Pipeline Engineering Essentials: Design, Analysis & Operation (FAC16)
31 May-4 Jun 2027 5 days NEW! Vienna, AustriaCourse Fee: 4150 EUR + VAT
Description
This course is designed to develop practical engineering competence in the design, analysis, construction, operation, and lifecycle management of onshore oil and gas pipeline systems.
Onshore pipelines are critical assets within the oil and gas value chain, responsible for the safe and reliable transportation of hydrocarbons over long distances. Deficiencies in design, inaccurate engineering calculations, inadequate integrity management, or poor operational planning can lead to safety incidents, environmental damage, production losses, and significant financial consequences.
This course provides engineers with the technical knowledge, industry best practices, and structured methodologies required to design safe, efficient, reliable, and code-compliant pipeline systems throughout their operational lifecycle
Course Level: Skill / Advanced
Onshore pipelines are critical assets within the oil and gas value chain, responsible for the safe and reliable transportation of hydrocarbons over long distances. Deficiencies in design, inaccurate engineering calculations, inadequate integrity management, or poor operational planning can lead to safety incidents, environmental damage, production losses, and significant financial consequences.
This course provides engineers with the technical knowledge, industry best practices, and structured methodologies required to design safe, efficient, reliable, and code-compliant pipeline systems throughout their operational lifecycle
Course Level: Skill / Advanced
Designed for you, if you are...
- An EPC Engineer
- A pipeline design engineer
- A construction engineer
- An asset integrity engineer or specialist
- An operations or maintenance engineer
- A project engineer involved in pipeline developments
- An early-career engineer seeking a comprehensive understanding of pipeline engineering
How we build your confidence
- Real-world industry case studies
- Engineering design exercises and calculations
- Structured learning progression from fundamentals to advanced topics
- Daily knowledge reinforcement and review sessions
- Interactive discussions and instructor feedback
The benefits from attending
By the end of the course you will feel confident in your understanding of:- The complete onshore pipeline design process, from concept development to commissioning
- Pipeline route selection and key design considerations affecting safety, constructability, and operability
- Hydraulic design principles, including flow rate determination, pressure drop calculations, pump station requirements, and line sizing
- Hydraulic modelling and simulation
- Material selection, wall thickness determination, and pressure containment design in accordance with applicable codes and standards
- Pipeline stress analysis principles, including thermal expansion, pressure loading, sustained loads, and occasional load cases
- Stress modelling and flexibility analysis
- Design requirements for aboveground and buried pipelines, including supports, anchors, crossings, and special installations
- Pipeline construction methods and commissioning practices
- Industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO, and relevant regulations)
- Corrosion management and integrity assurance strategies
- Inspection, maintenance, and fitness-for-service concepts
- Risk assessment and pipeline safety management
- Best practices for achieving reliable, safe, and cost-effective pipeline operation
- Design considerations for corrosion control, coating systems, and cathodic protection
- Pipeline commissioning, testing, and operational design requirements
Topics
Oil & Gas Onshore Pipeline Systems- Oil & gas industry overview
- Onshore pipeline classification
- Pipeline components
- Relevant codes & standards
Fluids & Hydraulic Design (Onshore Focus)
- Fluid types
- Hydraulic design fundamentals
- Pump & compressor stations
Mechanical Design & Stress Analysis
- Design basis development
- Wall thickness calculation
- Stress analysis concepts
- Buried pipeline considerations
- Stress analysis
Routing, construction & integrity
- Route selection
- Surveying & alignment sheets
- Construction methods
- Coating & cathodic protection
Operation, Maintenance & Case Study
- Commissioning
- Integrity management
- Project verification & assurance
- Final integrated case study
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