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Publications & Industry Contributions

Published research, standards development, and technical education spanning four decades in pipeline engineering.

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NACE / AMPP Conference Papers

5 co-authored papers on pipeline integrity and External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA), presented at NACE Annual Conferences.

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Pipeline Integrity Using External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA)

Improvements in ECDA methodology for assessing pipeline integrity. Co-authored with Sorin Segall, Corrosion Service Company.

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ECDA Assessment Methodology, Practical Applications

Application of the four-phase ECDA process (per NACE SP0502) to transmission pipeline integrity programs.

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ECDA for Distribution Pipelines

Extension of ECDA methodology to lower-pressure distribution systems not traditionally assessed under integrity programs.

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CP Survey Optimization and Troubleshooting

Cathodic protection survey methodology improvements including combined CIPS and DCVG approaches.

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Coating Holiday Survey Combined with In-Line Inspection

Use of close-interval potential survey in conjunction with coating holiday survey to prioritize digs resulting from ILI.

NACE Toronto Area Presentations

Multiple presentations at NACE Toronto-area section meetings on pipeline integrity, corrosion control, and protective coatings topics.

NACE Toronto Section Corrosion Control

Standards Development

Direct involvement writing and maintaining the standards the pipeline industry builds on.

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Industry Working Groups

Active involvement with CSA, CGA, AGA, TSSA, SSPC, and CEPA on standards, recommended practices, and industry inquiries including gas quality studies and SOS technical consultations.

CSA B149.3, Field Approval of Fuel-Burning Appliances

Utility representative on the TSSA Fuels Safety Subcommittee for CSA B149.3, contributing to code development for fuel-burning appliance and equipment approval.

CSA Technical Subcommittee on Pipeline Coatings, 17 Years

Founding member of the subcommittee responsible for CSA Z245-20/21/22 and CSA Z245.30, and member of the original authoring team for CSA Z245.30.

Teaching & Mentoring

AMPP (NACE) certified instructor. Public presentations at AMPP conferences and industry events. College mathematics instructor. Formal mentor to junior engineers and technologists throughout career at Enbridge.

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