Course Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Assess structural and operational condition of pipelines
• Apply advanced inspection technologies including CCTV and sensors
• Identify failure risks and deterioration patterns
• Select appropriate rehabilitation techniques
• Improve reliability and lifecycle performance of utility networks

Course Outline (5 Training Days)

Day 1: Pipeline Systems and Failure Mechanisms

• Types of pipeline networks and materials
• Common deterioration and failure causes
• Structural vs hydraulic deficiencies
• Environmental and operational impacts
• Risk exposure in underground assets

Day 2: Inspection Technologies and Assessment Methods

• CCTV inspection systems
• Sensor-based monitoring tools
• Laser and acoustic inspection technologies
• Data collection and interpretation
• Condition rating systems

Day 3: Data Analysis and Risk-Based Prioritization

• Structural condition evaluation
• Hydraulic performance analysis
• Risk-based pipeline ranking
• Critical pipeline identification
• Case studies

Day 4: Rehabilitation and Repair Technologies

• Trenchless rehabilitation methods
• Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP)
• Sliplining and pipe bursting
• Open-cut repair considerations
• Quality assurance in rehabilitation

Day 5: Lifecycle Planning and Governance

• Lifecycle cost considerations
• Asset renewal planning
• Contractor management
• Compliance with standards
• Best practices and lessons learned