Here you can find all the transcripts from the eighth week of the YPPE Fest webinar series.
Day 1
Date: 18th May 2020
Presenter: Dr. Mike Kirkwood
Company: T.D. Williamson
Title of presentation: Ready, Aim, Pig!
Synopsis: Pigging of pipelines is used for different reasons but where did the concept of pigging come from, what tools are there, where does pigging fit into the lifecycle of a pipeline from design, construction, operations and end of life. Also, why is it important to clean a pipeline and how clean is clean? This webinar will cover the history, the pigs, the applications and present some interesting case studies that will highlight the complexity of selecting hte right pig for the right job.
The recorded webinar can be accessed via this Link.
Day 2
Date: 19th May 2020
Presenter: Roland Palmer-Jones
Company: ROSEN
Title of presentation: Managing the threat of cracking in pipelines
Synopsis: This webinar will provide an overview of the many types of crack threats (fatigue, SCC, etc.) that may affect pipelines and an illustration of how these can be managed with a thought provoking example.
The recorded webinar can be accessed via this Link.
Day 3
Date: 20th May 2020
Presenter: Kashif Khan Muhammad
Company: Penspen
Title of presentation: Development of a Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) for Oil & Gas Pipelines
Synopsis: Penspen has developed a standardized 17-element Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) Model based on its experience from audits as well as recommendations from codes and standards. The Model is used to audit, benchmark and assess an operator’s PIMS arrangements, to manage the risks to people, the environment and to the business, to acceptable levels, given the anticipated pipeline operating conditions and considering the pipeline’s history and current status.
The recorded webinar can be accessed via this Link.
Day 4
Date: 21st May 2020
Presenter: Peter Merrett
Company: Merrett Survey Limited
Title of presentation: Laser scanning and 3D modelling of complex plant – including storage tank facilities
Synopsis: As the oil and gas industry increasing embraces digitalisation, Peter Merrett explains the processes and the pros and cons of the laser scanning and 3D modelling of oil and gas industry assets that provide the ‘backbone’ of any asset management system. The talk includes work on analyses of 3D scan data that adds insight to the integrity of storage tanks. We know that this series of seminars is aimed specifically at the pipeline industry but many pipeline inspection companies also provide integrity investigations of other assets that the pipeline connect. Storage facilities, gathering stations, offshore platforms and refineries.
The recorded webinar can be accessed via this Link.
Day 5
Date: 22nd May 2020
Presenter: Nader Alhamalawi
Company: 3P Services
Title of presentation: 3P Services Capability and High Temperature Inspections
Synopsis: The presentation covers a general overview about the technical capabilities of 3P Services in terms of unpiggable pipelines showing some examples and their solutions. Further, showing one of the new applications of MFL tools in high temperature gas pipelines and its development.
The recorded webinar can be accessed via this Link.
