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Pipeline Defect Assessment Pipeline Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)
Management

MC140 TOP SELLER MC141
This two-day MasterClass provides a broad overview of analysis This two-day MasterClass is intended for engineers interested in
methods for defects in pipeline, and begins with a summary of learning more about SCC, conducting SCC integrity assessments,
important material properties and a review of integrity assessment and managing the results of such assessments. Prerequisites are
methods for pipeline defects. Analysis methods for corrosion are 2 to 4 years of experience related to pipeline integrity management
covered, including each of the methods cited in the most recent and/or involvement in SCC direct assessment programs. Some prior
version of ASME B31G - Manual for Determining the Remaining exposure to high pH or near neutral pH SCC is desired.
Strength of Corroded Pipelines. A discussion on analysis methods
for mechanical damage is also included. Students should be familiar with the Canadian Energy Pipeline
Association (CEPA) Stress Corrosion Cracking, Recommended
Analysis methods for cracks are covered in the second day, which Practices, 2nd edition, as well as ASME B31.8S Managing System
begins with a basic introduction to fracture mechanics. Attendees Integrity of Gas Pipelines, Non-mandatory Appendix A-3
learn about the methods of measuring toughness associated with
linearly elastic and elastic-plastic behaviour. Next, the use of failure The class provides an overview introduction to SCC and the role
assessment diagrams and the development of the log-secant of risk in managing SCC. Topics to be discussed in detail include
equation are discussed, followed by J-integral based assessments. Pipeline Coatings, SCC Direct Assessment, Site Selection, Field
Finally, both propagating fractures and fatigue are evaluated. Inspection Protocol and Mitigation Options. Case studies are
discussed on Decision Making and How to Respond to Finding SCC
You Will Learn To on your Pipeline System.
• Identify which type of analysis tool is appropriate for common You Will Learn To
defect types
• Identify the factors needed for SCC to occur on buried
• Apply analysis tools (such as ASME B31G and RSTRENG) for metal transmission pipelines
loss due to corrosion • Explain the life cycle of SCC initiation, growth, coalescence and
• Describe the limitations of employing ASME B31G and RSTRENG (potential) failure
WHEN TRAINING
• Apply analysis methods for mechanical damage, and understand • Describe the role of cathodic protection and coatings in both high
ALONE CAN’T why they are less accurate than those for metal loss due to pH SCC and near neutral pH SCC
SOLVE YOUR corrosion • Describe how toughness affects the defect tolerance of a pipeline
TALENT NEEDS, • Explain the difference between flow stress and toughness related • Identify factors that affect SCC growth rates, coalescence and
failures
interaction
ASME CAN • Identify when fracture-mechanics based analysis tools, such as the • Explain the basic elements of an SCC management plan
HELP YOU FIND log-secant approach, must be used • Describe how SCC management decisions are made PIPING AND PIPELINES MasterClass Series
NEW TALENT! • Describe how toughness affects the defect tolerance of a pipeline • Initiate the process of developing a company-specific SCC
• Explain how pressure cycling affects fatigue lives of crack-like management plan
defects
Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend This MasterClass is intended for engineers interested in learning
This course is intended for engineers interesting in learning more more about SCC in transmission pipelines. Attendees should
about analysing defects in transmission pipelines. Attendees should have at least 2 to 4 years of experience related to pipeline integrity
have at least two to four years of experience related to pipeline management and defect assessment technologies.
integrity management and/or defect assessment technologies. 2 Days, 1.50 CEUs, 15 PDHs
2 Days, 1.50 CEUs, 15 PDHs Date: 17-18 October 2016, Barcelona, Spain
Date: 19-20 October 2016, Barcelona, Spain 13-14 March 2017, Scandinavia
15-16 March 2017, Scandinavia 19-20 June, 2017, Milan, Italy
21-22 June, 2017, Milan, Italy Member: €1.250 / List Price €1.350
Member: €1.250 / List Price €1.350

MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Tom Bubenik has over 35 years’ experience Dr. Tom Bubenik has over 35 years’ experience
in onshore and offshore pipeline integrity, in onshore and offshore pipeline integrity,
internationally recognized for his ILI technology internationally recognized for his ILI technology
and pipeline degradation expertise. A Senior and pipeline degradation expertise. A Senior
Principal Engineer at DNV GL, he develops Principal Engineer at DNV GL, he develops
state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world
problems through his knowledge of regulatory problems through his knowledge of regulatory
requirements, threats and the costs and requirements, threats and the costs and
consequences of managing pipeline integrity. consequences of managing pipeline integrity.
Previously Bubenik worked at Battelle’s Pipeline Previously Bubenik worked at Battelle’s Pipeline
Simulation Facility and at Exxon Production Simulation Facility and at Exxon Production
Research. He is also Vice-Chair of ASME Research. He is also Vice-Chair of ASME
Pipeline Systems Division Executive Committee. Pipeline Systems Division Executive Committee.

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