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Onshore Pipeline Engineering

Onshore pipeline engineering course covering design codes, route selection, hydraulics, material selection, wall thickness design, pipeline crossings, cathodic protection, construction, and pipeline integrity, from concept to operation.

Duration3 days
DeliveryOnline / Virtual
LocationTES Canada facility · Client facility delivery available
LevelEngineering
Certifying BodyTES Canada
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Course Overview

This course provides a practical engineering foundation in onshore pipeline design, construction, and integrity management. It covers the principal design codes applicable to Canadian onshore pipelines — ASME B31.4, B31.8, API RP 1102, API 1104, and CSA Z662 — and addresses the full pipeline lifecycle from route selection and hydraulic design through material selection, wall thickness design, crossings, cathodic protection, construction, hydrostatic testing, and an overview of pipeline integrity management. The course is designed for engineers, technologists, and technical personnel who work with or around onshore pipeline systems in oil and gas, transportation, and infrastructure sectors.

Who Should Attend

Pipeline engineers and engineering technologists entering or developing competency in onshore pipeline design
Integrity engineers requiring foundation knowledge in pipeline design principles
Project engineers and construction managers working on onshore pipeline projects
Regulatory and operations personnel requiring technical understanding of pipeline systems
Prerequisites

Engineering degree or diploma in mechanical, civil, chemical, or related discipline. Some exposure to oil and gas, pipeline, or process plant environments is beneficial.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain onshore pipeline system components and their function in liquid and gas transportation systems
  • Identify the principal design codes and standards applicable to onshore pipelines in Canada
  • Apply basic hydraulic design principles for liquid and gas pipelines
  • Select pipeline materials and specifications appropriate for service conditions
  • Apply wall thickness design methods under ASME B31.4, B31.8, and CSA Z662
  • Understand pipeline crossing design requirements for roads, railways, and watercourses
  • Explain cathodic protection principles and requirements for onshore pipelines
  • Understand construction, welding, NDT, and hydrostatic testing requirements
  • Describe the framework for pipeline integrity management in Canadian regulatory context

Course Outline

Module 01

Pipeline System Overview and Industry Codes

Onshore pipeline components — pipe, fittings, valves, stations, instruments
Liquid vs gas pipeline systems — operating differences
Principal codes — ASME B31.4, B31.8, CSA Z662, NEB/CER requirements
Class locations and their impact on design factors
Regulatory framework — CER, provincial, and municipal requirements
Module 02

Route Selection and Alignment

Survey and geotechnical assessment — soil, terrain, and hazards
Environmental and regulatory requirements for route selection
Right-of-way acquisition and management
Geohazard identification — landslide, subsidence, frost heave
Alignment sheet preparation and documentation
Module 03

Pipeline Hydraulics

Steady-state flow equations — liquid pipelines (Darcy-Weisbach)
Gas pipeline flow equations — Weymouth, Panhandle, AGA
Pump and compressor station design basis
Elevation profile and hydraulic gradient
Line packing and surge analysis overview
Module 04

Material Selection and Pipe Specifications

API 5L pipeline steel grades — X42 through X80
SMYS, SMTS, and their role in wall thickness design
Pipe manufacturing — ERW, DSAW, seamless — and quality implications
Toughness requirements — CVN and arrest criteria
External coating systems and selection criteria
Module 05

Wall Thickness Design

Hoop stress design — ASME B31.4 and B31.8 design factors
CSA Z662 design pressure and wall thickness approach
MOP and MAOP determination
Corrosion allowance and mill tolerance
Special conditions — elevated temperature, cyclic service
Module 06

Pipeline Crossings and Special Design Conditions

Road and railway crossings — HDD, auger boring, and open cut
Water crossing methods — HDD, trenched, and bridge attachment
Casing pipe design and insulation requirements
Buoyancy and uplift — wetlands and watercourse crossings
Geohazard crossings — slope stability and fault zone design
Module 07

Cathodic Protection

External corrosion mechanisms on buried pipelines
Impressed current cathodic protection — design principles
Sacrificial anode systems — applications and limitations
CP monitoring — CIPS, DCVG, and pipe-to-soil potential surveys
Stray current interference and mitigation
Module 08

Construction, Welding, and Testing

Pipeline welding requirements — API 1104 and CSA Z662 Annex B
NDT requirements for pipeline construction
Trenching, bedding, and backfill specifications
Hydrostatic pressure testing — design, execution, and acceptance
Pre-commissioning — cleaning, gauging, and caliper pigging
Module 09

Pipeline Integrity Management Overview

Pipeline integrity management framework — CSA Z662 Annex N
Threat identification — corrosion, mechanical damage, geohazard
Operational monitoring and leak detection
Emergency response planning requirements
Introduction to in-line inspection for integrity assessment

Topics Covered

Pipeline EngineeringOnshore PipelineASME B31.8CSA Z662Pipeline DesignCathodic ProtectionHydrostatic TestingPipeline Integrity
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