Eath’s Cryosphere, 2010, Vol. XIV, No. 3, p. 69-76

METHODS OF ESTIMATION OF THE RELIABILITY OF OIL-TRUNK PIPELINES

L.N. Khrustalev, M.Y. Cherbunina

M.V.Lomonosov Moscow State University, Department of Geology, 119992, Moscow, Leninskie Gory, Russia, cryology@geol.msu.ru

The paper is concerned with probabilistic-statistical approach for designing oil pipelines. The method of estimation of oil-trunk pipelines reliability at different types of pipe laying has been suggested. The assessment of danger of failure and cost of risk has been given.

Key words: Probabilistic-statistical approach, designing, oil-trunk pipelines, reliability, danger of failure, cost of risk.