ASME B31Q Library

Course Description

This course covers Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs) related to equipment and procedures in the pipeline
industry. Personnel working on natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines must be able to identify when an
abnormal or potentially hazardous condition exists, and then react appropriately.

Objectives

Identify abnormal pipeline operations vs. abnormal conditions.
Recognize and react appropriately to standard pipeline AOCs and anticipated problems.
Implement make safe procedures.
Properly document and report AOCs and potentially hazardous conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG - MEA11519 KNT - MEA11520

ASME-GAS01 Hazards of Natural Gas and Prevention of Accidental Ignition

Course Description

Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is processed and refined to become a simple, clean burning source of energy to power homes and businesses. This course covers essential information about natural gas, including common hazards and prevention of accidental ignition.

Objectives

Describe the origins, properties and behaviors of natural gas, including how it is formed, extracted, refined, and used.
State the potential dangers of natural gas.
Detail procedures for locating and eliminating gas leaks and other sources of natural gas ignition on the job site.
Demonstrate correct knowledge of procedures and requirements for responding to natural gas leaks.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11524 KNT – MEA11523

ASME-0001 Measure Structure-to-Electrolyte Potential

Course Description

This course discusses activities associated with using measurement equipment to take a reading of the potential between a pipe or tank and the soil.

Objectives

Perform checks on test equipment.
Identify and locate correct test points.
Measure structure-to-electrolyte potential.
Conduct proper documentation and record keeping.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG - MEA11139 KNT – MEA1813 PEF – MEA1976

ASME-0011 Conduct Close Interval Survey

Course Description

This course discusses activities associated with gathering electrical potential readings along the pipeline at specified intervals.

Objectives

Perform checks on test equipment.
Identify and locate correct test points.
Perform interval surveys.
Complete required documentation.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11140 KNT – MEA1814 PEF – MEA1977

ASME-0021 Measure Soil Resistivity

Course Description

This course discusses taking soil resistivity measurements for use in verifying adequate cathodic protection level.

Objectives

Identify requirements for soil resistivity testing.
Identify and locate correct test points.
Take measurements and record data.
Ensure accuracy of test results.
Perform test equipment checks.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11141 KNT – MEA1815 PEF – MEA1978

ASME-0031 Inspect and Monitor Galvanic Groundbeds/Anodes

Course Description

This course discusses activities associated with inspecting and monitoring the electric potential of galvanic groundbeds and anodes.

Objectives

Perform checks on test equipment.
Identify and locate correct test points.
Measure current output of anodes and groundbeds.
Maintain records and documentation.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11142 KNT – MEA1816 PEF – MEA1979

ASME-0041 Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical Electrical Connections

Course Description

In general, all buried steel pipelines require the use of cathodic protection systems as a form of corrosion control.
This course discusses requirements for installing and maintaining the electrical connections required for cathodic
protection, such as tracer wire, test leads, bonds and shunts.

Objectives

Electrical connection requirements.
Checking test equipment.
Installing and maintaining electrical connections using mechanical fittings.
Verifying mechanical integrity and electrical continuity.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11143 KNT – MEA1817 PEF – MEA1980

ASME-0051 Installation of Exothermic Electrical Connections

Course Description

This course discusses making exothermic (e.g., thermite, cadweld, and pin-brazing) connections of tracer wire, test leads, bonds, shunts, etc.

Objectives

Explain exothermic connection requirements.
Check test equipment.
Perform weld connections.
Verify mechanical integrity and electrical continuity.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11144 KNT – MEA1818 PEF – MEA1981

ASME-0071 Inspect or Test Cathodic Protection Electrical Isolation Devices

Course Description

This course discusses activities associated with inspecting and testing of electrical isolation devices used as part of cathodic protection systems for buried pipelines.

Objectives

Explain the basics of cathodic protection.
Identify general testing and inspection requirements.
Test equipment calibration and operation.
Maintain records and documentation.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11146 KNT – MEA1820 PEF – MEA1983

ASME-0061 Inspect or Test Cathodic Protection Bonds

Course Description

When metallic pipe is used in a cathodically protected system, bonds are installed across all joints, any electrically discontinuous connections, and all other system piping and structures (excluding welded or threaded joints).

Objectives

Identify basic cathodic protection (CP).
Define requirements for inspection and testing of CP bonds.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11145 KNT – MEA1819 PEF – MEA1982

ASME-0081 Install Cathodic Protection Electrical Isolation Devices

Course Description

Electrical isolation is the condition of being electrically separated from other metallic structures within the environment.
It is often necessary to install electrical isolation devices in order to ensure proper cathodic protection of a pipeline.

Objectives

Explain general cathodic protection requirements.
Describe electrical isolation requirements.
Install electrical isolation devices.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11147 KNT – MEA1821 PEF – MEA1984

ASME-0091 Troubleshoot In-Service Cathodic Protection Systems

Course Description

Cathodic protection systems use electrical current to prevent the corrosion of buried metallic structures. In pipelines, this can prevent rust and deterioration, lowering the risk of dangerous leaks and extending the life of the pipeline. This course discusses requirements and procedures for troubleshooting in-service cathodic protection systems.

Objectives

Define cathodic protection.
State inspection and testing requirements.
Describe operating test equipment.
Troubleshoot and analyze test results.
Recognize and react to abnormal operation conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11148 KNT – MEA1822 PEF – MEA1985

ASME-0101 Inspect Rectifier and Obtain Readings

Course Description

This course discusses inspecting the rectifier for damage and deterioration, and obtaining readings as specified.

Objectives

Identify inspection requirements.
Perform a test equipment check.
Obtain voltage and current output readings.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11149 KNT – MEA1823 PEF – MEA1986

ASME-0111 Maintain Rectifier

Course Description

Rectifiers are used to convert alternating current to direct current for use in cathodic protection of buried pipelines. This course discusses verification that a rectifier is functioning within specified parameters after it has been hung and AC power applied, prior to (or during) placing in service. This course also discusses actions to repair or replace in-service rectifiers or components.

Objectives

Identify maintenance requirements.
Perform test equipment checks.
Describe testing and troubleshooting procedures.
Repair or replace defective components.
Explain placing the rectifier in service.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11150 KNT – MEA1824 PEF – MEA1987

ASME-0121 Collect Sample for Internal Corrosion Monitoring

Course Description

This course discusses the collection and handling of samples (gas, liquid, solids) for internal corrosion monitoring, including preventing contamination of the samples.

Objectives

Differentiate types of corrosion.
Define methods of inspection.
Explain collection methods.
Monitor procedures.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11151 KNT – MEA1825 PEF – MEA1988

ASME-0131 Insert and Remove Coupons/Probes for Internal Corrosion Monitoring

Course Description

This course discusses inserting and removing coupons/probes for internal corrosion monitoring, and preventing
contamination or damage of the coupons/probes.

Objectives

Corrosion basics.
Coupon preparation.
Inserting and removing coupons.
Preparing coupons for shipment.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11152 KNT – MEA1826 PEF – MEA1989

ASME-0141 Visual Inspection for Atmospheric Corrosion

Course Description

This course discusses the inspection of pipe and pipeline components, exposed to the atmosphere, for the purpose
of detecting atmospheric corrosion.

Objectives

The causes and signs of atmospheric corrosion.
Monitoring requirements.
Visual inspection requirements.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11153 KNT – MEA1827 PEF – MEA1990

ASME-0161 Visual Inspection for Internal Corrosion

Course Description

This course discusses inspection of the internal surface of pipe and pipeline components, including tapping coupons, when exposed for the purpose of detecting internal corrosion.

Objectives

Identify visual inspection requirements.
List requirements for inspecting protective coating .
Demonstrate the inspection of internal pipe surfaces, components, and tapping coupons.
Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11155 KNT – MEA1829 PEF – MEA1992

ASME-0151 Visual Inspection of Buried Pipe and Components When Exposed

Course Description

Corrosion can damage gas pipelines and lead to pipeline failure; therefore, corrosion inspection should be performed whenever buried pipeline is exposed.

Objectives

Identify types of corrosion.
Inspect protective coating.
Examine pipe surfaces.
Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11154 KNT – MEA1828 PEF – MEA1991

ASME-0171 Measure External Corrosion

Course Description

This course discusses activities to measure and characterize external corrosion, including investigation to determine the extent of corrosion and recording data. This course applies to buried pipelines; measurement of atmospheric corrosion on above ground pipelines is covered in a separate course.

Objectives

Identify various types of corrosion.
Evaluate corrosion measurement preparation.
Take external corrosion measurements.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11156 KNT – MEA1830 PEF – MEA1993

ASME-0181 Measure Internal Corrosion

Course Description

This course discusses activities to measure and characterize internal corrosion, including investigation to determine the extent of corrosion and recording data.

Objectives

Prepare surfaces.
Perform test equipment check.
Take measurements.
Identify characteristics of corrosion.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11157 KNT – MEA1831 PEF – MEA1994

ASME-0191 Measure Atmospheric Corrosion

Course Description

This course discusses procedures for measuring and characterizing atmospheric corrosion, including investigation to determine
the extent of corrosion and recording data.

Objectives

Prepare the surface.
Perform test equipment check.
Take measurements.
Identify characteristics of corrosion.
Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11158 KNT – MEA1832 PEF – MEA1995

ASME-0201 Visual Inspection of Installed Pipe and Components for Mechanical Damage

Course Description

Pipe and pipe components must be properly inspected to reduce the possibility of their failure. Damage to pipe and its components can occur during installation, excavation, routine maintenance, or accidents.

Objectives

Recognize mechanical damage to installed pipe and pipe components.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions encountered during pipe and component inspection.
State the documentation requirements for pipe and component inspection.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11159 KNT – MEA1833 PEF – MEA1996

ASME-0211 Measure and Characterize Mechanical Damage on Installed Pipe and Components

Course Description

This course discusses activities to measure and characterize mechanical damage (e.g. dents, gouges, cracks) on
installed pipe and components, including investigation to determine the extent of damage and recording data.

