This 8-hour online course provides in-depth guidance on managing geohazards affecting operational pipelines, aligning with the ISO 20074:2019 standard. Led by Andy Young, the course focuses on leveraging in-line inspection (ILI) techniques for hazard identification and assessment. These techniques offer precise measurement data to determine whether a pipeline has experienced unexpected external or operational loads. Through comparative analysis of successive inspections, participants will learn how to evaluate the activity state of geohazards and the threats they pose to pipeline integrity. ILI data also supports robust threat evaluations, including structural assessments.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including geohazard characteristics, ground conditions, and terrain analysis. By the end, participants will have a solid understanding of key terminology, principles, and methodologies necessary to protect pipelines from the potentially catastrophic impacts of geohazards.
Andy Young is a Principal Geohazards Engineer with ROSEN Integrity Services in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Geology and Geotechnics and a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
With over 30 years of experience, Andy specializes in pipeline integrity, focusing on ground investigations, hazard assessment, pipeline loading analysis, and mitigation strategies. Andy has also contributed significantly to education and industry standards. He developed and taught the Pipelines and Geohazards module for the MSc in Pipeline Integrity Management at the University of Northumbria and has influenced key industry standards, including IGEM/TD/1 and ISO 20074:2019.
A leader in his field, Andy combines technical expertise with a commitment to advancing pipeline geohazard management.
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