Topics Included in Oil and Gas Pipeline 201
Pipeline Integrity 2 – Preventing Failures 52 Slides 60 minutes
The next step after understanding what causes failures is preventing them. This module spans the gauntlet from corrosion to outside force damage and everything in between. Cathodic protection, maintenance pigging, and an introduction to Internal Line Inspection (ILI), otherwise known as smart pigging are all included in this module.
Introduction to SCADA and Controls 32 slides 45 minutes
SCADA, communications, and controls are the pipeline’s nerves providing multiple inputs from the pipeline and carrying back control commands. From field instruments, station PLCs or computers, to the control room computers and operator consoles, this module provides a broad overview of the entire control scheme from a practical perspective. Students find the scada video particularly interesting
Pipeline Construction 59 slides 75 minutes
Pictures and videos taken along the pipeline right of way field engineers form the basis for this class. From staking and clearing the right-of-way, through ditching, welding, testing, directional drilling, lowering, backfilling, final clean up and restoration, this module takes the student through pipeline construction from start to finish. This module is especially appreciated by technical people new to the industry as well as by nontechnical professionals as it introduces both groups to the physical building blocks of the industry. Extensive video footage from construction projects allow students to see construction work in progress.
Facility Construction 30 Slides 45 minutes
ictures and videos taken at actual facility construction sites by field engineers form the basis for this class. From leveling the site and constructing equipment foundations and supports, through prefabbing and bolting up, and finally control building installation and systems commissioning and testing, this module takes the student through facility construction from start to finish. This module is especially appreciated by technical people new to the industry as well as by nontechnical professionals as it introduces both groups to the physical building blocks of the industry. Extensive video footage from construction projects allow students to see construction work in progress.