Navigating PHMSA’S Mega Rule on
Evaluating Cracks and Long Seam Weld Anomalies in Pipelines
Led by Sergio Limón and Dr. Ted Anderson
April 12-13, 2023 | Online
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| COURSE SCHEDULE | |
| Day 1: | 9am-1:30pm CDT |
| Day 2: | 9am-1:30pm CDT |
Each session is approximately 60 minutes, including 15 minutes for Q&A
| 9:00 | |
| 1 | Characteristics and Behavior of Cracks and Long Seam Weld Defects (Limón) |
| Q&A | |
| 2 | Effect of Flaws on Pipeline Integrity (Anderson) |
| Q&A | |
| 30-minute break around 11:00 | |
| 3 | Fracture Mechanics – Part 1 (Anderson) |
| Q&A | |
| 4 | Fracture Mechanics – Part 2 (Anderson) |
| Q&A | |
| 1:30 | End of day 1 |
| 9:00 | |
| 5 | Fracture Models and the Mega Rule (Anderson) |
| Q&A | |
| 6 | Evaluating Cyclic Pressures and Establishing Their Severity (Limón) |
| Q&A | |
| 30-minute break around 11:00 | |
| 7 | Performing Fatigue Analysis (Limón) |
| Q&A | |
| 8 | Integrity Assessments: ILI and Pressure Test (Limón) |
| Q&A and wrap-up | |
| 1:30 | End of course |
