Introduction to IGEM/TD/3

Course summary

This engaging course examines steel and polyethylene pipelines for the distribution of odourised gas or un-odourised dry natural gas and liquified petroleum gas (LPG). It considers the principles for design, construction, inspection, testing and operation of these pipelines as presented in IGEM/TD/3 Edition 6. The material will closely examine how the standard informs every aspect of gas distribution and delivery.

Learning outcomes

• An understanding of pipeline best practice, as informed by IGEM/TD/3
• Examination of the significant amendments to the standard in Edition 6
• Recognition of how IGEM/TD/3 impacts every role in the gas transmission cycle
• An ability to apply the basic principles identified in IGEM/TD/3
• The confidence to apply risk management methodology to pipelines designed, constructed, inspected and maintained in accordance with IGEM/TD/3
• The skills to identify mitigation measures that reduce risk
• The expertise to identify preventative and corrective measures associated with pipeline failures

Course content

• Legal considerations applicable to steel and polyethylene pipelines
• Design and planning controls that impact steel these pipelines
• Construction controls including planning, safety, excavation, jointing
• Pressure testing, commissioning and decommissioning best practice 
• Operation and maintenance, including management; monitoring; preventative, planned and breakdown maintenance
• Alterations and connections to live pipelines
• Maintaining comprehensive records across the project lifecycle and its constituent actors
• Additional measures that impact activity related to liquefied petroleum gas

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for: HSE and compliance managers; network engineers; design engineers; architects, consultants and design houses involved in the construction and design of distribution pipelines; utility infrastructure providers; construction and installation engineers; gas transporters; those new to the gas industry.

Trainer Profile

Keith Johnston has 40 years’ experience in the utility sector, working across project management, operations, design and design management, construction management, feasibility studies, cost estimating, compliance and health and safety management. In addition to being a Chartered Engineer skilled in all aspects of project delivery including business development, Keith has extensive expertise in compliance and health and safety legislation.

Keith is committed to changing behaviours that will improve business performance and efficiency, and ably engages course attendees with his passion for industry learning and quality.

Testimonials

“Really enjoyable and very informative.”

“Interactive and at a pace that allowed questions.”

“Great course as usual.”

Joining instructions

Once you have booked you will be sent your MS Teams joining invite nearer the date of the course.  The course will take place on two consecutive mornings from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Contact info

Email [email protected] or call 01509 678150