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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

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	35
Intelligent Decision-Making Method and Software for Natural Gas Pipeline Operation Scheme	27
Dynamics and Speed Control of Instrumented Pipeline Inspection Gauge in Gas Pipelines	25
Influence of Traditional and Antislam Air Valve Characteristics on Transient Pressure Control	24
Fatigue Crack Propagation of Welded Steel Pipeline under Cyclic Internal Pressure by Bézier Extraction Based XIGA	24
Effect of Mixed Hydrogen Natural Gas on the Flow Field of Bypass PIG Using CFD	24
Assessment of Impact to Buried Pipelines due to Tunneling-Induced Settlement	22
Mechanical Analyses of Underground Pipelines Subjected to Ground Subsidence Considering Soil-Arching Effect	18
Design and Trajectory Optimization of a Large-Diameter Steel Pipe Grinding Robot	17
Application of CFRP Wrap for Reinforcing Undamaged Thin-Walled Pipe Bends under Thermal Expansion Loads	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	16
Bending Response and Design Equations for Gravity-Flow Pipe Liners Passing across Ring Fractures or Joints	16
Joining PVC Pipe Couplings: A Portable Application for Friction Stir Welding	16
Methodology for Technoeconomic Evaluation of Design Parameters of Urban Water Distribution Systems	15
Double-Layer Data-Driven Risk Assessment and Prediction of Drainage Pipeline Networks	15
Estimating Particle Froude Number of Sewer Pipes by Boosting Machine-Learning Models	14
Fuzzy Bayesian Network–Based Multidimensional Risk Assessment for Leakage of Blended Hydrogen Natural Gas Pipelines	14
State-of-the-Art Review on Application of Spray-Applied Pipe Linings in Gravity Stormwater Conveyance Conduits	14
Effect of Soil Spring Pipe–Soil Interaction Behavior on the Mechanical Response of Pipe under Soil Displacement	14
Numerical Simulation for the Estimation of the Critical Length of Steel Pipe Jacking in Alluvial Ground	14
Leak Detection Methods in Water Distribution Networks: A Comparative Survey on Artificial Intelligence Applications	14
Centrifugal Compressor Overhaul Cycle Optimization Based on Reliability Allocation	14
Digital Twin for Water Distribution Systems Management—Towards a Paradigm Shift	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	13
Two-Stage Disturbance Rejection Control Strategy for Airport Refueling Systems Based on Predictive Control	12
Rupture Leakage Model for a Natural Gas Pipeline	12
Impact of Backfill Material on the Rerounding of Deflected Corrugated High-Density Polyethylene Drainage Pipes	12
Analysis and Data Regression of Water Hammer with Column Separation Based on Machine Learning	12
Simulation and Replication of High-Pressure Hydrocarbon Pipeline Commissioning under Large-Drop Undulating Environments	12
Effect of Sediment on Valve-Closure Water Hammers and Protection Measures in Long-Distance Water Supply Project	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	11
Performance of a Pipe–Soil System under Cyclic Loading: An Experimental and Theoretical Study	11
The Use of Hydrants for Transient Test-Based Diagnosis of the Water Distribution Systems of Milan, Italy	11
Closure to “Analysis of Intermittent Water Distribution Networks Using a Dummy Emitter Device at Each Demand Node”	10
Failure Mechanisms and Nondestructive Testing Methods of Bimetallic Composite Pipes: A Review	10
Drainage Pipeline Defect Detection by Fiber Optic Distributed Temperature Sensor: A Review	10
Water Supply Pipeline Operation Anomaly Mining and Spatiotemporal Correlation Study	10
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
Investigation of Characteristics of Acoustic Emission Signals Resulting from a Subsea Gas Pipeline Leak	10
Pipeline Slurry Transportation System: An Overview	10
Optimization Model for the Compressor Location Problem in Gathering System Coupling Correlation Mechanism between Wellhead Pressure and Production Rate	9
Review of Machine Learning Algorithms for Automatic Detection of Underground Objects in GPR Images	9
Applying Electrical Magnetic Coil and In-Pipe INS to Map Underground Pipeline Track	9
Research on the Jacking Force of PVC Pipes Utilized in Microtunneling	8
Soil–Structure Interaction for Buried Conduits Influenced by the Coupled Effect of the Protective Layer and Trench Installation	8
Development of Machine Learning Models for Multiple Leak Detection in Offshore Gas Pipelines under Single- and Multiphase Flow Conditions	8
Remaining Capacity Evaluation of a Gas Pipeline System under Open-Access Operation: Concepts, Methodology, and Application	8
Numerical Simulation of Multiphase Flow Erosion in the Gas Well Relief Line Elbow under Supercritical Conditions	8
A Fuzzy Random Chance-Constrained Programming for Water Distribution System under Uncertainty	8
Closure to “Analysis of Water Distribution System under Uncertainty Based on Genetic Algorithm and Trapezoid Fuzzy Membership”	8
Knowledge Mapping of Pipeline Accidents: A Bibliometric Analysis	8
An Intelligent Fire Detection Algorithm and Sensor Optimization Strategy for Utility Tunnel Fires	8
Corrosion Risk Assessment of Steel Gas Pipelines under Dynamic DC Interference according to In Situ Measurements	8
An Integrated Reliability Method with a Newly Developed Interaction Rule for Steel Pipelines with Multiple Corrosion Defects	7
Application of Acoustic Signal Hybrid Filtering with 1D-CNN for Fault Diagnosis of Natural Gas Pipeline Leakage	7
Probability Prediction Model of the Maximum Corrosion Depth of Concrete Sewage Pipes	7
