Pipeline Integrity Management (PIM) Essentials

Objectives

This course will provide awareness and information about the various elements that need to be incorporated in a successful Pipeline Integrity Management System. The focus is on meeting the requirements outlined in CSA Z662 and imposed by local regulators and regulations such as the AER and Alberta Pipeline Rules. Various tools and practical examples will be presented, and the discussion will enable participants to continuously improve and apply the latest technology to pipeline integrity.

The seminar emphasizes the requirements of Pipeline Integrity Management Programs and how they fit within the various code and regulatory requirements and how programs are implemented and used. Major topics include:

• CSA Z662 Clause 3 & Annex A

• CSA Z662 Annex N

• Legislation

• Regulators

• Risk Assessment

• Damage Mechanisms & Pipeline Threats

• Mitigation & Monitoring

• Inspection Methodologies

• Defect Assessment

Attendees with a basic knowledge of pipeline operation will benefit most from this seminar. The intent is not to assure competence to build a program, but to supplement and provide knowledge for attendees to apply when working within a pipeline integrity program and help identify areas for continuous improvement. Attendees will benefit from bringing a valid copy of CSA Z662 to the course, but it is not mandatory.

Benefits of Training with Acuren:

Acuren’s expert instructors provide many years of combined hands-on field-based experience relevant to the design, fabrication, and operation of pipelines, facilities, and pressure equipment. Their experience includes specializations in integrity management, failure investigation/analysis, material sciences, standards, jurisdictional requirements, industry best practices, industry code development, and competency programs. As a result, seminars go beyond a basic awareness of the codes of construction—attendees also increase their competencies in technical and practical areas.

Course presentation materials will be provided to all participants.

Classes start at 8:00 am each morning and run to 4:00 pm - coffee and refreshments start at 7:30 am

Light morning refreshments and lunch will be provided for all course attendees. Please advise us via e-mail if you have any special dietary restrictions.

See our website for registration and cancellation policy.

Questions? Please contact us at (403) 516-4217 or training@acuren.com