Looking to the Future, A History of the Pipeline Systems Division The Pipeline Systems Division (PSD) of ASME was formed officially in 2003 and is one of the fastest growing divisions of ASME. At present, there are more than 689 members of the PSD and as our reach and activities continue to expand globally; this number is expected to increase dramatically. PSD has its roots within the Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division (OOAE). In 1986, OOAE began holding a Pipeline Symposium as part of their annual conference. In 1992, the event was held in Calgary and a total of 75 papers were presented. The local group responsible for the success of this event formed a local chapter of OOAE which began holding regular events including technical luncheons and small conferences. In 1996, the group held the first International Pipeline Conference (IPC) which attracted 148 papers and more than 592 delegates. The focus of the 1996 event was onshore pipelines – a distinct difference from previous events which were more aligned with the OOAE mandate. The success of this event led to the planning of future IPC’s in Calgary with an onshore pipeline focus. Over time, the misalignment of onshore pipeline technologies with the OOAE division goals became confusing to attendees and organizers of IPC. In 2000, a Pipeline Systems Subdivision was formed officially and took over the management of the conference. Awareness of the subdivision within the international pipeline engineering community continued to grow (thanks largely to IPC) and in 2003 the subdivision became a stand alone Division of ASME. Overtime, IPC has taken on a life of its own. It is now owned by a not for profit foundation owned equally by the Pipeline Systems Division of ASME and the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association. The International Pipeline Conference Foundation is responsible for the financial success of future IPC’s and ensuring that any surplus revenues generated from the event are distributed to appropriate and deserving recipients. Since its formation, PSD has used revenues generated from IPC to provide funding to educational institutes around the world and to promote the science and art of pipeline engineering. Our stated objectives are to: • Promote technological progress and international co-operation
in the area of Pipeline Systems engineering; At present, the Division is involved in the development and delivery of regional pipeline conferences and educational programs in North America, South America, Asia and Europe. In addition, we have produced a number of publications on pipeline engineering topics and plan the publication of a journal in the future. Our network of volunteers is expanding rapidly but we need additional support to continue these initiatives and develop a truly global pipeline engineering community within the not for profit environment provided by ASME. If you want to become active within the PSD, please contact Kim Miceli for additional information. Kim can be reached at: Kimberly Miceli
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