A Highly Interactive Training Course On

Pipeline Operations and Maintenance

Equipment, Protection and Inspection

Pipeline Operations and Maintenance
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

12-16 May 2025
Dubai
$5,950
17-21 Nov 2025
Dubai
$5,950
23-27 Mar 2026
Dubai
$5,950

ONLINE

21-25 Apr 2025
Online
$3,950
10-14 Nov 2025
Online
$3,950
12-16 Jan 2026
Online
$3,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

Pipeline systems in the oil and gas industry are crucial to modern industrial operations. This Pipeline Operations & Maintenance training course aims to highlight the key aspects of efficiently operating pipelines across various engineering applications. The training course will focus on how pipelines interact with flow-moving equipment such as pumps and compressors, as well as the technical characteristics of pump and compressor station operations.

Throughout the training course, participants will gain knowledge of essential inspection and testing procedures in line with relevant API standards. They will also become familiar with cleaning methods and other maintenance tasks, including necessary repairs to prevent failures. The course will feature workshops with real-world industrial challenges, providing an opportunity for discussions and knowledge sharing among participants.

This training course will feature:

  • Main aspects of pipeline efficient and safe operation
  • Approaches to pipeline flow control and measurements
  • Processes of material degradation due to ageing and work load
  • Best practices for pipeline cleaning and maintenance
  • Inspection procedures and estimating remaining life of equipment

What are the goals?

By the end of training course, delegates will be able to:

  • Identify basic principles of safe operation & efficient maintenance of pipelines for various industrial applications
  • Develop deep understanding & familiarity with the practical aspects of operation and maintenance activities
  • Illustrate the concepts discussed and be provided with necessary experience in applying them
  • Use & follow the guidelines & best industrial practices related to operation, control, inspection & testing of pipelines

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Process, chemical and mechanical engineers working in petrochemical and process industry, including oil refineries and gas production companies where operation and maintenance of pipelines are high importance
  • Operation, technical service and maintenance professionals from various processing plants involved in everyday operation, control, inspection and maintenance of pipelines
  • Engineers and consultants dealing with planning of new production lines and retrofitting plants and introducing new technologies
  • Technical professionals responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Pipeline Operations & Maintenance training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures and interactive worked examples included in several workshops. The emphasis in the training course will be on the explanation of all technical phenomena and providing answers to problems that are encountered in everyday industrial practice related to installation, operation and maintenance, as well as repair and alterations of pipeline systems.

Each learning point will be reinforced with practical examples. There will be ample opportunities for active discussion and sharing professional experiences and exchange that will help solidify the gained knowledge.

The Course Content

Day One: Overview of Technical Characteristics of Pipelines
  • Overview of main elements of oil and gas pipeline systems
  • Selection & sizing of pipelines: flow rate, MAWP, pumping power: ASME B31.3
  • Selection of pipeline material and interaction with working fluid
  • Operation of pump and compressor stations
  • Pipeline flow control and measurements: custody transfer
  • Workshop: Examples and solutions
Day Two: Operation & Material Degradation
  • Pipeline material ageing: erosion, corrosion & stress corrosion cracking
  • Corrosion Direct Assessment: External (ECDA) and internal (ICDA) Methods
  • Cathodic protection, coating and other technologies: outer & inner surface
  • Metal loss inline inspection (ILI) and smart pigging (NDT) monitoring
  • Pipeline fatigue, cracks, seam defects and ruptures
  • Workshop: Examples and solutions
Day Three: Operation & Safety Management
  • Safety Instrumentation, Control Valves and Other Safety Accessories
  • Transient operation and effects and water hammer
  • Pipeline failure prevention & root cause analysis
  • Leak detection methods (LDAR) and patrolling & surveillance: SCADA
  • Inspection (RBI), Hydrostatic test methodology
  • Workshop: Examples and Solutions
Day Four: Maintenance Technologies
  • Pipeline maintenance & cleaning technologies: pipeline reconditioning
  • Monitoring of pipeline vibrations and support integrity
  • Repair technologies: welding of composite sleeves and segment replacements
  • Maintenance of valves, fittings and accessories
  • Valve repair: hot tapping, temporary plugging (stopple)
  • Workshop: Examples and solutions
Day Five: Testing & Monitoring in Operation
  • Hydrostatic testing: allowable operating pressure and hydrostatic test pressure
  • Reliability and availability of pipelines in operation
  • Risk based inspection (RBI)
  • Fitness for Service (FFS)
  • Estimate of remaining life of equipment
  • Course summary and review