Understanding the complete lifecycle of subsea pipelines will bring breadth and depth of knowledge and confidence to those in new roles or taking on new projects. It is also essential training for those wishing to keep up to date on the latest industry developments.
Field layouts
Configurations and equipment, Water and gas injection, Manifolds and flexible risers, Pigging loops and umbilicals
Route selection
Survey techniques, Soil types and properties, Routing of pipelines
Pipe manufacture
Rigid steel pipe, Flexible pipe
Pipe sizing
Pipeline diameter, Wall thickness determination, Buckles and axial expansion
Materials
Strength selection, Corrosion resistance, Clad and lined pipe
External coatings
Corrosion control, On-bottom stability, Thermal insulation, Pipe-in-pipe
Design methods
Risk and limit states, Selection of safety factors, DNV OS-F101, HP/HT and HIPPS, Fishing interaction, Dropped objects
Common work
Construction surveys, Pipelay initiation, Seabed preparation, Welding - stick, TIG, MIG, STT, SAW, Flaw detection (NDT)
Installation methods
S-lay, J-lay, Reel-lay, Bundles and towed methods, Flexibles and umbilicals
Construction support
Landfalls, Trenching and burial, Rock dump, Mattress installation, Pre-commissioning
Tie-ins, spools and risers
Flanges and hubs, Diver and diverless connection methods, Rigid riser installation and equipment - slung from jacket, J-tubes, SCR, TTR and hybrid, Flexible riser installation - flexible manufacture, static analysis, lazy and steep wave, S and compliant configuration
Introduction to integrity
Pipeline integrity management systems (PIMS), Responsibilities and safety, Changes in operational conditions
Flow assurance
Routine operations, Operational controls, Hydrates and wax, Corrosion and erosion, Turn down, Pigging and additives
Pipeline inspection
Philosophy, Risk-based approach, Inspection plan, Scheduling, Internal inspection methods, External inspection equipment, Exposure and spans, Wall defect assessment, Remedial works (clamps, mattresses, stabilisation)
Repairs, tie-ins and decommissioning
Isolation methods, Hot taps and tie-ins, Mechanical connectors, Hyperbaric welding, Damage repairs, Decommissioning
