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| PRELIMINARY
CONFERENCE PROGRAM* |
| TUTORIALS
- MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009 |
| Time |
Track
Title |
Track
Topics |
Presenter |
| 8:00am
- 5:00pm |
Registration |
| 9:00am
- 5:00pm |
Track
1: Tutorial 1
An overview of basic elements of gas and oil pipeline
design and construction as they affect reliability and safety, including
materials selection, joining techniques, design for external loadings, and
design to mitigate integrity threats.
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Pipeline
Integrity and Mitigation Strategies
An overview of pipeline integrity issues and mitigation strategies including
a discussion on maintenance activities and field applied coatings. |
Patrick
Vieth
DNV |
| 12:30pm
- 2:00pm |
Lunch |
| 9:00am
- 5:00pm |
Track
2: Tutorial 2
This full day tutorial begins at 9:00 am on Monday,
March 16. The instructor, Mr. Michael Rosenfeld of Kiefner Associates is
globally recognized as one of the leading experts on pipeline engineering
and has consulted on numerous occasions for industry companies, associations
and regulators. |
Pipeline
Design and Construction
An overview of pipeline design and construction processes
with special attention to health, safety and environment considerations,
seismic effects, quality control and product contamination and storage.
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Michael
Rosenfeld
Kiefner & Associates |
| TECHNICAL
TRACKS - TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009 |
| Time |
Track
Title |
Track
Topics |
Presenter |
8:00am
- 5:30pm
|
Registration |
| 9:15am
- 10:15am |
TRACK
3:
Opening Plenary
The Conference officially opens on Tuesday morning
at 9:00 am. Invited speakers include senior representatives of the Ministry
of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Gas Authority
India Limited, Engineers India Limited and the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. The Opening Plenary sets the tone for the next two days and will
reinforce the message that this ASME Conference is a key element in the
continued success and recognition of Indian pipeline engineers in the global
market. As a not for profit, ASME is proud to provide a mechanism and financial
support which will encourage technical knowledge transfer globally and ultimately
contribute to the success of our industry; the safe, efficient and environmentally
responsible transmission of petroleum hydrocarbons via pipelines. The following
Tracks and Topics have been chosen to cover the lifecycle of the pipeline
from, design, construction and operation and maintenance.
The following Tracks and Topics have been chosen to cover the lifecycle
of the pipeline from, design, construction and operation and maintenance.
Final topic selection will be complete by 16 February at which time brief
abstracts of each presentation will be posted. |
Introductions
and welcoming address to delegates and an overview of the conference purpose
and goals
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Ken
Paulson
Conference
Chair, National Energy Board
Invited:
L. Mansingh
Chairman, Petroleum and Natural Gas
Regulatory Board
P.K. Chakraborti
Director Pipelines, Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Invited:
Chairman
Gas Authority India Limited
Invited:
Chairman
Engineers India Limited
Invited:
Prabh Das
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, HPCL-Mittal
Energy Limited
Thomas
Loughlin
Executive Director, American Society of Mechanical
Engineers |
| 10:30am
- 11:00am |
Networking
Break - Exhibits Open |
| 11:00am
- 11:30am |
TRACK
4:
Design & Construction
The Design and Construction Track includes presentations
on new and emerging technologies in the areas of materials, project management,
construction methods and design. Topics received to date include an overview
of micro tunneling, the selection of materials as part of future integrity
management, the development of steel specifications and the practical limitations
of steel pipe manufacturers, and micro-tunneling.
Final topic selections will be completed by 16 February at which time brief
abstracts of each presentation will be posted. |
Trenchless
laying of XXL-Pipelines with HDD-Technology, latest developments, limitations
and alternative technologies |
Michael
Lubberger
Herrenknecht
AG |
| 11:30am
- 12:00pm |
Some
Aspect on The Execution of Pipeline Projects in India - The Challenges
Different approaches are followed to execute the pipeline
projects in India. Notwithstanding, the aim remains to achieve a best fit
of its CTV elements. The author explains some of the critical issues in
execution and identifies few challenges which are inherent in successful
implementation, be it for onshoe or offshore project. |
Raghu
Banerjee
JP Kenny |
| 12:00pm
- 12:30pm |
Aspects
of Pipeline Welding
The evolving nature of pipeline welding and the consideration
of variables affecting the suitability of various processes. |
Dr.
