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PIPE REPAIR
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CONTENTS
5.1 Evaluate and Classify the Extent of the Pipe Defect 403 - 5
5.2 Select Repair Method 403 - 6
5.3 Temporary Pipe Repairs 403 - 6
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1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to:
• assure pipe repairs are performed safely and properly; and
• comply with 49 CFR 192 and 195; in Texas, the Texas Railroad Commission, and
applicable state pipeline safety regulations.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 Personnel Covered By This Procedure
This procedure applies to all personnel, Company and contractor, who are involved in pipe
repairs to regulated pipelines operated and/or maintained by Chevron Pipe Line Company
(CPL) or any of the other legal entities managed under the direction of CPL, herein after
referred to as "Company".
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2.4 References
For a list of reference documents and publications included in 49 CFR 192 and 195, refer to
the latest edition of the U.S. Department of Transportation, CFR 49, Pipeline Regulations.
References listed in 49 CFR 192 Appendix A and 49 CFR 195.3 include the following:
• API Specification 5L, "Specification for Line Pipe";
• API Standard 1104, "Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities";
• ASME/ANSI B31.4, "Liquid Transportation Systems for Hydrocarbons, Liquid
Petroleum Gas, Anhydrous Ammonia, and Alcohols"; and
• AMSE/ANSI B31.8, "Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems".
3.0 PREREQUISITES
3.1 Personnel and Training Requirements
3.1.1 Personnel performing this procedure must be:
a) able to recognize and report pipeline damages or anomalies that warrant pipe
repairs;
b) Hazwoper trained and certified to level 3 to make pipe repairs;
Note: Contractor personnel who will not perform any functions
associated with "emergency response" situations are EXEMPT
from this prerequisite.
c) capable of implementing pipe repairs in compliance with all regulatory
requirements including 49 CFR 192 and 195;
d) trained, qualified and experienced in making the specific pipe repairs being
implemented;
e) knowledgeable of the specific properties, characteristics and potential hazards
of the gases or liquids contained in the pipelines requiring pipe repairs;
f) qualified per API Standards 1104 for circumferential butt welds and API RP
1107 for in-service maintenance welding;
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g) familiar with the CPL-3 process (MIP-103) for data capture, documentation
and reporting;
h) knowledgeable and capable of complying with the safety procedures listed in
section 3.2;
i) trained and competent in the use of personal protective equipment; and
j) qualified to perform this task under the CPL Operator Qualification (OQ)
plan.
3.1.2 The Person-in-Charge must be Hazwoper trained and certified to Level 3 and/or
Level 5.
3.1.3 Personnel involved in excavations must be qualified as a "Competent Person."
Note: See Appendix A for definitions of Person-in-Charge and
Competent Persons.
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Repair pipe
Document repair
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5.0 INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Evaluate and Classify the Extent of the Pipe Defect or
Damage
When a pipe is determined to be damaged or defective, the Field Team Member performs the
following steps:
5.1.1 Evaluate the damaged or defective pipe and classify the extent of the
damage/defect (see Appendix A for definitions):
• Leaking or non-leaking
• Severe
• Superficial
• Longitudinal extent
• Deep or shallow
5.1.2 Classify the type of damage or defect:
a) Manufacturing defect
b) Environmental/corrosion
c) Construction caused
d) Damaged by outside force
e) Involves seam or girth weld
f) Involves body of pipe only
5.1.3 Report findings to the Field Team leader.
5.1.4 Determine type of repair best suitable for the pipe based on operational
limitations, the extent of the damage, and the type of damage.
5.1.5 Initiate a CPL-3 per MIP-103 for documentation.
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Note: With either type of repair clamp, the gasket material used must be
compatible with the product(s) in the pipeline and the pressure
rating must be adequate for the system.
• A composite sleeve may be used as a temporary repair for internal corrosion.
Composite sleeves are considered a permanent repair for some external corrosion and
dents. See Section 5.10 for full installation guidance.
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Permits may be required for, but not limited to, pipe repairs in the following
locations or scenarios:
a) county roads;
b) state roads;
c) waterways/water crossings;
d) railroads;
e) where there is stormwater;
f) where there is hydrotest water;
g) where there is flaring or burning;
h) within city or town limits;
i) inside a refinery or plant facility;
j) Native American lands and reservations;
k) state and/or federal lands, parks and game reserves;
l) interstate highways;
m) environmentally sensitive areas, including wetlands; and
n) construction areas where Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) water discharge permits are
required.
For maintenance work permit locations, see HES-101.
