-Distance Water Transmission Pipeline Based on the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process	6
Decision-Making Guidance for the Optimal Selection of Culvert Renewal Methods	6
Short-Term Burst Simulation Study of Plastic–Steel–Plastic Composite Pipe Considering Fluid–Structure Interaction	6
Effects of Permanent Ground Deformation Patterns on Strain Demand of Pressurized Buried Continuous Steel Pipelines	6

Economics of Inspection and Condition Assessment of High-Consequence Water Pipeline and Assessing Its Remaining Life: Theoretical Framework	6
Application of Acoustic Signal Hybrid Filtering with 1D-CNN for Fault Diagnosis of Natural Gas Pipeline Leakage	6
Optimization of Buried Pipe Spacing under Seepage Conditions Based on an LSTM Algorithm	6
Novel Remediation for Buried Pipelines under Ground Deformation: Cross-Sectional Testing and an Analytical Modeling Approach	6
Experimental Research on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Typical Pipeline Suspension Bridge Girders	6
Research on Improved YOLOv5 Pipeline Defect Detection Algorithm	5
A Novel Low-Pressure Release Method Based on Inlet Regulation for Users with Low Demand Scenario	5
The Component Displacement Process of Two Miscible but Dissimilar Fluids Transported Sequentially in a Multiproduct Pipeline	5
Corrosion Depth Prediction of a Buried Pipeline Based on TEM and MSDBO-BiLSTM	5
Estimating Erosion Degradation of Deep-Sea Mining Transportation Pipes Using a Discrete Phase Simulation Approach	5
A Hydraulically Activated Power Launching Method for Pigs for Gas-Gathering Pipeline Networks in Gas Fields	5
Analysis of the Roughness Coefficient of Overflow in a Drainage Pipeline with Sedimentation	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	5
Cable Pulling Force in Pipes with 3D Bends for Different Installation Methods	5
Analyzing Contingency Cost Risks in a Pipeline EPC Project Using a Monte Carlo Simulation	5
Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Leak Detection Model Based on Acoustic Emission and Machine Learning	5
Effects of EAF Slag, Steel Fiber, and Polyurea Coating on Mechanical Properties and Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Concrete Pipes	5
Reviewers	5
A New Strategy for Mitigating Pipeline Uplift in Liquefied Soils	5
Reliability Evaluation of Suspension Pipeline Bridges Based on a Bayesian Network	5