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Agenda Parte 1: The Pipeline Defect Assessment Course
Introduction to Basic Pipeline Engineering Principles
Basic pipeline design principles
Stresses in pipelines
Routing of pipelines
Basic pipeline operating and maintenance parameters
Maintenance and inspection methods
Introduction to Pipeline Defects &ndash, Why Pipelines Fail
How safe are pipelines?
How often do they fail?
What causes pipelines to fail?
Pipeline risks
History of pipeline defect assessment
Fundamental Pipeline Defect Failure Relationships
Why pipeline defects fail
Fundamental failure relationships
Explanation of key parameters
How to Assess Corrosion Defects
Introduction to basic theory
Background, strengths and weaknesses
Methods to assess corrosion
ASME B31.G and RSTRENG methods
DNV, BG, etc., methods
Interacting defects
Universal curves for assessing corrosion defects.
How to Assess Gouges
Introduction to basic theory
Methods to assess gouges
Additional problems and concerns with gouges
How to Assess Dents
Introduction to basic theory
Methods to assess dents
Methods to assess dents containing gouges
Rock dents
Problems with fatigue loadings
How to Assess Cracks
Basic theory
The problems with cracks in pipelines
Stress corrosion cracking (low and high pH)
How to Assess Weld Defects
Welds in pipelines
Assessing defects in pipeline girth welds
Assessing non planar defects in welds
The EPRG girth weld defect guidelines
Fatigue design of girth welds
Setting Intelligent Pig Inspection Levels
Pigs &ndash, where they came from and what they can do.
Basic theory
Magnetic, ultrasonic pigs &ndash, their accuracy and limitations.
What pigs can detect
What operators want to detect
Setting intelligent pig inspection levels
Pipeline Repair and Rehabilitation
Repair and rehabilitation strategy
Response to discovering defects
What are the cost implications?
Types of repair and
rehabilitation methods
Grinding
Weld deposition
Shells (including epoxy-filled)
Composite wraps
Cut outs
Mechanical clamps/connectors
Time to repair
Risk and Integrity Management and Analysis
What is risk and risk analysis?
Risk management around the world Risk management in the USA
Risk management methods &ndash, API 1160 and ASME B31.8
Baseline and direct assessment &ndash, discussion item
Integrity Management Programs
Prioritisation schemes
Parte 2: Corrosion Assessment Workshop
Fundamental Pipeline Defect Behaviour (Level 2)
Defect Assessment and Fracture Mechanics
Defect Initiation and Propagation
Ensuring Ductility and Toughness
How a Part Wall Defect Fails
Early Work en Pipeline Defects
Assessing a Through-wall Defect
Assessing a Part-wall Defect
Other Considerations
Assessing Corrosion Defects (Level 2)
Corrosion in Pipelines
Effects en Toughness
Assessing Corrosion
Published Assessment Methods
Assessing Corrosion: Other Considerations
Constructing Defect Assessment Charts
Interacting Defects
How to assess multiple corrosion defects &ndash, Tutorial
Guidance in standards &ndash, Tutorial
Worked example &ndash, Tutorial
Corrosion Growth
Including corrosion growth in your calculations
Published growth rates &ndash, are they of use?
Calculating growth rates from ILI data
Corrosion Assessment Calculations
Class Tasks. Assessing corrosion reported by smart pigs:
Introduction to problem.
Understanding smart pig data
The problem&hellip,
