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Operations and Maintenance
Crude Oil Pipeline Operations
Using case studies and industry good practice, this course covers how to operate and maintain onshore crude and liquid pipeline systems for reliability, safety and cost effectiveness. Open discussion and troubleshooting exercises apply to crude, highly volatile liquid and refined product lines and their facilities. The goal is more profitable and safer pipeline operation.
- Discipline
- Operations and Maintenance
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- Flexible length
- Formats
- Classroom, In-house
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.
Who should attend
Pipeline operations staff who need a working knowledge of onshore liquid pipeline and terminal systems and the problems that commonly arise.
What participants will be able to do
- Apply relevant codes, standards and guidelines to pipeline operation
- Explain crude oil properties, wax behaviour and temperature effects
- Analyse pipeline hydraulics and predict system capacity
- Identify causes of overpressure and surge and how to mitigate them
- Describe pump stations, terminals and associated facilities
Topics covered
- Pipeline codes and standards
- Crude oil properties
- Pipeline hydraulics
- Surge and overpressure
- Pump stations and terminals
- Pipeline troubleshooting