ILI Data Analysis for Optimizing Pipeline Integrity Management
Statistical predictive methods for dealing with uncertainty in ILI data
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In-line inspection (ILI) technology has been in widespread use approximately 30 years and has become the preferred method used by pipeline operators to ensure the integrity of their pipeline assets.
This pioneer training course is aimed at improving accuracy and reliability in the application, interpretation, and evaluation of data acquired from in-line inspection devices. The course presents practical methods of risk-based ILI technology as applied to pipeline integrity problems. The course is highly interactive, and takes the forms of lectures, workshops, case studies, and discussions.
Read the complete Course Program.
Objectives
The course is designed for professionals who need to know the basics of acquiring and interpreting ILI data when assessing pipeline integrity and safety. The participants will get a working knowledge of the basics of the engineering approach to ILI data extraction, mining, fusion, and analysis. They will also get essentials of the current international codes that regulate ILI systems quality (API 1163, NACE Standard RP 0102-2002, NACE 35100, ASNT ILI-PQ 2005), and how to use them on a daily basis.
Data Files from Inspection Tools
Participants are encouraged to bring with them data files which reflect the results of verification digs conducted on the pipelines that their companies own, operate or inspect. The files can be in any format, but preferably in Excel, Word or .txt format, and should contain (a) results of defect measurements made by the ILI tool, and (b) measurements of the same defects reported by the verification instrument (VI).
This data will be analyzed during the course workshops using software which will be provided to all participants. At their discretion, participants may provide additional information about the inspected pipelines, such as: diameter, wall thickness, liquid/gas, accuracy of the ILI and/or VI tools, type of defects measured, corrosivity of the environment, etc. Although this additional data will not be necessary for performing the statistical analysis of the verification results, it will enhance the results obtained by the analysis.
Please note that all of the above is suggested as an option to provide additional benefits to those who wish to bring sample data. It is by no means a requirement for the course activities.
Who Should Attend
Gas and liquid pipeline professionals involved with ILI data analysis, direct assessment, maintenance and repair, regulators, IMP managers, risk managers, specialists in new technologies for pipeline integrity and safety, among others.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
On satisfactorily completing the course, participants will be eligible to receive 2.6 CEUs.
Course Documentation
Participants receive a sturdy ring binder containing all the lecture slides with notes and illustrations supporting the lectures.
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