November 7, 2024: RSTRENG and Defect Assessment (Live-Virtual)

  • Author: Joe Pikas
  • Level: Advanced
  • Study time: 8 hours
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Course overview
What is the RSTRENG calculation? What are the abnormal operating conditions that may occur?

This course provides essential training for pipeline professionals on recognizing and assessing abnormal operating conditions (AOCs), including defects like welds, material issues, cracking, and corrosion. In alignment with PHMSA's Operator Qualification (OQ) rule under 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195, participants will gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with RSTRENG calculations for corrosion assessment. Upon successful completion of the course and passing both written and practical exams, participants will receive certification and continuing education units, meeting OQ requirements for engineers, technicians, and managers.

Provided:
  • Level 1 Certification of Completion (upon completion of knowledge exam) and 7 PDHs OR
  • Certificate of Completion with 7 PDHs (without completion of Level 1 Certification knowledge exam)
  • Course notes provided electronically
  • 7-day software access to RSTRENG+

PDH Certificate included upon successful completion

  • Course Outline

    Defect Assessment
    • Introduction to Pipe Defects
    • Site Analysis and Documentation
    • Holidays and Defects
    • Identify & Classify Corrosion and Other Indications
    • Prioritization of Indications
    • Dig Examinations
    • Analysis and Report Results
    • Post Assessment
    • Mitigation
    • Industry Standards (ASME/API/NACE)
  • Evaluating Corroded Pipe Using RSTRENG
    • G, Modified B31.G, and RSTRENG
    • Finding and Measuring the Corrosion
    •      Tools
    •      Gridding
    •      Interaction Rules
    • Level 1 and Level 2 Evaluations
    •      ASME B31G and Modified MAOP
    •      RSTRENG+
    •      Limitations
    •      Calculations
    •      Updating Files
  • Practical
    • Introduction to Pit Gauges to Measure Pitting on Various Samples (Video)
    • Running Pitting Calculations on RSTRENG HUB
    •      Producing Files and Reports
    •      E-mail Report to Instructor
  • Test
    • Knowledge Exam and a short homework assignment in lieu of the practical (classroom) component for the Level 1 Certification
    • E-mail Test to Instructor

Joe Pikas

AMPP Corrosion Specialist & PL SME
ABOUT Joe
Joe Pikas is a subject matter expert for Technical Toolboxes with more than 50 years of experience in pipeline construction, operations, corrosion control design, and implementation, including pipeline engineering management. He is an expert in pipeline integrity management, risk management, coating materials selection, cathodic protection design, and testing, and internal and external pipeline corrosion control. In 2009, he was awarded the NACE Distinguished Service Award and received an industry award in 2002 from AGA, GTI, INGAA, NACE, OPS, and PRCI International. Also, he has contributed over 50 papers to industry trade magazines, NACE, SSPC, and other publications and conferences.