This training course will feature: 

• Process flow regimes, influence and mitigation 

• Structural integrity of piping systems 

• Environmental concerns and control 

• Pipeline corrosion principles, control and protection 

• Influence of substance formation, hydrates, waxes, etc. 

• Pipeline inspection, maintenance and cleaning 

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to: 

• Have a sound understanding of relevant flow regimes that affect the integrity of piping systems and methods of control 

• Recognise the cause and influence of the formation of substances that may damage the piping system or disrupt the process flow 

• Recognise various aggressive environmental factors affecting pipeline systems 

• Understand the basic principles of pipeline corrosion and methods of protection 

• Understand the application of relevant pipeline maintenance and cleaning techniques 

• Have knowledge of process metering methods 

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

• Maintenance and inspection engineers 

• Construction engineers 

• Risk assessment personnel and health & safety officers 

• Facilities engineers and operators 

• Managers and supervisors 

• Project planners and procurement personnel 

• Plant contractors 

• Flow assurance engineers,  

• Field production operations staff,  

• Field chemist staff,  

• Surface facility design engineers,  

• Surface facility operations engineers,  
• Production managers. 

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The daily workshops will be highly interactive and participative. This involves regular discussion of applications as well as hands-on exposure to real life examples. 

Participants will be provided with comprehensive hard and electronic course notes and copies of all presentation material. Relevant computer simulations and videos will be utilised to help with the understanding of the various topics. 

Day One: Pipelines Systems and Structural Integrity 

• Introduction to process pipelines from source to production facility 

• Types of pipes, specifications and construction 

• Materials strength and relevant mechanical properties 

• Pipeline structural integrity and mechanical failure, Fatigue, Creep, etc. 

• Water hammer 

• Worked examples of stress analysis 

• Materials of construction 

Day Two: Corrosion and Corrosion Control of Pipeline Systems 

• Principles of corrosion 

• Kinetics of corrosion 

• Forms of Corrosion 

• Uniform 

• Bimetallic 

• Pitting 

• Stress corrosion cracking 

• Erosion Corrosion 

• Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) 

• Hydrogen Induced, H₂S, CO₂ 

• Pipeline Coatings, External, Internal 

• Corrosion Inhibitors 

• Cathodic Protection, Sacrificial, Impressed Current 

Day Three: Fundamental Principles of Flow Regimes and Flow Control 

• Fundamental fluid Laws 

• Flow profiles 

• Pressure loss 

• Multiphase flow 

• Holdup effects 

• Gas-liquid flow regimes in horizontal and vertical pipes, Flow regime maps 

• Multiphase pumping systems 

• Slug flow problems and damage 

• Slug catchers 

Day Four: Unwanted Products in Pipelines and Methods of Control 

• Pipeline clogging and blockage of pipelines 

• Unwanted product types 

• Sand 

• Salinity 

• Hydrates 

• Wax 

• Asphaltenes 

• Emulsions 

• Scale 

• Corrosion and Abrasive contents 

• Chemicals injected to achieve flow assurance, Hydrate Inhibitors, Drag Reducing Agents, Solvents, etc. 

• Testing and separation of unwanted products 

Day Five: Pipeline Maintenance, Cleaning & Inspection and Flowrate Measurements 

• Direct and indirect pipe inspection 

• Pigging methods for cleaning 

• Pigging Inspection 

• Hydro-testing 

• Inspection (NDT) techniques, x-ray, ultrasonic, Magnetic, etc. 

• Overview of API 570 Pipe Inspection Code 

• Flow rate measurements 

RECTUS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.