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HDPE Gas Pipeline Engineering & Distribution System

ENGR08

Oil & Gas Consultancy Services & Technical Training Providers

Enhancing business through knowledge

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A. Distribution Network Engineering, Design and Analysis Course Contents:

1. Basic concepts of Pipeline Design and Engineering

2. Standard Pipe laying – including review of all processes

Route Design, Survey, Right of Way Acquisition, Clearing and Grading,

Ditching, Pipe stringing, Bending

3. Distribution Network for Gas Utility System

a. General Design of Distributions Systems

b. Delivery stations

Metering, Pressure Reduction, Odorization, Gas Control and Telemetry

c. Trunk Pipelines

d. Lateral Mains

e. Local Distribution to Customers

f. Polyethylene Low Pressure Distribution Metering

4. Construction of Special Points, Pumping & Compressor Stations and Meter

Stations

5. Pipeline Design – Polyethylene material selection

a. Field Joints

b. Lining of Tubular Goods with high density polyethylene

6. Pipeline Design and procedures

a. Codes for material selection

b. CIS Regulations/Design Standards Development

c. Key Standards preceding and incorporated into designs

d. Advantages and Disadvantages of Design standards

HDPE Gas Pipeline Engineering & Distribution System

(ENGR08)

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10. Pressure Management

11. Route Selection

a. Pipeline Routing Process

b. Practical Considerations

c. Design Considerations

12. Construction and Testing – The Parameters for Pressure Testing and Leak

Detection

13. Maintenance procedures

14. Distribution Network Project management

15. Gas Distribution Pipeline Economics

a. Primary cost drivers

b. Terrain

c. Distance

d. Diameter

e. Wall thickness

f. Pressure and Compression requirements

7. UK & USA National Grid Regulatory Guidelines for Gas Pipelines compared. Vs

CIS Regulations

8. Pipeline Design Issues

a. Flow Studies to Determine Pipe Flowing Capacity

b. Calculation of Design Pipe Wall Thickness

c. Selection of Design Pipe Grade- SMYS (Specified Minimum Yield Strength)

d. Higher Pressure Versus Material and Construction Costs

e. Block Valve Spacing

f. Special Design Requirements Due to:

Class Locations

Rivers, Levees, Lakes, Etc.

Swamps

Environmentally Sensitive Areas

Cultural and Archaeological Considerations

Non Governmental Agency Issues

9. Design Pressure Calculations

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B. Pipeline Engineering, Construction, Economics & Project Management Course Contents:

1. Pipeline Projects Definition & Work Breakdown Structure

a. Project Overview

b. Stages in Pipeline Projects

c. Contractor Selection

2. Pipeline Engineering Design Considerations for Crude Oil & Natural Gas

a. Location Factors & Effects

b. Fluids Types, Load Factor & Capacity Requirements

c. Distance & Compression

3. Pipeline Construction Methods

a. J-Lay, S-Lay etc.

b. Operating Requirement for Contractors

c. Contractor Preferred Practices

4. Environmental Aspects of Pipeline Construction

a. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

b. Social Impact of the Project

c. HSE&Q Aspects of Pipeline Projects

d. Materials (Contaminants) Discharge during Construction

e. Engineering Provision for Pipeline Abandonment

5. The Economics of Pipeline Construction

a. Key Cost Components

b. Pipeline Capacity & Compressor Capacity

c. Cost of Providing Unit Capacity

d. Compressor’s Optimum Spacing

e. Looping & Compressors

f. The Timing of Load Build-Up & Rate of Load Growth Unit Cost of Transporting

Fluids (CAPEX, OPEX, Throughput Volume, Distance & Load FACTOR AND Ship or

PAY)

g. Investment Appraisal Yardsticks

h. Pipeline Tariff

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C. Pipeline Project Health & Safety Analysis and Project Management Course Contents:

1. Environmental & Planning Issues in engineering

a. Environmental Impact Assessment Legislation

b. Environmental Risk Assessment for Gas Pipeline Laying for distribution

c. Identification of Hazards and probability of occurrence

d. Hazards & Risk acceptability and mitigation

2. Risk Assessment in Gas pipeline project.

Identification of Potential Risk Factors

Cost Risks

Design Costs

Material Costs

Labour Costs

Permitting Risks

Safety Risks- Construction

Land Acquisition

Design Suitability Risks

Safety Risks- Operations

3. Managing the Project to Avoid Potential Extra Work

a. Development of Specifications

b. Development of Contract Terms

c. Making Sure That Design and Bid Drawing Are Accurate

d. Management of Contractor Qualification and Selection Process

4. Establishing a Clear Line of Communications with Contractors

5. Daily Conferences with Contractor to Plan Work and Discuss any Potential

Changes in the Work

6. Clear and Accurate Daily and Weekly Reporting from all Inspectors

7. Addressing Issues Immediately

8. Negotiating With the Contractors

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Who Should Attend? Pipeline Engineers & Technicians

Mechanical Engineers & Technicians

Design Engineers

Date & Venue: Dates & Venue open to discussion /change upon interest and commitment of 8 or more persons. Tuition: Course A £3,250 +VAT

Course B £3,250 +VAT

Course C £3,250 +VAT

5 day programs each (15 days for all 3 modules)

5 easy ways to register or to make an enquiry:

1.Web www.petroconsultenergy.co.uk 2.Email info@petroconsultenergy.co.uk

3.Phone +44(0)1708 755355 4.Fax +44(0)1708 755358

5.By post Petroconsult Energy Co. Ltd. 60 Eastern Road, Romford, Greater London, RM1 3QA, United Kingdom