Build a Future-Ready Workforce in Pipeline Integrity

This webinar will provide a summary of the status of the updates to ASME B31.8 and ASME B31.8S to include specific chapters for hydrogen pipelines. The most significant content in each will be presented and discussed. The webinar will provide attendees with an appreciation of the key changes that have been made to previous code guidance contained in ASME B31.12. Meet the Expert Simon Slater is a Principal Integrity Engineer working for ROSEN Integrity Services, based in Houston, Texas. He has been working for ROSEN for 13 years. His areas of expertise are structural integrity assessment, metallurgy, material properties, material testing, welding engineering, and in-line inspection. Simon is an active member of PRCI, serving on the research steering committee, and DMC group. He is also a member of ASME B31.8 and is the deputy chair for the ASME B31.8 hydrogen task group. Prior to joining ROSEN, Simon spent 12 years in the steel industry, focusing on structural integrity of steel applications, pipe manufacturing, and research and development. Simon is an active contributor to industry research and technical development in the emerging fuels space. He is the project lead for the ongoing work to update ASME B31.8 and ASME B31.8S to include hydrogen chapters in each, and the master editor for the hydrogen chapter in API 1104. Read more

Este curso proporcionará al alumno un conocimiento básico sobre los diferentes tipos de grietas y defectos tipo grieta que pueden ocurrir en las tuberías, sus efectos y consecuencias y cómo se detectan y mitigan. Este curso técnico ha sido preparado por nuestro experto en la industria y está diseñado para ofrecerle conocimiento oportuno relacionado con la gestión de integridad de tuberías. Los cursos se pueden estudiar como parte de su camino de aprendizaje o se pueden utilizar como una biblioteca de referencia. Read more

About the Course: In this 8-hour course, you will explore the fundamental concepts and principles of risk management, focusing on the identification and analysis of pipeline risks using appropriate assessment methods. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of pipeline risk management, including the various factors that influence risk and the necessity of conducting thorough risk assessments. Upon completing this course, you will be able to define and distinguish between different risk analysis methods and techniques. You will also learn to identify the threats to pipelines that can lead to loss of containment, understand the consequences of pipeline failures, and appreciate the role of mitigation in effective risk management. Additionally, you will gain insight into key risk management concepts that are essential for maintaining pipeline integrity and safety. Key Details: Dates: To be confirmed – please register your interest to stay updated Duration: 8 hours, delivered as two half-day sessions for flexibility Level: Tier 2, Certificate Programs (Foundation) Delivery Method: Live, expert-led online training via Microsoft Teams Group Size: Small group - approximately 15 participants  Who Should Attend? Engineers and operators with an introductory understanding of the topic, seeking to deepen their knowledge Competency Standard: Meets ROSEN’s Competency Standard, Pipeline Risk (CS009F) Upon program completion, you will receive: A Certificate of Completion recognizing your accomplishment, along with Professional Development (CPD/CEU) Hours to support your professional growth.   Read more

About the Course: This 8-hour live online course will provide you with an understanding of the principles, concepts, procedures and methods in pipeline stress analysis, including numerical analysis and strain-based design. You will be able to describe and review pipeline stress analyses, under supervision. Key Details: Dates: To be confirmed – please register your interest to stay updated Duration: 8 hours, delivered as two half-day sessions for flexibility Level: Tier 2, Certificate Programs (Foundation) Delivery Method: Live, expert-led online training via Microsoft Teams Group Size: Small group - approximately 15 participants  Who Should Attend? Engineers and operators with an introductory understanding of the topic, seeking to deepen their knowledge Competency Standard: Meets ROSEN’s Competency Standard, Stress Analysis (CS030F) Upon program completion, you will receive: A Certificate of Completion recognizing your accomplishment, along with Professional Development (CPD/CEU) Hours to support your professional growth. Read more

About the Course: This course covers various pipeline repair methods and the support mechanisms they provide to restore immediate integrity and extend service life. By the end of the course, your team will be equipped to review pipeline inspection reports and field investigations, identifying the appropriate repair methods based on industry standards and guidelines. Key Details: Dates: To be confirmed – please register your interest to stay updated Duration: 8 hours, delivered as two half-day sessions for flexibility Level: Tier 2, Certificate Programs (Foundation) Delivery Method: Live, expert-led online training via Microsoft Teams Group Size: Small group - approximately 15 participants  Who Should Attend? Engineers and operators with an introductory understanding of the topic, seeking to deepen their knowledge Competency Standard: Meets ROSEN’s Competency Standard, Pipeline Repair (CS012F) Upon program completion, you will receive: A Certificate of Completion recognizing your accomplishment, along with Professional Development (CPD/CEU) Hours to support your professional growth   Meet The Expert: Will Sharman  Experienced pipeline professional with 35 years leadership, managerial, technical, operational and practical experience both nationally and internationally. Personal experience built on general pipeline and specialist pipeline repair projects working for operators, service companies, consultancies and operations & maintenance provider. Detailed knowledge of pipeline repairs in accordance with international pipeline codes, has provided lectures on pipeline repair and modifications to the Newcastle University MSc in Onshore Pipeline Engineering. Developed repair “management systems” for operators and is current the ROSEN NIMA SME for the Pipeline Repair Planning process template. Read more

About the Course: Led by ROSEN expert Dr. Jozef Soltis, this 8-hour live online course provides a comprehensive understanding of internal pipeline corrosion prevention and monitoring. Participants will learn about the electrochemistry of corrosion, key corrosion types, and mechanisms affecting pipelines, including CO2, H2S, and microbiologically influenced corrosion. Key Details: Dates: To be confirmed – please register your interest to stay updated Duration: 8 hours, delivered as two half-day sessions for flexibility Level: Tier 2, Certificate Programs (Foundation) Delivery Method: Live, expert-led online training via Microsoft Teams Group Size: Small group - approximately 15 participants  Who Should Attend? Engineers and operators with an introductory understanding of the topic, seeking to deepen their knowledge Competency Standard: Meets ROSEN’s Competency Standard, Corrosion(CS016F) Upon program completion, you will receive: A Certificate of Completion recognizing your accomplishment, along with Professional Development (CPD/CEU) Hours to support your professional growth Meet The Expert: Dr. Jozef Soltis Dr. Jozef Soltis is a Principal Corrosion Engineer with over 26 years of experience in materials corrosion research and industrial consulting, specializing in the maintenance and integrity management of pipelines and industrial assets. He holds a PhD from the University of Auckland for his work on pitting corrosion and is certified as a Senior Corrosion Technologist by AMPP. Dr. Soltis has worked on projects worldwide, including serving as an expert in a multi-billion-dollar litigation case on sulfide stress cracking in subsea pipelines and optimizing corrosion management plans for refineries. A published author and active AMPP member, he collaborates with academic institutions to advance corrosion management practices. Read more