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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Effect of Mixed Hydrogen Natural Gas on the Flow Field of Bypass PIG Using CFD	51
Mechanical Analyses of Underground Pipelines Subjected to Ground Subsidence Considering Soil-Arching Effect	46
Development of the Bow-Tie Bayesian Network Model for Assessing Pipeline Failures	42
Design and Trajectory Optimization of a Large-Diameter Steel Pipe Grinding Robot	33
Development of Comprehensive Rating for the Evaluation of Sewer Pipelines	32
Assessment of Impact to Buried Pipelines due to Tunneling-Induced Settlement	29
Intelligent Decision-Making Method and Software for Natural Gas Pipeline Operation Scheme	28
Dynamics and Speed Control of Instrumented Pipeline Inspection Gauge in Gas Pipelines	23
Study on Pigging Process Analyses and Control Methods for Moisture Gathering Lines: Study in Puguang Gas Field, China	20
Application of CFRP Wrap for Reinforcing Undamaged Thin-Walled Pipe Bends under Thermal Expansion Loads	20
Influence of Traditional and Antislam Air Valve Characteristics on Transient Pressure Control	17
Morphological Characteristics of Overlying Soil Eroded by Leakage Gas from Buried Pipelines	17
Fatigue Crack Propagation of Welded Steel Pipeline under Cyclic Internal Pressure by Bézier Extraction Based XIGA	16
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Based Water Pipeline Leak Detection Using EDFL Sensor	15
Laboratory Investigation of the Structural Performance of a Large-Diameter Steel-Reinforced Polyethylene Pipe	15
Digital Twin for Water Distribution Systems Management—Towards a Paradigm Shift	14
Leak Detection Methods in Water Distribution Networks: A Comparative Survey on Artificial Intelligence Applications	13
Finite-Element Analysis of Pipelines with Axial Walking and Lateral Buckling	13
State-of-the-Art Review on Application of Spray-Applied Pipe Linings in Gravity Stormwater Conveyance Conduits	13
Estimating Particle Froude Number of Sewer Pipes by Boosting Machine-Learning Models	13
Impact of Backfill Material on the Rerounding of Deflected Corrugated High-Density Polyethylene Drainage Pipes	12
Conductive and Convective Heat Transfer in Inductive Heating of Subsea Buried Pipelines	12
Stress Test and Analysis of Pipeline Systems under Foundation Settlement in a Natural Gas Station	12
Fuzzy Bayesian Network–Based Multidimensional Risk Assessment for Leakage of Blended Hydrogen Natural Gas Pipelines	12
Numerical Simulation for the Estimation of the Critical Length of Steel Pipe Jacking in Alluvial Ground	12

Bending Response and Design Equations for Gravity-Flow Pipe Liners Passing across Ring Fractures or Joints	12
Stability Analysis and Protection Scheme of a Buried Subsea Pipeline with Soil Liquefaction and Seabed Scour	11
Simulation and Replication of High-Pressure Hydrocarbon Pipeline Commissioning under Large-Drop Undulating Environments	11
Rupture Leakage Model for a Natural Gas Pipeline	10
Spatial Structure Characterization of the Soil Surrounding Buried Water Transmission Mains by Using a Sensor-Enabled Geotextile	10
Two-Stage Disturbance Rejection Control Strategy for Airport Refueling Systems Based on Predictive Control	10
The Use of Hydrants for Transient Test-Based Diagnosis of the Water Distribution Systems of Milan, Italy	10
Stress Intensity Factor of Double Cracks on Seabed-Spanning Pipeline Surface under the Spring Boundary	9
Effect of Sediment on Valve-Closure Water Hammers and Protection Measures in Long-Distance Water Supply Project	9
Utility Relocation Concept Plan for Mitigation of Utility Relocation Delays	9
Pipeline Slurry Transportation System: An Overview	9
On-Line Leakage Detection in Buried Tap Water Distribution Pipes Using Distributed Temperature Sensing	9
Analysis and Data Regression of Water Hammer with Column Separation Based on Machine Learning	9
Closure to “Analysis of Intermittent Water Distribution Networks Using a Dummy Emitter Device at Each Demand Node”	9
