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Integrity Management of Natural Gas Pipeline Integrity Issues, Mitigation,
Pipelines using the ASME B31.8S Prevention and Repair Using ASME
Standard B31.8S Standard

MC142 MasterClass Series/ASME STANDARDS COURSE MC143 MasterClass Series/ASME STANDARDS COURSE

This two-day MasterClass provides the requirements for developing an This two-day MasterClass provides the requirements for improving the
integrity management program for gas pipelines using ASME B31.8S, integrity of gas pipelines using ASME B31.8S, which is the most widely
which is the most widely used Code for managing pipeline integrity. used Code for pipeline integrity management. The course focuses on
Table 7.1-1 in ASME B31.8S Code, and how it should be used to create
The course explains how to develop and execute an Integrity a program that more than meets the minimum requirements of US and
Management Program (IMP). It discusses the best practices for risk other regulations. Table 7.1-1 lists all 22 threats to pipelines and provides
management systems, reviews integrity assessments and responses to two pages of various technologies and proven solutions to address each
integrity assessments, coupled with the priority for repairs. It provides one. This course explains how to develop and execute an IMP using
details and examples of alternative integrity assessment methods, as both of the ASME B31.8 and B31.8S Codes, as well as other relevant
well as preventive and mitigation measures. This course includes in-class standards. It discusses the best practices for use in system design,
exercises and its content complements the ASME B31.8 Code, which operations for and maintaining integrity, and discusses the appropriate
covers the design, operation, maintenance and repair of natural gas technologies for pipeline repairs. It provides details and examples of
PIPING AND PIPELINES MasterClass Series
distribution and transmission pipelines. At the end of the course you will alternatives, as well as alternate preventive and mitigation measures.
be able to develop and execute an IMP for gas pipelines.
You Will Learn To Complementing the ASME B31.8 code, this course covers the design,
operation, maintenance and repair of natural gas distribution and
• Explain the guiding principles of pipeline safety and were IMP fits in a transmission pipelines and ASME B31.8S, which covers Integrity
Safety Management System Management.
• Explain the components of the Integrity Management Process
• Describe the process for developing an Integrity Management Program You Will Learn To
• Explain the requirements of standards for integrity management • Explain the many prevention and detection practices to ensure
• Explain how High Consequence Areas (HCA) are defined and created pipeline safety
• Describe integrity threats as outlined in B31.8S, including time • Describe how the use of certain prevention and detection practices
dependent, time independent, resident and interactive from the ASME B31.8S Standard, as well 49CFR192 regulations, interact
• Describe integrity assessment methods in B31.8S, such as the types of for improved performance and ensure maximum safety
inline inspection (ILI) tools and their functions • Specify prevention and repair solutions for each threat and improve
• Perform a risk assessment for an HCA the IMP performance for gas pipelines
• Explain prevention and mitigation responses outside of HCAs • Explain the reasons why one prevention and repair solution may be
• Define Fitness-for-Service and describe how it is used in integrity better than another; or why both together can be even more effective
management
• Identify prevention and mitigation measures to reduce risk Who Should Attend
• Describe the additional elements in an integrity management program, Pipeline personnel who have the responsibility for integrity and safety,
including performance, communications, change management and including senior pipeline managers, pipeline engineers, operations and
quality control maintenance personnel as well as others involved in the training for and
implementation of integrity management programs
Who Should Attend
Pipeline personnel who have the responsibility for integrity and safety, 2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs
including senior pipeline managers, pipeline engineers, operations and
maintenance personnel as well as others involved in the training for and
implementation of integrity management programs
2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs

MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR
Keith Leewis, Ph.D., brings over 40 years’ Keith Leewis, Ph.D., brings over 40 years’
extensive experience in pipeline engineering, extensive experience in pipeline engineering,
design, materials, operations and integrity design, materials, operations and integrity
management in the operations and engineering management in the operations and engineering
sectors of the energy industry. As an integrity sectors of the energy industry. As an integrity
engineer he provides technical assessments engineer he provides technical assessments
that assist clients in achieving comprehensive that assist clients in achieving comprehensive
and timely regulatory approvals. As an ASME and timely regulatory approvals. As an ASME
committee member, he improves the international committee member, he improves the international
standards for the design and integrity standards for the design and integrity
management of natural gas pipelines, including management of natural gas pipelines, including
the API & NACE standards related to integrity the API & NACE standards related to integrity
assessment. Previously, Leewis was a tenured assessment. Previously, Leewis was a tenured
professor – TUNS, Director of Technology professor – TUNS, Director of Technology
- Welding Institute of Canada, Project R&D - Welding Institute of Canada, Project R&D
Manager at PRCI, GTI & GRI, Senior Engineer - Manager at PRCI, GTI & GRI, Senior Engineer -
TCPL, and an R&D engineer – DOFASCO. TCPL, and an R&D engineer – DOFASCO.

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