In-Service Welding Workshop Avoid future failures and maintain safety at your facility DNV provides leading corrosion and materials experts to help you extend the life of your facility with valuable information provided in a one-day workshop
Why Attend In-service welding continues to be an area in which there is much interest due to the need for repairs from corrosion damage as pipelines age and more branch connections are added to support open access and common carrier practices. Proper welding is needed to maintain service, avoid loss of contents and avoid venting methane. DNV’s six-hour InService Welding course covers: ✓
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The concept and history of weld deposition repair, the risks and practical applications
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Branch connection designs, reinforcement types, pressure testing and hot tapping through welds
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Code and regulatory requirements
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Lessons learned from previous incidents, both reported and unreported, as well as the 10 commandments of in-service welding
Who Will Benefit Factors affecting burnthrough including wall thickness, welding parameters and flow rate/pressure; how to avoid burnthrough and related concerns
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Common factors and requirements in hydrogen cracking and preventive measures
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Types of full-encirclement sleeves, their design and fabrication, as well as how to assure effective reinforcement
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DNV Houston 1400 Ravello Katy, TX 77449 USA 281.396.1889 John.T.Schmidt@dnv.com
People from the oil & gas, transmission pipeline and chemical processing industries will find this tutorial beneficial. The course is geared towards: •
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Technicians
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Personnel involved with maintenance
DNV Calgary 2340 Pegasus Way, NE, Suite 123 Calgary, AB T2E8M5 Canada 403.250.9041 dnvcalgary@dnv.com www.dnvcalgary.com
In-Service Welding Workshop Avoid future failures and maintain safety at your facility Workshop Outline Chapter 1: Burnthrough and Related Safety Concerns Chapter 2: Hydrogen Cracking Chapter 3: Full-Encirclement Repair Sleeves Chapter 4: Hot Taps Branch Connections Chapter 5: Weld Deposition Repair Chapter 6: Code and Regulatory Requirements Chapter 7: Lessons Learned How to Schedule an In-Service Welding Workshop Who is the Instructor The workshop will be led by DNV staff member William A. Bruce, P.E., I.W.E. Mr. Bruce is the director of welding &
materials technology for DNV in Dublin, Ohio. He has 25 years of experience in the area of ferrous materials, their weldability, and their application in the oil, gas and petrochemical industry with particular emphasis on the pipeline sector. Areas of expertise include repair welding, inspection techniques, failure analysis, diagnosis of weld cracks and other discontinuities, corrosion control, and service life extension. He has carried out numerous projects pertaining to safety and integrity aspects of repair and modification of in-service pipelines by welding.
For more information or to schedule an In-Service Welding Workshop for your staff, contact Valerie Mays at (614) 7611214 or valerie.mays@dnv.com. For more technical information, contact Mr. Bruce at bill.bruce@dnv.com or (614) 761-1214.
He received his degree in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Ohio. He also holds an International Welding certification from the International Institute of Welding and is an AWS Certified Welding Inspector.
DNV is a global provider of services for managing risk. Established in 1864, DNV is an independent foundation with the purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment. DNV comprises 300 offices in 100 countries, with 7,000 employees. The DNV Columbus office (formerly CC Technologies) provides expertise in corrosion, materials and structural integrity.
DNV Columbus 5777 Frantz Road Dublin, OH 43017 USA 614.761.1214 dnvcolumbus@dnv.com www.dnvcolumbus.com
DNV Houston 1400 Ravello Katy, TX 77449 USA 281.396.1889 John.T.Schmidt@dnv.com
DNV Calgary 2340 Pegasus Way, NE, Suite 123 Calgary, AB T2E8M5 Canada 403.250.9041 dnvcalgary@dnv.com www.dnvcalgary.com