Water Supply Pipeline Operation Anomaly Mining and Spatiotemporal Correlation Study	8
Seismic Response of Parallel Double Pipelines to Longitudinal Ground Motions	8
Applying Electrical Magnetic Coil and In-Pipe INS to Map Underground Pipeline Track	8
Experimental Study of Flow Characteristics in Vortex Drop Shaft	8
Investigation of Characteristics of Acoustic Emission Signals Resulting from a Subsea Gas Pipeline Leak	8
Improved Design Guidelines for Pipelines Subjected to Vertical Fault Movement in Dry Sand	8
Numerical Simulation of Multiphase Flow Erosion in the Gas Well Relief Line Elbow under Supercritical Conditions	8
Discussion of “Analysis of Intermittent Water Distribution Networks Using a Dummy Emitter Device at Each Demand Node”	8
Transient Simulation and Diagnosis of Partial Blockage in Long-Distance Water Supply Pipeline Systems	8
An Intelligent Fire Detection Algorithm and Sensor Optimization Strategy for Utility Tunnel Fires	8
Review of Machine Learning Algorithms for Automatic Detection of Underground Objects in GPR Images	8
An Integrated Reliability Method with a Newly Developed Interaction Rule for Steel Pipelines with Multiple Corrosion Defects	7
Forming Characteristics Investigation of Natural Bulging Area of Thin-Walled Metallic Tubes in Liquid Impact Forming Method	7
Wave Propagation for Axisymmetric Wave Motion in Buried Pipes Conveying Viscous Flowing Fluid	7
Remaining Capacity Evaluation of a Gas Pipeline System under Open-Access Operation: Concepts, Methodology, and Application	7
Optimal Selection of Pipe Material for a High-Head Long-Distance Water Transmission Pipeline Based on the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process	7
Modeling Time-Dependent Behavior of Medium-Density Polyethylene Pipes	7
Bolt Looseness Detection in Flanged Pipes Using Parametric Modeling	7
Soil–Structure Interaction for Buried Conduits Influenced by the Coupled Effect of the Protective Layer and Trench Installation	7
Statistical Analysis for the Seismic Risk Assessment of Pipelines in India	7
A Fuzzy Random Chance-Constrained Programming for Water Distribution System under Uncertainty	7
Closure to “Analysis of Water Distribution System under Uncertainty Based on Genetic Algorithm and Trapezoid Fuzzy Membership”	7
Thrust Restraint of Buried Continuous Pressure Pipe Considering Pipe–Soil Interaction	7
Research on the Jacking Force of PVC Pipes Utilized in Microtunneling	7
Knowledge Mapping of Pipeline Accidents: A Bibliometric Analysis	7
Improvement and Application of Segmented Pigging Process for Gathering and Transportation System in Puguang Gas Field, China	7
Soil–Pipeline Interaction of Hybrid-Segmented Systems under Axial Ground Movement	7
Behavior of UHMWPE Material in Water Supply Systems Considering Water Quality	6
Application of Acoustic Signal Hybrid Filtering with 1D-CNN for Fault Diagnosis of Natural Gas Pipeline Leakage	6
Grouting Methods in Manhole Rehabilitations at Coastal Areas: Case Study	6
Probability Prediction Model of the Maximum Corrosion Depth of Concrete Sewage Pipes	6
Study on the Smoke Characteristics of a Cable Fire in an L-Shaped Utility Tunnel under Different Ventilation Conditions	6
Economics of Inspection and Condition Assessment of High-Consequence Water Pipeline and Assessing Its Remaining Life: Theoretical Framework	6
Effects of Graphene Nanoplatelets–Reinforced Putty on the Burst Performances of Repaired Steel Pipes	6
Augmented Reality Applications for the Excavation Industry: Locating and Protecting Underground Utilities	6
Numerical Analyses of the Stress and Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Small-Diameter Gas Pipelines under Multiple-Wheel Heavy Vehicle	5

Investigation of Options for Harnessing Energy Losses at Pressure-Reducing Stations of High-Pressure Natural Gas Pipelines	5
Effects of Permanent Ground Deformation Patterns on Strain Demand of Pressurized Buried Continuous Steel Pipelines	5
Short-Term Burst Simulation Study of Plastic–Steel–Plastic Composite Pipe Considering Fluid–Structure Interaction	5
