Pipeline Integrity Management (PIM) Essentials
Two Day Course (1.6 CEUs)
Objectives
This course will provide in-depth information about the latest essential features to incorporate in a successful Pipeline Integrity Management System. Learn from industry leaders and practical subject matter experts. Learn how to perform self-assessments and annual pipeline integrity assessment health checks. Effective systems and practical examples will be presented. The discussion will enable participants to continuously improve and apply the latest technology to pipeline integrity.
Benefits of Training with Acuren
Acuren has authored over 250 Pipeline Integrity Management Manuals. Over the past three years, Acuren has assessed over 45,000 pipelines, experienced over 140 in-line inspection surveys, completed 611 cathodic protection surveys, completed more than 200 over-the-pipeline surveys, completed over 2,000 root cause failure investigations, performed Level 3 fitness-for-service assessments for critical equipment, and completed over 12,000 in-the-ditch assessments. Their instructors have played major roles in the development of integrity regulations and codes, and have practical experience as owners, consultants and regulators. As a leading provider of pipeline and pressure equipment integrity management services and field inspection services, Acuren is in the perfect position to provide a significant amount of added value beyond just basic awareness of regulatory and code requirements, including: comparisons of (different) Jurisdictional requirements, information on best practices and practical interpretation and application of the various inspection tasks required.
Topics
- PHMSA and other regulatory requirements
- API 1160
- ASME B31.8S
- API 1173
- Pipeline Safety Management
- Role of Senior Management
- Role of Management Representative
- Practical examples
- Overview of risk assessment
- ECDA
- ICDA
- Overview of inspection methodologies and defect assessment
- API 1163 – In-line Inspection Systems
- Threat identification
- Plan development
- Data integration
- Spike and hydrostatic pressure testing
- Direct assessment
- CSA Z662 Annex N
Self-assessment checklists, audit protocols and course presentation materials will be provided to all participants.
Other Information
Dates: refer to www.acuren.com/training for current information
Time: 2 days – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Meals: Lunch will be provided for course attendees
Notify us if you have any dietary restrictions