An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Pipeline Operations and Maintenance

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Pipeline systems are the backbone of oil and gas transportation, playing a critical role in ensuring the reliable and efficient movement of hydrocarbons across vast distances. This Pipeline Operations and Maintenance training course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to manage the operation, inspection, and maintenance of pipeline systems in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how pipelines interact with flow equipment such as pumps and compressors and learn the technical aspects of operating pump and compressor stations. The Pipeline Operations and Maintenance training course also emphasizes essential inspection protocols, maintenance strategies, cleaning techniques, and failure prevention measures in line with industry standards, particularly those defined by API.

Through real-world case studies and hands-on workshop sessions, delegates will explore practical challenges and solutions encountered in industrial pipeline operations, enabling them to apply their learning effectively within their own organizations.

This Pipeline Operations and Maintenance training course will highlight:

  • Key principles for the efficient and safe operation of pipeline systems
  • Flow control, measurement techniques, and equipment performance
  • Degradation processes due to aging, stress, and operational workload
  • Best practices for pipeline cleaning, maintenance, and repairs
  • API standards for inspection, testing, and life expectancy estimation

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this Pipeline Operations and Maintenance training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of pipeline operation and maintenance across various industrial settings
  • Apply practical knowledge of inspection, cleaning, and repair activities to minimize risk and ensure operational continuity
  • Recognize and assess material degradation, and implement preventive measures for asset longevity
  • Utilize relevant international standards and guidelines for pipeline integrity and reliability
  • Confidently engage in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making for pipeline system efficiency
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

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 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.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • 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

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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