Onshore Pipeline Engineering

Overview

ONSHORE PIPELINE ENGINEERING

The routing, design, construction and maintenance of onshore pipelines require a fundamental knowledge of a wide range of subjects including:

• Construction techniques
• Hydraulic design
• Mechanical design
• Environmental impact
• Risk analysis
• Materials
• Corrosion actions and mitigations

Only with knowledge of all these subjects can designs be undertaken to achieve the fundamental objectives of an onshore pipeline:

• That it can be designed and routed so as to avoid any significant increase in risk
• That is can be constructed to meet ever more stringent environmental impact requirements
• That it is the correct size, wall thickness and made of the correct material to transport the pipeline contents for the life of the pipeline
• That it can be safely monitored and controlled
• That it can be maintained and inspected to ensure that its life span is achieved or exceeded

Course Objectives:

• To provide an overview which allows attendees to gain an overall understanding of the key issues affecting onshore pipeline routing, design, construction and maintenance
• To consider the pipeline standards and their impact upon pipeline design worldwide

The lecturers are all experts in their field and represent many years of experience in the industry.

Who should attend:

All engineers or managers in the energy and utility industries dealing with the design and construction primarily of new oil, gas and water pipelines but also operators responsible for renewal and ongoing maintenance wishing to understand the design and material issues underlying their ongoing operations and maintenance. It will also interest those who wish to understand pipeline risk assessment and its particular role in the development of risk assessments associated with changes in pressure or population change.

Attend this course to…

• Gain an understanding of the modern pipeline routing, construction and inspection
• Assess pipeline integrity and fitness for purpose
• Learn how monitoring and maintenance techniques can reduce incidence of failures
• Understand the role of the engineer and other parties in compliance with codes and legislation
• Develop key analytical skills in environmental, safety, and risk assessments
• Hear about the importance of materials selection and corrosion monitoring/mitigation in reducing failure incidence