Objectives

Surface preparation requirements.
Taking measurements.
Characterizing damage.
Recording damage.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG - MEA11160 KNT - MEA1834 PEF – MEA1997

ASME-0221 Inspect, Test and Maintain Sensing Devices

Course Description

This course discusses the proper procedures to locate, inspect, test, maintain, and replace sensing devices such as
pressure switches and pressure, temperature, and differential transmitters.

Objectives

Prior knowledge base required.
Verifying proper operation prior to or during placing in service.
Verifying proper operation after installation.
Adjusting sensing device set points and defective components.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11161 KNT – MEA1835 PEF – MEA1998

ASME-0231 Inspect, Test, and Maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Course Description

Pipelines transport product that the world needs. They are present almost everywhere. Pipelines are controlled by supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA) to provide product and guard against damaging leaks. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are a component of a SCADA system. PLCs provide dependable and economical high-speed control and monitoring in pipeline applications. This course identifies procedures to inspect, test and maintain PLCs.

Objectives

Remove PLCs from service.
Perform test equipment checks.
Perform a PLC visual inspection.
Perform PLC test and maintenance procedures.
Properly return PLC to service.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11162 KNT – MEA1836 PEF – MEA1999

ASME-0241 Inspect, Test, and Maintain Leak Detection Flow Computers

Course Description

This course discusses verification that the flow computer, when used in a computational pipeline monitoring leak detection system, is functioning within specified parameters. This includes prior to, during, and after placing the flow computer in service.

Objectives

Differentiate leak detection flow computers.
Define inspection methods for leak detection flow computers.
Explain test procedures for leak detection flow computers.
Identify maintenance procedures for leak detection flow computers.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11163 KNT – MEA1837 PEF – MEA11000

ASME-0251 Inspection and Testing, Corrective and Preventive Maintenance – Overfill Protection System

Course Description

This course discusses requirements for inspection and testing, corrective and preventive maintenance for overfill
protection systems.

Objectives

Inspect and test system components.
Troubleshoot device failures.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11164 KNT – MEA1838 PEF – MEA11001

ASME-0261 Inspection and Testing, Corrective and Preventive Maintenance – Tank Gauges For Leak Detection

Course Description

Tank gauges are an important part of monitoring storage tank inventory in order to detect potentially dangerous
leaks. This course discusses inspection, testing, corrective and preventive maintenance of tank gauges used for leak
detection.

Objectives

Identifying and performing pre-test procedures.
Performing visual, external, and internal inspections of tank gauge systems.
Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on tank gauge systems.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11165 KNT – MEA1839 PEF – MEA11002

ASME-0271 Prove Flow Meters for Hazardous Liquid Leak Detection

Course Description

Flow meters measure the flow of product moving through a pipe. Measurements are used to analyze the quality and rate of flow. Decrease in flow can indicate problems such as dangerous leaks. Inaccurate flow meters or the failure to take measurements can have serious consequences. Proving is the process for verifying the accuracy of flow meters for leak detection purposes. By comparing known standards to measurements of individual flow meters, workers are able to evaluate a flow meters accuracy and repeatability.

Objectives

Explain the functions and types of flow meters.
Describe the factors that affect flow meters.
Identify the process and calculations of proving flow meters.
Differentiate between the proving methods of flow meters.
Describe requirements for proving flow meters.
Explain documentation requirements.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11166 KNT – MEA1840 PEF – MEA11003

ASME-0281 Maintain Flow Meters for Hazardous Liquid Leak Detection

Course Description

This course covers verification of flow meters (e.g. line integrity meters) for hazardous leak detection. Flow meters
measure the quantity or flow of products moving through a pipe. Their measurements are used to analyze flow
quality and flow rates. Drops in flow rate can indicate problems such as dangerous leaks. Inaccurate flow meters or
failure to take measurements can have serious consequences.

Objectives

Complete an inspection and performance evaluation of flow meters.
Identify conditions out of parameters or specifications.
Troubleshoot performance issues and determine proper actions to resolve conditions.
Maintain flow meters, including adjusting outputs, repair, or replacement.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11167 KNT – MEA1841 PEF – MEA11004

ASME-0291 Inspect, Test, and Maintain Gravitometers/Densitometers for Hazardous Liquid Leak Detection

Course Description

Gravitometers and densitometers are pipeline industry tools that measure and monitor product density and specific gravity of liquids and gases for many purposes, including hazardous liquid leak detection. The performance of a hazardous liquid leak detection monitoring systems is limited by the accuracy of the instrumentation. To keep leak detection instrumentation such as gravitometers and densitometers in top performance, regular inspection, testing, and maintenance is necessary.

Objectives

Explain the operating principles of gravitometers and densitometers.
Identify inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements and procedures.
Implement preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
Recognize and react to potential problems and abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11168 KNT – MEA1842 PEF – MEA11005

ASME-0301 Manually Opening and Closing Valves

Course Description

This course discusses manually opening and closing valves (e.g., pipeline startup and shutdown, flow direction,
pigging, tank switching, etc.) at the valve site, either manually or using the valve actuator. Also included is
information on valve identification, notifications and pressure verification. This course does not induce operation of
valves for adjusting and monitoring flow or pressure or temporary isolation of service lines and service
discontinuance.

Objectives

Verifying valve identification.
Understanding the procedure for opening and closing valves.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11169 KNT – MEA1843 PEF – MEA11006

ASME-0311 Adjust and Monitor Flow or Pressure – Manual Valve Operation

Course Description

This course covers the adjustment of pipeline flow or pressure, either manually or by using the valve actuator at the valve site.
This includes valve identification, notifications and pressure verification.

Objectives

Distinguish requirements for flow or pressure adjustment.
Comprehend valve and segment identification and verification.
Identify proper notification requirements.
Perform manual valve operation for adjusting and maintaining pressure or flow.
Properly monitor pressure or flow.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11170 KNT – MEA1844 PEF – MEA11007

ASME-0321 Valve Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

Valves are used extensively in pipeline transmission systems to interrupt, divert, or regulate the flow of product.
This course discusses the repair, replacement, alternation, or refurbishment of pipeline valves.

Objectives

Identify valve maintenance requirements.
Verify valve identification.
Perform valve maintenance and lubrication procedures.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11171 KNT – MEA1845 PEF – MEA11008

ASME-0331 Valve-Visual Inspection and Partial Operation

Course Description

This course discusses visual inspection, partial operation (function test), and lubrication of valves, except for the
temporary isolation of service lines and service discontinuance (See ASME-1191).

Objectives

Identify inspection requirements.
Verify valve identification.
Visually inspect and partially operate valves.
Lubricate valves.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11172 KNT – MEA1846 PEF – MEA11009

ASME-0341 Valve – Preventive Maintenance

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with preventive maintenance of valves.

Objectives

Verify valve identification.
Perform preventive maintenance of valves.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11173 KNT – MEA1847 PEF – MEA11010

ASME-0351 Pneumatic Actuator/Operator Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

Pneumatic actuators/operators are an important part of successful pipeline operation. They allow for the remote
and automatic operation of valves, which is extremely important during a crisis as well as day-to-day work.
Therefore, inspection, testing, preventive and corrective maintenance is essential to verify these components are
fail safe.

Objectives

Understanding actuators.
Identifying procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11174 KNT – MEA1848 PEF – MEA11011

ASME-0361 Electric Actuator/Operator Inspection and Testing, Preventative and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

Electric actuators/operators are an important part of successful pipeline operation. They allow for the remote and automatic operation of valves, which is extremely important during a crisis as well as day-to-day work. Therefore, inspection, testing, preventive and corrective maintenance are essential to verify these components are fail safe.

Objectives

Discuss actuator purpose and function.
Identify procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance.
Recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11175 KNT – MEA1849 PEF – MEA11012

ASME-0371 Hydraulic Actuator/Operator Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

Hydraulic actuators/operators are an important part of successful pipeline operation. They allow for the remote and automatic operation of valves, which is extremely important during a crisis as well as day-to-day work. Therefore, inspection, testing, preventive and corrective maintenance is essential to verify these components are fail safe.

Objectives

Discuss actuator purpose and function.
Identify procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance.
Recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11176 KNT – MEA1850 PEF – MEA11013

ASME-0381 Spring Loaded Pressure Regulating Device – Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of spring-loaded pressure regulators.

Objectives

Explain the importance of regulating pressure in a pressurized pipeline.
Define the types and components of pressure regulators.
Identify the requirements for inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11177 KNT – MEA1851 PEF – MEA11014

ASME-0391 Pilot-Operated, Pressure-Regulating Device – Inspection, Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of pilot-operated pressure regulators.

Objectives

Explain the importance of regulating pressure in a pressurized pipeline.
Describe pressure regulator types and components.
Identify the requirements for inspection, testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of pressure regulation devices.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11178 KNT – MEA1852 PEF – MEA11015

ASME-0401 Controller Type Pressure Regulating Device – Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of controller type pressure regulators.

Objectives

State the importance of regulating pressure in a pressurized pipeline.
Describe the types and components of pressure regulators.
Identify the requirements for inspection, testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of pressure regulating devices.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11179 KNT – MEA1853 PEF – MEA11016

ASME-0411 Spring-Loaded, Pressure Limiting and Relief Device: Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of spring-loaded pressure limiting and relief devices.

Objectives

State the importance of regulating pressure in a pressurized pipeline.
Describe the types and components of pressure regulators.
Identify the requirements for inspection, testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of pressure regulating devices.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11180 KNT – MEA1854 PEF – MEA11017

ASME-0421 Pilot-Operated, Pressure Limiting and Relief Device: Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with inspection and testing, preventive and corrective maintenance of pilot operated pressure limiting and relief devices.

Objectives

State the importance of regulating pressure in a pressurized pipeline.
Describe the types and components of pressure regulators.
Identify the requirements for inspection, testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of pressure regulating devices.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11181 KNT – MEA1855 PEF – MEA11018

ASME-0431 Pneumatic-Loaded, Pressure Limiting and Relief Device: Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of pneumatic-loaded pressure limiting and relief devices.