V.R. Krishnan
EIL
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| 12:30pm
- 2:00pm |
Networking
Lunch - Exhibits Open |
| 2:00pm
- 2:30pm |
TRACK
5:
Construction Challenges
The Construction Challenges Track includes presentations
on project management as well as the use of new and emerging welding technologies.
Topics received to date include case studies of the successes and failures
of various projects with a focus on project management learning’s
which may be applied globally. In addition, we have received a number of
proposals for papers on innovative welding processes and technology.
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Large
Scale Construction Challenges
An examination of past construction challenges on large scale
projects and a look at potential future challenges. |
Sanjay
Prakash
Punj
Lloyd |
| 2:30pm
- 3:00pm |
Moving
Forward With ECA Inspection of Pipeline Girth
Welds
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Scott
Funderburk
Lincoln
Welding |
| 3:00pm
- 3:30pm |
Pipeline
Design and Technological Advancements
This presentation provides an insight into the various stages
of a pipeline project in Indian context, codes required to be followed for
designing of pipelines for various services, pipeline coatings, various
analysis done, etc. |
Ashwani
Soni
Raj
Kumar
EIL |
| 4:00pm
- 4:30pm |
TRACK
6:
Pipeline Inspection
The Pipeline Inspection Track includes presentations on current
technologies in use globally as well as presentations on experiences operators
have had in the use of in-line inspection devices and the challenges in
inspecting older existing systems. |
Pipeline
Inspection Technologies
An overview of the numerous pipeline inspection technologies
currently available and their application and limitations. |
Patrick
Vieth
DNV |
| 4:30pm
- 5:00pm |
Pipeline
Inspection Possibilities and Challenges
A discussion on current pipeline inspection challenges and
potential mitigation methods. |
Randy
Chambers TDW
USA |
| 5:00pm
- 5:30pm |
Advancements
in Automated Ultrasonic Girth Weld Inspection Technology and its Impact
on New Pipeline Construction
An overview of new and innovative techniques using mechanized
ultrasonics for the inspection of girth welds in onshore and offshore pipeline.
An examination of the effectiveness and limitation including probability
of detection.
Abstract: Click
Here |
Munendra
S. Tomar
A+RTD
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| TECHNICAL
TRACKS - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 |
| Time |
Track
Title |
Track
Topics |
Presenter |
8:00am
- 6:00pm
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Registration |
| 9:00am
- 9:30am |
TRACK
7:
Operations & Maintenance of Pipelines
The Operations and Maintenance Track includes presentations
on failure review and analysis as well as papers on innovative maintenance
techniques onshore and offshore. |
Challenges
for Operations and Maintenance of Natural Gas Pipelines
A look at the planning and procedures required to perform
a successful river crossing and an examination of any challenges. |
N.
Bose Babu
Gujarat
Petro |
| 9:30am
- 10:00am |
North
America's Pipeline Failures Analysis
This presentation will provide an overview of current trends
in causes of US gas and liquid pipeline incidents, what is working and not
working in operator’s mitigation efforts, and foreseeable next issues.
Shared failure data, reasons, and lesson learned. |
Michael
Rosenfeld
Kiefner & Associates |
| 10:00am
- 10:30am |
Use
of SmartPlug to Isolate Operating Pipelines for Construction and Maintenance
Activities
The discussion on the challenges and procedures to isolate
a offshore riser without loss of production.
