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Pipeline Courses, continued

PETEX Pipeline Courses

➤ PipelineTechnology

➤ HydraulicsforPipelineOperators

➤ HydraulicsforPipelineEngineers

www.utexas.edu/ce/petex

Hydraulics for Pipeline Engineers2.7 CEUsLength: 3.5 Days

InTrOducTIOnTOPIPElInEHydraulIcs

Fluid CharaCteristiCs

PIPElInEdEsIgncOdEs

basIcHydraulIcsEquaTIOns

frIcTIOnlOssEquaTIOns

EnErgycOnsIdEraTIOns

HydraulIcgradIEnT

PIPEsElEcTIOn

PumPs

surgEcOnsIdEraTIOns

sysTEmcOnTrOl

PIPElInEEcOnOmIcs

Recommended ForEngineers new to the pipeline industry or those seeking practical knowledge. Also for electrical and civil engineers working on pipelines. Participants must be able to perform engineering-level computations.

March, 2012

OTHER PETEX COURSES

For information on the Learning and Assessment Centers, course schedules,

or to enroll, visit our Web site at www.utexas.edu/ce/petex

Enrollment InformationYour company is invited to participate in these training programs. For additional information, contact—

PETEX Learning and Assessment CenterThe University of Texas4702 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Suite 800Houston, TX 77086Tel: 800.687.7052or 281.397.2440FAX: 281.397.2441Email: plach@www.utexas.edu

advancedPetroleummeasurement(third of three levels)

completionandWorkover

Elementarydrilling

fieldHandlingofnaturalgas—Emphasis on Engineering

fieldHandlingofnaturalgas—Emphasis on Operations

fundamentalsofPetroleummeasurement(first of three levels)

gauging,Testing,andrunningofleaseTanks

IntermediatePetroleummeasurement(second of three levels)

IntroductiontoOffshoreOperations—The Rig School

lng:basicsofliquefiednaturalgas

massmeasurementofHydrocarbonfluids

naturalgasmeasurement—Fundamentals

naturalgasmeasurement—Design/Application/Inspection

naturalgasmeasurement—ElectronicFlow Measurement

naturalgasmeasurement—Samplingand Analysis

Petroleumfundamentals

PlantProcessingofnaturalgas—Emphasis on Engineering

PlantProcessingofnaturalgas—Emphasis on Operations

ProductionTechnology

Valvesandactuators–Operation and Maintenance

ValvePro®certifiedValvemaintenanceTechnician

PETEX Pipeline Courses All course sections taught by professionals with experience in the field!

Pipeline Technology10.9 CEUs, 30 CEs for Texas LandmenLength: 14.5 Days or 3 weeks (may be taken in weekly modules)1st Week—Pipeline Design (3.8 CEUs, 5 days)PIPElInErEgulaTIOnsPIPElInErIgHTs-Of-WayandcOnTracTs • Route considerations • Contract contentElEcTrIcPrImEmOVErs • Fundamentals • Control • Types • Starting • Enclosures • Adjustable frequency drive • Ratings/performance • EconomicsPIPElInEHydraulIcs • Physical character of fluids • Types of flow • Definition of terms • Flow formulasanalysIsandcOnTrOlOfsurgEs • Theory and analysis • Hands-on surge demo model • Surge disasters • Surge control methods

maInlInEdEsIgnandcOnsTrucTIOn • Planning • Regulatory • Route selection • Design Engineering • Right-of-way acquisition, survey and permittingsTaTIOndEsIgnandcOnsTrucTIOn • Station types • Prime movers • Configuration • Piping, valves, and appurtenances • Location/site selection • Instrumentation/Controls • Layouts • Electrical wiring and switchgear • Foundations • Security features • Pumps and piping sElEcTIOnOfPIPElInEPumPs • Positive displacement • Selection • Centrifugal • Maintenance • Construction of each

2nd Week—Operations (3.8 CEUs, 5 days)PrOducTTErmInals • Site selection • Truck loading racks • Buildings and tankage • Operations

suPErVIsOrycOnTrOlsysTEms • Control rooms • Detect PL conditions • Remote components • Computer applicationsOIlmOVEmEnTInmaInlandOPEraTIOns • Pipeline operation • Tour: control center facility • Efficiency application mETErsandmEasurEmEnT • Positive displacement • Proving meters • Meter provers • Meter maintenance

POWErOPTImIzaTIOn • Terms and definitions • Optimization strategies • Utilities/power suppliers • Bill audit • Service agreementsEcOnOmIcsOfPIPElInETransPOrTaTIOn • Integrated companies • Determination of tariffs • Independent carriers • Time value money • Joint ownership system • Evaluation of projects • Source of revenuemaInlInETanks • Specifications • Foundations • Fixed roof • Spacing • Floating roof • Erection • Pressure storage • MaintenancemaInlInEmaTErIalsOfcOnsTrucTIOn • API grades • Fittings • Valves and operators • Check valves

3rd Week—Maintenance (3.3 CEUs, 4.5 days)lInEmaInTEnancE • Survey methods • Reconditioning • Reporting • Repair parts • Records • Tank maintenance • Line repair techniques • Linalog • Permanent repairscOrrOsIOn • Principles of corrosion • Practical exercises • Monitoring and treatment

maInTEnancEEquIPmEnT • Pigs lEakdETEcTIOn • Pipeline integrity • Performance metrics • API references • Selection process • Regulations • Operations • Detectability • Appendix • MethodscOmPOnEnTsOfauTOmaTIccOnTrOls • Pressure sensors • Temperature sensors • Level detectors • Vibration detectorsValVEmaInTEnancEWEldIngEmErgEncyrEsPOnsE • Regulations • Media management • Elements of an emergency • Incident Command response Structure (ICS) • Emergency exercise

Recommended ForEngineers new to the pipeline industry or those in special areas seeking a broader view of pipeline operations. Also serves as a refresher course for pipeline engineers.

Hydraulics for Pipeline Operators1.9 CEUsLength: 2.5 DaysfluIdPrOPErTIEsTHaTaffEcTflOW • Specific gravity • Viscosity • Vapor pressure • Temperature • Type fluid

sTEadysTaTEflOW • Pressure loss

HydraulIcgradIEnTs • General description • Stripping and injecting • MAOP • Relief systems • Transient upsets (surge)

HydraulIcPrOblEmExErcIsE

PumPsandPumPOPEraTIOn • Pump types/characteristics • Pumps and MAOP • Controls for pumps/stations

sTaTIOnOPEraTIOns • Valve closures and effects • Control valves; throttling • Bringing up/taking down • Handling lock out/tagout

PumPsTaTIOnExErcIsE

mulTIPlEsTaTIOnOPEraTIOn • Determining flow rate • Effective use of system energy (pressure)

Recommended ForOil movement center operators.

Need on-site training?

These courses can be customized to meet your company’s needs. Please call

281.397.2440.

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