Pipeline Tapping Workshop
Learn about pipeline tapping requirements, processes, and safety practices in this comprehensive workshop. Participate in demonstrations and hands-on activities to develop the skills needed to successfully tap a line. Explore topics such as equipment setup, mapping, and leak testing. Safety discussions and regulatory guidelines are also covered.
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Introduction Review online course content. Review questions. 2
Workshop Objectives Participate in discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on activities that will enable you to: Explain tapping requirements. Explain the tapping process and requirements. Identify how to properly set up the equipment. Use pipeline maps. Successfully tap a line. 3
Tapping-Demonstration Tapping equipment for taps greater and less than 2 inches. Tap fittings Tap isolation valve Using a full opening valve during hot tapping Safe practices when tapping Activity Worksheet #1 4
Tapping-What and Where To identify number and size of taps Maps, records Equipment Manufacturer s Instructions Importance of One Call Local practices 5
Tap a Line Preparation and Set Up Prepare Calibrate-operations check Review pipeline condition Inspect pipes Measure distance Install gauge Calibrate Test 6
Tap a Line Perform the Tap Attach tapping machine. Perform the tap. Remove Coupon. Chips. Segment isolation Install a plug. 7
Tap a Line Perform the leak test Perform the leak test. Remove tapping valve. Install completion cap. Complete the documentation. Review local practices. Activity Worksheet #2 8
A Discussion about Safety Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Notifications Local surroundings Documentation 9
Sources Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compressed Gas Association (CGA) US Department of Transportation (FHWA) Code of Federal Regulations: 192.459 External corrosion control: Examination of buried pipeline when exposed. 192.479 Atmospheric corrosion control: General. 192.481 Atmospheric corrosion control: Monitoring. 195.569 Do I have to examine exposed portions of buried pipelines? 195.581 Which pipelines must I protect against atmospheric corrosion and what coating material may I use? 195.583 Atmospheric corrosion control: Monitoring. What must I do to monitor atmospheric corrosion control? 10
Open Discussion Questions Comments 11
