COURSE SYLLABUS
Introduction to the CSA Z662 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems Standard
Duration
Two classroom days providing 1.6 CEU (Continuing Education Credits) or 16 PDH (Professional
Development Hours)
Summary
This two-day course will provide participants with a high level understanding of the Canadian Standards
Association CSA Z662 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems Standard, with an emphasis on practical application
of the standard to oil and natural gas pipelines and facilities over the complete lifecycle from design,
construction and operation in onshore areas. The course will discuss how the CSA Z662 standard and
pipeline regulations act together and it will also highlight differences in key areas between CSA Z662 and
ASME B31.3. The course is designed for pipeline engineers, technologists, inspectors or other
professionals who require a working knowledge of the standard. Participants are encouraged but not
required to bring a copy of the Standard (not included in course fees) to the sessions.
Who Should Attend
The course is designed for both new and experienced pipeline engineers, technologists, inspectors and
other professionals who require a working knowledge of the standard. The practical examples discussed
during the course will enable all participants to gain an understanding of the application of the standard.
Course Agenda
Day One - (Clauses 1 to 6 of CSA Z662)
1. Introduction to CSA
a. Clarify who/what CSA is
b. Discuss the standard development process
c. Explain how the standard becomes law and interacts with regulations
d. How to request formal interpretations and changes
2. Scope (Clause 1)
a. What is covered and excluded from CSA requirements
b. Discuss if there are retroactivity requirements
c. How to deal with products or processes not referenced in the standard
d. Clarify what is mandatory language and when Notes are mandatory
e. Brief introduction to the annexes and highlights which are mandatory
3. Terminology (Clause 2)
a. Cover some key definitions
b. Explain the concept of hoop stress and specified minimum yield stress
c. Introduction to Engineering Assessment
4. Safety and Loss Management System (Clause 3)
a. Discuss the key elements of a safety and loss management system
b. Describe the key elements of an integrity management program
c. Details on Engineering Assessment requirements
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5. Design (Clause 4)
a. Cover the various design loads and conditions that must be considered
b. Explain Class Location determination
c. Explore pressure design determination– hoop stress and combined stress
d. Analyze valve spacing requirements
e. Discuss cover, clearance and crossing requirements
f. Briefly cover compressor and pump station design considerations
g. Examine over pressure protection requirements
h. Consider leak detection requirements
6. Materials (Clause 5)
a. Discuss notch toughness requirements and the rationale
b. Clarify acceptable reuse of material considerations
c. Highlight requirements for records of materials
7. Construction (Clause 6)
a. Detail the requirements throughout the construction lifecycle such as:
b. Examine pipe transportation, right of way clearing, ditching lowering in and backfill
c. Describe Crossing considerations related to bored and horizontal directional drill
(HDD)
d. Discuss mandatory inspection requirement
8. Joining (Clause 7)
a. Describe joining and relevant welding processes
Day Two - (Clauses 7 to 10 & 16 of CSA Z662)
9. Joining (cont.) (Clause 7)
a. Analyze the development of a welding procedure specification (WPS)
b. Explain how to qualify a welder according to CSA requirements
c. Discuss production welding considerations
d. Highlight requirements for Inspection of Welds
e. Cover types of non-destructive examination (NDE) methods
f. Detail mandatory visual and NDE requirements
g. Discuss in-service welding requirements
10. Pressure Testing (Clause 8)
a. Discussion on why pressure testing is required
b. Explain safety considerations associated with pressure testing
c. Cover testing procedures and techniques
d. Describe appropriate duration and pressures for both strength and leak tests
e. Analyze how to determine maximum operating pressure
f. Highlight pressure test medium considerations
11. Corrosion Control (Clause 9)
a. Cover external corrosion control requirements
b. Discuss external pipe coating considerations
c. Highlight cathodic protection requirements
d. Cover internal corrosion susceptibility determination
e. Describe internal corrosion condition monitoring and mitigation requirements
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12. Operations (Clause 10)
a. Highlight safety considerations during operation
b. Discuss integrity management and engineering assessment requirements
c. Cover leak detection requirements and considerations
d. Examine mandatory records and procedures
e. Discuss pipeline emergency and ground disturbance requirements
f. Right of way inspection and maintenance requirements
g. Explain what to do when a Class location changes
h. Explore evaluation of imperfections and acceptable repair methodologies
i. Detail deactivation, reactivation and abandonment
13. Sour Service Pipe (Clause 16)
a. Discussion on the interaction of Clauses 3 to 10 and Sour Service Clause 16
b. Examine the definition and how to determine sour service
c. Cover the sour service requirements from design, materials, construction, joining,
pressure testing and operations
Instructor(s)
To be determined
Course Dates
Please visit the course details webpage for currently scheduled course dates.
Available for In-House Group Delivery
This course is available for In-House Training and the content can be customized to suit the needs of
your organization. For more information or to request a proposal, please email
[email protected] or call 713-482-3858 (USA), 403-284-1250 (Canada) or
011 44 20 7280 3333 (International).
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