By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Apply mechanical and physical principles to all phases of pipeline design, construction, and operation
• Identify similarities and differences of onshore and offshore pipeline systems
• Incorporate construction methods, commissioning, pressure test, and start up into the design of a pipeline system
• Adhere to safety and environmental regulations for a sound design
• Apply common sense methods and technical requirements to define pipeline routes and facilities locations
• Know the importance of fluid properties and process to pipeline systems design and construction
• Have an understanding of the pipeline structural analysis and design
• Gain a practical understanding of pipeline materials and corrosion problems and protection

Technical professionals who are new to the pipeline business or need a broad understanding of the pipeline business including: pipeline project managers, pipeline engineers, facilities engineers, pipeline design and construction engineers, engineering and construction contractors

• General introduction to offshore engineering
• Design overview : introduction to offshore pipeline construction
• Route selection
• Shore approaches
• Structural design of pipelines
• On-bottom pipeline stability
• Pipeline systems definition and applications
• Codes and standards related to pipelines
• Pipeline hydraulics
• Single phase gas and liquids
• Multiphase fluids and heavy waxy crudes
• Major design considerations for strength, stability, and installation
• Pipeline survey and mapping
• Pipeline route engineering
• Pipeline materials and components
• Corrosion and cathodic protection of pipelines
• Pipeline metallurgy
• Increasing corrosion resistance
• Corrosion and its prevention
• External corrosion protection with coatings
• Cathodic protection systems & design
• Special design aspects, covering such issues as risers, slug catchers, pigging facilities, etc.
• Basic design considerations for pipeline facilities
• Bundles & pipe-in-pipe
• Trenching and burial
• Spans
• Pipelaying
• Welding
• Insulation
• Pipeline construction for cross country and offshore systems focusing on welding
• Pressure testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning
• Pipeline integrity aspects including in-line inspection
• Leak detection and emergency planning considerations
• Repairs and modifications considerations
• Risk and pipeline design
• Development and application of pipeline codes
• Pipeline monitoring & inspection
• New technology in deep water developments
• Upheaval & lateral buckling
• Pipeline failures & repair
• Pre commissioning of new pipelines
• Safety, environmental and regulatory requirements

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 80% of the total course duration.