Course Description

Pipeline systems for oil and gas industry play important role in modern industrial operations. This course will cover the interaction of pipelines with flow moving equipment, i.e. pumps and compressors and technical characteristics of operation of pump and compressor stations. It will cover main aspects of pipeline efficient and safe operation, approaches to pipeline flow control and measurements, processes of material degradation due to aging and work load, best practices for pipeline cleaning and maintenance, and inspection procedures and estimating remaining life of equipment. The delegates will be introduced to main points of inspection and testing according to relevant API standards. Also, they will develop familiarity with methods of cleaning and other maintenance activities, including necessary repairs as prevention of failures. The programme will include several workshops with real problems from industrial practice which will enable discussions and exchange of experiences.

The emphasis in the 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.

Course Goal

To enhance the participants’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to understand and apply basic characteristics of efficient operation of pipelines in various engineering applications.
 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participant will be able to:

• Identify basic principles of safe operation and efficient maintenance of pipelines for various industrial applications.
• Develop deep understanding and familiarity with the practical aspects of operation and maintenance activities.
• Illustrate the concepts discussed and be provided with necessary experience in applying them.
• Use and follow the guidelines and best industrial practices related to operation, control, inspection and testing of pipelines.
   

Who Can Benefit

• Process, Chemical and Mechanical Engineers working in petrochemical and process industry, 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.