Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

This two day course is focused on transmission pipelines and is based on the ASME B31.8 Code, which is the most widely used code for the design, operation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas distribution and transmission pipelines. Detail is provided on the present-day piping code provisions, the principal intentions of the code, and how the Code should be used.

The emphasis of the course is on transmission pipelines and includes detailed case studies and practical exercise to consolidate learning.

Recognised for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by Engineers Australia (EA) in accordance with EA CPD Guidelines.

Target Audience

For engineers, code compliance personnel, operation and maintenance personnel, and regulatory personnel.

Course Outline

Historical background of the Code

• Materials
• Pressure design and specification
• Sustained and cyclic design of piping systems
• Construction
• Operation and maintenance
• Corrosion and Defect Assessment
• Pipeline repairs

Course Outline

At the completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Understand causes and modes of pipeline failure
• Determine considerations for pipe fabrication and material specifications
• Carry out the evaluation of pipeline defects
• Have a greater appreciation of pipeline repair techniques
• Understand how code requirements address these issues
• Determine the differences between B31.8 and US DOT gaspipeline regulations

Facilitator Information

Michael J. Rosenfeld, PE

Presenter for Gas Transmission

Mr. Rosenfeld is a Senior Structural Engineer at Kiefner & Associates, Inc.  His areas of expertise include structural mechanics, stress analysis, failure analysis, component design, pressure vessel and piping design, and piping repairs.  Mr. Rosenfeld’s experience included the design and analysis of transmission and power piping, and various industrial and aerospace equipment and components.  He has participated in several industry-sponsored projects, including the in-service
relocation manual, guidelines for evaluating girth welds affected by corrosion, and research on dent mechanics.  Mr. Rosenfeld is a member of the ASME B31.8 Section Committee, the B31 Mechanical Design Technical Committee, and the B31 Standards Committee.

Registration

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A 10% saving applies for Engineers Australia Members or for group bookings of 3 or more participants.