Effects of EAF Slag, Steel Fiber, and Polyurea Coating on Mechanical Properties and Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Concrete Pipes	5
Analyzing Contingency Cost Risks in a Pipeline EPC Project Using a Monte Carlo Simulation	5
Decision-Making Guidance for the Optimal Selection of Culvert Renewal Methods	5
Water Distribution Systems: Implementation Status of Innovative Management Methods and Tools	5
Robust Design Optimization of Concrete Circular Underground Pipes Considering Seismic Effects	5
Lateral Force-Displacement Response of Buried Pipe in Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate	5
A Hybrid DEMATEL-ANP and LCA Decision-Making Model for Selecting Pipe Materials in Hydrocarbon Pipeline Projects	5
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
Optimization of Buried Pipe Spacing under Seepage Conditions Based on an LSTM Algorithm	5
Performance Assessment of Polymeric Composite Wrap to Repair Damaged Pipelines Exposed under Accelerated Environment Conditions	5
Novel Remediation for Buried Pipelines under Ground Deformation: Cross-Sectional Testing and an Analytical Modeling Approach	5
Robust Analog DC Isolator for Cathodic Protection Applications	5
Reviewers	5
Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Leak Detection Model Based on Acoustic Emission and Machine Learning	5
A Hydraulically Activated Power Launching Method for Pigs for Gas-Gathering Pipeline Networks in Gas Fields	5
Applying SDR with CNN to Identify Weld Defect: A New Processing Method	4
Development of a Probabilistic Interaction Rule and Failure Pressure Model for Pipelines with a Colony of Corrosion Defects	4
Efficacy of Permeable Reactive Barriers in Mitigating Tetrachloroethene Ingress into Highway Drainage Concrete Pipe in Saturated Media	4
Band-Stop Filtering Method of Combining Functions of Butterworth and Hann Windows to Ultrasonic Guided Wave	4
Behavior Assessment of Exhumed Cast Iron Pipes Using Distributed Strain Sensing	4
Automatic Detection and Classification of Underground Objects in Ground Penetrating Radar Images Using Machine Learning	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
Onshore Buried Steel Fuel Pipelines at Fault Crossings: A Review of Critical Analysis and Design Aspects	4
New Classification of Drainage Pipe Defects Based on Computer Vision and Database Building and Effect Analysis	4
State-of-the-Art Review of Performance Objectives for Legacy Gas Pipelines with Pipe-in-Pipe Rehabilitation Technologies	4
Comparison Case Study of Risk Assessment of Dropped Objects on Subsea Pipelines	4
Research of the Transportation of Tailings Cemented Backfill in Partially Filled Pipe Flow	4
Estimating Erosion Degradation of Deep-Sea Mining Transportation Pipes Using a Discrete Phase Simulation Approach	4
A New Strategy for Mitigating Pipeline Uplift in Liquefied Soils	4
Gaussian Fields for Predicting Drift of Oil and Gas Pipes	4
Cable Pulling Force in Pipes with 3D Bends for Different Installation Methods	4
Reliability Evaluation of Suspension Pipeline Bridges Based on a Bayesian Network	4
Semianalytical Solution for Buried Pipeline Subjected to Horizontal Transverse Ground Deformation	4
Lateral and Uplift Capacity of Pipeline Buried in Seabed of Homogeneous Clay	4
Applying Machine Learning to the Fuel Theft Problem on Pipelines	4
Experimental Study of the Behavior of Wrinkled Energy Pipelines Subjected to Cyclic Pressure Loading	4
Propagation Characteristics of Natural Gas Explosions at Different Ignition Positions in Complex H-Pipelines	4
Corrosion Depth Prediction of a Buried Pipeline Based on TEM and MSDBO-BiLSTM	4
Seismic Behavior of Steel Pipeline Embedded in Controlled Low-Strength Material Subject to Reverse Slip Fault	4
Experimental Research on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Typical Pipeline Suspension Bridge Girders	4
Construction-Oriented Optimization of Pressurized Irrigation Networks to Minimize Irrigation Costs	4