Overview The emphasis of this 2-day seminar is on the provisions, intent, and usage of the ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, the most widely used gas pipeline safety code worldwide. How the ASME Code does or does not address many of the following key topics will be discussed.
Course Highlights
Pipeline Systems
Causes and modes of pipeline failures
Industry safety record
Differences between B31.8 and 49 CFR 192
ASME B31.8-S pipeline integrity threats
Materials
Pipe grades and types
Controlling pipe quality
Material specifications
Welding
Welding procedure and welder qualification
API 1104 versus ASME Section IX
Welding defects
In-service welding
Design
Analysis of loads and stresses in pipelines
Theory of flexibility analysis
Design of components and fittings
Supports
Factors of safety and Location Classes
Fracture control and impact toughness
Construction
Installation
Inspections
Hydrostatic testing
Operations and Maintenance
Hazards due to blasting, flooding, soil movement
Pipe defect and corrosion assessment
Stress-corrosion cracking
Managing dents and mechanical damage
Pipeline repair techniques
Integrity Management
HCAs and the hazard radius
Threat categories
Assessments and ILI
Handouts
Extensive course notes and a copy of ASME B31.8
Instructor Michael J. Rosenfeld, PE is Senior Structural Engineer for Kiefner & Associates, Inc. His areas of experience include pipeline and equipment failure investigation, analysis of pipeline and piping service loads and stresses, fitness-for-purpose assessment, defects evaluation, repairs, welding, and materials. Mr. Rosenfeld is a member of the ASME B31.8 Section Committee, B31 Mechanical Design Technical Committee, B31 Standards Committee, ASCE-ASME Joint Technical Committee on Design of Buried Piping, and AWS.
Logistics The pipeline operator will be requested to provide a suitable meeting facility, as well as to supply minimal presentation equipment. Presentation needs include a screen or blank wall for projecting a PowerPoint presentation, a whiteboard or flipchart for informal sketching, and an LCD projector. KAI can provide the LCD projector for a nominal fee. The seminar is designed to be held on 2 consecutive days for 8 hours each day, allowing for occasional breaks and lunch. The maximum recommended class size is around 20 attendees.
Cost Please call our office for details.
Please call Kiefner & Associates, Inc. at (614) 888 -8220 if interested in scheduling a seminar.
