Pipeline Materials

Video Clip from the Lesson

Description

This lesson covers the basic materials from which pipelines are constructed including pipe, coatings, cathodic protection, valves and actuators.  Included in the lesson are two videos from a pipe manufacturing facility and one video from a pipe coating facility.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the two most common ways of welding the longitudinal pipe seam during pipe manufacturing.

  • Explain what SMYS means and why it is important.

  • Explain the purpose of Fusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) coatings.

  • Explain the purpose of a rectifier.

  • Explain the purpose of a ground bed.

  • List three common fittings and explain their purposes.

  • List the four main types of valves used in the pipeline industry to perform the isolation function.

  • Explain what the control function of a valve means.

  • Explain the function of an actuator.

Lesson Outline

  • Pipe

    • Manufacturing methods

    • Properties

    • Labeling

    • Nomenclature

  • Cathodic protection

    • Coatings

    • Rectifiers

    • Ground beds

  • Fittings

    • Types

    • Ratings

  • Valves

    • Types

    • Uses

  • Actuators

Audience

  • Company personnel new to the midstream industry.

  • Current professional support personnel who want to learn more about the industry so they can interact with those they support.

  • Industry vendors and suppliers who want to better understand the industry.

  • Others in the industry who want to widen their view and understanding.

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