OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice is 5. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Development of the Bow-Tie Bayesian Network Model for Assessing Pipeline Failures	37
Development of Comprehensive Rating for the Evaluation of Sewer Pipelines	35
Intelligent Decision-Making Method and Software for Natural Gas Pipeline Operation Scheme	24
Dynamics and Speed Control of Instrumented Pipeline Inspection Gauge in Gas Pipelines	22
Effect of Mixed Hydrogen Natural Gas on the Flow Field of Bypass PIG Using CFD	21
Application of CFRP Wrap for Reinforcing Undamaged Thin-Walled Pipe Bends under Thermal Expansion Loads	21
Fatigue Crack Propagation of Welded Steel Pipeline under Cyclic Internal Pressure by Bézier Extraction Based XIGA	18
Assessment of Impact to Buried Pipelines due to Tunneling-Induced Settlement	18
Mechanical Analyses of Underground Pipelines Subjected to Ground Subsidence Considering Soil-Arching Effect	17
Design and Trajectory Optimization of a Large-Diameter Steel Pipe Grinding Robot	16
Influence of Traditional and Antislam Air Valve Characteristics on Transient Pressure Control	16
Numerical Simulation for the Estimation of the Critical Length of Steel Pipe Jacking in Alluvial Ground	15
Laboratory Investigation of the Structural Performance of a Large-Diameter Steel-Reinforced Polyethylene Pipe	15
Joining PVC Pipe Couplings: A Portable Application for Friction Stir Welding	14
Bending Response and Design Equations for Gravity-Flow Pipe Liners Passing across Ring Fractures or Joints	13
Fuzzy Bayesian Network–Based Multidimensional Risk Assessment for Leakage of Blended Hydrogen Natural Gas Pipelines	13
Estimating Particle Froude Number of Sewer Pipes by Boosting Machine-Learning Models	13
Centrifugal Compressor Overhaul Cycle Optimization Based on Reliability Allocation	13
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Based Water Pipeline Leak Detection Using EDFL Sensor	13
State-of-the-Art Review on Application of Spray-Applied Pipe Linings in Gravity Stormwater Conveyance Conduits	13
Conductive and Convective Heat Transfer in Inductive Heating of Subsea Buried Pipelines	13
Digital Twin for Water Distribution Systems Management—Towards a Paradigm Shift	13
Leak Detection Methods in Water Distribution Networks: A Comparative Survey on Artificial Intelligence Applications	12
Spatial Structure Characterization of the Soil Surrounding Buried Water Transmission Mains by Using a Sensor-Enabled Geotextile	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
Stress Test and Analysis of Pipeline Systems under Foundation Settlement in a Natural Gas Station	11
Performance of a Pipe–Soil System under Cyclic Loading: An Experimental and Theoretical Study	11
Rupture Leakage Model for a Natural Gas Pipeline	11
Two-Stage Disturbance Rejection Control Strategy for Airport Refueling Systems Based on Predictive Control	11
The Use of Hydrants for Transient Test-Based Diagnosis of the Water Distribution Systems of Milan, Italy	11
Effect of Sediment on Valve-Closure Water Hammers and Protection Measures in Long-Distance Water Supply Project	11
Stability Analysis and Protection Scheme of a Buried Subsea Pipeline with Soil Liquefaction and Seabed Scour	11
Utility Relocation Concept Plan for Mitigation of Utility Relocation Delays	11
Closure to “Analysis of Intermittent Water Distribution Networks Using a Dummy Emitter Device at Each Demand Node”	11
Discussion of “Analysis of Intermittent Water Distribution Networks Using a Dummy Emitter Device at Each Demand Node”	10
Investigation of Characteristics of Acoustic Emission Signals Resulting from a Subsea Gas Pipeline Leak	10
Water Supply Pipeline Operation Anomaly Mining and Spatiotemporal Correlation Study	10
On-Line Leakage Detection in Buried Tap Water Distribution Pipes Using Distributed Temperature Sensing	10
Seismic Response of Parallel Double Pipelines to Longitudinal Ground Motions	9
Soil–Structure Interaction for Buried Conduits Influenced by the Coupled Effect of the Protective Layer and Trench Installation	9
Knowledge Mapping of Pipeline Accidents: A Bibliometric Analysis	9
Applying Electrical Magnetic Coil and In-Pipe INS to Map Underground Pipeline Track	9
Review of Machine Learning Algorithms for Automatic Detection of Underground Objects in GPR Images	9
An Intelligent Fire Detection Algorithm and Sensor Optimization Strategy for Utility Tunnel Fires	9
Pipeline Slurry Transportation System: An Overview	9
Numerical Simulation of Multiphase Flow Erosion in the Gas Well Relief Line Elbow under Supercritical Conditions	9
Bolt Looseness Detection in Flanged Pipes Using Parametric Modeling	9
Study on the Smoke Characteristics of a Cable Fire in an L-Shaped Utility Tunnel under Different Ventilation Conditions	8
