MEA Pipeline Defect Assessment Course (PDAC) course
This comprehensive course covers the essential principles of pipeline defect assessment, balancing both theory and hands-on practical training to ensure all participants are confident, capable and qualified to carry out pipeline defect assessments upon completion of the course
Description
Overview
This virtual training course is delivered online by Nick Molnar, Head of Asset Integrity - East Region at Penspen. It guides participants through the foundations of pipeline defect assessment and engineering principles to industry accepted methods and best practices.
Covering the theory and application of the assessment of defects such as corrosion, gouges, dents, cracks and weld defects, including repairs, the course also provides an introduction to hydrogen as associated with pipeline defects.
Objectives
- To present methods available to assess the significance of defects detected in onshore and offshore pipelines.
- To introduce fracture mechanics and fatigue and introduces fundamental analytical methods used to assess pipeline defects.
- To provide practical training on case studies focused on the use of associated assessment spreadsheets.
Course Contents
- Pipeline Basics and Why Pipelines Fail
- Defect Assessment Fundamentals
- How to Assess Corrosion Defects
- How to Assess Gouges
- How to Assess Dents
- How to Assess Cracks
- How to Assess Weld Defects
- Introduction to Pipeline Repairs
- Introduction to Hydrogen