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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Development of the Bow-Tie Bayesian Network Model for Assessing Pipeline Failures	52
Development of Comprehensive Rating for the Evaluation of Sewer Pipelines	43
Intelligent Decision-Making Method and Software for Natural Gas Pipeline Operation Scheme	37
Dynamics and Speed Control of Instrumented Pipeline Inspection Gauge in Gas Pipelines	29
Effect of Mixed Hydrogen Natural Gas on the Flow Field of Bypass PIG Using CFD	26
Influence of Traditional and Antislam Air Valve Characteristics on Transient Pressure Control	26
Assessment of Impact to Buried Pipelines due to Tunneling-Induced Settlement	24
Design and Trajectory Optimization of a Large-Diameter Steel Pipe Grinding Robot	23
Application of CFRP Wrap for Reinforcing Undamaged Thin-Walled Pipe Bends under Thermal Expansion Loads	20
Mechanical Analyses of Underground Pipelines Subjected to Ground Subsidence Considering Soil-Arching Effect	19
Laboratory Investigation of the Structural Performance of a Large-Diameter Steel-Reinforced Polyethylene Pipe	18
Joining PVC Pipe Couplings: A Portable Application for Friction Stir Welding	18
Double-Layer Data-Driven Risk Assessment and Prediction of Drainage Pipeline Networks	17
Effect of Soil Spring Pipe–Soil Interaction Behavior on the Mechanical Response of Pipe under Soil Displacement	16
Numerical Simulation for the Estimation of the Critical Length of Steel Pipe Jacking in Alluvial Ground	16
Centrifugal Compressor Overhaul Cycle Optimization Based on Reliability Allocation	15
Bending Response and Design Equations for Gravity-Flow Pipe Liners Passing across Ring Fractures or Joints	15
Experimental Study on the Bending Performance of Segment Joints in Underwater Gas Transmission Shield Tunnels	15
Methodology for Technoeconomic Evaluation of Design Parameters of Urban Water Distribution Systems	15
Digital Twin for Water Distribution Systems Management—Towards a Paradigm Shift	15
Conductive and Convective Heat Transfer in Inductive Heating of Subsea Buried Pipelines	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	14
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Based Water Pipeline Leak Detection Using EDFL Sensor	13
Fuzzy Bayesian Network–Based Multidimensional Risk Assessment for Leakage of Blended Hydrogen Natural Gas Pipelines	13

Spatial Structure Characterization of the Soil Surrounding Buried Water Transmission Mains by Using a Sensor-Enabled Geotextile	13
Impact of Backfill Material on the Rerounding of Deflected Corrugated High-Density Polyethylene Drainage Pipes	12
Simulation and Replication of High-Pressure Hydrocarbon Pipeline Commissioning under Large-Drop Undulating Environments	12
Two-Stage Disturbance Rejection Control Strategy for Airport Refueling Systems Based on Predictive Control	12
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	11
Rupture Leakage Model for a Natural Gas Pipeline	11
The Use of Hydrants for Transient Test-Based Diagnosis of the Water Distribution Systems of Milan, Italy	11
Analysis and Data Regression of Water Hammer with Column Separation Based on Machine Learning	11
Closure to “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
Discussion of “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
Water Supply Pipeline Operation Anomaly Mining and Spatiotemporal Correlation Study	9
Seismic Performance Assessment of Cured-in-Place-Pipe Lined Cast Iron Pipes	9
Optimization Model for the Compressor Location Problem in Gathering System Coupling Correlation Mechanism between Wellhead Pressure and Production Rate	9
Investigation of Characteristics of Acoustic Emission Signals Resulting from a Subsea Gas Pipeline Leak	9
Numerical Simulation of Multiphase Flow Erosion in the Gas Well Relief Line Elbow under Supercritical Conditions	9
Pipeline Slurry Transportation System: An Overview	9
Improved Design of Anti-Erosion Structure of Grooved Elbow	9
Failure Mechanisms and Nondestructive Testing Methods of Bimetallic Composite Pipes: A Review	9
Applying Electrical Magnetic Coil and In-Pipe INS to Map Underground Pipeline Track	8
Development of Machine Learning Models for Multiple Leak Detection in Offshore Gas Pipelines under Single- and Multiphase Flow Conditions	8
Drainage Pipeline Defect Detection by Fiber Optic Distributed Temperature Sensor: A Review	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
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
Closure to “Analysis of Water Distribution System under Uncertainty Based on Genetic Algorithm and Trapezoid Fuzzy Membership”	7
Bolt Looseness Detection in Flanged Pipes Using Parametric Modeling	7
Augmented Reality Applications for the Excavation Industry: Locating and Protecting Underground Utilities	7
Investigation on the Mechanical Behavior of a Deep-Sea Mining Riser with Multibooster Stations	7
Remaining Capacity Evaluation of a Gas Pipeline System under Open-Access Operation: Concepts, Methodology, and Application	7
Forming Characteristics Investigation of Natural Bulging Area of Thin-Walled Metallic Tubes in Liquid Impact Forming Method	7
Economics of Inspection and Condition Assessment of High-Consequence Water Pipeline and Assessing Its Remaining Life: Theoretical Framework	7
Research on the Jacking Force of PVC Pipes Utilized in Microtunneling	7
Knowledge Mapping of Pipeline Accidents: A Bibliometric Analysis	7
Optimal Selection of Pipe Material for a High-Head Long-Distance Water Transmission Pipeline Based on the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process	7
Probability Prediction Model of the Maximum Corrosion Depth of Concrete Sewage Pipes	7
Investigation of Options for Harnessing Energy Losses at Pressure-Reducing Stations of High-Pressure Natural Gas Pipelines	6