5.5.2 Notify landowners of the pipe repairs.
Note: Generally, right-of-way easements permit Company the right to
enter a right-of-way to do maintenance work without notifying the
landowner. However, to maintain good landowner relations,
Company personnel should always contact the owner or tenant
before entering the property.
If requesting permission to enter land that is not a Company right-
of-way, the team member should inform the landowner of the work
that needs to be performed and ask about special requirements and
the best property access. Company personnel must ensure that all
gates are closed, no livestock escapes, all roads are left in good
condition, and property damage is minimal.
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5.5.3 Notify the Customer Service Center (CSC) of the details of the pipe repair plans.
Request CSC to issue pipeline orders for the pipe repair work as necessary.
5.5.4 Notify the One-Call system, appropriate agencies and utility companies as
necessary.
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5.8.10.2 After the pressure is reduced, complete final tightening of the sleeves.
The gap of the longitudinal weld groove is critical. The gap must be
1/16 inch on each side. Reposition the sleeve or grind the edges to
achieve the proper gap.
5.8.10.3 Weld the sleeve per the Pipe Welding procedure (MIP-407) and the
sleeve manufacturer’s recommendation.
The sleeve installation welding procedure is a low hydrogen API-
1107 process. Use absolutely dry low hydrogen electrodes and
carefully control the size and shape of the circumferential fillet weld.
The leg length of the fillet weld should not be less than the wall
thickness of the pipe. Strive for a concave faced fillet weld, with
streamlined blending into both members; avoid notches and
undercuts. The smoother and more streamlined the weld, the greater
the resistance to fatigue.
Note: The worst possible shape would be a heavy reinforced convex weld
with an undercut.
5.8.10.4 Welding should proceed slowly and caution should be observed so
the welding does not overheat the packing and sealing elements.
Sequence the welding so that the heat is not concentrated in one area.
5.8.10.5 Fillet-weld the sleeve ends to pipe.
5.8.10.6 Seal-weld the sleeve side openings.
5.8.10.7 Re-torque the studs and nuts.
5.8.10.8 Seal-weld around the bottoms of the nuts to the side bars.
5.8.10.9 Seal-weld the nuts to the studs (see the manufacturer's material list for
ASTM metal composition of studs and bolts).
Warning: Product flow must be maintained to permit cooling and prevent the
build-up of gasses.
5.8.10.10 Inspect the welded sleeve per MIP-407.
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Where:
Ts= Minimum sleeve thickness in inches (at full design pressure)
Tp= Minimum pipe thickness in inches (at full design pressure)
Ss= SMYS for the sleeve material in psi
Sp= SMYS for the pipe material in psi
Dp= Outside diameter of the pipe in inches
The sleeve thickness must be greater than or equal to the pipe wall thickness.
Sleeve material of higher SMYS than the pipeline shall have a wall thickness
equal to or greater than the original pipeline design thickness. No credit shall be
taken for the increased SMYS of the sleeve. If the sleeve thickness is greater than
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the pipe thickness, the ends of the sleeve must be chamfered at a 45 degree angle
to a thickness equal to the pipe.
5.9.3 Inspect the wall thickness.
The integrity of the pipe at the fillet weld location must be verified. This may be
done using an ultrasonic thickness gage and by visual inspection.
The minimum pipe wall thickness at the location where the sleeve will be welded
to the pipe is .188 inches.
5.9.4 Prepare the pipe as described in section 5.6 of this procedure.
5.9.5 Prepare the sleeve and fit it to the pipe.
5.9.5.1 Wire brush the internal surface of the sleeve to remove dirt, rust, scale,
and other foreign materials.
Warning: Grinding must not be used to clean the pipe or sleeve.
5.9.5.2 A factory manufactured half sleeve is usually ten feet long and may be cut
to the required length in the field. The minimum length for a sleeve is
four inches per DOT. However, Chevron Pipe Line recommends no
sleeve shall be less than 12” long. Bevel the sides for butt welding and
plane cut the ends for fillet welding. If any adjustments are made to the
half sleeve, the sides must be re-beveled and the ends planed.
5.9.5.3 A backing strip is recommended at the longitudinal butt weld to protect
the pipe from weld damage. The strip must be a minimum of 16 gauge
(.0625 inch thick) mild carbon steel cut to the length of the half sleeve.
Tack weld the strips to the bottom half of each side, with welds
approximately a half inch long and spaced twenty-four inches apart.
Follow the sleeve manufacturer's instructions, if available.
5.9.5.4 When sleeves are used to repair dents, fill the dent with a hardening filler
material such as epoxy or automobile body putty before installing the
sleeve.