Objectives

Explain the importance of regulating pressure in a pressurized pipeline.
Define the types and components of pressure regulators.
Identify the requirements for inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11182 KNT – MEA1856 PEF – MEA11019

ASME-0441 Compressor Start-Up and Shutdown – Manual

Course Description

Compressors are used to increase the pressure in a gas pipeline, maintain the desired flow of gas through the pipeline and allow gas to flow from a lower pressure pipeline to a higher pressure pipeline. Therefore, compressors are an important part to ensuring pipeline capacity and efficiency. This course reviews pipeline compressors and their drivers and the appropriate activities associated with the manual process of compressor shutdown, removal from service, return to service and startup procedures.

Objectives

Identify pipeline compressor and driver types.
Define specifications for manual shutdown and startup of compressor stations.
Explain procedures for compressor and driver shutdown, removal from service, return to service, and startup.
Describe the process for change of compressor status.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11183 KNT – MEA1857 PEF – MEA11020

ASME-0451 Pump Start-Up and Shutdown – Manual

Course Description

Pumps are used to increase the flow or maintain the desired flow of liquids through the pipeline and to allow liquids to flow from a lower pressure pipeline to a higher pressure pipeline. Therefore, pumps are an important part to ensuring pipeline capacity and efficiency.

Objectives

Identify pump and driver types.
Describe specifications for manual shutdown and startup of pump stations.
Detail procedures for pump and driver shutdown, removal from service, return to service, and startup.
State the process for change of pump status.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11184 KNT – MEA1858 PEF – MEA11021

ASME-0461 Compressor Preventive Maintenance

Course Description

This course covers activities associated with preventive maintenance of pipeline compressor units. A well-structured compressor maintenance program provides improved safety, reliability, efficiency, run-time, housekeeping and environmental/regulatory compliance. The degree of compressor dependability is in direct proportion to the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance program. Therefore, it is very important to maintain compressors to ensure pipeline capacity and efficiency. It is also important as an operator to know how to recognize and properly react to an AOC should one occur during maintenance.

Objectives

Describe compressor station equipment and its operation.
Define compressor preventive maintenance program requirements.
Identify how to keep compressor units operating safely and efficiently.
State procedures for routine maintenance of compressor stations.
Recognize and react to compressor station abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11185 KNT – MEA1859 PEF – MEA11022

ASME-0471 Reciprocating Compressor Inspection, Testing, and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

Whether it's new, replaced or rebuilt, a reciprocating compressor needs to function within specified parameters. Typically, inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the compressor's components and its performance meet the required operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

Describe reciprocating compressor inspection, testing, and corrective maintenance specifications and procedures.
State requirements for checking test equipment.
Complete a visual inspection.
Diagnose and troubleshoot reciprocating compressor problems.
Perform corrective maintenance.
Test operating parameters.
Document requirements.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions and potential problems.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11186 KNT – MEA1860 PEF – MEA11023

ASME-0481 Centrifugal Compressor Inspection, Testing and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

Whether it is new, replaced, or rebuilt, a centrifugal compressor needs to function within specified parameters.
Typically, inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the compressor's components and its performance
meet the required operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

Centrifugal compressor inspection, testing & corrective maintenance specifications and procedures.
Checking test equipment.
Performing a visual inspection.
Diagnosing and troubleshooting abnormal conditions.
Performing corrective maintenance.
Testing operating parameters.
Documenting requirements.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11187 KNT – MEA1861 PEF – MEA11024

ASME-0491 Rotary Compressor Inspection, Testing, and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

Whether it's new, replaced, or rebuilt, a rotary compressor needs to function within specified parameters. Typically, inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the compressor's components and its performance meet the required operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

Describe rotary compressor inspection, testing, and corrective maintenance specifications and procedures.
State requirements for checking test equipment.
Complete a visual inspection.
Diagnose and troubleshoot rotary compressor problems.
Perform corrective maintenance.
Test operating parameters.
Document requirements.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions and potential problems.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11188 KNT – MEA1862 PEF – MEA11025

ASME-0501 Pump Preventive Maintenance

Course Description

This course covers activities associated with preventive maintenance of pipeline pump stations and the actions required to keep pumps operating safely and efficiently. A well-structured pump maintenance program provides improved safety, reliability, efficiency, run-time, housekeeping and environmental/regulatory compliance. The degree of pump dependability is in direct proportion to the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance program. Therefore, it is very important to maintain pumps to ensure pipeline capacity, efficiency and safety. It is also important as an operator to know how to recognize and properly react to an AOC should one occur.

Objectives

Identify pump station equipment.
Describe pump station maintenance programs.
List pump station inspection, monitoring and maintenance requirements.
Perform preventive maintenance procedures.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions during maintenance activities.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11189 KNT – MEA1863 PEF – MEA11026

ASME-0511 Centrifugal Pump Inspection, Testing, and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

Whether it is new, replaced, or rebuilt, a centrifugal pump needs to function within specified parameters. Typically,
inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the pump's components and its performance meet the required
operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

Centrifugal pump inspection, testing and corrective maintenance specifications and procedures.
Checking test equipment.
Performing a visual inspection.
Diagnosing/troubleshooting abnormal conditions.
Performing corrective maintenance.
Testing operating parameters.
Documenting requirements.
Preventive maintenance procedures.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11190 KNT – MEA1864 PEF – MEA11027

ASME-0521 Reciprocating Pump Inspection and Testing and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

Whether it's new, replaced or rebuilt, a reciprocating pump needs to function within specified parameters.
Typically, inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the pump's components and its performance meet the
required operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

Reciprocating pump inspection, testing and corrective maintenance specifications and procedures.
Checking test equipment.
Performing a visual inspection.
Diagnosing/troubleshooting abnormal conditions.
Performing corrective maintenance.
Testing operating parameters.
Documenting requirements.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11191 KNT – MEA1865 PEF – MEA11028

ASME-0531 Rotary Pump Inspection and Testing and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

Whether it's new, replaced or rebuilt, a rotary pump needs to function within specified parameters. Typically,
inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the pump's components and its performance meet the required
operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

Rotary pump inspection, testing and corrective maintenance specifications and procedures.
Checking test equipment.
Performing a visual inspection.
Diagnosing/troubleshooting abnormal conditions.
Performing corrective maintenance.
Testing operating parameters.
Documenting requirements.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11192 KNT – MEA1866 PEF – MEA11029

ASME-0541 Screw Pump Inspection, Testing, and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

This course covers the inspection, testing, maintenance procedures, and documenting requirements of screw pumps.

Objectives

Explain the inspection, testing, documentation, and maintenance of screw pumps.
Perform visual inspection and corrective maintenance procedures.
Check test equipment prior to inspection.
Evaluate screw pump operating parameters.
Diagnose and troubleshoot abnormal conditions.
Recognize and react to potential problems and abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11193 KNT – MEA1867 PEF – MEA11030

ASME-0551 Explosive Atmospheric Detection and Alarm System Performance Test and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

A natural gas distribution and/or transportation pipeline system should have a gas detection and alarm system to
monitor the risk of combustible gas. This course covers permanently installed systems used to detect gas in the
atmosphere and their alarm systems.

Objectives

Identify gas detection systems and their functions.
Maintain gas detection systems through performance tests.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11194 KNT – MEA1868 PEF – MEA11031

ASME-0561 Pressure Test: Nonliquid Medium – MAOP Less Than 100 psi

Course Description

This course discusses pressure testing using a non-liquid medium with MAOP less than 100 psi.

Objectives

Describe maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP), system types, service lines and mains for pressurized pipelines.
Identify the factors to consider when determining pressure testing requirements.
State the required preparation for the pressure test.
Describe the steps required to perform the pressure test.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11195 KNT – MEA1869

ASME-0571 Pressure Test: Nonliquid Medium – MAOP Greater Than or Equal to 100 psi

Course Description

This course discusses pressure testing using a non-liquid medium with MAOP greater than or equal to 100 psi.

Objectives

Describe maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP), system types, service lines and mains for pressurized pipelines.
Identify the factors to consider when determining pressure testing requirements.
State the required preparation for the pressure test.
Describe the steps required to perform the pressure test.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11196 KNT – MEA1870 PEF – MEA11033

ASME-0581 Pressure Test: Liquid Medium

Course Description

This course discusses pressure testing using a liquid medium.

Objectives

Define maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP), system types, service lines, and mains for pressurized pipelines.
Identify factors to consider when determining pressure testing requirements.
State required preparation for the pressure test.
Describe the steps required to perform the pressure test.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11197 KNT – MEA1871 PEF – MEA11034

ASME-0591 Leak Test at Operating Pressure

Course Description

This course covers activities associated with the detection of pipeline leaks at standard operating pressure either
visually or with the use of leak detection equipment.

Objectives

Identifying leak test requirements.
Preparing equipment for leak testing.
Performing leak tests at operating pressure.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11198 KNT – MEA1872 PEF – MEA11035

ASME-0601 NDT – Radiographic Testing

Course Description

Welding is the most common way to join metals in many trades, and pipelines are no exception. Whether joining
pipe sections, repairing pipe, or installing a pipeline component, welding provides a strong joining solution. But
what happens when welds are defective? Pipes may burst, product may escape, and dangerous explosions may
result. The field of nondestructive testing (NDT) provides a way to test completed welds and detect non-visible
defects for the purpose of preventing these situations. This course covers radiographic testing, a form of NDT.

Objectives

Various nondestructive testing methods.
Qualification of personnel performing NDT.
Safety issues and precautions.
Performing radiographic testing.
Interpreting radiographic test results and identifying weld defects.
Documentation requirements.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11199 KNT – MEA1873 PEF – MEA11036

ASME-0611 NDT: Liquid Penetrant Testing

Course Description

Welding is the most common way to join metals in many trades, and pipelines are no exception. Whether joining pipe sections, repairing pipe, or installing a pipeline component, welding provides a strong joining solution. But what happens when welds are defective? Pipes may burst, product may escape, and dangerous explosions may result. The field of nondestructive testing (NDT) provides a way to test completed welds and detect non-visible defects for the purpose of preventing these situations. This course covers liquid penetrant testing, a form of NDT.

