Pipeline Anomaly Assessment

Background

This course is designed to give an introduction to the world of pipeline anomaly assessment and repair. It will 

• briefly address the types of anomalies and threats with a focus on types of corrosion
• run through a brief history of the predecessors and research that led to modern day anomaly assessment codes/standards
• explain the background, usage and key elements of most widely used pipeline anomaly assessment codes and standards
• explain the concept of  interaction of anomalies
• present real life case stud(ies) of anomaly assessment in practice
• give attendees ‘hand on’ experience of anomaly assessment calculation(s)

Agenda

1. Introduction and types of pipeline anomalies
2. Brief history of anomaly assessment
3. Background to major codes/standards, usage and key elements
4. Anomaly assessment codes and standards
5. Interaction of anomalies
6. Anomaly assessment case stud(ies)
7. ‘Hands-on’ calculation(s)

Target Group

• For Graduates and Junior Pipeline/Integrity Engineers.
• For Non Technical background managers / supervisors / energy industry personnel.
• For Senior engineers with little or no prior experience in integrity/anomaly assessment.
• As a refresher !