Overview

The two-day course offers hands-on experience in the isolation, maintenance, and operation of gas transmission systems. Training is provided in a controlled environment, avoiding operational disruptions. The course is suitable for managers, engineers, and technicians working in power generation, industry, and gas supply.

Objectives

• Understand the operational standards and legislation governing owners and operators of gas pipelines and associated assets.
• Recognise and apply safe working practices in hazardous areas.
• Safely isolate, vent and purge sections of gas pipeline and plant in accordance with industry standards and best practice.

Course Content

UK Gas Industry Legislation and Best Practice:

• Relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• Industry standards, codes of practice and recognised best-practice guidance

Safety in Hazardous Areas:

• Hazardous-area classification and zoning
• Selection and use of appropriate equipment
• Site-entry procedures
• Emergency and evacuation procedures
• Gas sampling procedures

System Design:

• Fundamental system-design principles

Isolation, Venting and Purging:

• Safe plant and pipeline isolation
• Selection and installation of appropriate equipment
• Venting and purging procedures
• Practical application of displacement and dilution purging techniques