Tutorials

Tutorial Rates will be $500 full day regular and $150 full day student.  Wednesday 1/2 day tutorials are available to conference attendees only and the rates will be $250 regular and $75 student.  Rates will be increased for onsite registration.

 

Tutorial number	Day	Timing	Title	Theme	Tutorial Summary	Presenters
1	Monday	Full day	Pipeline Integrity Evaluations & Engineering Assessments	Integrity	An introduction to the assessment of defects in pipelines. Defect types will be discussed, with emphasis on their potential to result in failure. The background to the commonly applied defect assessment methods will be presented, ranging from workmanship acceptance levels to fitness-for-service assessments. 1. Why do pipelines fail? 2. The assessment of defects in pipelines. 3. How to assess corrosion defects. 4. How to assess mechanical damage (dents and gouges). 5. Pipeline integrity.	Andrew Cosham
2	Monday	Full day	Pipeline Defect and Threat Interaction in Pipeline Integrity Management - Industry Practices on Assessment and Mitigation	Integrity	Pipeline failures commonly involve more than one threat and so an effective integrity management program must anticipate the interaction of threats and introduce robust mitigation to minimise the associated likelihood of failure. This one-day tutorial will address a range of interacting pipeline threats, covering both interacting defects and the effects of multiple load sources on common pipeline anomalies. Case studies are used throughout to demonstrate practical application of the theory.	Chris Holliday Rebecca Senior
3	Monday	Full day	Pipeline Risk Management	Risk & Reliability	Pipeline risk management tutorial will focus on the introduction to risk and reliability methodologies used in pipeline integrity management. The focus will be on the approaches for quantitative risk assessment and the related issues for real-world pipeline integrity management such as hazards and threats, risk acceptance, risk communication and on-going developments in the industry. The tutorial will include concrete examples of pipeline risk management through case studies in real-world implementations.	Smitha Koduru Alex Tomic
4	Monday	Full day	Pipeline Design and Construction	Design	Overview of the following fundamentals: • Concept development. • Hydraulic design considerations for gas, liquid, and two-phase systems. • Route selection, water crossings, and geotechnical issues. • Criteria for materials and coating selection. • Design loads on buried pipe. • Working Stress and Limit States Design Principles. • Construction methods, bending, welding, trenching directional drilling. • Pressure testing.	Alan Murray
5	Monday	Full day	Pipeline In-Line Inspection – Validation and Use of Results & Effective ILI Based Program with Improved Performance and Economy	Integrity	This tutorial will address what companies need to do after the data is received from the ILI vendor in order to ensure appropriate excavations and repairs are performed. The checks that should be done to evaluate whether the right excavations are done at the right time: 1. Data quality meet the expectation based on ILI tool specifications and whether there are significant outliers that will trigger additional integrity actions. 2. Different API 1163 validation levels and metrics such as probability of detection (POD), probability of identification (POI) and sizing accuracy will be covered. 3. Decisions based on the validation results will be discussed.	Yanping Li Lyndon Lamborn Matt Ellinger
6	Monday	Full day	Pipeline Dent Assessment & Management	Mechanical Damage	This course trains engineers to evaluate dent features found during in-line pipeline inspections using API RP 1183, which supports regulatory compliance and pipeline integrity. It explains how API 1183 aligns with regulatory requirements for dent engineering critical assessments. Students learn practical dent assessment techniques, regulatory compliant ECA methods, and advanced finite element analysis approaches. The course also covers case studies, indenter profile matching, model setup, post processing, and mitigation or repair strategies.	Joe Bratton Shanshan Wu Rick Wang
7	Monday	Full day	Fracture mechanics for pipeline engineers	Integrity	What is fracture mechanics and why should you care? The Fracture mechanics for pipeline engineers tutorial will review fracture mechanics, toughness and typical crack-like anomalies in pipelines. Additional topics include: managing cracks, a review of fracture mechanics models, and crack types and growth. Example problems and solutions are also included.	Steven J Polasik Jing Ma Yohann Miglis
8	Monday	Full day	CSA Z662 and ASME B31.4/8: A Comparison of Approaches to Pipeline Design and Integrity	Design	A coordinated, high-level overview of pipeline design using CSA Z662 and ASME B31.4 / B31.8. Each presenter will address the same core design topics within their respective session, enabling participants to directly compare how the two code systems approach similar engineering challenges. The objective is to provide a practical understanding of both the common foundational elements, and the key differences in design philosophy, structure, and application. The following areas will be addressed in both sessions: • Code structure and overall design philosophy • Scope, applicability, and key definitions • Design basis and system classification • Pressure design concepts and safety factors • Materials and specification approach • Design for loads and environmental considerations • Treatment of special conditions and emerging technologies • Practical application considerations and common challenges	Michael Rosenfeld William (Bill) Simpson
