Modern design system for field underground pipeline construction in permafrost soils

This paper describes the experience of specialists from TomskNIPIneft in the underground pipeline laying in permafrost regions. The integrated and strength analyses are given herein, and the importance of considering the different factors for these analyses is shown as well as the limitations of conducting various scenarios of soil modeling. The important points are identified for carrying out the software-based strength analysis. Compensating measures are taken in the underground pipeline laying in the permafrost region. The technical solution is proposed for the use of frozen soil supports; its essence is described. The general block diagram of the heat engineering and strength analyses is presented in this paper.

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