Study on the Smoke Characteristics of a Cable Fire in an L-Shaped Utility Tunnel under Different Ventilation Conditions	6
Soil–Pipeline Interaction of Hybrid-Segmented Systems under Axial Ground Movement	6
Short-Term Burst Simulation Study of Plastic–Steel–Plastic Composite Pipe Considering Fluid–Structure Interaction	6
Economic Model for Welding Natural Gas Pipelines in Mountainous Areas	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
Effects of Permanent Ground Deformation Patterns on Strain Demand of Pressurized Buried Continuous Steel Pipelines	6
Water Distribution Systems: Implementation Status of Innovative Management Methods and Tools	6
Cost–Consequence Predictive Models for Hazardous Liquid and Gas Transmission-Gathering Corroded Pipelines	6
Empirical and Optimization-Based Solutions for Thermal Behavior of Newtonian Fluids in Rough Pipes	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
Research on the Reliability Assessment Method of a Natural Gas Pipeline under Third-Party Excavation Loads Based on Machine-Learning Models	6
Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Leak Detection Model Based on Acoustic Emission and Machine Learning	5
Decision-Making Guidance for the Optimal Selection of Culvert Renewal Methods	5
A Hybrid DEMATEL-ANP and LCA Decision-Making Model for Selecting Pipe Materials in Hydrocarbon Pipeline Projects	5
Analyzing Contingency Cost Risks in a Pipeline EPC Project Using a Monte Carlo Simulation	5
Role of Cathodic Protection on Physical Condition and Pipe Break Linkage	5
Propagation Characteristics of Natural Gas Explosions at Different Ignition Positions in Complex H-Pipelines	5
Numerical Analyses of the Stress and Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Small-Diameter Gas Pipelines under Multiple-Wheel Heavy Vehicle	5
Novel Remediation for Buried Pipelines under Ground Deformation: Cross-Sectional Testing and an Analytical Modeling Approach	5
Lateral Force-Displacement Response of Buried Pipe in Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate	5
Analysis of the Roughness Coefficient of Overflow in a Drainage Pipeline with Sedimentation	5
Effects of EAF Slag, Steel Fiber, and Polyurea Coating on Mechanical Properties and Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Concrete Pipes	5
Experimental Research on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Typical Pipeline Suspension Bridge Girders	5
A Novel Low-Pressure Release Method Based on Inlet Regulation for Users with Low Demand Scenario	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
Research on Improved YOLOv5 Pipeline Defect Detection Algorithm	5
Impact of Fracture Density of Stimulated Reservoir Volume on Casing Deformation in Horizontal Shale Gas Well	5
Acoustic Leak Localization Study Based on MVDR Time-Delay Estimation Algorithm in a Cross-Spectral Domain for Water Pipeline Systems	5
Construction-Oriented Optimization of Pressurized Irrigation Networks to Minimize Irrigation Costs	4
Failure Analysis of Fatigue Cracking in Hydrocarbon-Exposed Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping: A Case Study	4
Study on Fire Dynamics of a Cable Compartment in an Underground Comprehensive Pipe Gallery	4
Evaluating the Risk and Economic Implications of Pipeline Repair versus Replacement: A Case Study on Third-Party, Corrosion, and Design Issues	4
Efficacy of Permeable Reactive Barriers in Mitigating Tetrachloroethene Ingress into Highway Drainage Concrete Pipe in Saturated Media	4
The Component Displacement Process of Two Miscible but Dissimilar Fluids Transported Sequentially in a Multiproduct Pipeline	4
Multiphysics Coupling Analysis and Failure Evaluation of Hydrogen-Blended Pipelines with Inclusions and Cracks in Weld Seams	4
Reliability Evaluation of Suspension Pipeline Bridges Based on a Bayesian Network	4
Behavior Assessment of Exhumed Cast Iron Pipes Using Distributed Strain Sensing	4
Onshore Buried Steel Fuel Pipelines at Fault Crossings: A Review of Critical Analysis and Design Aspects	4
Applying Machine Learning to the Fuel Theft Problem on Pipelines	4
State-of-the-Art Review of Performance Objectives for Legacy Gas Pipelines with Pipe-in-Pipe Rehabilitation Technologies	4
Analyzing the Shear Behaviors and Parameter Sensitivity of CIPP-SP Interface	4
Development of a Probabilistic Interaction Rule and Failure Pressure Model for Pipelines with a Colony of Corrosion Defects	4
Applying SDR with CNN to Identify Weld Defect: A New Processing Method	4
Corrosion Depth Prediction of a Buried Pipeline Based on TEM and MSDBO-BiLSTM	4
Identifying Leaks in Water Distribution Networks Using Deep Learning Neural Network and Frequency Ratio Models	4
Computational Method for Determining Subterranean Pipeline Direction Using Low-Frequency Current-Generated Magnetic Fields	4
A New Strategy for Mitigating Pipeline Uplift in Liquefied Soils	4
Analysis of Deformation Performance and Anti-Extrusion Strength of the Expansion Tube Subsidy	4
Influence of the Size and Content of Quartz Sand on the Properties of Silicate-Membrane Slurry and the Performance of Filter Cake	4
Research of the Transportation of Tailings Cemented Backfill in Partially Filled Pipe Flow	4
New Classification of Drainage Pipe Defects Based on Computer Vision and Database Building and Effect Analysis	4
Automatic Detection and Classification of Underground Objects in Ground Penetrating Radar Images Using Machine Learning	4
Effect of Gas Pipeline Pressure on Leaked Gas Diffusion Behavior in Urban Utility Tunnels	4
Estimating Erosion Degradation of Deep-Sea Mining Transportation Pipes Using a Discrete Phase Simulation Approach	4
Standardization Evaluation of Water Supply Pipeline Network Failures	4