This paper evaluates potential causes of failure for nine pipelines operating in shallow waters (8 to 14 m) in the Gulf of Guinea. The authors develop an analytical method to identify root causes and provide recommendations for pipeline design and placement.
Methodology
Once the subject pipelines had been identified, field visits and failed-section analyses were conducted. Pipeline properties and conditions are provided in Tables 1 through 5 of the complete paper. Mechanical-failure, hydrodynamic, and third-party-interference assessments were performed.
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