Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 30 Lessons
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- Module 1: Overview of Technical Characteristics of Pipelines6
- 1.1Overview of main elements of oil and gas pipeline systems
- 1.2Selection & sizing of pipelines: flow rate, MAWP, pumping power: ASME B31.3
- 1.3Selection of pipeline material and interaction with working fluid
- 1.4Operation of pump and compressor stations
- 1.5Pipeline flow control and measurements: custody transfer
- 1.6Workshop: Examples and solutions
- Module 2: Operation & Material Degradation6
- 2.1Pipeline material ageing: erosion, corrosion & stress corrosion cracking
- 2.2Corrosion Direct Assessment: External (ECDA) and internal (ICDA) Methods
- 2.3Cathodic protection, coating and other technologies: outer & inner surface
- 2.4Metal loss inline inspection (ILI) and smart pigging (NDT) monitoring
- 2.5Pipeline fatigue, cracks, seam defects and ruptures
- 2.6Workshop: Examples and solutions
- Module 3: Operation & Safety Management6
- 3.1Safety Instrumentation, Control Valves and Other Safety Accessories
- 3.2Transient operation and effects and water hammer
- 3.3Pipeline failure prevention & root cause analysis
- 3.4Leak detection methods (LDAR) and patrolling & surveillance: SCADA
- 3.5Inspection (RBI), Hydrostatic test methodology
- 3.6Workshop: Examples and Solutions
- Module 4: Maintenance Technologies6
- 4.1Pipeline maintenance & cleaning technologies: pipeline reconditioning
- 4.2Monitoring of pipeline vibrations and support integrity
- 4.3Repair technologies: welding of composite sleeves and segment replacements
- 4.4Maintenance of valves, fittings and accessories
- 4.5Valve repair: hot tapping, temporary plugging (stopple)
- 4.6Workshop: Examples and solutions
- Module 5: Testing & Monitoring in Operation6
Selection & sizing of pipelines: flow rate, MAWP, pumping power: ASME B31.3
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