Pipeline Integrity Management (PIM)


Pipeline integrity is the ability of the pipeline to operate safely and withstand applied loads during its life-cycle. Pipeline integrity is maintained through the development and application of a pipeline integrity management system (PIM).

PIM of pipelines is a systematic, comprehensive and integrated approach to proactively counter the threats to pipeline integrity through risk assessment, inspection planning, monitoring, inspection and targeted maintenance. PIM plans are a critical tool in maintaining pipelines and monitoring pipeline corrosion.

Ankaa Consulting develop PIM and assure the integrity of onshore and offshore pipelines through application and assessment in accordance with DNV-RP-F116 and DNV-OS-F101.

Tasks performed in the assurance of pipeline integrity and the development of a PIM include:

  • Pipeline RBI
  • Defect assessment
  • Failure Assessment
  • ILI data analysis
  • Fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments
  • Free-span Pipeline study