Training

• Asset Integrity Management Elements
  • Integrity elements and their dependency on each other
  • History and importance of integrity elements and their role
  • Integrity element definition and implementation
• Introduction to Pipelines
  • Overview, types and components of pipelines
  • Material properties and selection criteria
  • Regulatory and environmental compliance
• Pipeline Integrity Lifecycle
  • The pipeline integrity lifecycle
  • Concept selection and definition
  • Engineering, design, and construction
  • Operations, modification, maintenance, acquisition, decommissioning, and mothballing
• Pipeline Integrity Management
  • Pipeline integrity process and elements
  • Pipeline threats and anomalies
  • Pipeline mitigation techniques and overview
• Pipeline Defect Assessment
  • Corrosion assessment
  • Assessment of mechanical damages
  • Assessment of cracks, weld defects and laminations
  • FFS assessment using API 579
• Internal Corrosion and Degradation Threats
  • Detailed analysis of different internal corrosion and degradation threats
  • Internal corrosion introduction and mechanisms
  • Internal corrosion monitoring and control
  • Material selection and protection
  • Life cycle cost analysis
• External Corrosion, Degradation Threats and Pipeline Coatings
  • Detailed analysis of different external corrosion and degradation threats and their respective susceptible systems
  • Introduction to external corrosion and types
  • Soil corrosion
  • External corrosion monitoring and protection methods
  • Pipeline coating techniques
• Inspection of Pipelines
  • Overview of various techniques and tools used in the assessment of pipeline integrity
  • Pipeline inspection using smart pigs
  • Selection of pigs
  • Practices and standards
• Cathodic Protection
  • Provision of the theoretical background and the practical knowledge that is necessary to operate, maintain and test of CP systems
  • Cathodic protection fundamentals
  • System components and standards
  • Galvanic/sacrificial vs. Impressed current systems
  • CP design, maintenance, and testing
• Pipeline Risk Assessment
  • In-depth examination of critical aspects involved in evaluating associated risks
  • Pipeline risk assessment and management
  • Pipeline hazards
  • Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment
  • Risk assessment methodology
• Pipeline Repairs
  • A comprehensive review of emergency repair options and techniques
  • Emergency repair and loss of containment
  • Fitness for service and defect assessment
  • Sleeves, clamps, and connectors and composites
  • Line stopping and hot tapping

The objective of the course is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the essential elements required for an effective pipeline integrity management system.

Engineers, Technicians, Managers responsible for integrity management, and for decision-makers seeking to enhance their understanding of pipeline integrity principles and practices in the fields of:

• Integrity & Inspection
• Engineering
• Production
• Process & Operations

Industries such as:

• Oil & Gas
• Energy
• Utility
• Petrochemical & Chemical

• Registration will only be confirmed once payment is received in full and notification is received back from AIE.
• It is the responsibility of the attendee to ensure that they have an adequate internet connection as well as audio and microphone facilities.
• Payments are non-refundable in the event of a cancellation. However, substitute delegates are permitted at any time by providing advance notice to AIE.
• In the event that AIE postpones the course and the delegate is unable or unwilling to attend on the rescheduled date, a full refund of monies will be provided.
• AIE shall assume no liability in the event of this conference being cancelled due to any unforeseen or uncontrollable circumstances.