Forming Characteristics Investigation of Natural Bulging Area of Thin-Walled Metallic Tubes in Liquid Impact Forming Method	8
Research on the Jacking Force of PVC Pipes Utilized in Microtunneling	8
Effects of Graphene Nanoplatelets–Reinforced Putty on the Burst Performances of Repaired Steel Pipes	8
Remaining Capacity Evaluation of a Gas Pipeline System under Open-Access Operation: Concepts, Methodology, and Application	8
Closure to “Analysis of Water Distribution System under Uncertainty Based on Genetic Algorithm and Trapezoid Fuzzy Membership”	8
A Fuzzy Random Chance-Constrained Programming for Water Distribution System under Uncertainty	8
An Integrated Reliability Method with a Newly Developed Interaction Rule for Steel Pipelines with Multiple Corrosion Defects	8
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	7
Augmented Reality Applications for the Excavation Industry: Locating and Protecting Underground Utilities	7
Soil–Pipeline Interaction of Hybrid-Segmented Systems under Axial Ground Movement	7
Application of Acoustic Signal Hybrid Filtering with 1D-CNN for Fault Diagnosis of Natural Gas Pipeline Leakage	7
Economics of Inspection and Condition Assessment of High-Consequence Water Pipeline and Assessing Its Remaining Life: Theoretical Framework	7
Effects of Permanent Ground Deformation Patterns on Strain Demand of Pressurized Buried Continuous Steel Pipelines	7
Robust Design Optimization of Concrete Circular Underground Pipes Considering Seismic Effects	7
Analyzing Contingency Cost Risks in a Pipeline EPC Project Using a Monte Carlo Simulation	6
Decision-Making Guidance for the Optimal Selection of Culvert Renewal Methods	6
Short-Term Burst Simulation Study of Plastic–Steel–Plastic Composite Pipe Considering Fluid–Structure Interaction	6
Experimental Research on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Typical Pipeline Suspension Bridge Girders	6
Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Leak Detection Model Based on Acoustic Emission and Machine Learning	6
Optimization of Buried Pipe Spacing under Seepage Conditions Based on an LSTM Algorithm	6
Novel Remediation for Buried Pipelines under Ground Deformation: Cross-Sectional Testing and an Analytical Modeling Approach	6
A Hydraulically Activated Power Launching Method for Pigs for Gas-Gathering Pipeline Networks in Gas Fields	6
A Hybrid DEMATEL-ANP and LCA Decision-Making Model for Selecting Pipe Materials in Hydrocarbon Pipeline Projects	6

Numerical Analyses of the Stress and Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Small-Diameter Gas Pipelines under Multiple-Wheel Heavy Vehicle	6
Water Distribution Systems: Implementation Status of Innovative Management Methods and Tools	6
Estimating Erosion Degradation of Deep-Sea Mining Transportation Pipes Using a Discrete Phase Simulation Approach	5
A Novel Low-Pressure Release Method Based on Inlet Regulation for Users with Low Demand Scenario	5
Research on Improved YOLOv5 Pipeline Defect Detection Algorithm	5
Propagation Characteristics of Natural Gas Explosions at Different Ignition Positions in Complex H-Pipelines	5
The Component Displacement Process of Two Miscible but Dissimilar Fluids Transported Sequentially in a Multiproduct Pipeline	5
Onshore Buried Steel Fuel Pipelines at Fault Crossings: A Review of Critical Analysis and Design Aspects	5
Reliability Evaluation of Suspension Pipeline Bridges Based on a Bayesian Network	5
Effects of EAF Slag, Steel Fiber, and Polyurea Coating on Mechanical Properties and Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Concrete Pipes	5
A New Strategy for Mitigating Pipeline Uplift in Liquefied Soils	5
Analysis of the Roughness Coefficient of Overflow in a Drainage Pipeline with Sedimentation	5
Construction-Oriented Optimization of Pressurized Irrigation Networks to Minimize Irrigation Costs	5
Applying SDR with CNN to Identify Weld Defect: A New Processing Method	5
Influence of the Size and Content of Quartz Sand on the Properties of Silicate-Membrane Slurry and the Performance of Filter Cake	5
Lateral Force-Displacement Response of Buried Pipe in Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate	5
Impact of Fracture Density of Stimulated Reservoir Volume on Casing Deformation in Horizontal Shale Gas Well	5
Corrosion Depth Prediction of a Buried Pipeline Based on TEM and MSDBO-BiLSTM	5
Reviewers	5
Behavior Assessment of Exhumed Cast Iron Pipes Using Distributed Strain Sensing	5
Automatic Detection and Classification of Underground Objects in Ground Penetrating Radar Images Using Machine Learning	5
Computational Method for Determining Subterranean Pipeline Direction Using Low-Frequency Current-Generated Magnetic Fields	5