Workshop Summary
This 3-day workshop takes you through the issues and concerns related to pipeline hot tapping and stopping as well as HDD design. The workshop is built around activities that re-enforce the concepts discussed, all tied to real-life scenarios. Specific topics covered include tapping and stopping process review, in-service welding and field considerations for the tapping and stopping portion. In the HDD design portion, topics will consist of site layout requirements, stress calculations and geotechnical issues.
During this workshop, we plan to:
- Highlight branch connections and re-enforcement of tapped openings
- Pay special attention to safe work procedures
- Build the HDD vocabulary and understanding to aid in better conversations with industry experts
- Discuss current limitations of the trenchless construction industry
- Apply all the concepts discussed to case studies
Attendees will qualify for 22 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and a Level 3 Natural Gas Industry Transmission Pipeline Design Expert badge from Credly upon completion.
Who Should Attend
- Engineers responsible for pipeline design or providing pipeline O&M support
- Managers responsible for pipeline operations and maintenance
- Marketing and support staff who can benefit from an overall understanding of design requirements for gas pipelines
- Employees of companies who provide technical services and products to the gas pipeline industry
Registration Information
- Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and beverage breaks
- Meeting materials will be sent ahead via email to attendees for downloading.
- All attendees will need to bring a scientific calculator for this workshop and their laptop to access materials.
- For Registration Information Please Contact Member Services
- For Content Information Please Contact Martha Stedman
Credly Digital Badge
Level 3 Natural Gas Industry Transmission Pipeline Design Expert
SGA has partnered with Credly, the leader in digital credentials, to certify the recipients have successfully completed an intensive 3-day workshop focused on the critical aspects of pipeline hot tapping, stopping, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) design. This hands-on training incorporates real-life scenarios and activities that reinforce the concepts discussed.
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Meet Your Instructors
Rob Friesen, P.E., P. Eng. with Farnsworth, Group Inc.
Rob has over 30 years of experience in the natural gas transmission and distribution pipeline industry. His tenure includes consulting engineering and operating company positions in both Canada and the U.S. Throughout his career, Rob has fulfilled roles in design engineering, project management, operations support and management.
