Pipeline Things

By: Rhett Dotson & Christopher De Leon
  • Summary

  • Christopher and Rhett live for pipelines. Seriously. We’re not joking. Out of all things (and against all odds), pipelines are their passion. On this Pipeline Things podcast, these two share what they know, how they know it, and why you should know it too. Think Pipeliners Digest, but make it funny. Listen to the Pipeline Things podcast every other Wednesday for a hearty dose of relevant, trustworthy advice that cuts through the noise and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Pipeline Things is brought to you by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.
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Episodes
  • For the Love (and Hate) of Sports and Dent Assessments with Steven John Polasik
    Nov 6 2024

    Rhett Dotson and Christopher De Leon sit down with Steven Polasik to talk about his 2022 IPCE paper that also featured our very own Rhett’s contributions.

    Join us on the most recent episode of Pipeline Things, where Chris, Rhett and Steven discuss the IPCE publication, “The State of Dent Screening and Shape-Based Assessments: Discrepancies to Consider.” During this episode, you’ll learn more about dents and how to go about discovering discrepancies in standards.

    Highlights: 

    • What did Steven discover about the existing standards, and why did it turn into an IPCE paper?
    • What happens when you find standards or recommended practices that have errors in them?
    • Who should take responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of a standard protocol?

    Connect: 

    Rhett Dotson 

    Christopher De Leon 

    D2 Integrity 

    Steven Polasik 

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    Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by FUSE Marketing.  

    D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Etier at sarah.etier@fuse-mktg.com.

    Copyright 2024 © D2 Integrity

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    34 mins
  • The (Humble) Dirt Merchant Returns to Discuss LiDAR
    Oct 23 2024

    He’s back! Rhett Dotson and Christopher De Leon sit down with the Dirt Merchant, aka Alex McKenzie-Johnson—this time to talk about a publication he didn’t even author. That is what you call a humble man.

    Join us on the newest episode of Pipeline Things, where Chris, Rhett and Alex discuss the IPCE publication, “A Deep Dive Into The Use of LiDAR Change Detection Analysis for Regional Landslide Monitoring in the Appalachian Basin Region of the U.S.” During this episode, you’ll learn more about using LiDAR to manage geohazard threats.

    Highlights: 

    • How does LiDAR fit into geohazard management programs? What are its alternatives? 
    • How can operators access LiDAR data? What is publicly available and what has to be gathered by operators?
    • How do you match historical and current LiDAR data for shifting geological landscapes? How accurate can these assessments be?

    Connect: 

    Rhett Dotson 

    Christopher De Leon 

    D2 Integrity 

    Alex McKenzie-Johnson

    Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating! 

    Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by FUSE Marketing.  

    D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Etier at sarah.etier@fuse-mktg.com.

    Copyright 2024 © D2 Integrity

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    38 mins
  • Permanent…for Now? Type B Sleeves with David Futch
    Oct 9 2024

    Are Type B sleeves as permanent as the industry believes? In this episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by David Futch to dive into his IPC 2022 paper, A Comprehensive New Look at Type B Sleeves. They discuss the true capabilities of Type B sleeves and what David’s research revealed.

    Highlights:

    • What is David Futch’s background?
    • Is a Type B sleeve permanent? How permanent?
    • What is the Bauschinger effect?
    • Where would David recommend Type A sleeves and Type B sleeves?
    • Should there be updates in industry standards?

    Connect:

    Rhett Dotson

    Christopher De Leon

    David Futch

    D2 Integrity

    Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating!

    Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by FUSE Marketing.

    D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at sarah.roberts@fuse-mktg.com.

    © 2024 | D2 Integrity

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    41 mins

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