Objectives

Describe various nondestructive testing methods.
State the qualification requirements for personnel performing NDT.
Explain safety issues and precautions.
Perform liquid penetrant testing.
Interpret liquid penetrant test results to identify weld defects.
State documentation requirements.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11200 KNT – MEA1874 PEF – MEA11037

ASME-0621 NDT – Magnetic Particle Testing

Course Description

Welding is the most common way to join metals in many trades, and pipelines are no exception. Whether joining
pipe sections, repairing pipe, or installing a pipeline component, welding provides a strong joining solution. But
what happens when welds are defective? Pipes may burst, product may escape, and dangerous explosions may
result. The field of nondestructive testing (NDT) provides a way to test completed welds and detect non-visible
defects for the purpose of preventing these situations. This course covers magnetic particle testing, a form of NDT.

Objectives

Various nondestructive testing methods.
Qualification of personnel performing NDT.
Safety issues and precautions.
Performing magnetic particle testing.
Evaluating test results and identifying weld defects.
Documentation requirements.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11201 KNT – MEA1875 PEF – MEA11038

ASME-0631 NDT – Ultrasonic Testing

Course Description

Welding is the most common way to join metals in many trades, and pipelines are no exception. Whether joining
pipe sections, repairing pipe, or installing a pipeline component, welding provides a strong joining solution. But
what happens when welds are defective? Pipes may burst, product may escape, and dangerous explosions may
result. The field of nondestructive testing (NDT) provides a way to test completed welds and detect non-visible
defects for the purpose of preventing these situations. This course covers ultrasonic testing, a form of NDT.

Objectives

Various nondestructive testing methods.
Qualification of personnel performing NDT.
Safety issues and precautions.
Performing ultrasonic testing.
Interpreting ultrasonic test results and identifying weld defects.
Documentation requirements.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11202 KNT – MEA1876 PEF – MEA11039

ASME-0641 Visually Inspect Pipe and Components Prior to Installation

Course Description

All pipe and components must be inspected at the site of installation to ensure that they are not damaged in a manner that could impair pipe strength or reduce serviceability. This course discusses requirements and procedures for visual inspection of pipeline and components prior to installation.

Objectives

State federal requirements for pre-installation inspection.
List procedures for inspecting pipeline and components.
Describe repair and replacement requirements as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations.
Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11203 KNT – MEA1877 PEF – MEA11040

ASME-0651 Routine Visual Inspection of Breakout Tanks

Course Description

Routine in-service inspections are performed on breakout tanks and tank components to identify visually determinable damage and defects.

Objectives

Identify requirements for the visual inspection of breakout tanks and tank components.
Perform a visual inspection.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11204 KNT – MEA1878 PEF – MEA11041

ASME-0661 Inspection of Breakout Tanks

Course Description

A breakout tank is used to relieve surges in a hazardous liquid pipeline system as well as receive and store hazardous liquid transported by a pipeline for re-injection and continued transportation by a pipeline. In order to protect employees and the environment, periodic inspections of breakout tanks must be performed. Therefore, this course covers the inspection of liquid pipeline breakout tanks.

Objectives

State general breakout tank inspection requirements.
Describe API 653 inspection requirements.
Explain API 510 inspection requirements.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11205 KNT – MEA1879 PEF – MEA11042

ASME-0671 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Solvent Cement

Course Description

This course discusses the assembly and joining of plastic pipe and components using solvent cement, and inspection
of completed joints.

Objectives

Identifying joining requirements.
Preparing pipe and couplings.
Pipe joining procedures.
Inspection requirements for completed joints.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11206 KNT – MEA1880 PEF – MEA11043

ASME-0681 Joining of Plastic Pipe: Stab Fittings

Course Description

Plastic pipe may not be joined using a threaded joint or miter joint. Plastic pipe is often joined by solvent cement, adhesive, heat fusion, or stab fittings.

Objectives

Identify requirements for fitting selection.
State proper joining procedures.
Describe inspecting and testing of the joint.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11207 KNT – MEA1881 PEF – MEA11044

ASME-0691 Joining of Pipe Non-Bottom Out Compression Couplings

Course Description

This course covers the joining of pipe 2 inches or less, using non-bottom out compression couplings. A non-bottom
out compression coupling is one that requires tightening to a specified torque or number of turns.

Objectives

Identifying requirements for fitting selection.
Proper joining procedures.
Performing inspection and testing of the completed joint.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11208 KNT – MEA1882 PEF – MEA11045

ASME-0701 Joining of Pipe – Bottom Out Compression Couplings

Course Description

Pipe sections are usually joined by welding or fusion. Mechanical joining is another alternative, using mechanical
fittings to form the joint. This covers joining of pipe using bottom out compression couplings.

Objectives

Comprehend requirements for mechanical fitting selection.
Identify proper joining procedures.
Perform inspection and testing of the joint.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11209 KNT – MEA1883 PEF – MEA11046

ASME-0711 Joining of Pipe – Compression Couplings

Course Description

Pipe is generally joined by a welding or fusion process. Mechanical joining is another alternative, using mechanical
fittings to form the joint connection. This course covers the joining of pipe, greater than 2 inches in diameter, using
compression couplings.

Objectives

Identifying requirements for mechanical fitting selection.
Verify proper joining procedures.
Perform proper inspection and testing of a mechanical joint.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11210 KNT – MEA1884 PEF – MEA11047

ASME-0721 Joining of Pipe – Threaded Joints

Course Description

This course covers the joining of threaded pipes with threaded fittings and the inspection of completed joints.

Objectives

Overview of threaded pipes and joints.
Identification of threaded pipe joint requirements.
Preparing and joining threaded pipes.
Conducting an inspection of completed joints.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11211 KNT – MEA1885 PEF – MEA11048

ASME-0731 Joining of Pipe – Flange Assembly

Course Description

Pipeline systems have numerous connection points, such as between pipe segments and pipes, valves, fittings,
regulators, etc. Often, flanges are used to ensure strong leak-proof joints, which are vital for the safe operation of
the system.

Objectives

Requirements for flange assembly.
How to prepare the flange surface.
How to install a flange gasket.
How to align mating surfaces.
How to install and tighten fasteners.
Anticipated conditions encountered during inspection of a completed joint.
Documentation requirements.
How to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11212 KNT – MEA1886 PEF – MEA11049

ASME-0741 Joining of Pipe: Brazing or Soldering

Course Description

This course covers the joining of copper pipe by brazing and soldering, and the inspection of completed joints.

Objectives

Identify the difference between brazing and soldering.
Determine the proper joining method for copper pipe.
Describe the function of fittings, filler metal, and flux for brazing and soldering operations.
Properly prepare job site and joining materials for brazing or soldering.
Perform the proper steps and technique for joining copper pipe by brazing or soldering.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11213 KNT – MEA1887 PEF – MEA11050

ASME-0751 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Butt Heat Fusion: Manual

Course Description

Certain pipeline situations may call for the joining of plastic pipe. Butt heat fusion is a plastic pipe joining process used to join two ends of thermoplastic pipe together. The process involves heating both end pieces simultaneously, pressing them together, and then letting them cool to form a permanent bond. Fused properly, the joint becomes as strong or stronger than the pipe itself.

Objectives

Review butt heat fusion preparation.
Identify butt heat fusion equipment.
Implement butt heat fusion process.
Perform butt heat fusion inspection.
Recognize and react to butt heat fusion AOCs.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11214 KNT – MEA1888 PEF – MEA11051

ASME-0761 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Butt Heat Fusion: Hydraulic Machine

Course Description

This course covers the joining of plastic pipe by butt heat fusion using a hydraulic machine. Butt heat fusion joins squared ends of two pipes together by melting pipe material and applying force to join the pipe ends. When fused properly, the pipe joint becomes as strong, or stronger, than the pipe itself.

Objectives

List requirements for plastic pipe butt heat fusion.
Explain how to prepare pipe for fusion operation.
Describe general butt heat fusion of pipe and fittings.
Observe safety precautions.
Explain how to inspect butt fused joints.
Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11215 KNT – MEA1889 PEF – MEA11052

ASME-0771 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Sidewall Heat Fusion

Course Description

Certain pipeline situations may call for the joining of plastic pipe and service fittings. This course covers joining of
plastic pipe via saddle (or sidewall) heat fusion. Sidewall heat fusion joins a branching or service saddle to the
sidewall of a pipe at a 90 degree angle by melting both pipe and fitting and applying force to join the two. When
fused properly, the joint becomes as strong as or stronger than the pipe itself.

Objectives

List requirements for plastic pipe sidewall heat fusion.
Explain how to prepare pipe and fittings for fusion operation.
Describe general sidewall heat fusion of pipe and fittings.
Observe safety precautions.
Explain how to inspect sidewall fused joints.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11216 KNT – MEA1890 PEF – MEA11053

ASME-0791 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Socket

Course Description

Fusion is the technique most commonly used to join plastic pipe. Socket heat fusion involves simultaneously heating
the outside surface of a pipe end and the inside surface of a fitting socket. After both surfaces are properly melted,
the two components are joined by inserting the pipe end into the socket. The melts flow together and fuse as the
joint cools. The socket heat fusion process will vary according to differences in equipment operation, weather
conditions, and types of plastic pipe. It must be performed in accordance with written joining procedures to ensure
strong, gas-tight joints.

Objectives

List requirements for plastic pipe socket heat fusion.
Explain how to prepare pipe and fittings for fusion operations.
Verify pipe preparation.
Describe socket heat fusion process.
Explain how to inspect socket fused joints.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11218 KNT – MEA1892 PEF – MEA11055

ASME-0781 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Electrofusion

Course Description

Fusion is the technique most commonly used to join plastic pipe. The electrofusion process, used to fuse pipe and
fittings, will vary according to differences in equipment operation, weather conditions, and types of plastic pipe.
The fusion process must be performed in accordance with written joining procedures to ensure strong, gas-tight
joints.

Objectives

List requirements for plastic pipe electrofusion.
Explain preparation of joints and fittings for fusion operations.
Verify pipe preparation.
Describe how to perform general electrofusion process.
Observe safety precautions.
Explain how to inspect electrofused joints.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11217 KNT – MEA1891 PEF – MEA11054

ASME-0801 Welding

Course Description

This course discusses the assembly and joining of steel pipe by welding, and the repair of welds, in accordance with
welding procedures. Qualification should be in accordance with API 1104, ASME Section IX, Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code, or other acceptable standard or practice. This course does not include the visual inspection of welds or
nondestructive testing.

