Pigging and In-line Inspection| Course schedule | |
| June 7-8: | 8am-5pm |
The use of in-line tools for inspection and cleaning is accepted as essential for the safe and profitable operation of all pipelines. Now, Regulations require internal inspections using geometry pigs for detecting changes in circumference and MFL or ultrasonic pigs for determining wall anomalies, or wall loss due to corrosion in onshore pipelines in the US. Offshore, pipeline operators wage a constant battle for flow assurance against paraffin, hydrate, and asphaltene formation in deepwater lines, and pigging technology combined with chemical treatment is their primary weapon. The course content will be fully illustrated, with actual pigs and models being used to aid understanding and help overcome any language difficulties.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of utility and in-line inspection pigging. Led by four of the most experienced, independent experts in this field today, the course will be conducted as a workshop, and attendees will be actively encouraged to participate.
Who should attend
The course is especially designed for
Course Notes
Included with the course fee is a detailed set of lecture notes and the reference handbook Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Technology, 3rd Edition, by J.N.H. Tiratsoo (600pp hardcover - a $125 value) providing invaluable reference documents after the course.
Continuing Education Units
Upon completion of the course, participants will be eligible to receive 1.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Dr. Tom Bubenik is Director of Integrity Solutions at DNV Columbus (formerly CC Technologies). He has more than 20 years of experience in pipeline integrity assessments, in-line inspection tools and their capabilities, direct assessment techniques and methodologies, field data collection, and the impact of defects and inspection on pipeline operations and maintenance. Dr. Bubenik's research experience covers inspection technologies for pipelines, analysis tools for corroded and damaged pipelines, and repair techniques for pipelines. He also has extensive experience related to in-line inspection of natural gas pipelines including design and operation of inspection vehicles and analysis and interpretation of inspection data.
Pam Moreno has over 25 years experience assisting clients in getting the most from their pipeline integrity efforts, including Inline Inspection programs. She specializes in conducting risk and threat assessments of pipeline facilities. She is involved in all aspects of Asset Risk Management of Pipelines and Facilities, evaluating risk of pipeline segments based on multiple integrity threats and data sets, assisting clients in developing their Integrity Management Programs and more specifically their Inline Inspection programs. She also assists with quality assurance, training, regulatory compliance, and litigation related to pipeline integrity management programs.
Gary Smith is president of Inline Services, a Houston-based company specializing in pigging equipment and services. He has 27 years experience in the pipeline pigging industry, working in services such as commissioning and maintenance of pipelines as well as with designing and manufacturing pigging equipment.
George Williamson has over 22 years of Operations, maintenance and Integrity Management experience. He is a registered professional engineer, NACE certified corrosion and cathodic protection specialist, and certified pipeline integrity specialist.
Day 1Pigging for Operation and Maintenance
In-line Inspection (ILI) Tools - Theory, Performance, and Detection Limits
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Day 2Designing and Implementing an In-line Inspection (ILI) Program
Preparation for ILI
Post In-line Inspection Issues Quality Assurance Check of the Data
Development of Protocols for Response
Prioritization of the Dig Plan
Validation of Results:
Fitness for Purpose: Assessment
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