5.9.5.5 Place the bottom sleeve, with the backing strips attached, under the pipe
with the edges of the strip barely touching the sides of the pipe. Position
the top sleeve over the pipe using wedges on the ends of the top sleeve's
longitudinal seam to provide clearance for the backing strip to fit
underneath the top half.
5.9.5.6 Plate clamps can be used for positioning the top sleeve and can be
removed when the proper position is obtained. Spreader bar rigging may
be used when handling long half sole sleeve sections.
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5.9.5.7 Once the half sole sleeves are in close proximity to the pipe, position the
chain clamps around the half sole. Chain clamps should be fabricated of a
diamond, double roller type chain. The tightening mechanism must be
supported by a metal shoe contoured to the shape of the half sole/pipe.
5.9.5.8 Tighten the clamps at an equal rate on each clamp until the top half sole
has cleared the backing strips. At this point, the wedges can be removed.
Continue tightening the clamps until the half sole is firmly in position.
Note: Before tightening the half sole for the final time and welding the
longitudinal seams, the pipeline pressure must be reduced to
ensure the gap between the pipe and sleeve is at a minimum and
the sleeves are load bearing.
5.9.5.9 Remove any hydrocarbon film on the sleeve and pipe at the fillet weld
location with a suitable solvent. This is an important step and integral to
ensuring a low-hydrogen weld!
5.9.6 Reduce the pressure by one third of the normal operating pressure to allow the
sleeve to share hoop stress. In cases where the product or operation does not
allow the pressure to be dropped by one third, consult the Asset Integrity Team
(Pipeline Integrity Technologist) or Technical Services before continuing.
Warning: Product flow must be maintained to permit cooling and prevent the
build-up of gasses.
5.9.7 After the pressure is reduced, complete final tightening of the sleeves.
The gap of the longitudinal weld groove is critical. The gap must be 1/16 inch on
each side. Reposition the sleeve or grind the edges to achieve the proper gap.
5.9.8 Weld the sleeve per the Pipe Welding procedure (MIP-407).
The sleeve installation welding procedure is a low hydrogen API-1107 process.
Use absolutely dry low hydrogen electrodes and carefully control the size and
shape of the circumferential fillet weld. The leg of the fillet weld should equal
1.4 times the wall thickness of the pipe. Strive for a concave faced fillet weld,
with streamlined blending into both members; avoid notches and undercuts. The
smoother and more streamlined the weld, the greater the resistance to fatigue.
The longitudinal welds must be completed before welding circumferentially type
"B" full encirclement sleeves.
Note: The worst possible shape would be a heavy reinforced convex weld
with an undercut.
Warning: Product flow must be maintained to permit cooling and prevent the
build-up of gasses.
5.9.9 Inspect the welded sleeve per MIP-407.
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5.9.10 If the area to be sleeved contains a girth weld that may provide difficulty with
fitting a plain sleeve, an expanded sleeve (sometimes called a pumpkin) can be
installed providing the material meets the requirements listed in MIP-407.
5.9.11 If the area to be sleeved is longer than the sleeve material and additional pieces
must be used, use one of the following methods:
• Butt weld the sleeves together at each end and radiographically inspect the
butt welds prior to installing the sleeve halves on the pipeline.
• Leave a minimum of ½ pipe diameters (or 4” minimum) between the two
sleeves.
• Butt the sleeves together and install another sleeve over those using the proper
sleeve weld procedure listed in MIP-407. The overlapping sleeve must be at
least 12” long and centered over the primary sleeve ends. The overlapping
sleeve must be oversized (larger inside diameter) and be able to cover the
entire circumference of the primary sleeve. The overlapping sleeve material
and thickness must be calculated using the larger outside diameter of the
primary sleeves.
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Services before continuing. The pressure should stay reduced until the
sleeve installation is complete and allowed to cure.
5.10.7 The repair sleeve, and all its components, shall be installed in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions by qualified installers.
The repair sleeve must extend a minimum of 2” beyond the defect. Sleeves
can be butted up for long defects. Composite repair sleeves shall not be
installed directly over the butt weld joint fusion line.
Composite material repair sleeves shall only be installed at ambient
temperatures between 32 degrees Fahrenheit and 120 degrees Fahrenheit
(for temperatures lower than 32 degrees Fahrenheit, consult
manufacturer). The pipe shall be dry and protected with tarps or shelters in
conditions of rain, high humidity, blowing sand and dust, etc.
This method of permanent repair shall be limited to the calculated length
indicated by the manufacturer’s software analysis, measured along the
pipeline.
