Fundamentals of the Management of Geohazards During Operation (CS051F)

Fundamentals of the Management of Geohazards During Operation

This course is designed to offer comprehensive guidance on managing geohazards that impact operational pipelines in accordance with ISO standard ISO 20074:2019. The focus of the content lies in utilizing in-line inspection techniques for hazard identification and assessment.This method provides factual measurement data that shows whether the pipeline has experienced unexpected or unplanned loads whether these are external or operational. Changes can be tracked across subsequent inspections to reveal the activity state of geohazards and the level of threat they present to pipelines. Furthermore, it serves as a robust data source for threat evaluation, including structural assessments.

The course covers a broad spectrum of topics, encompassing an understanding of geohazard characteristics, ground conditions, and terrain. By the course's conclusion, participants will gain familiarity with key terminology, principles, and methodologies essential for safeguarding pipelines against the potentially catastrophic impacts of geohazards.


Register your interest in this course by emailing education@rosen-group.com and we'll notify you as soon as applications open for the next intake.



Your course at a glance

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Course Availability

On request - contact us 

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Duration

Estimated 10 hours

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Delivery

Live, online or in-person

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Level

Foundation level

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Competency Standards

Satisfies the learning requirement for
Geotechnics CS051F

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What you will get

Certificate of completion, plus
Continued Professional Development hours



Example Course Agenda

 This training course runs over two days, includes breaks plus a question and answer session (30 minutes per day). Additionally, you will have access to selected Tier 1: E-Learns prior the program start date: Introduction to Onshore Pipeline Construction (CS018A), Introduction to In-Line Inspection Technologies and Procedures (CS022A), and Introduction to Stress Analysis (CS030A).

Day 1

Introduction to Geohazards

  • Definitions
  • Examples of pipeline failures
  • Regulations
  • Basic properties of soils and rocks.
  • Influence of climate change


Types of Geohazards

  • Landslides
  • Earthquakes
  • River Crossings
  • Erosion
  • Subsidence
  • Civil engineering loads


Geohazard Management

  • Requirements of geohazard management
  • Guidance – ISO20074:2019
  • Other sources of guidance
  • Differences from design
  • Identification - Evaluation - Mitigation

  

Geohazard Identification: Part 1

  • Methods : observation & measurement
  • Field inspections
  • Remote sensing methods
  • In-line inspection
  • Screening process 
  • Influence of coincident anomalies
  • Prioritisation of sites
  • Influence of terrain

Day 2

Geohazard Identification: Part 2

  • IMU inspection 
  • Caliper tools
  • PipeDrift
  • Examples of identification and site assessment


Geohazard Evaluation: Part 1

  • Site appraisal & site investigation 
  • Assessment of pipeline integrity (Load quantification, Structural calculations, Performance Limits, Validation and reliability)
  • Risk assessment
  • Failure Investigations


Geohazard Evaluation: Part 2

  • Risk assessment
  • Failure Statistics
  • Failure Investigations
  • Landslide Susceptibility
  • Predicting pipeline failure probability
  • Examples of network analysis


Geohazard Control

  • Monitoring methods
  • Role of in-line inspection
  • Load reduction
  • Overview of stabilization (drainage, profiling, support)
  • Replace and re-routeing


Data Analytics

  • Overview of data analytics and machine learning in pipeline geohazard management

 
Summary
Review of course and learning objectives




Meet your subject matter expert


AndyYoung

Andy Young

Andy Young is a Principal Geohazards Engineer with the ROSEN Integrity Services team based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. He holds a first degree in Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, complemented by a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. With over 30 years of expertise, Andy specializes in assessing pipeline loading through comprehensive ground investigations, ground condition evaluations, hazard identification, quantification of ground movement loads, structural pipeline analysis, and implementing monitoring and mitigation strategies to protect pipeline assets.

Andy's contributions extend beyond practical experience. He developed and taught the Pipelines and Geohazards module for the MSc in Pipeline Integrity Management at the University of Northumbria. Furthermore, Andy has played a pivotal role in shaping industry standards and specifications related to ground movement and pipeline loading, notably contributing to IGEM/TD/1 and the recent geohazard management standard ISO 20074:2019.

  

The duration of the course is adaptable from 8 hours up to 20 hours. For more information on the agenda, please contact our team on education@rosen-group.com. 
The indicated price is per person for the standard 10-hour online course. Pricing for longer durations and in-person courses is available upon request.
Note: ROSEN reserves the right to cancel the course in case of an insufficient number of participants. For further detail see terms.
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