Pipeline Operations & Pigging

How gathering and transmission pipelines are operated safely: system components, operating envelope discipline, pigging, corrosion management, leak detection and right-of-way surveillance. For operations and midstream personnel.

Get started free Browse more skills

49m

Total time

Competency levels

Lessons

What you'll learn

Identify the main components of a pipeline system, including pig launchers and receivers, block valves and metering stations.
Explain why the maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) must never be exceeded and how surge is managed.
Distinguish the main pig types and select the right pig for cleaning, gauging, batching or in-line inspection.
Describe corrosion management basics: inhibitor injection, corrosion coupons and cathodic protection.
Recognise the main leak detection approaches and their limitations.
Explain how right-of-way surveillance and dig-notification response prevent third-party damage.

Curriculum

Progress through each competency level in order.

Awareness

What Makes Up a Pipeline System
Knowledge
2m
Staying Inside the Operating Envelope
Knowledge
2m
Awareness Check: Pipeline Basics
Assessment
7m

Knowledge

Why We Pig, and the Main Pig Types
Knowledge
2m
Corrosion Management Basics
Knowledge
2m
Knowledge Check: Pigging and Corrosion
Assessment
8m

Skill

Trap Operations and Leak Detection
Knowledge
2m
Walk Down a Pig Trap
Assignment
3m
Skill Check: Trap Operations
Assessment
8m

Mastery

Right-of-Way Surveillance and Third-Party Damage
Knowledge
2m
Third-Party Damage Prevention Review
Assignment
3m
Mastery Assessment: Pipeline Integrity Judgement
Assessment
8m

Ready to build Pipeline Operations & Pigging?

Create a free account on iCompetent and start progressing through the levels today.

Get started free