Pipelines are critical components of the oil and gas industry, serving a vital role in modern industrial operations. This training course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of efficient pipeline operation across diverse engineering applications. Participants will gain insight into the key aspects of inspection and testing in accordance with relevant API standards. Moreover, they will develop familiarity with cleaning methods and other essential maintenance activities, including preemptive repairs to prevent failures.

Course Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:-

· Identify Basic Principles of Safe Operation & Efficient Maintenance of Pipelines for Various Industrial Applications

· Develop Deep Understanding & Familiarity with the Practical Aspects of Operation and Maintenance Activities

· Illustrate the Concepts Discussed and be Provided with Necessary Experience in Applying Them

· Use & Follow the Guidelines & Best Industrial Practices Related to Operation, Control, Inspection & Testing of Pipelines

· Have a very good background on the principles & concepts of pipeline and piping inspection, maintenance & integrity assessment

· Identify the material specifications of the pipeline and piping and know the metallurgy, heat treatment and API/ASTM material specifications

· Gain in-depth understanding on design pressure and failure margins of pipes and learn how to establish the system design pressure

· Understand risk-based inspection & integrity management and be able to carry-out practical approach to assessing damage mechanisms

Who Should Attend?

The course is intended for: -

Process, Chemical and Mechanical Engineers Working in Petrochemical and Process Industry, Including Oil Refineries and Gas Production Companies Where Operation and Maintenance of Pipelines are of High Importance
The operation, Technical Service and Maintenance Professionals from Various Processing Plants Involved in Everyday Operation, Control, Inspection and Maintenance of Pipelines
Engineers and Consultants Dealing with Planning of New Production Lines and Retrofitting Plants and Introducing New Technologies
Technical Professionals Responsible for Maintenance and Repair of Equipment

Course Outlines:

Overview of Technical Characteristics of Pipelines

Overview of the main elements of oil and gas pipeline systems
Selection & sizing of pipelines: flow rate, MAWP, pumping power: ASME B31.3
Selection of pipeline material and interaction with working fluid
Operation of pump and compressor stations
Pipeline flow control and measurements: custody transfer
Workshop: Examples and solutions

Operation & Material Degradation

Pipeline material ageing: erosion, corrosion & stress corrosion cracking
Corrosion Direct Assessment: External (ECDA) and internal (ICDA) Methods
Cathodic protection, coating and other technologies: outer & inner surface
Metal loss inline inspection (ILI) and smart pigging (NDT) monitoring
Pipeline fatigue, cracks, seam defects and ruptures
Workshop: Examples and solutions

Operation & Safety Management

Safety Instrumentation, Control Valves and Other Safety Accessories
Transient operation and effects and water hammer
Pipeline failure prevention & root cause analysis
Leak detection methods (LDAR) and patrolling & surveillance: SCADA
Inspection (RBI), Hydrostatic test methodology
Workshop: Examples and Solutions

Maintenance Technologies

Pipeline maintenance & cleaning technologies: pipeline reconditioning
Monitoring of pipeline vibrations and support integrity
Repair technologies: welding of composite sleeves and segment replacements
Maintenance of valves, fittings and accessories
Valve repair: hot tapping, temporary plugging (stopple)
Workshop: Examples and solutions

Testing & Monitoring in Operation

Hydrostatic testing: allowable operating pressure and hydrostatic test pressure
Reliability and availability of pipelines in operation
Risk-based inspection (RBI)
Fitness for Service (FFS)
An estimate of the remaining life of the equipment

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