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The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Pipeline Integrity is a reference guide to the broad range of topics that fall under the umbrella of "pipeline integrity." It is a compilation of the common terms, concepts, technologies and methods that one is likely to encounter in study, research or practice in this specialized field. The definitions and explanations have been written in language accessible to the non-specialist, involving simplification of often complex concepts, so that the user may get a quick overview of a topic or term and understand perhaps "what questions to ask next."
The relationships among and between many technical concepts are drawn clearly with hundreds of cross-references throughout the book. The 1,000 entries are profusely illustrated with 200 drawings, diagrams, charts and tables and referenced with 150 literature citations. The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Pipeline Integrity is a practical and often used companion for everyone in the pipeline industry.
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