Objectives

Welding requirements.
Assembly or fit-up of parts.
Performing weld according to welding procedure.
Recognizing weld defects.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11219 KNT – MEA1893 PEF – MEA11056

ASME-0811 Visual Inspection of Welding and Welds

Course Description

This course discusses inspection of pipeline welding activities and of completed welds to identify potentially
dangerous conditions and visually detectable defects. Typical standards for measuring the acceptability of welds
include API 1104 and ASME Section IX, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Welders, inspectors, and the welding
procedure must all be qualified according to federal regulations and the applicable cited standards.

Objectives

Inspection criteria, code, and industry standards.
Safety precautions related to welding and job-site safety.
Verification of welding processes.
Visual inspection of completed welds.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11220 KNT – MEA1894 PEF – MEA11057

ASME-0821 Tubing & Fitting Installation – Instrument, Control and Sampling

Course Description

Instrument tubing and fittings for control and sampling are typically designed and selected specifically for each
system. Requirements are dependent on the type of facility, location, and operating pressure. Material and design
are dependent on the specific application and selected joining methods. This course covers instrument tubing and
fitting installation for control and sampling in a pipeline system.

Objectives

Tubing and fitting requirements.
Material selection.
Preparation of tubing and fittings.
Installation methods of tubing and fittings.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11221 KNT – MEA1895 PEF – MEA11058

ASME-0831 Cast Iron – Caulked Bell and Spigot Joints – Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical Leak Clamp(s)

Course Description

Cast iron mains have been in service for over 100 years. They generally consist of single, cast iron pipe segments
that range from 12 to 20 feet in length. They are typically connected using bell and spigot joints commonly sealed
via jute packing and a lead or cement plug between the bell and spigot. With the changeover of manufactured gas
to natural gas, the potential for leakage has increased through the caulked bell and spigot joints. Mechanical leak
clamps are typically used to stop this gas leakage. Therefore, this course covers the installation and maintenance of
mechanical leak clamps on caulked bell and spigot joints; specific to cast iron pipe.

Objectives

Identify potential leakage at cast iron bell and spigot joints.
Identify federal regulations regarding cast iron pipe joints.
Evaluation of cast iron pipe joints.
Installation and repair of mechanical leak clamps.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11222 KNT – MEA1896 PEF – MEA11059

ASME-0841 Cast Iron Joints

Course Description

Cast iron mains, typically consisting of individually connected 12 to 20 foot cast iron segments, have been in service
for over 100 years. They are typically connected using bell and spigot joints and commonly sealed via jute packing
and a lead or cement plug between the bell and spigot. With the changeover of manufactured gas to natural gas,
the potential for leakage has increased through the caulked bell and spigot joints. Encapsulation is a process used to
permanently seal these leaky joints.

Objectives

Identify and evaluate cast iron pipe joints.
Understand encapsulation of cast iron pipe joints.
Review requirements and regulations of cast iron pipe and joints.
Properly install, pressurize, and test an encapsulation mold.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11223 KNT – MEA1897 PEF – MEA11060

ASME-0851 Internal Sealing – Cast Iron and Ductile Iron

Course Description

Cast iron and ductile iron pipes are still in service today. Although still practical, iron pipe has the potential to leak at
the joints where old jute packing material has dried out. Internal sealing is an efficient and economical way to stop
such leakage.

Objectives

Perform different internal sealing methods.
Identify internal sealing requirements.
Recognize excavation and confined space safety issues.
Locate and inspect for leaky joints.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11224 KNT – MEA1898 PEF – MEA11061

ASME-0855 Perform Internal Anaerobic Sealing of Cast and Ductile Iron

Course Description

Cast or ductile iron pipelines typically develop leaks over time due to failing bell and spigot joints or localized graphitization. Depending on the extent of the defect and the segment operating pressure, internal sealing may be an acceptable method to adequately prevent or arrest any leakage.

Objectives

Select equipment and clean pipes.
Drill and tap holes.
Set up sealing equipment and inject sealant.
Remove equipment and inspect plugs.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA12505 KNT – MEA12506 PEF – MEA12507

ASME-0861 Installation of Steel Pipe in a Ditch

Course Description

This course discusses the handling, lowering in, and fitting of steel pipe in a ditch, after excavation is complete.

Objectives

Identifying installation requirements.
Proper pipe handling procedures.
Visual inspection requirements.
Providing firm pipe support.
Pipe installation procedures.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11225 KNT – MEA1899 PEF – MEA11062

ASME-0871 Installation of Steel Pipe in a Bore

Course Description

Trenchless excavation allows minimal excavation and disruption of services. This course discusses proper pipe handling, fabrication and installation via trenchless methods such as horizontal directional drilling, auger boring, impact moling, pipe ramming, pipe jacking and microtunneling.

Objectives

Identify installation requirements.
State proper pipe handling procedures.
List visual inspection requirements.
Describe pipe installation procedures.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11226 KNT – MEA1900 PEF – MEA11063

ASME-0881 Installation of Steel Pipe Plowing/Pull-in

Course Description

Trenchless excavation allows minimal excavation and disruption of services. This course discusses proper handling
and storage of pipe prior to installation, and trenchless installation via plowing/pull-in.

Objectives

Identify installation requirements.
Understand proper pipe handling procedures.
Name visual inspection requirements.
List pipe installation procedures.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11227 KNT – MEA1901 PEF – MEA11064

ASME-0891 Field Bending of Steel Pipe

Course Description

This course discusses the specifications and requirements for field bending of steel pipe, including the activities
involved with inspecting, testing and maintaining completed field pipe bends.

Objectives

Identify field pipe bending equipment.
List field pipe bending requirements.
Recite the qualifications of personnel performing field pipe bends.
Name various nondestructive testing methods.
Conduct corrective and preventive maintenance.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11228 KNT – MEA1902 PEF – MEA11065

ASME-0901 Installation of Plastic Pipe in a Ditch

Course Description

Plastic pipe is often used to transport gas in buried pipeline systems as it delivers exceptional value, unwavering
reliability, and remarkable advantages over conventional types of piping. With superior resistance to corrosion and
abrasion, plastic piping systems also supply long service life, excellent joint performance, and offer leak free protection, all adding up to exceptional value. Plastic pipe is typically installed via direct burial or insertion. Some common installation methods include trenching, plowing, boring, and insertion in a casing or abandoned pipeline. Proper installation is key to pipeline integrity.

Objectives

Proper handling of plastic pipe.
Transportation and storage of plastic pipe.
Installing plastic pipe in a ditch.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11229 KNT – MEA1903 PEF – MEA11066

ASME-0911 Installation of Plastic Pipe in a Bore

Course Description

Plastic pipe is often used to transport gas in buried pipeline systems as it delivers value, reliability, and advantages over conventional types of piping. With resistance to corrosion and abrasion, plastic piping systems also supply long service life, consistent joint performance, and offer leak free protection. Plastic pipe is typically installed via direct burial or insertion. Some common installation methods include trenching, plowing, boring, and insertion in a casing or abandoned pipeline. Proper installation is key to pipeline integrity.

Objectives

Describe the proper handling of plastic pipe.
Explain the transportation and storage of plastic pipe.
Describe installing plastic pipe in a bore.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11230 KNT – MEA1904 PEF – MEA11067

ASME-0921 Installation of Plastic Pipe Plowing/Pull-in

Course Description

Plastic pipe is often used in buried pipeline procedures. It is easy to handle, durable, and more cost effective than
traditional metal pipe. Plastic pipe can be installed either by direct burial or insertion methods.

Objectives

Proper handling of plastic pipe.
Transportation and storage of plastic pipe.
Installing plastic pipe by plowing/pull-in method.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11231 KNT – MEA1905 PEF – MEA11068

ASME-0931 Installation of Plastic Pipe by Plowing/Planting

Course Description

Plastic pipe is often used to transport gas in buried pipeline systems as it delivers exceptional value, unwavering
reliability, and remarkable advantages over conventional types of piping. Plastic pipe is typically installed via direct
burial or insertion. Some common installation methods include trenching, plowing, boring, and insertion in a casing
or abandoned pipeline. Proper installation is key to pipeline integrity.

Objectives

Proper handling of plastic pipe.
Transportation and storage of plastic pipe.
Installing plastic pipe by plowing/planting.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11232 KNT – MEA1906 PEF – MEA11069

ASME-0935 Relocation of a Pipeline

Course Description

In-service steel pipeline relocation is periodically practiced in order to perform certain operations without taking the line out-of-service.

Typical reasons for this practice include:
• Lowering pipeline to accommodate a new crossing
• Raising pipeline for repair or recoating
• Moving pipeline to avoid encroachment

Objectives

Identify reasons for relocating an in-service steel pipeline.
Complete preparation activities for pipeline relocation.
Perform proper steps for relocating a pipeline.
Inspect final profile for proper installation and possible damage.
Recognize and react to pipeline relocation AOCs.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA12489 KNT – MEA12490 PEF – MEA12491

ASME-0941 Install Tracer Wire

Course Description

Buried plastic or polyethylene pipe is made of non-conductive material. In order to locate buried plastic pipe in the
future, a tracer wire is buried along with the pipe.

Objectives

What tracer wire is and why it is important in locating buried plastic pipe.
The use of tracer wire and above ground equipment in locating buried plastic pipe.
Requirements for selecting and installing tracer wire.
Methods of installing and testing tracer wire.
Abnormal or anticipated conditions that may be encountered.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11233 KNT – MEA1907 PEF – MEA11070

ASME-0951 Installation of Pipe Above Ground

Course Description

This course discusses installation and handling procedures for above ground pipes. Also included is information on the selection and installation of pipe, including pipe material and coating, as well as recognizing and responding to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).

Objectives

Explain the requirements for the installation of above ground pipes.
Define proper pipe handling, transportation, and storage procedures.
Describe the types of protection required for above ground pipes.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11234 KNT – MEA1908 PEF – MEA11071

ASME-0961 Inspect and Maintain Aboveground Supports and Anchors

Course Description

This course discusses activities associated with verification of above ground supports and anchors.

