Syllabus Training Pipeline Direct Assessment

Time Day 1 I. : 4 Days (minimum 3 days)

Day 2

II.

Day 3

I.

Introduction Pipeline Integrity Corrosion in Pipeline Code & Standard Direct Assessment Overview ECDA Method and Procedure Pre-Assessment Indirect Inspection Direct Examination Post Assessment Pre Assessment CP reading ROW Inspection Patrol Indirect Inspection Close interval survey (CIS) Direct current voltage gradient (DCVG) Alternating current voltage gradient (ACVG) Pipeline current mapper (PCM) C-scan Soil Resistivity Comparison of Direct Inspection to other pipeline integrity methods Inspection criteria

II.

Direct Examination Coating conditions Corrosion mapping and data collection Pipe defects and metal loss Remaining strength of the pipe Soil type, pH levels, depth Cathodic protection evaluation Establishing corrosion rates Confirmatory Direct Assessment

Day 4

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II. III.

Post Assessment o Software/spreadsheet o Management of Change o Reassessment options/intervals o Quality assurance o Continuous improvement o Responsibilities of the Operator and/or service provider Practical/Case Studies Discussion and Test