Tracks

Critical elements of design and engineering of pipelines
Hydraulics and Surge Analysis
Material selection for pipeline
ROU acquisition and present regulations
High strength steel and line pipe manufacturing including Fracture Toughness requirements
Modern route survey techniques and practices
GIS mapping and planning for pipelines
High Performance coatings including field joint coatings

Welding including properties of Girth Welds, Weld Flaw Acceptance Criteria
Sectionalizing Valve Selection Criteria for Hydrocarbon liquid pipelines
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Auxiliary equipment of pipelines- Fittings, Valves, Scrapper Traps
Hydrostatic Testing of pipelines
Essentials of Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of pipeline
Pipeline Station Facilities - Compressor and Pump Stations, Terminals, Pigging Facilities
Station Piping Stress Analysis

Change of Service of pipelines
Integrity Management during construction
Abandonment & Decommission of Offshore Pipelines
Engineering and installation of Deepwater Pipelines
Latest Construction Equipment and their Utilities in onshore and offshore pipelines
Trenchless construction methods using HDD/ Micro tunneling
Case Studies

Establishing & Managing Pipeline Integrity in offshore & Onshore
Risk Assessment and Risk management
Corrosion Control (Internal and External)
Cracks & Crack Management through engineering evaluation
Pipeline Security, Third party damages & RoU Management
Fitness for purpose assessment
GIS application in pipeline integrity management
Pipeline intrusion detection system and leak detection system
Managing integrity of ageing pipelines
Remaining life assessment & Life Extension
Emerging inspection techniques
Application of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) in the pipeline transportation

Application Development on Cloud based Platforms
Digitalization of pipeline assets
Making a digital twin of Pipeline
Use of Big Data analytics and Artificial Intelligence based application
Industrial Internet of Things and Connected Devices
Use of Drone and development of drone-based applications for pipeline monitoring
Augmented Reality applications and devices
Use of Mobile Devices in pipeline management
Automation of pipeline stations and pipeline systems
Contribution of Pipelines in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Technologies for Predicting Mother nature and effects on pipelines

Advancement in leak detection systems
Overcoming challenges of un-piggable pipelines
Digital Solutions & Automation for Cost Effective Pipeline Operations
Applying Industry 4.0 philosophy to pipeline integrity, the future beyond digitalization
Enhanced Connectivity & Data logging, Data management strategies
Effect of AI & IOT in Pipelines; Smart Monitoring and Protection of Pipelines
Risk based decision making based on machine learning/ AI
Autonomous Inspection of Deepwater Pipeline; Splash Zone Integrity
Case Studies

Metering
Hydraulic Simulations
Pipeline Interface management
Case Study for Pipeline Failure
Safety in Pipeline Maintenance- Offshore & Onshore
Leak Detection
Data and Records Management
Hydrostatic Testing of operating pipelines
HDD Crossings
Cased Crossings
Scope for intelligent automation & robotics in pipeline operations
Disaster Management & Disaster Preparedness in Oil & Gas Cross-Country Pipelines
Case Studies

Latest Trends in Line Pipe Metallurgy
Development of Line Pipe Metallurgy for transportation of pure H2
Repurposing NG pipelines for transportation of Hydrogen - NG / blend
Transmission and Distribution of H2 through pipelines
Storage of Hydrogen - Present and Future
Safety in transportation of Hydrogen blends through existing NG Pipelines
Design codes/standards for new pipeline construction for transportation of new/emerging fuels
New Fuels to reduce Greenhouse gas / Carbon Emissions

New fuels include H2, Bio-Methane, Ethanol, Bio-diesel, Ammonia, CO2 and others
Conversion of existing pipeline network for transportation of new fuels - challenge, limitations, long term corrosion impact, capacity utilisation
Transportation of Carbon Di Oxide through existing pipelines
Innovative solutions for new fuels for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Data Management
Self-Reliant Developments
RoU Acquisition Process
Statutory Clearances
Pipeline Personnel Competency
Skilled Construction Manpower

Pipeline Management Software Systems
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Threat analysis and safety considerations
Impact of conversion on equipment, measurement of emerging fuels
Storage inspection and maintenance, effects on end users, preventative maintenance
Greenhouse Gas Emissions includes reduction in methane emissions, and optimization of combustion and efficiency-Methods to improve compressor/pump efficiency
Regulatory considerations for greenhouse gas reductions
Case Studies