Objectives

Explain requirements for the correct installation of support and anchor structures.
Describe requirements for repair, alteration, refurbishment, and replacement.
Identify procedures for keeping all above ground supports and anchors functioning as specified.
Recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11235 KNT – MEA1909 PEF – MEA11072

ASME-0971 Installation and Maintenance of Casing Spacers, Vents and Seals

Course Description

This course discusses activities associated with casing spacers, vents, and seals.

Objectives

Installation of casing spacers, vents, and seals.
Evaluation of casing spacers, vents, and seals.
Repair/replacement of casing spacers, vents, and seals.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11236 KNT – MEA1910 PEF – MEA11073

ASME-0981 Backfilling

Course Description

This course discusses safety and operating procedures for backfilling.

Objectives

Describe trench safety.
Inspect backfill materials.
Define soil classification.
State backfilling procedures.
Provide proper pipe support.
Explain soil compaction methods.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11237 KNT – MEA1911 PEF – MEA11074

ASME-0991 Coating Application and Repair: Brushed or Rolled

Course Description

This course covers surface preparation and application or repair of coatings using a brush or roller. Also included is information on the application of paint to inhibit corrosion, and internal or external application of coatings on pipes, tanks, etc.

Objectives

Describe preparation of the pipe surface for coating application.
Identify the steps for applying epoxy and paint coatings by brush or roller.
Explain how to inspect applied coatings for defects.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11238 KNT – MEA1912 PEF – MEA11075

ASME-1001 Coating Application and Repair – Sprayed

Course Description

This course discusses surface preparation and application or repair of coatings using a sprayer. Also included is
information on the application of paint to inhibit corrosion, and internal or external application of coatings on pipes,
tanks, etc.

Objectives

Properly preparing the pipe surface for coating application.
Applying epoxy and paint coatings by sprayer.
Inspecting applied coatings for defects.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11239 KNT – MEA1913 PEF – MEA11076

ASME-1011 External Coating Application and Repair – Wrapped

Course Description

This course discusses surface preparation and application or repair of coatings using a variety of hot and cold wraptype
solutions, including shrink wrap, wax, hot tar, tar mastic, tape, and epoxy melt stick.

Objectives

Properly preparing the pipe surface for coating application.
Coating application.
Inspecting applied coatings for defects.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11240 KNT – MEA1914 PEF – MEA11077

ASME-1020 Perform Electrical Inspection of Pipe Coating (Holiday Detection or Jeeping)

Course Description

This course covers the electrical inspection of pipe coating (i.e., holiday detection, jeeping).

Objectives

Discuss electrical inspection purpose and methods.
Set up and operate electrical inspection equipment.
Identify and mark coating anomalies.
Recognize and react to potential problems and abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA12480 KNT – MEA12481 PEF – MEA12482

ASME-1021 Apply or Repair Internal Coating Other than by Brushing, Rolling, or Spraying

Course Description

Steps must be taken to minimize the corrosive effects of product being transported through a pipeline. The use of internal coatings is one way to help mitigate internal pipeline corrosion. There are several types of coatings used to prevent corrosion in steel pipelines. Typical methods of application include brush/roller, spray, and tape wrap. This course covers the "in situ" application or repair of internal coatings by pigging.

Objectives

Explain surface preparation requirements.
Describe the application of internal coating by a method other than brushing, rolling, or spraying.
State internal coating inspection and repair requirements.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11241 KNT – MEA1915 PEF – MEA11078

ASME-1031 Install or Repair Internal Liner

Course Description

Maintenance and prevention has become key when dealing with corroded underground pipes. Advances in pipeline
technology have provided less invasive and cost reducing alternatives to the "cut and replace" method for pipe
rehabilitation. One such advancement is the trenchless repair option of installing an internal pipe liner. This course
discusses activities associated with the surface preparation, installation, repair and inspection of an internal liner.

Objectives

Identify liner installation and repair requirements.
Describe internal pipe surface cleaning and preparation procedures.
Describe liner installation methods and procedures.
Identify visual inspection requirements.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11242 KNT – MEA1916 PEF – MEA11079

ASME-1041 Install Mechanical Clamps and Sleeves: Bolted

Course Description

Bolted mechanical clamps and sleeves are used for in-service pipeline repairs when the typical out-of-service cut and replace technology is not feasible. This course discusses the preparation, installation, and inspection of bolted mechanical clamps and sleeves.

Objectives

Select and prepare clamps and sleeves.
Prepare pipes for clamp and sleeve installation.
Install clamps and sleeves.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11243 KNT – MEA1917 PEF – MEA11080

ASME-1051 Fit-Up of Weld Type Repair Sleeves

Course Description

Transporting fossil fuels through the pipeline is one of the safest transportation methods, but accidents and product loss can occur due to corrosion or third-party damage. Pipeline company goals are to repair or replace any defects before danger to humans, property, or the environment occurs. This course covers the preparation and fit-up of full encirclement welded split sleeves for pipeline repairs. (Actual welding of the sleeve is not part of this task).

Objectives

List requirements for selecting weld type sleeves.
Describe proper preparation of sleeves and pipe surface.
Explain proper fit-up of weld type repair sleeves.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11244 KNT – MEA1918 PEF – MEA11081

ASME-1061 Install Composite Sleeves

Course Description

This course discusses the preparation and installation of composite sleeves.

Objectives

Sleeve selection and preparation requirements.
Sleeve installation procedures.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11245 KNT – MEA1919 PEF – MEA11082

ASME-1071 Repair of Steel Pipe by Grinding

Course Description

Pipelines transporting natural gas or hazardous liquids are subject to damage from excavators, internal or external corrosion, and load transfers. Imperfections or damage to the wall of steel pipe can reduce its strength by reducing the overall wall thickness. As stated in federal regulations, grinding can be an acceptable repair method for damaged or corroded steel pipe. This course discusses verification of minimum wall thickness requirements and removal of defects by grinding.

Objectives

Identify wall thickness requirements.
List the steps in removing defects by grinding.
Describe how to measure wall thickness.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11246 KNT – MEA1920 PEF – MEA11083

ASME-1081 Tapping a Pipeline (Tap Diameter 2 Inches and Less)

Course Description

Tapping is the process of creating an opening in a pipe. Tapping operations may be required as part of pipeline repair, segment replacement, or facility abandonment. Taps are also required in the connection of a new service branch, bypass creation, or installation of other system devices. This course covers tapping of a pipeline with a tap diameter of two inches and less.

Objectives

Identify tapping safety requirements and precautions, as well as personnel qualifications.
List requirements for line tapping preparation, including pipe measurements and inspections.
Perform excavations, line verification, and tapping procedures.
Recognize and properly react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11247 KNT – MEA1921 PEF – MEA11084

ASME-1091 Tapping a Pipeline (Tap Diameter Greater than 2 Inches)

Course Description

Tapping is the process of creating an opening in a pipe. Tapping operations may be required as part of pipeline repair, segment replacement, or facility abandonment. Taps are also required in the connection of a new service branch, bypass creation, or installation of other system devices. This course discusses tapping a pipeline with a tap diameter greater than 2 inches.

Objectives

Identify purpose of line tapping, stopping, and bypass procedures.
List required equipment to perform tapping and overview of basic operation.
Explain tapping safety requirements and precautions, as well as personnel qualifications.
Name requirements for line tapping preparation, including pipe measurements and inspections.
Perform excavations, line stopping, and tapping procedures.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11248 KNT – MEA1922 PEF – MEA11085

ASME-1101 Tapping a Pipeline with a Built-in Cutter

Course Description

Special fittings that contain a built-in cutter are available for tapping steel or plastic pipe. The welding or fusion process used to attach the fitting to the pipe, and installation of a mechanical fitting, clamp or sleeve to the pipe, are tasks outside the scope of this course. This course discusses tapping a pipe with an already installed fitting that contains a built-in cutter.

Objectives

Identify tapping requirements.
Perform the tap.
Isolate the tap.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11249 KNT – MEA1923 PEF – MEA11086

ASME-1111 Tapping Cast and Ductile Iron Pipe, and Low Pressure Steel Pipe

Course Description

This course discusses tapping a low pressure pipe, with or without an installed fitting.

Objectives

Identify tapping requirements.
Install and remove tapping equipment.
Perform tapping operations.
Install threaded fittings and/or isolation plugs.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11250 KNT – MEA1924 PEF – MEA11087

ASME-1121 Bagging and Stopping Low Pressure Pipe

Course Description

This course discusses the insertion and removal of bag stops and mechanical stoppers on low-pressure pipe.

Objectives

Identify notification requirements.
Complete notifications.
Verify pipeline segments.
Monitor pressure.
Install and remove bags and stoppers.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11251 KNT – MEA1925 PEF – MEA11088

ASME-1131 Stopper (Stopple) Pipe

Course Description

Product flow sometimes needs to be stopped or redirected to allow workers to maintain or repair the pipeline. A stopple is one kind of device used to stop the flow.

Objectives

Identify the requirements for stopping flow with a stopple.
Describe how to identify segments that require stopping.
Discuss the notifications that must be made before stopping a pipe.
Describe how to install a stopple.
Describe how to monitor pressure while the pipe is stopped.
Describe how to remove a stopple.
Discuss how to recognize and react to potential problems and abnormal operating conditions.
List documentation requirements.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11252 KNT – MEA1926 PEF – MEA11089

ASME-1141 Squeeze off Plastic Pipe

Course Description

Certain pipeline situations may call for a temporary segment shutdown or pressure reduction. In these scenarios
and others, a squeeze-off of plastic pipe may be required. Therefore, this course covers the activities associated
with squeeze-off of plastic pipe.

Objectives

Perform selection, installation, and removal of squeeze tools.
Identify the correct parties to notify in case of pipeline shutdown.
Ensure system pressure requirements are maintained.
Purge pipeline as appropriate.
Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).
Create and maintain appropriate records and documentation.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11253 KNT – MEA1927 PEF – MEA11090

ASME-1151 Squeeze off Steel Pipe

Course Description

Certain pipeline situations may call for a temporary segment shutdown or pressure reduction. In these scenarios
and others, a squeeze-off of steel pipe may be required. Therefore, this course covers activities associated with the
squeeze-off of steel pipe.

