Course Overview

This intensive 5-day program provides comprehensive training in pipeline integrity assessment, inspection technologies, and risk-based management for oil & gas and utilities professionals. Participants will master ILI data analysis, fitness-for-service evaluation, and regulatory compliance to optimize pipeline safety and reliability.

Course Objectives

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

1. Implement API/ASME integrity management programs
2. Select and interpret ILI (In-Line Inspection) tools
3. Conduct fitness-for-service assessments
4. Develop risk-based inspection plans
5. Apply corrosion control and mitigation strategies
6. Manage integrity for challenging pipelines (unpiggable, offshore, H2-ready)
7. Comply with PHMSA/PSR regulations

Who Should Attend?

This course is essential for:

• Pipeline integrity engineers
• Corrosion specialists
• Inspection engineers
• Asset managers
• Regulatory compliance officers
• Pipeline operators
• Engineering consultants

 Course Outline

Module 1: Pipeline Degradation Mechanisms

• Internal/external corrosion
• Stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
• Mechanical damage
• Geohazard threats

Module 2: Regulatory Framework

• API 1160/ASME B31.8S standards
• PHMSA/PSR compliance
• Integrity management program (IMP) requirements
• Safety case approaches

Module 3: ILI Tool Selection

• MFL (axial/radial), UT, EMAT technologies
• Geometry/caliper tools
• Crack detection tools
• Tool selection matrices

Module 4: ILI Data Analysis

• Anomaly verification (DA/DIC)
• Feature characterization
• Signal interpretation pitfalls
• Case studies of ILI misses

Module 5: Fitness-for-Service

• RSTRENG/API 579 assessments
• Dent strain analysis
• Crack growth modeling
• Remaining life calculations

Module 6: Risk Assessment

• Likelihood/consequence analysis
• Semi-quantitative risk modeling
• Risk mitigation prioritization
• RBI software demonstrations

Module 7: Corrosion Management

• CP surveys and interpretation
• Coating assessments
• MIC mitigation
• Chemical treatment programs

Module 8: Repair Technologies

• Composite repairs
• Sleeving options
• Hot tapping
• Cut-out criteria

Module 9: Challenging Pipelines

• Unpiggable pipeline solutions
• Offshore pipeline integrity
• Hydrogen pipeline readiness
• Agile inspection planning

Module 10: Capstone Project

• Full integrity assessment case
• IMP development workshop
• Final certification exam
• Action planning