9	Monday	Half day AM	Horizontal Directional Drilling, Risk and Data	Integrity	This tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) with a specific focus on risk management and data utilization. Industry experts will cover design considerations, geotechnical hazard management, and the owner's perspective on project risk. The session also highlights the critical role of Electronic Data Recorder (EDR) data and digital monitoring in mitigating risks, concluding with an interactive open panel discussion.	Dr. Ali Bayat Urso Campos Anthony Payoe Ali Ebrahimi Jeffrey Schneider
10	Monday	Half day AM	Machine Learning for Pipelines: Basics, Best Practices, and Projects	Machine Learning/AI	Join us for a tutorial designed specifically for professionals in the pipeline industry who are new to machine learning or are looking to enhance their knowledge of how to apply ML models in practice. Participants will gain an understanding of the latest advancements in machine learning research and development, explore various problem, and model types, and learn the essential steps involved in executing a machine learning project. Key Topics Covered: 1. Fundamentals of Learning: Grasp the basic concepts and terminology essential for understanding machine learning. 2. Modelling Workflow: Walk through the end-to-end process of using machine learning models, from data strategy and the importance of domain expertise to model application, visualization, and effective communication. 3. Pipeline Industry Case Studies: Examine real-world examples showcasing the successful application of machine learning in the pipeline industry. 4. Best Practices and Recommendations: Receive practical guidance on how to effectively utilize machine learning in your modelling projects.	Daryl Bandstra Shawn Smith
11	Monday	Half day AM	CO2 Pipelines	Emerging Fuel	An introduction to the design of CO2 pipelines.  This tutorial will focus on the following questions: Is there a CO2 industry standard used in engineering and design? What technologies are available for producing CO2 and how expensive are they? How is a CO2 pipeline different than an oil or gas pipeline? What material should be used for CO2 Pipelines? What are the environmental concerns? What are best practices for Operation?	Shari Davis Kenneth Havens Daniel Sandana
12	Monday	Half day AM	Linepipe Materials, Welding and Pipeline Construction	Design	This tutorial will provide the fundamentals of linepipe specifications and manufacturing, field welding, and pipeline construction.  Linepipe areas will focus upon alloy systems, steel processing methods, and fracture control. Welding and construction will focus on process overview, procedure, and welder qualification, NDE inspection methods and general construction quality issues.	Russell Scoles Steve Rapp
13	Monday	Half day AM	Geohazards In Pipeline Design and Operation	Geohazard	The purpose of this tutorial is to emphasize the importance of identifying and managing the impact of geohazards, such as landslides and river erosion on pipeline feasibility and operations. This course is intended for engineers and project managers involved in pipeline routing, design, operations and pipeline integrity. Content will be based around case-histories to illustrate how to identify, manage and mitigate geohazards. Major themes will include: Introduction to geohazards and their significance on pipeline integrity. Case histories of geotechnical geohazards including landslides, flow slides, and subsidence. Overview of seismic hazards including faulting, liquefaction/lateral spreading and induced seismicity. Case histories of hydrotechnical hazards including exposures and failures from scour and flooding. How to prioritize and manage geohazards: Development of a geohazard management program. Use of tools such as Lidar and IMU to assess sites. Monitoring Strategies – Determining when and how to monitor a site. Mitigation Strategies – How to protect the pipeline against geohazards.	Alex Baumgard Pete Barlow Casey Dowling
14	Monday	Half day AM	Machine Learning in Pipeline Risk Management	Machine Learning/AI	This workshop introduces the fundamentals of Machine Learning (ML) in the context of pipeline integrity and risk assessment, with a focus on how data-driven models can forecast failure modes, quantify uncertainties, and optimize inspections. In the first session, participants will gain a practical understanding of two key ML approaches used in pipeline risk modeling: Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Bayesian Networks (BN). We will explore how these methods can uncover hidden patterns and dependencies often missed by traditional rule-based or deterministic techniques. Common challenges—such as overfitting, data limitations, and lack of model transparency—will also be addressed. The second session bridges theory to application. We will first show how simple ANN and BN model learn, then move to real-world examples: ANNs estimating risk indicators from environmental and operational parameters, and BNs modeling cause-and-effect relationships across multiple threats. These case studies demonstrate how ML enhances traditional engineering analysis and enables more robust, probabilistic, risk-based decision-making. Attendees will leave with a strong foundation in ML methods relevant to pipeline risk management and a practical roadmap for integrating these tools into existing integrity programs.	DongLiang Lu Francois Ayello
