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| Defect Assessment in Pipelines |
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Register for this event ...click here.
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February 15, 2010 to February 16, 2010 |
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| About This Event
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from the Final DOT Rule: Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas
Many transmission pipelines are now over 20 years old. This is "middle aged" in pipeline terms, and even the best designed and maintained pipeline will become defective as it progresses through its design life. Therefore, operators need to be aware of the effect these defects will have on their pipeline, and — more importantly — be able to assess their significance in terms of the continuing integrity of the pipeline. The increasing use of high-technology maintenance (for example, intelligent pigs) is helping pipeline owners to assess the condition of their lines, and if these modern maintenance methods are combined with modern defect-assessment methods, they can provide a very powerful, and cost-effective, tool. This course will present the latest defect-assessment methods to pipeline engineers and managers. These methods will range from simple, quick, assessment methods, to the more-detailed —fitness for purpose— analysis. The course is highly interactive and takes the form of lectures, workshops, and case studies.
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The course will cover methods available to assess the significance of defects detected in onshore and offshore pipelines. It will introduce simple analytical methods used to assess internal and external corrosion, dents and gouges, cracks (e.g. SCC), weld defects, and fatigue. The course is unique as it is a holistic approach to defect assessment, and it ensures the student appreciates all aspects of the subject, including repair and risk management.
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Pipeline engineers, designers and service professionals who are involved with the maintenance, inspection, and repair of pipelines.
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Houston Marriott Westchase Hotel
2900 Briarpark Dr
Houston
Texas
77042
United States
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Phone:1-800-452-5110
Fax: 1-713-735-2726
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More about the Speaker...
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Professor Phil Hopkins has over 20 years experience in pipeline and marine engineering. He was the managing director of Andrew Palmer & Associates, and is now a technical director of Penspen Integrity, UK, who is involved in all aspects of onshore and offshore pipelines. He has worked with most of the major oil and gas companies and pipeline companies around the world providing consultancy on management, business, design, maintenance, inspection, risk analysis and safety, and failure investigations in Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East. Phil has also served on many national and international committees, including the British Standards Institution, the European Pipeline Research Group (co-chairman), the American Gas Association's Pipeline Research Council International, and the DNV Pipeline Committee, and is currently a member of the ASME Pipeline Committee. He is well-known internationally as a trainer, and regularly presents courses in North and South America, West and East Europe, the Middle East, and Far East.
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