Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating nonelectrical device or system – Mechanical
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-14
2006-03-14
Rodriguez, Paul L. (Department: 2123)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating nonelectrical device or system
Mechanical
C166S066000, C166S250010, C340S853300, C367S025000, C367S035000, C702S073000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07013249
ABSTRACT:
A method for predicting the location of stress corrosion cracking in a steel gas pipeline in which in-line stress corrosion cracking smart tool data, external low level metal loss data and soil characterization data are compiled to predict the location of stress corrosion cracking in a steel gas pipeline segment.
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Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Rodriguez Paul L.
Stevens Thomas H.
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