Northwest Natural 12” Pipeline Integrity Project

1. Northwest Natural 12” Pipeline Integrity Project Final Design Presentation • Team Members • Jon Ziring • Zack Lemmon • Long Nguyen • Academic Advisor • Faryar Etesami • NWN Sponsor Advisors • Ross Lisle • Jodi Wright

2. Introduction • Sections of the pipeline required repair or modification. • When changes are made, the line stopper fittings used to isolate the section are left welded to the pipe. • Though sealed by the fitting, the enclosed pipeline is left with a large cut out section. Mueller Line Stopper Unit

3. Design a method for repairing the integrity of the pipeline to near its original condition. This method is to be cheaper, easier, and faster than replacing the line stopper fittings. Mission Statement Hole In Pipeline Due To Fitting Installation

4. Important Design Criteria Cost: • Each unit must cost less than $300. Manufacturability: • Materials: In house materials • Standard tools and dimensions to simplify production. Feasibility: • Accurate placement • Alignment: must not rotate. • Clearance: able to clear the minimum inner diameter of the access hole. • Precision: able to accommodate for deviations in placement and alignment. Reliability: The device should have a minimal probability of failure, as it is to remain a permanent fixture in the pipeline. • Simplicity: The device should require minimal training in order to produce, insert, and activate. • Obstruction: Minimize bore reduction, maximum 25% bored reduction.

5. Design Progress

6. In The Beginning • First Design • Solid piece insert • Simply rests on pipeline • Alignment from side tabs

7. Problems With Solid Piece Design Access Hole Clearance Wall Dimension Variance

8. Other Designs • Other Design Concepts • Fits Through Access Hole • Mechanically Activates • Attaches To Pipeline

9. Additional Problems • Too Heavy • Tolerances Too Tight • Obstructs Flow Through Pipeline Solid Pipe Insert

10. Permanent Device • Problems Solved • Clears Access Hole • Loose Tolerances • Easily Made • New Problem • Must Be Removable Permanent One-Way Insert

11. Removable Device Locking Mechanism for a Removable Insert

12. Release The Insert • New Problem • Insert Must Separate Itself from the Insertion Tool • Design Adapter to Interface Between Insert and Insertion Tool Insertion Tool End

13. Removable Adapter • Separate Adapter • The Adapter Stays With the Insertion Tool • Insert is Released from Adapter Removable Adapter Insert

14. Final Design • Improvements and Optimizations • Cost • Simplicity • Manufacturability • Adaptability • Functionality Final Design Concept

15. Design Simplification Before After

16. Existing Adapter • Reduce Manufacturing Costs by Using Existing Adapter • Disassemble Bypass Plug to Use as Adapter Bypass Plug Adapter

17. Alignment Bracket • Prevents Insert from Rotating when Activated • Allows Adapter to also be used for Removal • Accurate Flow Alignment

18. Over-Center Cam-Lock • Rotates 5° Past 90° • Prevents Device from Vibrating Loose • Accommodates Variations in Pipe Lip Dimensions

19. Over-Center Lock Test Testing Wooden Over-Center Cam-Lock Prototype

20. Pipe Locking Mechanism Test Testing Pipe Lip Locking Mechanism Prototype

21. Assembly

22. Any Questions?