When the defect is located adjacent to a girth weld, it will be necessary to
install a four-wrap sleeve on each side of the girth weld, apply filler
material in the area between the wraps, allow molded material (use of single
wrap composite) to cure, then install a full-size eight-wrap sleeve over the
defect.
5.10.8 Because most of the composite sleeves do not contain carbon steel, they are
not detectable by an MFL (magnetic flux leakage) smart pig inspection tool.
For the future location of the repair sleeve, a thin metal band should be
installed on the pipe near each end of the sleeve.
5.10.9 All metal loss defects shall be carefully measured and documented to ensure
they meet the criteria for suitability to repair.
5.10.10 The shelf-life of the adhesive and the filler material should be checked to
make sure it is less than 1 year old. If the shelf-life exceeds 1 year, properly
dispose of the material within the guidelines set forth in HES-707 through
HES-710.
5.10.11 Visually inspect the sleeve upon completion of the installation. There shall
be no gaps or voids between the pipe and the sleeve or between the sleeve
layers. It may be necessary to fill these gaps with adhesive or remove the
existing sleeve if the gaps or voids cannot be removed.
5.10.12 Upon completion of the curing (at least 2 hours or with a Shore Hardness
test of 40) of the sleeve adhesive, the entire repair area shall be sealed. The
sleeve and adjoining bare pipe shall be sealed by using an approved pipe
coating. (See MIP-503 for coating information.) The sleeve ends may
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require a filler tape or coating strips applied to effect a smooth transition in
preparation for applying the pipe coating. Any extra adhesive or filler
except those in unopened containers should be disposed of within the
guidelines set forth in HES-707 through HES-710.
5.10.13 See Appendix D for sample applications for girth weld repair, dent repair,
bend repair and marking repair locations.
5.12 Backfilling
5.12.1 When a ditch for a pipeline is backfilled, it must be backfilled in a manner
that a) provides firm support under the pipe and b) prevents damage to the
pipe and pipe coating from equipment or from the backfill material.
5.12.2 Reinstall or repair any broken or damaged cathodic protection test stations
affected during excavation before backfilling.
5.12.3 Check backfill for rocks and determine whether rock shield needs to be
installed around the pipe.
If rock shield is used, install the rock shield per the manufacturer's
specifications. If rock shield is not used, shade or cover the pipeline three
inches deep with rock-free dirt ensuring that the dirt is firmly compacted
around the sides and top of the pipeline.
5.12.4 Backfill to cover the pipeline with six inches or more of select dirt (select
dirt may contain some small rocks).
5.12.5 Continue to backfill until there is a six to twelve inch tall crown over the
pipeline ditch to allow for any settling of the soil/dirt.
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g) notifying the Customer Service Center of the pipeline repairs and requesting the
Customer Service Center issue pipeline repair orders, as necessary; and
h) ensuring the pipe repair work is accurately documented.
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Department of the Army
Fort Worth District
Attn.: CESWF-OD-R
7.3.2 In the State of New Mexico, contact the New Mexico Department of Surface
Water Quality
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APPENDIX A - GLOSSARY
Person-in-Charge
A person who has been designated to see that the pipe repair is performed properly. This can
only be a Company employee.
Competent Person
A person who has received the training required to perform pipe repairs and excavation.
Insert Patches
A small piece or portion of pipe not cylindrical in shape used to replace an identical piece or
portion of pipe which has been cut out for repairs.
Mechanical Sleeve
Plidco type sleeve with bolt closures and o-ring type seal which can be used for repairs
without welding.
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Lap
Fold of metal which has been rolled or otherwise worked against the surface of rolled metal,
but has not fused into sound metal.
Pit
A depression resulting from the removal of foreign material rolled into the pipe surface
during manufacture.
Rolled-in slugs
A foreign metallic body rolled into the metal surface, usually not fused.
Seam
Crevice in rolled metal which has been more or less closed by rolling or other work, but has
not been fused into sound metal.
Hard Spot
An area in the pipe with a hardness level considerably higher than that of the surrounding
metal, usually due to localized quenching.
Crack
A stress-induced separation of metal which, without other influence, is insufficient in extent
to cause rupture of the material.
Incomplete Fusion
Lack of complete coalescence of some portion of the metal in a weld joint.
Incomplete Penetration
A condition where the weld metal does not continue through the full thickness of the joint.
(The first weld pass or root pass.)
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Undercut
Undercutting on submerged-arc-welded pipe is the reduction in the thickness of the pipe wall
adjacent to the weld where it is fused to the surface of the pipe.