Augmented Reality Applications for the Excavation Industry: Locating and Protecting Underground Utilities	7
Forming Characteristics Investigation of Natural Bulging Area of Thin-Walled Metallic Tubes in Liquid Impact Forming Method	7
Study on the Smoke Characteristics of a Cable Fire in an L-Shaped Utility Tunnel under Different Ventilation Conditions	7
Experimental Investigation on the Seismic Performance of Assembled Trapeze Supports for Suspended Pipes	7
Bolt Looseness Detection in Flanged Pipes Using Parametric Modeling	7
Effects of Graphene Nanoplatelets–Reinforced Putty on the Burst Performances of Repaired Steel Pipes	7
Economics of Inspection and Condition Assessment of High-Consequence Water Pipeline and Assessing Its Remaining Life: Theoretical Framework	7
Robust Design Optimization of Concrete Circular Underground Pipes Considering Seismic Effects	7
Investigation on the Mechanical Behavior of a Deep-Sea Mining Riser with Multibooster Stations	6
Optimal Selection of Pipe Material for a High-Head Long-Distance Water Transmission Pipeline Based on the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process	6
Short-Term Burst Simulation Study of Plastic–Steel–Plastic Composite Pipe Considering Fluid–Structure Interaction	6
Soil–Pipeline Interaction of Hybrid-Segmented Systems under Axial Ground Movement	6
Effects of Permanent Ground Deformation Patterns on Strain Demand of Pressurized Buried Continuous Steel Pipelines	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
Investigation of Options for Harnessing Energy Losses at Pressure-Reducing Stations of High-Pressure Natural Gas Pipelines	6
Optimization of Buried Pipe Spacing under Seepage Conditions Based on an LSTM Algorithm	6
Impact of Fracture Density of Stimulated Reservoir Volume on Casing Deformation in Horizontal Shale Gas Well	5
Role of Cathodic Protection on Physical Condition and Pipe Break Linkage	5
A Hybrid DEMATEL-ANP and LCA Decision-Making Model for Selecting Pipe Materials in Hydrocarbon Pipeline Projects	5
Decision-Making Guidance for the Optimal Selection of Culvert Renewal Methods	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
Effects of EAF Slag, Steel Fiber, and Polyurea Coating on Mechanical Properties and Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Concrete Pipes	5
A Hydraulically Activated Power Launching Method for Pigs for Gas-Gathering Pipeline Networks in Gas Fields	5
Lateral Force-Displacement Response of Buried Pipe in Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate	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 Novel Low-Pressure Release Method Based on Inlet Regulation for Users with Low Demand Scenario	5
Analysis of the Roughness Coefficient of Overflow in a Drainage Pipeline with Sedimentation	5
Experimental Research on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Typical Pipeline Suspension Bridge Girders	5
Research on the Reliability Assessment Method of a Natural Gas Pipeline under Third-Party Excavation Loads Based on Machine-Learning Models	5
Numerical Analyses of the Stress and Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Small-Diameter Gas Pipelines under Multiple-Wheel Heavy Vehicle	5
Water Distribution Systems: Implementation Status of Innovative Management Methods and Tools	5
Estimating Erosion Degradation of Deep-Sea Mining Transportation Pipes Using a Discrete Phase Simulation Approach	4
Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Leak Detection Model Based on Acoustic Emission and Machine Learning	4
Construction-Oriented Optimization of Pressurized Irrigation Networks to Minimize Irrigation Costs	4
Applying Machine Learning to the Fuel Theft Problem on Pipelines	4
Evaluating the Risk and Economic Implications of Pipeline Repair versus Replacement: A Case Study on Third-Party, Corrosion, and Design Issues	4
Analysis of Deformation Performance and Anti-Extrusion Strength of the Expansion Tube Subsidy	4
Identifying Leaks in Water Distribution Networks Using Deep Learning Neural Network and Frequency Ratio Models	4
A New Strategy for Mitigating Pipeline Uplift in Liquefied Soils	4
Reliability Evaluation of Suspension Pipeline Bridges Based on a Bayesian Network	4
Acoustic Leak Localization Study Based on MVDR Time-Delay Estimation Algorithm in a Cross-Spectral Domain for Water Pipeline Systems	4
Standardization Evaluation of Water Supply Pipeline Network Failures	4
Automatic Detection and Classification of Underground Objects in Ground Penetrating Radar Images Using Machine Learning	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
Computational Method for Determining Subterranean Pipeline Direction Using Low-Frequency Current-Generated Magnetic Fields	4
Corrosion Depth Prediction of a Buried Pipeline Based on TEM and MSDBO-BiLSTM	4
Research on Improved YOLOv5 Pipeline Defect Detection Algorithm	4
Analyzing Contingency Cost Risks in a Pipeline EPC Project Using a Monte Carlo Simulation	4
Behavior Assessment of Exhumed Cast Iron Pipes Using Distributed Strain Sensing	4
The Component Displacement Process of Two Miscible but Dissimilar Fluids Transported Sequentially in a Multiproduct Pipeline	4
Efficacy of Permeable Reactive Barriers in Mitigating Tetrachloroethene Ingress into Highway Drainage Concrete Pipe in Saturated Media	4
Applying SDR with CNN to Identify Weld Defect: A New Processing Method	4
Propagation Characteristics of Natural Gas Explosions at Different Ignition Positions in Complex H-Pipelines	4
Failure Analysis of Fatigue Cracking in Hydrocarbon-Exposed Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping: A Case Study	4