15	Monday	Half day PM	Recommended Practices for Pipeline Repair	Integrity	This course provides a comprehensive overview of pipeline repairs from anomaly discovery and assessment to repair selection, timing, and execution supporting technically defensible decisions that are executed right the first time.   Designed for integrity professionals, it covers regulations, industry standards, best practices, and engineering design to strengthen repair reliability, optimize outcomes, and enhance confidence across a range of repair scenarios   Major themes will include: Identification and assessment of anomalies, including required data and assessment methods Repair decision-making and timing in accordance with regulations and best practice Overview of available repair methods (e.g., cut-out, welded steel sleeves, type C sleeves (PETROSLEEVE®), composite repairs, adhesive bonded steel sleeve, mechanical bolted repairs, and direct weld deposit repairs) Repair classification and selection logic: temporary vs permanent, intrusive vs non-intrusive Engineering design and execution planning for each repair type Operator considerations and field execution, including economics, scheduling, QA/QC, documentation, and safety Quality assurance, documentation, and post-repair monitoring Overview of regulations, guidance documents and research on repair technologies	Pushpendra Tomar Keith G Leewis Braden Spitzmacher
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17	Monday	Half day PM	The Evolution of Thought:  From Human Error to Human and Organizational Factors	Human Factor	This tutorial session will trace the development of thinking on human error, from early person-centered views to the broader evolution of human factors and ergonomics, and more recent Human and Organizational Factors/Performance approaches. Using case studies, we will explore how these perspectives help explain operational success and failure in complex, high-hazard industries such as pipelines. The session will also examine how HOF is being understood and applied through the perspectives of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), Energy Safety Canada, and, ideally, a pipeline company that has begun exploring HOF/HOP in practice (TBD). Together, these perspectives will help ground the discussion in both theory and real-world industry application.	Dylan Smibert
18	Monday	Half day PM	Pipeline Integrity (PIMS) Internal Audits: One Step Toward Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS)	Audit	This tutorial provides a structured and practical approach for conducting Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) internal audits with the strategic objective of supporting the implementation of Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS). Pipeline integrity management is essential and can become a strong foundation for PSMS maturity. Participants will learn how to assess whether integrity programs are adequate, implemented, and effective; evaluate strengths, compliance, conformance, and areas for improvement; and translate audit findings into a practical PSMS roadmap using a Plan–Do–Check–Act approach. Key learning themes will include: • Assessing adequacy, implementation, and effectiveness of pipeline integrity programs. • Connecting probability of failure, consequences, risk tolerability, mitigation measures, barriers and controls, and risk-reduction metrics. • Mapping integrity audit findings into PSMS elements such as leadership, risk management, operational controls, management of change, incident learning, emergency preparedness, competence, assurance, and management review. • Converting audit observations into a phased PSMS implementation roadmap using the Plan–Do–Check–Act cycle. By the end of the tutorial, participants will understand how PIMS internal audits can be conducted and used as one strategic step toward PSMS implementation.	Rafa G. Mora
19	Monday	Half day PM	IMU ILI analysis	Geohazard	In-line inspection internal measurement unit technology (ILI IMU) has been used effectively since the turn of the millennium to monitor and manage soil to pipeline interactions due to landslides, settlement/subsidence, and other external/internal forces.  The course will detail the technology focusing on vendor analysis and how to apply to geohazard/pipeline integrity programs including a discussion of geo-mechanical strain limits.  The course will spend a significant amount of time reviewing actual examples of ILI IMU features.	Doug Dewar
20	Monday	Half day PM	Pipeline Stress Analysis	Design	Stress analysis plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and longevity of buried pipelines. This tutorial provides a high-level overview of the fundamentals and applications of buried pipeline stress analysis, covering key topics such as: 1. Purpose of Pipeline Stress Analysis: Understanding the significance of stress analysis in assessing the structural integrity and performance of buried pipelines under various operating conditions and environmental factors. 2. Typical Inputs Required for Stress Analysis: Exploring the essential data and parameters needed to conduct a thorough stress analysis, including pipeline geometry, material properties, operating conditions, and external loads. 3. Typical Loads Acting on a Buried Pipeline: Identifying the distinct types of loads that can affect buried pipelines, such as internal pressure, soil weight, thermal expansion, and external forces. 4. Stresses Generated by Loads: Analyzing the stress distributions and magnitudes induced by several types of loads acting on the pipeline, including axial, bending, and hoop stresses. 5. Pipe-Soil Interaction Modeling: Investigating the complex interaction between pipelines and surrounding soil, including soil properties, trench conditions, and the effects of soil settlement on pipeline stress behavior. 6. Case Studies: Illustrative examples and real-world applications demonstrating the practical implementation of pipeline stress analysis techniques in addressing usual challenges and scenarios. This tutorial serves as a valuable resource for engineers, researchers, and practitioners involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of buried pipelines, offering insights into the principles, techniques, and best practices of pipeline stress analysis.	Kenny Farrow Bobby Virdi Justin Bekker
