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Introduction to Pipeline Pressure Testing

On-Demand Training:
Introduction to Pipeline Pressure Testing

Recorded: October 16, 2023

Any company that operates pipelines transporting various commodities needs to be well-versed in the procedures for pressure testing in order to ensure pipeline integrity and the interruption-free movement of their contents. This course will provide insight to the testing process, whether using air, gas or a liquid, and how these tests measure the strength of the line and identify leaks.

Attendees of this introductory course will learn:

Basic testing methodology, including mechanical concepts
How test results are evaluated for validity
How environmental factors can affect testing validity
Safety procedures and proper documentation of test elements

Our expert instructor has over 45 years of experience in the pipeline industry and will be sharing his knowledge over this one-day course, so register soon!

Learning Outcomes

Review the basic testing process and discuss the difference between pneumatic and hydrostatic tests
Run through the distinct phases of a test procedure
Acknowledge the environmental effects on a test
Evaluate how to normalize the test results
Describe the process to prepare the piping to be placed into service
Discuss documentation of test results

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This is a recorded session - no instructor interaction is available. Recordings do not qualify for continuing education credits. Recordings will expire 30 days from date of purchase and sharing, downloading or copying of the recording in any way is strictly prohibited and will result in the termination of your license.

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Recording license(s)$ 895.00 each

Agenda

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Log In

12:30 - 1:15 PM

Lunch Break

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Course Timing

Introduction

Welcome
Student introduction
Class agenda
Training objectives

Basic Pressure Testing Principles

Why
How often
Standards
Basic procedure

Pneumatic vs. Hydrostatic Testing

Pneumatic testing considerations
Hydraulic testing considerations

Hydrostatic Testing

Understand environmental effects

Testing Phases

Prepare line to be tested
Fill line with test medium
Connect test measurement equipment
Stabilize test facility
Pressure up line
Hold test pressure
Correct test discontinuities
De-pressurize line
Clean line if required

Analyze Test Results

Temperature and pressure effect on test medium
Temperature and pressure effect on pipe
Normalize any environmental effects

Prepare Line to be Placed into Service

Remove residual liquid from line
Clean interior surface of line

Recordkeeping and Documentation

Instructor

Mr. Lael has been involved with the pipeline industry for over 45 years. He has worked for various State Pipeline Regulatory agencies (Illinois, Connecticut, and California) and the Federal government (Transportation Safety Institute, now known as Training and Qualification’s [T&Q]). More recently, Mr. Lael has worked for major petroleum pipeline operators as a code compliance officer and Operator Qualifications Administrator. He has been responsible for determining the operator’s compliance with Federal and State pipeline safety regulations and determining the intent of current and proposed PHMSA regulations.

Mr. Lael spent 10 years working with ConocoPhillips as the OQ administrator for the company OQ program. His employment with ConocoPhillips evolved from his initial employment with Tosco Corporation starting in 1999, merged into Phillips Pipeline Company in 2001, and finally into ConocoPhillips in 2002. He was responsible for the OQ qualifications for approximately 950 employees and over 1,500 contract individuals.

Mr. Lael has worked as an expert witness on legal cases concerning pipeline safety and accident/incident investigations. Mr. Lael has investigated numerous natural gas and petroleum pipeline explosion and fires.

Thomas Lael

Formerly with ConocoPhillips Pipeline Company

On-Demand Training: Introduction to Pipeline Pressure Testing