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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Study on Pigging Process Analyses and Control Methods for Moisture Gathering Lines: Study in Puguang Gas Field, China	51
Influence of Traditional and Antislam Air Valve Characteristics on Transient Pressure Control	46
Intelligent Decision-Making Method and Software for Natural Gas Pipeline Operation Scheme	39
Application of CFRP Wrap for Reinforcing Undamaged Thin-Walled Pipe Bends under Thermal Expansion Loads	30
Dynamics and Speed Control of Instrumented Pipeline Inspection Gauge in Gas Pipelines	30
Morphological Characteristics of Overlying Soil Eroded by Leakage Gas from Buried Pipelines	27
Fatigue Crack Propagation of Welded Steel Pipeline under Cyclic Internal Pressure by Bézier Extraction Based XIGA	25
Development of Comprehensive Rating for the Evaluation of Sewer Pipelines	21
Assessment of Impact to Buried Pipelines due to Tunneling-Induced Settlement	17
Mechanical Analyses of Underground Pipelines Subjected to Ground Subsidence Considering Soil-Arching Effect	16
Leak Detection Methods in Water Distribution Networks: A Comparative Survey on Artificial Intelligence Applications	15
Design and Trajectory Optimization of a Large-Diameter Steel Pipe Grinding Robot	15
Conductive and Convective Heat Transfer in Inductive Heating of Subsea Buried Pipelines	15
State-of-the-Art Review on Application of Spray-Applied Pipe Linings in Gravity Stormwater Conveyance Conduits	15
Finite-Element Analysis of Pipelines with Axial Walking and Lateral Buckling	15
Numerical Simulation for the Estimation of the Critical Length of Steel Pipe Jacking in Alluvial Ground	14
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Based Water Pipeline Leak Detection Using EDFL Sensor	12
Estimating Particle Froude Number of Sewer Pipes by Boosting Machine-Learning Models	12
Digital Twin for Water Distribution Systems Management—Towards a Paradigm Shift	12
Fuzzy Bayesian Network–Based Multidimensional Risk Assessment for Leakage of Blended Hydrogen Natural Gas Pipelines	12
Laboratory Investigation of the Structural Performance of a Large-Diameter Steel-Reinforced Polyethylene Pipe	12
Spatial Structure Characterization of the Soil Surrounding Buried Water Transmission Mains by Using a Sensor-Enabled Geotextile	11
Bending Response and Design Equations for Gravity-Flow Pipe Liners Passing across Ring Fractures or Joints	11
Impact of Backfill Material on the Rerounding of Deflected Corrugated High-Density Polyethylene Drainage Pipes	11
Stress Intensity Factor of Double Cracks on Seabed-Spanning Pipeline Surface under the Spring Boundary	10

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

Novel Remediation for Buried Pipelines under Ground Deformation: Cross-Sectional Testing and an Analytical Modeling Approach	5
Investigation of Options for Harnessing Energy Losses at Pressure-Reducing Stations of High-Pressure Natural Gas Pipelines	5
Water Distribution Systems: Implementation Status of Innovative Management Methods and Tools	5
Effects of Permanent Ground Deformation Patterns on Strain Demand of Pressurized Buried Continuous Steel Pipelines	5
Reviewers	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
Application of Acoustic Signal Hybrid Filtering with 1D-CNN for Fault Diagnosis of Natural Gas Pipeline Leakage	5
Robust Analog DC Isolator for Cathodic Protection Applications	5
Decision-Making Guidance for the Optimal Selection of Culvert Renewal Methods	5
Construction-Oriented Optimization of Pressurized Irrigation Networks to Minimize Irrigation Costs	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 on Improved YOLOv5 Pipeline Defect Detection Algorithm	4
Automatic Detection and Classification of Underground Objects in Ground Penetrating Radar Images Using Machine Learning	4
Gaussian Fields for Predicting Drift of Oil and Gas Pipes	4
A New Strategy for Mitigating Pipeline Uplift in Liquefied Soils	4
The Component Displacement Process of Two Miscible but Dissimilar Fluids Transported Sequentially in a Multiproduct Pipeline	4
Cable Pulling Force in Pipes with 3D Bends for Different Installation Methods	4
Applying SDR with CNN to Identify Weld Defect: A New Processing Method	4
A Novel Low-Pressure Release Method Based on Inlet Regulation for Users with Low Demand Scenario	4
Corrosion Depth Prediction of a Buried Pipeline Based on TEM and MSDBO-BiLSTM	4
Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Leak Detection Model Based on Acoustic Emission and Machine Learning	4
Propagation Characteristics of Natural Gas Explosions at Different Ignition Positions in Complex H-Pipelines	4
Applying Machine Learning to the Fuel Theft Problem on Pipelines	4
Study on Fire Dynamics of a Cable Compartment in an Underground Comprehensive Pipe Gallery	4
Analyzing Contingency Cost Risks in a Pipeline EPC Project Using a Monte Carlo Simulation	4
Effects of EAF Slag, Steel Fiber, and Polyurea Coating on Mechanical Properties and Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Concrete Pipes	4
Estimating Erosion Degradation of Deep-Sea Mining Transportation Pipes Using a Discrete Phase Simulation Approach	4
Behavior Assessment of Exhumed Cast Iron Pipes Using Distributed Strain Sensing	4