Penetrator
A localized spot of incomplete fusion.
Cold Weld
A metallurgically inexact term generally indicating a lack of adequate weld bonding strength
of the abutting edges, due to insufficient heat and/or pressure. A cold weld may or may not
have separation in the weld line. Other more-definitive terms should be used whenever
possible.
Selective Corrosion
Preferential corrosion in the fusion line of an ERW or FW longitudinal seam.
Blister
A raised spot on the surface of pipe caused by expansion of gas in a cavity within the pipe
wall.
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Generalized Corrosion
Reduction of the wall thickness of the pipe over a wide area of the pipe surface caused by the
electrochemical environment.
Pitting Corrosion
Isolated or connected pits in the pipe wall caused by the electrochemical environment.
Dent
A local change in surface contour caused by mechanical impact, but not accompanied by loss
of metal.
Gouge
Elongated grooves or cavities caused by mechanical removal of metal.
Incomplete Fusion
Lack of complete coalescence of some portion of the metal in a weld joint.
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Incomplete Penetration
A condition where the weld metal does not continue through the full thickness of the joint.
Undercut
The reduction in thickness of the pipe wall adjacent to the weld where it is fused to the
surface of the pipe.
OTHER DEFECTS
Arc Burn
Localized point of surface melting caused by arching between the electrode or ground and
pipe surface.
Buckle
Wrinkle bend.
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PERMANENT PIPE REPAIR OPTIONS
The purpose of this matrix is to assist in the selection of repair options.
It does not designate that every defect must be repaired and/or replaced.
See Appendix B of this procedure for defect descriptions.
Repair Manufacturing Defects Environmentally Caused Defects
Method
In Seam Weld Seamless Pipe or
In Pipe Body Only
Undercut, Lap, Hard spot Selective seam General Pitting Corrosion Stress corrosion Hydrogen stress
Incomplete fusion., Pit, exceeding Rc>35 corrosion corrosion cracking cracking in hard spot
Incomplete Seam, and 2” in extent
penetration Crack or more
Crack, cold weld, Rolled-in-slug
upturned fiber
Non Leaking defects
Full Encirclement
Sleeves (welded)
X (Note 2) X (Note 2) X (Note 2) X (Note 2) X (Note 2) X (Note 2) X (Note 2) X (Note 2)
(MIP-403)
Pipe Replacement
(MIP-404) X X X X X X X X
Removal by Hot Tap
X X X X
Mechanical Sleeves
(non welded) X X
X
(MIP-403)
Composite Sleeve
X (Note 1) X (Note 1) X (Note 1)
Repair (MIP-403)
Note 1: See Section 5.10 for limitations on installations Note 2: Wall thickness must be .188 min.
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• Install a Clock Spring® unit on each side of the girth weld. (See Figure 1)
(Optional: Six-inch (150 mm) wide Clock Spring® may be used.)
• Remove all extruded adhesive material from the area of the girth weld.
• Allow adhesive to cure and remove the securing filament tape nearest the
girth weld.
• Apply filler material to the area between the Clock Spring® units (over the
weld bead). Install the parting film and the single-wrap Clock Spring mold.
Tighten the mold using the tie-down straps. (See Figure 2)
• Remove all extruded filler material.
• Allow the filler to harden (approximately 1-1/2 hours). Cure time will be
affected by temperature.
• Remove mold, lightly abrade filler and the exterior of the installed Clock
Springs, and wipe abraded area.
• Apply filler material as required to all voids, center and install the “Bridging”
Clock Spring® unit over the girth weld in accordance with standard Clock
Spring® repair procedures. (See Figure 3)
1.2.1 Clock Spring® provides hoop reinforcement for pipe damaged by corrosion or
other blunt defects by wrapping tightly around the pipe and sharing the hoop load.
Defects in bends require special consideration to ensure that the following design
requirements are met (Figure 1a, b, c).
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• The gap between adjacent Clock Spring® units on the extrados of the bend
shall not exceed 0.5 inches (12.7 mm).
• The width of each Clock Spring® unit shall not be less than 2.5 inches (63.5
mm).
• Start the installation of Clock Spring® units from the middle of the defect
moving outwards
• In addition to applying filler material to all cavities and tented areas, ensure
that filler is applied to both the intrados and extrados area of the pipe
contacting the Clock Spring® unit.
The design of the bend repair requires specific information about the bend. In addition to
pipe grade, diameter, wall thickness, class location, defect length, defect width and defect
depth; provide:
Or
(C and H)
Figure 2
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Figure 2
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Figure 4
Figure 5
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