Pipeline Operations & Maintenance

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Pipeline Operations & Maintenance

Equipment, Protection and Inspection

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
12-16 May 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
17-21 Nov 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
23-27 Mar 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
Online sessions
DateVenueFee
21-25 Apr 2025Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
10-14 Nov 2025Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
12-16 Jan 2026Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

Pipeline systems are essential to the oil and gas industry, playing a crucial role in modern industrial operations. This Pipeline Operations & Maintenance training course aims to cover the fundamental aspects of efficient pipeline operation across various engineering applications. It will explore how pipelines interact with flow-moving equipment, such as pumps and compressors, and discuss the technical characteristics of pump and compressor station operations.

Participants in this course will gain insight into key inspection and testing procedures in line with relevant API standards. They will also become familiar with methods for cleaning, maintenance, and necessary repairs to prevent failures. The course will feature workshops that address real-world industrial problems, fostering discussions and the exchange of practical experiences.

This training course will feature:

  • Main aspects of pipeline efficient and safe operation
  • Approaches to pipeline flow control and measurements
  • Processes of material degradation due to ageing and work load
  • Best practices for pipeline cleaning and maintenance
  • Inspection procedures and estimating remaining life of equipment

Training Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, delegates will be able to:

  • Identify basic principles of safe operation & efficient maintenance of pipelines for various industrial applications
  • Develop deep understanding & familiarity with the practical aspects of operation and maintenance activities
  • Illustrate the concepts discussed and be provided with necessary experience in applying them
  • Use & follow the guidelines & best industrial practices related to operation, control, inspection & testing of pipelines

Designed for

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Process, chemical and mechanical engineers working in petrochemical and process industry, including oil refineries and gas production companies where operation and maintenance of pipelines are high importance
  • Operation, technical service and maintenance professionals from various processing plants involved in everyday operation, control, inspection and maintenance of pipelines
  • Engineers and consultants dealing with planning of new production lines and retrofitting plants and introducing new technologies
  • Technical professionals responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment

The Course Outline

Day One: Overview of Technical Characteristics of Pipelines
  • Overview of main elements of oil and gas pipeline systems
  • Selection & sizing of pipelines: flow rate, MAWP, pumping power: ASME B31.3
  • Selection of pipeline material and interaction with working fluid
  • Operation of pump and compressor stations
  • Pipeline flow control and measurements: custody transfer
  • Workshop: Examples and solutions
Day Two: Operation & Material Degradation
  • Pipeline material ageing: erosion, corrosion & stress corrosion cracking
  • Corrosion Direct Assessment: External (ECDA) and internal (ICDA) Methods
  • Cathodic protection, coating and other technologies: outer & inner surface
  • Metal loss inline inspection (ILI) and smart pigging (NDT) monitoring
  • Pipeline fatigue, cracks, seam defects and ruptures
  • Workshop: Examples and solutions
Day Three: Operation & Safety Management
  • Safety Instrumentation, Control Valves and Other Safety Accessories
  • Transient operation and effects and water hammer
  • Pipeline failure prevention & root cause analysis
  • Leak detection methods (LDAR) and patrolling & surveillance: SCADA
  • Inspection (RBI), Hydrostatic test methodology
  • Workshop: Examples and Solutions
Day Four: Maintenance Technologies
  • Pipeline maintenance & cleaning technologies: pipeline reconditioning
  • Monitoring of pipeline vibrations and support integrity
  • Repair technologies: welding of composite sleeves and segment replacements
  • Maintenance of valves, fittings and accessories
  • Valve repair: hot tapping, temporary plugging (stopple)
  • Workshop: Examples and solutions
Day Five: Testing & Monitoring in Operation
  • Hydrostatic testing: allowable operating pressure and hydrostatic test pressure
  • Reliability and availability of pipelines in operation
  • Risk based inspection (RBI)
  • Fitness for Service (FFS)
  • Estimate of remaining life of equipment
  • Course summary and review

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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