COURSE OVERVIEW

 This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. 

 

This course outlines the hazard, consequences and risks associated with operation of offshore structures and pipelines, details the conventional and stress-associated degradation mechanisms and the range of inspection and testing methods that can be applied. 

 

The options for degradation control are presented with case histories of both failures and successes. Where pro-active maintenance has been ineffective then the course details typical cost-effective repair procedures that are available.  Particular emphasis is placed on pipeline networks where it is necessary to combine statistical analyses with modeling to prioritize the inspection programme. 

 

Corrosion monitoring requirements are covered and the possible advantages of advanced monitoring techniques are outlined. Cathodic protection surveying and retrofitting are also detailed in the light of the new CP design code for submarine pipelines.  As part of the course the delegates will be expected to partake in an inspection programme planning exercise.