Abstract: Click
Here |
Rolf
Gunnar Lie
TDW
Singapore |
| 10:30am
- 11:00am |
Networking
Break - Exhibits Open |
| 11:00am
- 11:30pm |
TRACK
8:
Integrity Management
The Integrity Management Track includes presentations from
local and international experts on the development and implementation of
integrity management programs for pipeline systems and facilities. While
focus will be placed on ASME B31.8s, other global standards and regulations
for integrity management will be discussed. |
Integrated
Data Management Approach to Pipeline Life Cycles
This paper will be based on SECON’s experience with
integrating Pipeline data into a centralized database for effective re-use
of captured data at various stages by connecting all the stakeholders like
Consultants, Contractors and Pipeline Owners. SECON is the only company
in India that has automated the entire life
cycle of Pipeline Asset Management and has successfully implemented this
for clients as a service. |
Pradeep
Thomas
Secon
Pvt. Ltd. |
| 11:30am
- 12:00pm |
Integrity
Managmenet: Understanding the Fundamentals
A look at the fundamentals of pipeline integrity management
and how various jurisdication around the world define it. How Oil and Gas
industry deifne fundaments and implenet it to achieve good IM practise.
Abstract:
Click
Here |
Mark
Linton
IONIK Consulting |
| 12:00pm
- 12:30pm |
Development
of a Pipeline Integrity Management Program
Guidance on the key elements required when developing an
adequate and effective integrity management program. A regulators perspective.
|
Joe
Paviglianiti
ASME/
NEB |
| 12:30pm
- 2:00pm |
Networking
Lunch - Exhibits Open |
| 2:00pm
- 2:30pm |
TRACK
9:
Advancement in Pipeline Coating Technology
The Advances in Pipeline Coatings Track includes presentations
on factory and field applied coatings; their applications and their success/failure. |
Advancement
in Factory Applied Coatings
A presentation on recent advancements In factory applied
coatings. |
Robin
John
Berry
Plastics
|
| 2:30pm
- 3:00pm |
Coating
Rehabilitation |
IOCL |
Fusion-Bonded
Epoxy (FBE) and Dual-Layer FBE Materials Provide Enhanced Performance for
Pipeline Installation
Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) and 3 Layer Polyolefin (3LPO) are
the most commonly used pipeline coatings in the world. Over the last few
years, dual Layer FBE (DLFBE) coatings have seen more use because of combining
properties of a coating that is non-shielding to cathodic protection and
the low-cost economics of FBE with damage resistance approaching that of
3 Layer Polypropylene (3LPP) and 3 Layer Polyethylene (3LPE). The paper
includes cathodic protection current requirement case histories for FBE
and dual-layer FBE.
Abstract: Click
Here |
J.
Alan Kehr
3M Company
USA |
| 3:00pm
- 3:30pm |
| 3:30pm
-4:00pm |
Networking
Break - Exhibits Open |
| 4:00pm
- 4:30pm |
TRACK
10:
Regulatory Panel
An brief discussion by the presenters on the current Indian,
U.S. and Canadian regulations and standards with a look at potential future
changes.
Open to audience discussion on areas where changes in Indian regulations
can be made to ensure applicability to the Indian oil and gas industry.
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U.S.
Regulatory and ASME Standards Perspective
This presentation will discuss the role of ASME
Codes and Standards in enabling pipeline operators to meet safety concerns
and the requirements of pipeline regulatory compliance, the successes of
recent new standards, and ongoing standards development efforts |
Michael
Rosenfeld Kiefner & Associates |
| 4:30pm
- 5:00pm |
Canadian
Regulatory and Canadian Standards Perspective |
Ken
Paulson
NEB |
| 5:00pm
- 5:30pm |
Indian
Regulatory Perspective
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Invited:
B.S. Negi
Member, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board |
| 5:30pm
- 6:00pm |
Closing
Plenary
Closing remarks from ASME and key participants |
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Invited:
B.S. Negi
Member, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory
Board
Ken
Paulson
Conference
Chair, National Energy Board
Aswani Soni
EIL
K.B. Singh
Berry Plastics
Dick
Williamson
TDW
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*Subject
to change
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