In-line inspection of pipelines course
Posted: 12 August 2003
September 23-24, 2003, Abu Dhabi Hilton
Course Lecturer: Michael Beller, NDT Systems & Services
Pipelines provide one, if not the safest and most economic means
to transport large quantities of oil and gas.
Great care is taken in designing, constructing and maintaining
pipelines. However, just as with any other technical components,
pipelines can degrade with time. Flaws and imperfections can appear
in the pipe material.
These anomalies must be detected, measured and located before they
develop into critical defects, which can lead to failure of the
pipeline.
A very important part of the maintenance process for pipelines
is inspection. In-line inspection tools or intelligent pigs can
be used to internally inspect a pipeline. They collect geometric
data on any flaws present and this data can be used for the integrity
assessment of the inspected line.
This course will provide an in-depth introduction to the in-line
inspection of pipelines. The latest tool technologies will be presented
in addition to the unique feature of the course with an overview
of all the vendors active in the market. Information will be provided
ranging from the selection of tools, the planning of inspections
and how to make use of the data obtained during the process that
assists in the overall issue of integrity assessment and integrity
management. The course will be highly interactive and take the form
of lectures, workshops, and case studies.
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
Course Objectives
The course will provide an in-depth introduction into the
subject of the in-line inspection of pipelines. What part does in-line
inspection play in the overall pipeline inspection and pipeline
maintenance procedures. The course will introduce the flaws and
anomalies observed in pipelines. In-line inspection tools and the
various physical principles they use will be covered in depth. The
material covered gives details of pipeline inspection operations,
including pipeline preparation, cleaning and gauging. Final reports
and reporting formats are discussed. The course also includes a
short introduction into data analysis and integrity assessment.
Who Should Attend
Pipeline engineers, technicians or other interested personnel from
operators. Engineering Consultants active in the field of non-destructive
testing and integrity assessment. Personnel from the authorities
or certification bodies involved with pipeline inspection and assessment
will benefit from participation.
Lecturer
Dr. Michael Beller has over 15 years of experience in the
pipeline inspection industry. Formerly with Preussag Pipeline Services,
Pipetronix and PII, he is today the Global Marketing Manager of
NDT Systems & Services AG.
Michael holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
and obtained his PhD in fracture mechanics. He has been involved
with a large number of inspection projects around the world, including
onshore and offshore inspection work. Michael has considerable experience
as a presenter, trainer and in lecturing.
He has authored more than 40 papers on the subject of pipeline
inspection and intelligent pigging and is also co-author of a German
reference book on Pigging Technology.
Currently Michael serves on a number of Technical Committees and
is also a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Pipeline
Integrity.
He is the former president of the Pipeline Products and Services
Association, where he still serves as a director.
For more information contact
Enterprise Training International
Enterprise House,
19 George Street, Maulden, Bedfordshire MK45 2DF, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1525 840424 Fax: +44 (0)1525 841715
Email: projects@enterprise-corp.co.uk
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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