NC Research
Research Areas
Our team is focused on solving industry challenges through focused research. Our team’s current research topics include advanced-soil interactions for buried pipelines, advanced topics in pipeline geo-hazard risks, and hydrogen embrittlement of high-strength carbon steel pipelines. We are always interested in discussing problems that can not be solved in routine capital projects due to time constraints. Our work shows that these problems can be solved, and the outcome often results in significant improvement to infrastructure reliability or operational efficiencies.
Northern Crescent has developed in-house engineering tools to increase the accuracy of the pipeline design resulting in fewer revisions. Our team considers a full life cycle 360-degree approach to provide fit-for-purpose designs for your pipeline applications.
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Our Publications
Uplift failure mechanisms of pipes buried in dense sand
Upheaval buckling is a potentially serious problem which can be encountered during the operation of buried oil and gas pipelines operating at high temperature and pressure. Temperature increase causes axial expansion, and if it is restrained by the axial resistance offered by soil or end fixity,...
