NWE ACADEMY

Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) Course

The pipeline is the long-distance transportation of a liquid or gas through a system of pipes typically to a market area for consumption. The latest data from 2014 gives a total of slightly less than 2,175,000 miles (3,500,000 km) of pipeline in 120 countries of the world (see below map). Mentioned length is only for transportation pipelines, the product lines and field lines are more than 20 million kilometres in the world.
Interactive Discussions and Q&A Sessions
Case Studies From The Trainer's Experience
Individual Consultancy With The Trainer
Certificate Of Completion Issued By The NWE Academy

Who should attend?

Course duration and exam

5 days (40 hours) course with a one-day exam

the exam will be conducted in two parts closed-book (theory) and open-book (case study) The course includes theory and practical sections, the practical part will be conducted by the designed case studies to increase the ability of candidates to assess the pipelines in real condition

Course objectives

Foundations of pipeline integrity management 

Familiarization with pipeline defects and deteriorations.
Pipeline Standards Assessment/Analyses.
Familiarity with the tools and methodology for safe and efficient operation of the pipeline
Enhanced Reliability and reduced Shutdowns.
Cost-effective maintenance through smart inspections.

Proposed main syllabuses

The following syllabuses are proposed for the course

01

Pipeline design rules

02

Pipeline defects

03

Cathodic protection and Coating

04

Pipeline inspection tools and survey procedures

05

Assessment methodologies

06

Fitness for service evaluation

07

Pipeline integrity codes, standards, assessment(onshore/offshore)

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