AMPP Paper 16221-2021: AC Power Interactions with Pipelines

�� FREE PREVIEW (First 5 Pages) ✔ First 5 pages free to download · No email required · Full document available after purchase This paper details the influence of local soils, geology, and groundwater on AC power induction in well-coated steel pipelines. It evaluates both medium-voltage AC (MVAC) and high-voltage AC (HVAC) power lines and discusses the impact of complex geometries. A key focus is the unusual interaction between a pipeline and faulty AC power distribution capacitors. The study is based on field measurements and observations from three pipelines in Martin County, West Texas, an area with significant energy production and agricultural activity. The paper highlights the risks associated with AC power loads, including personnel safety and AC-induced corrosion, and emphasizes the importance of appropriate modeling, mitigation designs, and commissioning of AC mitigation systems.