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Pipeline Technology
Enrollment Instructions
10.9 CEUs, 30 CEs for Landmen
This course may assist in meeting requirements for DOT Operator Certification.
Download a brochure for our Pipeline Courses (PDF–732 KB).
Covers pipeline design, construction, operations, maintenance, and management; includes field trips; course may be taken in one-week modules. Participants receive handouts and the following PETEX books:
Those attending only one week will receive handouts that are appropriate for that week.
Length: 14 1/2 days
Course Content
Participants receive instruction in:
1st Week–Pipeline Design
- Pipeline regulations
- Pipeline rights-of-way and contract
- Electric prime movers
- Pipeline hydraulics
- Analysis and control of surges
- Mainline design and construction
- Station design
- Selection of pipeline pumps
2nd Week–Operations
- Product terminals
- Supervisory control systems
- Oil movement in mainland operations
- Meters and measurement
- Power optimization
- Economics of pipeline transportation
- Mainline tanks
- Mainline materials of construction
3rd Week–Maintenance
- Line maintenance
- Corrosion
- Maintenance equipment
- Leak detection
- Components of automatic controls
- Valve maintenance
- Welding
- Emergency response
Recommended For
Engineers new to the pipeline industry or those in special areas who need a broader view of pipeline operations. It can also serve as a refresher course for pipeline engineers.
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Dates
- Jan 25–Feb 12, 2010 - Houston
- Sep 20–Oct 8, 2010 - Houston
- Jan 24–Feb 11, 2011 - Houston
- Sep 19–Oct 7, 2011 - Houston
Cost: $5,580
