Subsea Pipeline Engineering Training

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  • Course Content
  • Course Description
  • Course Objectives
  • Who Should Attend
  • CPD Unit

Course Content

Day 1
Introduction to Subsea Pipelines
• Overview of subsea pipelines and their importance in the offshore oil & gas industry
• Historical development and future trends
• Types of subsea pipelines: flowlines, export lines, risers, umbilicals
• Industry standards and regulatory frameworks (API, DNV, ISO, etc.)
Pipeline Design Principles
• Pipeline route selection and seabed surveys
• Wall thickness design: pressure containment, collapse, and buckling criteria
• Thermal design and insulation systems
• Pipeline materials design and selection
• Pipeline protection – mechanical and corrosion control

Day 2
Structural and Mechanical Design
• Stress analysis: axial, hoop, and bending stresses
• Expansion and thermal buckling
• Pipeline end terminations (PLETs) and inline structures
• Environmental loads: waves, currents, and tides
• Hydrodynamic forces: drag, lift, and inertia
• Free spanning pipelines: vortex-induced vibrations (VIV)
• Seabed interaction and trenching considerations

Day 3
Pipeline Construction and Installation
• Pipeline laying techniques: S-lay, J-lay, reel-lay
• Installation vessels and equipment
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning activities: flooding, cleaning, and gauging (FCG)
• Riser installation and tie-in procedures

Day 4
Pipeline Integrity Management, Inspection Maintenance and Repair
• Pipeline integrity management systems (PIMS)
• Inspection methods: intelligent pigging (IP/ILI), ROV surveys
• Repair strategies: clamps, spool pieces, subsea welding
• Leak detection systems
Risk Assessment and Safety
• Hazard identification (HAZID) and risk assessment (QRA)
• Pipeline failure modes: corrosion, fatigue, geohazards
• Emergency response planning
• Case studies on pipeline incidents

Day 5
Emerging Technologies and Innovations
• Digital twins and real-time monitoring
• Advances in pipeline materials: composite pipes, flexible pipes
• Subsea automation and remote operations
• Carbon capture and storage (CCS) pipelines
Project Management and Economics
• Cost estimation and budgeting for subsea projects
• Contracting strategies and procurement
• Lifecycle cost analysis
• Case studies of real-world subsea pipeline projects

Course Description

Subsea Pipeline Engineering Training Course

Subsea pipelines have made a tremendous impact in the oil and gas industry as a safe and effective oil and gas transport system.
This 5-day course will provide delegates a detailed and comprehensive insight into subsea pipelines mechanical engineering design, together with all the supporting requirements to ensure pipeline safety and reliability of their lifetime – these include materials selection, pipeline protection, pipelines construction and installation, and criticality the legal and regulatory compliance demands on pipelines inspection, maintenance and repair

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles of subsea pipeline design, including material selection and engineering considerations for functionality and durability.
• Gain proficiency in various pipeline construction and installation methods such as S-lay, J-lay, and Reel-lay, and understand their specific applications.
• Develop strategies for effective pipeline protection and pipeline integrity management, including inspection, maintenance, and repair protocols to ensure operational safety and compliance.
• Acquire an understanding of the legal and environmental regulations that impact subsea pipeline operations.
• Analyse real-world case studies to identify best practices and lessons learned in subsea pipeline projects.

Who Should Attend

• Graduate engineers
• Subsea pipeline engineers
• Construction & installation engineers / managers
• Materials and Corrosion Engineers
• Integrity engineers
• Facilities engineers
• Operations engineers and managers
• Project Managers

CPD Unit

Continuing Professional Development

35 HOURS CPD