Pipeline systems in the oil and gas industry are crucial for modern industrial operations. This Energy training course aims to provide an overview of the key factors involved in the efficient operation of pipelines across various engineering applications.
The Pipeline Operations and Maintenance training course will explore the interaction between pipelines and flow-moving equipment, such as pumps and compressors, and cover the technical aspects of pump and compressor station operations.
Participants will be introduced to essential inspection and testing protocols based on relevant API standards. They will also gain familiarity with methods for cleaning pipelines and performing maintenance tasks, including necessary repairs to prevent failures.
The Energy training course will feature practical workshops using real-world scenarios, encouraging discussions and the sharing of experiences.
Key topics of the Pipeline Operations and Maintenance training course include:
- Essential aspects of safe and efficient pipeline operation
- Pipeline flow control techniques and measurement methods
- Material degradation processes due to aging and workload
- Best practices for pipeline cleaning and maintenance
- Inspection procedures and methods for estimating the remaining life of equipment
Upon completion of the Pipeline Operations and Maintenance training course, delegates will be able to:
- Recognize the fundamental principles for safe and efficient pipeline operation and maintenance across different industrial applications.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience of the practical aspects of pipeline operation and maintenance.
- Demonstrate the concepts covered in the course and apply them effectively.
- Adhere to guidelines and best industry practices for pipeline operation, control, inspection, and testing.
The Pipeline Operations and Maintenance training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures and interactive worked examples included in several workshops. The emphasis in the Energy training course will be on the explanation of all technical phenomena and providing answers to problems that are encountered in everyday industrial practice related to installation, operation and maintenance, as well as repair and alterations of pipeline systems.
Each learning point will be reinforced with practical examples. There will be ample opportunities for active discussion and sharing professional experiences and exchange that will help solidify the gained knowledge.
- 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 high importance
- 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
Day One: Overview of Technical Characteristics of Pipelines
- Overview of 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
Day Two: 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
Day Three: 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
Day Four: 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
Day Five: 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)
- Estimate of remaining life of equipment
- Course summary and review