Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Pipeline Operations and Maintenance Engineers
• Mechanical and Process Engineers
• Field Supervisors and Technicians
• Integrity and Reliability Engineers
• Control Room and SCADA Operators
• Anyone involved in pipeline operation, inspection, or troubleshooting

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the principles of pipeline operation and fluid flow
• Identify components and configurations of pipeline systems
• Operate pipelines safely and efficiently under various conditions
• Apply inspection and maintenance best practices
• Detect and troubleshoot operational and mechanical problems
• Implement failure prevention and integrity management strategies

DAY 1

Introduction to Pipeline Systems

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Pipeline Operations and Applications
• Pipeline Design Basics and Key Components
• Fluid Flow in Pipelines – Pressure, Flow, and Temperature Relationships
• Pipeline Materials and Coatings
• Safety Considerations and Operating Standards (API, ASME, ISO)

DAY 2

Pipeline Operation and Control Systems

• Pipeline Start-up, Shutdown, and Normal Operation
• Pressure Control and Flow Regulation
• Pump and Compressor Stations – Function and Operation
• Valves and Piping Accessories
• SCADA and Control Room Operations
• Instrumentation and Data Monitoring Systems
• Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and Safety Systems

DAY 3

Pipeline Maintenance and Inspection

• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Programs
• Routine Inspection and Patrolling Procedures
• Pigging Operations – Types, Functions, and Scheduling
• Corrosion Control – Cathodic Protection and Coatings
• Leak Detection Methods and Monitoring Systems
• Hydrostatic Testing and Integrity Verification
• Documentation and Maintenance Planning

DAY 4

Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis

• Common Pipeline Operational Problems
• Pressure Surges, Blockages, and Flow Restrictions
• Leak Detection and Location Techniques
• Mechanical Failures and Fatigue Cracking
• Corrosion, Erosion, and External Damage
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Pipeline Repair and Rehabilitation Methods

DAY 5

Integrity Management

• Pipeline Integrity Management Programs (PIMS)
• Risk Assessment and Reliability Improvement
• Regulatory Requirements and Industry Best Practices
• Case Studies of Pipeline Incidents and Lessons Learned
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony