Mastering Welding Inspection & Metallurgy: API 577 Exam Prep
12/11/2024Welding Theory and Applications: Standards, Quality, and Emerging Technologies
12/11/2024Pipeline and Piping Integrity Management (ASME B31 & API 579 Standards)
£5,000.00
Overview:
This advanced course provides a comprehensive understanding of pipeline and piping systems, focusing on theoretical principles aligned with ASME B31 and API 579 standards. Participants will learn the latest developments in design, inspection, maintenance, and integrity management, as well as innovative approaches like remote monitoring and AI-driven predictive maintenance. By engaging in case studies and practical applications, attendees will be prepared to make informed, safety-compliant decisions for effective pipeline operation and maintenance.
Program Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply advanced principles of pipeline and piping design, installation, and operation.
- Utilize ASME B31 and API 579 standards to maintain pipeline safety and compliance.
- Assess various inspection and testing techniques, including the latest non-destructive methods.
- Identify pipeline degradation mechanisms and select appropriate maintenance actions.
- Implement predictive maintenance strategies using data analytics and integrity management tools.
- Make run-or-repair decisions based on integrity assessment and industry standards.
Target Audience:
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This course is ideal for experienced pipeline and piping engineers, asset integrity managers, and inspection professionals involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of pipeline systems. It is especially beneficial for those looking to advance their understanding of regulatory standards, modern inspection technologies, and integrity management practices.
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Program Outline:
- Detailed exploration of pipeline and piping design in compliance with ASME B31.
- Key considerations for installation, focusing on long-term integrity and safety.
- Understanding material properties and selection criteria for different applications.
- Operational best practices to optimize pipeline performance.
- Testing protocols, including pressure testing and advanced monitoring technologies.
- Introduction to remote monitoring and data-driven leak detection strategies.
- Overview of non-destructive examination (NDE) methods: ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle testing, and more.
- Fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments per API 579 and current industry applications.
- How to evaluate inspection results to make informed integrity management decisions.
- Recognizing pipeline degradation (corrosion, fatigue, mechanical damage) and preventive maintenance.
- Introduction to AI and data analytics in predictive maintenance.
- Overview of repair techniques and criteria for method selection based on ASME/API standards.
- Understanding pigging operations and types of pigs for specific pipeline applications.
- Building an integrity management program: risk assessment, preventive measures, and rehabilitation strategies.
- Case studies on integrity challenges and rehabilitation techniques for extending pipeline life.