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Repair Methods Course Overview: Pipeline defects, once detected and assessed, need timely and effective mitigation. Understanding the methods to address these defects ensures the continued safety and integrity of the pipeline. Kiefner’s “Repair Methods” course offers participants a comprehensive insight into the primary techniques used for defect mitigation. Delve deep into welded, mechanical, and composite […]

Remaining Life Analysis Course Overview: The Remaining Life Analysis course provides a comprehensive understanding of the evaluation and assessment of the expected operational lifetime of pipelines, explicitly focusing on managing corrosion and crack defects. With a robust curriculum, this course ensures that participants are well-versed in the methodologies and approaches essential for accurately analyzing pipeline

Pressure Testing Course Overview: Pressure testing plays a pivotal role in ascertaining the resilience and safety of pipelines. While it’s a scientific process, achieving optimal results necessitates combining technical knowledge and practical experience. The Kiefner Technical Training’s Pressure Testing course is tailored to impart deep insights into the nuances of hydrostatic testing, ensuring that participants

Pipe Properties and Testing Course Overview: Pipelines serve as the lifeline for transporting various fluids across vast distances. Knowledge about their properties and the different testing methods employed is essential for individuals associated with the pipeline industry. Kiefner Technical Training has formulated this course specifically for these individuals, offering them a comprehensive understanding of pipeline

Pipe Corrosion, Control, and Defects Course Overview: Pipeline corrosion is among the top challenges faced by the pipeline industry. Despite its significance, many individuals entering the field often lack a solid grasp of the technical aspects surrounding pipeline corrosion. Kiefner Technical Training presents a course tailor-made to bridge this gap, offering a comprehensive understanding of

Understanding Manufacturing Defects in Pipelines Course Overview: For effective pipeline integrity management, a clear comprehension of the pipe manufacturing process and the potential defects that may arise is imperative. Surprisingly, certain manufacturing defects might go unnoticed during rigorous quality inspections and pressure tests, only to evolve into significant issues during the pipeline’s operational phase. This

KAPA (Kiefner and Associates Pipe Assessment) Workshop Course Overview: KAPA (Kiefner and Associates Pipe Assessment) is an integral tool for understanding and calculating the remaining strength of pipes with defects. Developed and maintained by Kiefner, KAPA leverages established, publicly available equations for comprehensive pipeline integrity assessments. Deep Dive into KAPA: Historical Perspective: Understand the development

Defect Assessment Kiefner Training: Defect Assessment in Pipelines Course Overview: Pipeline systems may have defects, but that doesn’t necessarily compromise safety. After pinpointing these defects, the next crucial step for operators is differentiating between harmless and potentially hazardous imperfections. Our course delves deep into the universally recognized methods to evaluate the residual strength of pipes