National Welding Inspection School

Pipeline Program Curriculum:

The latest editions of the following codes and standards presented in the program are listed:

API 1104, Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities
Appendix B, API 1104, In-Service Welding
ASME B31.4, Liquid Transportation Systems for Hydrocarbons
ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Systems
API 5L, Specification for Line Pipe
DOT Part 192, Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline
DOT Part 195, Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline
Specifications for Electrodes and Filler Metals

Additional topics presented in this program include:

Preparation of Welding Procedures
Welder Qualification
Visual Welding Inspection
Pipe Inspection
Weld Joint Designs
Preheat Considerations
Electrode Selection
Weld Passes and effect on Properties
Removal of Arc Burns
Weld Repair Techniques
Weld Toughness (CVN Testing)
Weld and Heat-Affected Zone Hardness
Formulas for Welding Inspection
Weld Defects and Causes
Effect of Magnetism on Weld Quality
Measurement of Welding Parameters