Calculation based on featureGeneral term for an anomaly detected during an assessment. Features can be anomalies, components, nearby metallic objects, welds, appurtenances, or some other i… characteristics to determine severity by estimating at which pressure the feature could fail catastrophically or experience a ruptureFailure of the pipe in a manner that involves unstable extension or propagation of a fracture, resulting in a release of pipe contents and usually an inability …. This parameter is vital and used in the design and assessment of pipeline systems to ensure their integrityThe capability of a pipeline to perform its intended function safely and reliably throughout its life. It includes a range of factors, including the structural … and safety.