Digital twin technology utilizes ASME B31.8S risk algorithms to continuously predict pipeline health based on real-time data from inline inspection (ILI) tools and smart pigs. Adherence to the compendium ensures compliance with federal regulatory bodies, such as the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in the United States. Conclusion
The compendium establishes standard formulas and methodologies that form the backbone of pipeline engineering: asme pipeline standards compendium