Objectives

Select, install and remove squeeze-off tools.
Properly identify and notify affected customers of pipeline shutdown.
Ensure system pressure requirements are maintained.
Purge pipeline as appropriate.
Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).
Complete and maintain proper documentation and records.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11254 KNT – MEA1928 PEF – MEA11091

ASME-1161 Installation of Customer Meters and Regulators – Residential and Small Commercial

Course Description

When installing meter systems, it is important to be familiar with location, protection, support, connections and
component specifications. Being able to correctly identify a customer meter, as well as knowing the proper
regulator requirements, is critical. Properly testing meter sets for leakage, as well as how to test regulators and
relief valves for proper operation are vital too.

Objectives

Identify the components that comprise a meter set, including meters, regulators, and relief valves.
List location considerations for proper installation and protection from damage of meter sets.
Follow general meter set installation requirements.
Execute correct procedures for the installation of customer meters, regulators, and where required, relief valves.
Determine correct procedures for the testing of installed customer meters, regulators, and relief valves.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11255 KNT – MEA1929 PEF – MEA11092

ASME-1171 Installing Customer Meters – Large Commercial and Industrial

Course Description

Commercial and industrial gas meters measure the volume of natural gas consumed by a particular customer.
Commercial meter sets are very similar to residential applications, but are designed to facilitate gas flow rates and
pressure ratings that are greater than standard residential meters. Many electronic meter systems are able to
transmit volume measurements directly to the distribution company. This course covers the requirements and
procedures for installing large commercial and industrial gas meters.

Objectives

Identify commercial and industrial customer meter set components and functions.
Comprehend proper meter selection and installation requirements.
Perform installation and testing procedures.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11256 KNT – MEA1930 PEF – MEA11093

ASME-1181 Installing And Maintaining Customer Pressure Regulating, Limiting, And Relief Devices: Large Commercial And Industrial

Course Description

Gas distribution systems are designed to operate at specific pressures. Commercial and industrial systems require
pressure regulating, limiting, and relief devices in order to maintain specified pressures and prevent gas leaks and
outages.

Objectives

Recognize pressure requirements and devices implemented to maintain correct pipeline pressures.
Identify installation location and material requirements.
Perform installation, inspection, and maintenance procedures.
Understand and perform set point verification and pressure testing.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11257 KNT – MEA1931 PEF – MEA11094

ASME-1191 Maintenance of Service Valves Upstream of Customer Meter

Course Description

Service valves are used extensively in the pipeline industry. They may turn off or on product flow, vary the flow amount, direct the flow, regulate pressure and relieve overpressure. To keep them functioning properly, service valves require regular maintenance. This course will prepare you for various valve maintenance procedures upstream of customer meters.

Objectives

Describe the visual inspection of service valves.
Perform maintenance procedures on service valves.
Isolate a valve.
Remove and replace a valve.
Recognize and react to anticipated conditions and abnormal operating conditions.
List documentation requirements.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11258 KNT – MEA1932 PEF – MEA11095

ASME-1201 Temporary Isolation of Service Lines and Service Discontinuance

Course Description

Service lines are the link between the distributor's main line and the customer's business or residence. At times,
these service lines need to be isolated or service needs to be discontinued. Isolating a service line may be necessary
to allow for maintenance, repair, or replacement of line components.

Objectives

Temporary isolation of service lines and service discontinuance.
Isolating a service line or discontinuing service.
Recognizing and reacting to anticipated conditions and abnormal operating conditions.
Documentation requirements.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11259 KNT – MEA1933 PEF – MEA11096

ASME-1211 Odorization – Periodic Sampling

Course Description

Natural gas has no odor. Instead, odorants added to natural gas give it the familiar "gas smell" that warns people if
there is a gas leak. Odorants are also added to specified combustible gases. To maintain an adequate warning
system, odorization must be checked periodically to ensure the proper level of odorant is in the pipeline.

Objectives

Identify requirements for conducting an odor intensity test.
Describe how to perform an odorometer test.
Discuss how to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions that may be encountered when performing an odorometer test.
Explain documentation requirements.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11260 KNT – MEA1934 PEF – MEA11097

ASME-1221 Odorization – Odorizer Inspection, Testing, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

This course discusses the functions of an odorizer after installation and the procedures to keep the odorizer
operating safely and efficiently.

Objectives

Identify requirements for odorizer inspection, testing, preventive and corrective maintenance.
Check test equipment for proper operation.
Visually inspect an odorizer.
Explain odorizer evaluations.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on an odorizer.
Check odorant concentration.
Adjust oderant output.
Identify proper documentation requirements.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11261 KNT – MEA1935 PEF – MEA11098

ASME-1231 Inside Gas Leak Investigation

Course Description

This course discusses the investigation of reported or discovered leaks inside a building in relation to emergency response. This course also includes information on the initiation of precautionary actions (MakeSafe procedures). Repairing, proving the integrity of customer piping, and lighting of customer utilization equipment is NOT included.

Objectives

Identify investigation requirements.
Perform test equipment checks.
Initiate precautionary actions.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11262 KNT – MEA1936 PEF – MEA11099

ASME-1241 Outside Gas Leak Investigation

Course Description

This course discusses the investigation of reported or discovered leaks outside of buildings or other structures as well as the initiation of precautionary actions (MakeSafe procedures).

Objectives

Identify investigation requirements.
Inspect and test gas detection equipment.
Initiate precautionary actions.
Perform outside leak investigation.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11263 KNT – MEA1937 PEF – MEA11100

ASME-1251 Hazardous Liquid Leak Investigation

Course Description

Preventing serious damage or product loss due to hazardous liquid leakage often depends on the ability to quickly
pinpoint the source of the leak. When computerized pipeline monitoring systems are not in place or a leak is
undetectable by CPM, visual inspection is a must. Hazardous liquid leak investigations must determine the leakage
area and attempt to discover the leak source.

Objectives

Hazardous liquid leak investigation requirements.
Overview of precautionary actions ("Make-Safe" procedures).
Procedures for performing a hazardous liquid leak investigation.
Potential problems and AOCs encountered during an investigation.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11264 KNT – MEA1938 PEF – MEA11101

ASME-1271 Mobile Gas Leakage Survey – Flame Ionization

Course Description

Gas leaks are dangerous and the process for identifying a leak is serious business. This course discusses the
operation of conducting a mobile (other than walking) gas leakage survey utilizing flame ionization (FI) survey
equipment and all the requirements and conditions that go with it.

Objectives

Identify mobile leakage survey requirements.
Perform an FI unit performance check.
Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11266 KNT – MEA1940 PEF – MEA11103

ASME-1261 Walking Gas Leakage Survey

Course Description

Due to the danger of gas leaks in a pipeline system, walking gas leakage surveys are periodically performed in
locations not accessible by a vehicle or on mains in congested urban areas to discover leaks as soon as possible.
Therefore, walking gas leakage surveys are an important part of timely leak identification.

Objectives

Identify the main types of natural gas facilities.
List and describe various leakage survey methods.
Identify the requirements for leakage survey, including locations, frequency, and documentation.
Describe how to perform gas detection equipment checks.
Explain how to perform a walking gas leakage survey.
Describe Make-Safe procedures.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11265 KNT – MEA1939 PEF – MEA11102

ASME-1281 Mobile Gas Leakage Survey – Optical Methane

Course Description

Gas leaks are dangerous, and the process for identifying a leak is serious business. This course covers the
requirements and process of conducting a mobile (other than walking) gas leakage survey utilizing optical methane
detector (OMD) survey equipment.

Objectives

Identify mobile leakage survey requirements.
Perform an OMD performance check.
Conduct a mobile leakage survey using an OMD.
Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11267 KNT – MEA1941 PEF – MEA11104

ASME-1291 Locate Underground Pipelines

Course Description

Knowing the location of buried facilities prior to performing excavation activities is essential in preventing damage to underground utilities. Excavation damage can cause significant disruption and threaten public safety.

Objectives

Identify One-Call requirements.
Select a locating method.
Test and use locating equipment.
Visually inspect the locate area.
Perform a locate.
Place temporary markers.
Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11268 KNT – MEA1942 PEF – MEA11105

ASME-1301 Install and Maintain Pipeline Markers

Course Description

This course provides information on location, placement, and maintenance of permanent pipeline markers.

Objectives

Identify line marker requirements.
Demonstrate location, placement, and installation of line markers.
Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions associated with line markers.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11269 KNT – MEA1943 PEF – MEA11106

ASME-1311 Inspect Pipeline Surface Conditions – Patrol Right of Way or Easement

Course Description

This course discusses performing right-of-way easement patrol (e.g., walking, flying or driving) to visually identify
signs of leaks, encroachments, conditions of the right-of-way, or any other signs of potential impact to pipeline
safety or integrity. This course also includes information on reporting of emergency conditions.

Objectives

Pipeline safety standards.
Natural gas and liquid pipeline patrol methods, requirements and preparation.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11270 KNT – MEA1944 PEF – MEA11107

ASME-1321 Damage Prevention During Excavation Activities By or On Behalf of the Operator

Course Description

Excavating is serious business as there are many hazards associated with trenching and excavation work. That's why
it is critical to take safety precautions seriously when performing excavation activities. This course covers the task of
damage prevention measures during excavation activities by or on behalf of the operator.

Objectives

One-Call notification procedures.
OSHA requirements and "best practices."
Typical excavation hazards.
Procedures for locating and properly marking buried facilities prior to excavation.
Measures for exposing buried pipe before excavating.
Damage prevention techniques and excavation standards.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11271 KNT – MEA1945 PEF – MEA11108

ASME-1331 Damage Prevention Inspection during Third Party Excavation of Encroachment Activities as Determined Necessary by Operator

Course Description

When an operator determines it is necessary to inspect third party excavations or encroachment activities, actions such as work stoppage and requiring proper support for operators' pipeline facility must be taken to protect the operators' facilities.

This course discusses the requirements for performing inspections to ensure the act of damage prevention practices by a third party excavator.

