Description
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is soliciting research proposals from nonprofit institutions of higher education for the Pipeline Safety Research and Development (R&D) Program. The program focuses on several objectives, including early corrosion prediction for pipelines, economical and novel agents to mitigate pipeline corrosion, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted software packages for composite repair design, and AI-enhanced liquid pipeline leak detection methodologies. The program aims to improve pipeline safety through research and development. Key areas of focus include:
• Early corrosion prediction and mitigation measures
• Novel agents to mitigate microbial-induced corrosion
• AI-assisted software for composite repair design and regulatory interpretation
• Non-destructive inspection technology for cast iron pipeline inspection
• AI-enhanced liquid pipeline leak detection methodologies
Applicants must submit their proposals by the specified deadline, and PHMSA will only accept one application per topic from each applicant.