In-Line Inspection of Pipelines
Course Overview
The course will provide an introduction to the subject and importance of pipeline inspection, with a focus on internal inspection using in-line inspection tools. Delegates will be introduced to the different non-destructive testing technologies used in in-line inspection tools, as well as their specific strengths and weaknesses. The course provides a broad overview of tools commercially available today for the inspection of traditional and challenging pipelines in the onshore and offshore sectors. Inspection procedures and reporting will be introduced, with a focus on the typical content of final reports and the further use of inspection data. The course is ideally suited to introduce the subject of in-line inspection and serves as a foundation for the special in-line inspection tracks of the Pipeline Technology Conference Asia.
Agenda
- Introduction Introducing the course and the role of In-Line Inspection as part of the Pipeline Integrity Assurance process
- Defects in Pipelines Introducing typical defects and their geometries in pipelines as well as identifying at which stage in the pipeline life they usually appear. Geometric anomalies, metal loss, and cracks will be discussed
- Pipeline Inspection An overview of pipeline inspection methodologies, internal and external, with a special focus on internal inspection for traditional and challenging pipelines
- Non-Destructive Testing Technologies A brief overview of the non-destructive testing technologies utilized for In-Line Inspection, including magnetic flux leakage, ultrasound, and eddy current technologies
- Pipeline Inspection Tools A comprehensive overview of the internal inspection tools commercially available today, covering traditional and challenging pipelines
- Pipeline Inspection Procedures and Reporting A brief look at the inspection procedures used during an ILI project, as well as introducing and explaining the analysis and reporting process. Overview of current reporting standards and how ILI data can be further used
Target Group
Managers responsible for pipeline integrity, Pipeline Engineers, Technicians or other interested personnel from operators. Engineering Consultants active in the field of NDT and Integrity Assessment. Personnel from the authorities or certification bodies involved with pipeline inspection and assessment and licensing.
HRD Corp Claimability
This training course is HRD Corp claimable for eligible Malaysian employers. Companies registered with HRD Corp may apply for training grants to offset approved training costs, subject to HRD Corp terms and conditions. Please note that the employer grant approval must be obtained at least 14 days prior to the training commencement date. We recommend early planning to ensure timely approval and participation.
Dr. Michael Beller has worked in the pipeline industry for over 35 years.
After completing his degree in Mechanical Engineering and subsequent research, Dr. Beller joined Preussag AG in 1988 in it's pipeline construction division and, in 1991, the ILI vendor Pipetronix GmbH.
At Pipetronix, Dr. Beller held various positions in the Engineering, Sales, and Marketing Departments. In 2001, he joined NDT Systems & Services AG as a co-founder, where he held the position of Corporate Marketing Manager. In June 2013, he joined the ROSEN Group, initially in the Corporate Marketing Department and later in the Corporate Strategy Office.
Recently, Dr. Beller founded Beller-Consulting, an organization mainly focusing on training and coaching for the pipeline industry. He is based in Southwest Germany.
Dr. Beller has published more than 80 technical papers on pipeline inspection and integrity and is a co-author of several books on pipeline inspection and integrity.
Dr. Beller is a former President of the International Pigging Products & Services Association (PPSA) and is active on a number of conference advisory boards. Currently, he is the Chairman of the Editorial Board of the Pipeline Technology Journal.
Dr. Beller has been delivering training courses to the pipeline industry for over 20 years, covering pipeline inspection, pipeline integrity, and material defects in pipeline steels. He is also a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences as well as the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in Karlsruhe, Germany, where he teaches material science and strentgh of materials.