Objectives

Identify damage prevention inspection requirements.
Identify when leakage surveys or system patrolling should be performed.
Monitor area for settlement during and after excavation activities.
Verify system integrity during and after excavation activities.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11272 KNT – MEA1946 PEF – MEA11109

ASME-1341 Provide or Assure Adequate Pipeline Support During Operator Initiated Excavation Activities

Course Description

Pipelines can be used to deliver liquid and gaseous energy products such as steam, hot water, crude oil, natural gas, petroleum liquids, and hydrogen. To provide adequate pipeline support, the operator should be aware of the different types of support systems, installation and removal procedures, inspection requirements, as well as safety precautions.

Objectives

Identify basic requirements for pipeline support.
Understand different types of pipeline support systems.
Describe installation, inspection, and removal requirements.
Enact excavation / trench safety precautions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11273 KNT – MEA1947 PEF – MEA11110

ASME-1351 Vault Inspection and Maintenance

Course Description

This course discusses the inspection and maintenance of vaults with a volumetric internal content of 200 cubic feet
or more and housing pressure regulating and limiting equipment. This includes the inspection of ventilating
equipment, vault cover, sufficient drainage and structural integrity.

Objectives

Verification requirements.
Inspection of vaults, ventilating equipment, vault cover, sufficient drainage and structure.
Maintenance tasks for vaults.
Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11274 KNT – MEA1948 PEF – MEA11111

ASME-1361 Station Emergency Shutdown System – Inspection, Testing And Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

Emergency or safety shutdown systems, also known as safety instrumented systems, play a vital role in providing a
protective layer around industrial processing systems. Pipeline processing stations that involve toxic or flammable
product typically rely upon safety instrumented systems to protect against upsets or failures that may threaten
worker safety, cause environmental concerns, or damage operating equipment. Therefore, these safety
instrumented systems are designed for the purpose of mitigating risks and bringing the process to a safe state when
unacceptable or dangerous process conditions are detected. This course covers the inspection, testing, and
maintenance of such systems.

Objectives

Identify emergency shutdown system requirements.
Properly inspect safety shutdown devices.
Conduct system performance or proof tests.
Perform corrective maintenance on safety instrumented systems.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11275 KNT – MEA1949 PEF – MEA11112

ASME-1371 Operate Gas Pipeline: System Control Center Operations

Course Description

Monitoring and controlling pipeline operations helps ensure the safety of the public and the environment. It also
protects the operating company's assets.

Objectives

Identify the requirements for a gas pipeline System Control Center operations.
Describe how to monitor pressure conditions from the System Control Center.
Describe how to determine any required pressure adjustments.
Discuss what notifications might be necessary before adjusting pressure.
Discuss remote adjustments to: - Compressor operating parameters - Pressure regulator set points - Valves
Describe how to direct manual adjustments.
Describe how to verify that adjustments resulted in the system operating within required parameters.
Discuss documentation requirements.
Describe how to recognize and respond to anticipated and abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11276 KNT – MEA1950 PEF – MEA11113

ASME-1381 Operate Gas Pipeline: Local Facility Remote-Control Operations

Course Description

This course covers the monitoring and controlling of pipeline operations to ensure the safety of the public and the environment. It also protects the operating company's assets.

Objectives

Identify the requirements for a gas pipeline local facility remote-control operations.
Describe how to monitor pressure conditions.
Determine any required pressure adjustments and corresponding notifications.
State remote adjustments to compressor operating parameters, pressure regulator set points, and valves.
Explain directing manual adjustments.
Verify that adjustments result in the system operating within required parameters.
List documentation requirements.
Recognize and respond to potential problems and abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11277 KNT – MEA1951 PEF – MEA11114

ASME-1391 Operate Liquids Pipeline: System Control Center Operations

Course Description

System Control Center monitoring and controlling of pipeline operations helps ensure the safety of the public and the environment. It also protects company assets. That is why qualified System Control Center operators are so important. In this course you will learn how to identify the requirements for System Control Center operations of a liquid pipeline.

Objectives

Monitor requirements for parameters such as pressure, temperature, and flow.
Determine any required adjustments to system operations.
Verify what notifications might be necessary before adjusting system operations.
Identify requirements for making adjustments remotely and manually.
Verify that adjustments resulted in the system are operating within required parameters.
Review documentation requirements.
Recognize and respond to anticipated and abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11278 KNT – MEA1952 PEF – MEA11115

ASME-1401 Operate Liquids Pipeline: Local Facility Remote-Control Operations

Course Description

Local Control Center monitoring and controlling of pipeline operations helps ensure the safety of the public and the environment. It also protects company assets. That is why qualified Local Control Center operators are so important. In this course you will learn how to identify the requirements for Local Control Center operations of a liquids pipeline.

Objectives

Describe requirements for monitoring pressure, temperature, and flow.
Determine any required adjustments to bring local facility operations within prescribed parameters.
List what notifications are required before stopping, starting, or adjusting settings.
Identify requirements for making adjustments remotely or directing manual adjustments.
Verify that adjustments resulted in the system operating within required parameters.
State documentation requirements.
Recognize and respond to potential problems and abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11279 KNT – MEA1953 PEF – MEA11116

ASME-1411 Indirect Inspection Techniques

Course Description

Corrosion threatens the integrity of pipeline systems. Indirect inspections look for faults in the pipeline's protective coating, assess the cathodic protection system, and examine the pipeline environment. Done properly, your indirect inspections contribute to overall pipeline safety.

Objectives

Identify the requirements for conducting an indirect inspection.
Explain test equipment checks.
Describe indirect inspection techniques.
Discuss how to recognize and react to potential indirect inspection problems.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11280 KNT – MEA1954 PEF – MEA11117

ASME-1421 Direct Examination Techniques

Course Description

Corrosion is a constant threat to pipeline systems. Direct examinations test pipeline integrity and the threat of corrosion. Done properly, direct examinations contribute to the overall safety of the pipeline.

Objectives

Identify the requirements for conducting a direct examination.
Explain test equipment checks and recognize potential problems.
State direct examination techniques.
Discuss how to recognize and react to potential abnormal operating conditions.
Describe documentation requirements.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11281 KNT – MEA1955 PEF – MEA11118

ASME-1631 Launching-Receiving Pigs for Lines Not in Service

Course Description

Pipeline pre-commissioning is a main reason for pigging lines not in service. It is the process of proving a pipeline's ability to contain product without leaking and involves a series of steps carried out before the final product is introduced.

Objectives

Describe preparing for pigging lines not in service.
Explain performing off-line pigging operations.
Discuss recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11743 KNT – MEA11742 PEF – MEA11738

ASME-1641 Launching-Receiving Pigs for Lines in Service

Course Description

A large network of transmission pipelines transports natural gas, crude oil, and other refined products across the nation. Maintaining pipeline integrity and ensuring the efficient, economical, and safe transportation of these products is of great importance.

Pipeline inspection gauges (PIGs) are one of the principal methods used to ensure efficient pipeline operation. Some pigs are used to clean pipes or help batch products, while others, such as "smart pigs“, are used to measure pipe wall thickness and corrosion to detect metal loss along the pipeline for integrity management purposes.

This course covers pipeline pigging operations, practices, and equipment used in launching and receiving pigs for lines in-service in order to clean, inspect, batch, and plug pipelines for effective and efficient operation.

Objectives

Describe performing pipeline pigging operations.
Identify pig types and pigging components.
List operator responsibilities.
Explain implementing certain pigging activities.
Discuss recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11745 KNT – MEA11744 PEF – MEA11739

ASME-1651 Purge – Flammable or Inert Gas

Course Description

Beyond the risk of death and injury, gas pipeline purging incidents can cause extensive property damage, significant lost production time, and irreversible damage to a company's reputation. Therefore, an established purging process is best followed for a safe and complete purge.

Objectives

Identify code requirements, proper purging procedures, and potential hazards.
Perform pre-purge, purge, and post-purge activities.
Recognize purge factors such as pressure, rate, velocity, time, and mediums.
Identify appropriate purging equipment.
Properly purge pipelines in and out of service.
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11747 KNT – MEA11746 PEF – MEA11740

ASME-1661 Purge: Hazardous Liquids

Course Description

Whenever a liquid petroleum pipeline is repaired, replaced, extended, abandoned, or newly installed, it must be purged. Purging is the act of replacing an oxygen or fuel-laden atmosphere within a pipeline with an inert substance to prevent the formation of explosive mixtures. An opposite effect is replacing the inert substance with a hazardous liquid before placing pipeline back in service.

Purging hazardous liquid pipeline contents is considered a hazardous activity as the process can create an explosive atmosphere if not performed properly. Therefore, it is best to understand the process of purging liquid pipelines and the possible dangers involved.

Objectives

Recognize different types and characteristics of hydrocarbon liquids.
Identify appropriate hazardous liquid purge procedures and how to minimize potential hazards.
List proper purging reasons, requirements, preparations, and precautions.
Explain purging pipelines in-and-out of service via pre-purge, purge, and post-purge activities.
Describe testing and inspecting pipelines before reinstatement.
Discuss recognizing and reacting to potential problems and abnormal operating conditions.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA11741 KNT – MEA11749 PEF – MEA11748

ASME-1671 Pipeline Heater – Inspection and Preventive Maintenance

Course Description

Pipeline heaters are designed to safely raise the temperature of pipeline contents to prevent the formation of ice and hydrates. Pipeline heaters must be inspected to verify they are functioning within specified parameters, and preventive maintenance must be performed to keep the heater operating safely and efficiently.

Objectives

Describe basic anatomy and function of a pipeline heater
Verify that heater is functioning within specified parameters
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks
Recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs)

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA1248 KNT – MEA12484 PEF – MEA12485

ASME-1691 Glycol Dehydration System Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Course Description

This task includes verification that the glycol dehydration system is functioning within specified parameters after installation and prior to or during placement in service. This task also includes the repair or replacement and alteration or refurbishment of the dehydration system, and actions to keep the system operating safely and efficiently.

Objectives

Prepare for inspection, repair, and maintenance activities
Perform walk-around inspection of glycol gas dehydration systems
Implement standard maintenance procedures
Recognize and respond to potential problems and AOCs.

MEA Certificate Numbers
TNG – MEA12486 KNT – MEA12487 PEF – MEA12488

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