The behavior and effects that occur when two or more adjacent anomalies in the wall of a pipeline or componentAny physical part of the pipeline, other than line pipe, including but not limited to valves, welds, tees, flanges, fittings, taps, branch connections, outlets,… of a pipeline that may interact to weaken the pipeline more than either would individually. Anomalies can include various types of defects, such as corrosionThe deterioration or degradation of a pipeline caused by chemical or electrochemical reactions with its environment. Corrosion is a significant concern as it ca…, cracks, dents, weldLocalized coalescence of metals produced by heating the materials to the welding temperature, with or without the application of pressure, or by the application… anomalies, or other structural irregularities. Understanding the interaction of these anomalies is vital for assessing the overall 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 … of the asset and determining the proper mitigationAppropriate action based on an assessment of risk factors to reduce the overall level of pipeline integrity risk by reducing the amount of risk from a probabili… measures.