21	Wednesday	Half day PM	Role of Pipe-Soil Interaction Analysis in Pipeline Integrity Management	Geohazard	Within this tutorial, we'll delve into the fundamental principles, methodologies, and pragmatic factors concerning the pipe-soil interaction analysis. Expect a thorough examination of pipe-soil interaction and its pertinent real-world implementations especially in the operator’s pipeline integrity management plan, catering to engineers, project managers, and individuals engaged in the domains of buried pipeline. The tutorial will cover the following topics: • Fundamentals of soil mechanics & structural mechanics related to pipe-soil interaction analysis. • Role of pipe-soil interaction in the geohazard integrity management plan. • Overview of pipe-soil interaction analysis including calculation of soil spring forces and associated displacements using the design guidelines and limitations of the design guidelines. • Pipe-soil interaction analysis from strain-based design perspective. • Real life case studies.	Dr. Kshama Roy Dr. Ali Fathi
22	Wednesday	Half day PM	Mastering Root Cause Analysis: Unveiling the Secrets of Pipeline Failure Prevention	Integrity	Root cause analysis depends less on the model and more on how it is applied under real conditions, where human performance is the defining variable through bias, pressure, and fragmented ownership of data and decisions. This session focuses on how to recognize and manage those influences within established RCA models, and how AI can support that effort by structuring data, identifying patterns, and exposing gaps in the evidence base. The outcome can define a more disciplined, transparent, and defensible approach to RCA that strengthens human judgment and reduces variability in results.	Phillip Nidd Lorna Harron
23	Wednesday	Half day PM	Updates in Industry Practice and Standards Revisions for Enhanced Resilience of Girth Welds Supported by Further Incidents Analysis	Geohazard	This tutorial is a follow-up to the tutorial on “Enhanced Welding Practice and Linepipe Specifications to Improve Strain Resistance of Newly Constructed Pipelines” given at IPC 2022. In the 2022 tutorial, mitigative measures were recommended to reduce the risk of low strain failure of girth welds in newly constructed pipelines. This tutorial continues the scheme developed in the 2022 tutorial with updates on new developments. The lessons learnt are further applied to emerging new pipelines, such as hydrogen and CO2 pipelines, by integrating new material degradation mechanisms with the failure mechanism of traditional pipelines. The scope of this tutorial is as follows: 1.         Recap of the major recommendations of the 2022 tutorial including a brief background information/data that supported the recommendations, 2.         New development in technical understanding and implementation of the recommendations since the 2022 tutorial, 3.         Material degradation mechanisms of hydrogen and CO2 pipelines, 4.         Recommendations for improved welding practice, including welding procedure qualifications, for traditional and emerging new pipelines, 5.         Recommendations for enhanced linepipe specifications, including associated test methods, for traditional and emerging new pipelines, 6.         Holistic risk assessment with the integration of fundamental causes of past incidents and material degradation mechanisms of emerging new pipelines, and 7.         Systemic and technical gaps that require further attention.	Yong-Yi Wang
24	Wednesday	Half day PM	Hydrogen Pipeline Integrity	Emerging Fuel	• What is the Energy Transition? • Background to Hydrogen and Introduction to the Differences Between Hydrogen and Natural Gas • Hydrogen Embrittlement • H2 Pipeline Codes, Developments and Requirements • Industry Approach • Integrity Assessment and Management	Neil Gallon Otto Jan Huising
25	Wednesday	Half day PM	Pipeline Assessment Methods: Selection of Appropriate Technology On A Threat By Threat Basis	Integrity	This tutorial introduces and discusses three common pipeline integrity assessment methods: direct assessment, in-line inspection, and hydrotesting. The applicability of each method will be compared to typical pipeline threats on a threat-by-threat basis. The pros and cons of each method will be discussed; the impact of recent changes to industry standards and regulations is also covered. Following this tutorial, attendees will understand the key factors that make direct assessment, in-line inspection, and hydrotesting effective, as well as be able to identify which threats (defects) are best addressed by each integrity assessment method. This tutorial will provide a broad overview of how each integrity assessment method is used, their histories, and potential future improvements based on current technology levels.	Matt Ellinger