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Hot Tapping and Plugging in Petroleum Industries

Dates Venues Register
27/12/2026 - 31/12/2026 SINGAPORE

Introduction

Hot Tapping and Plugging in Petroleum Industries

 

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Outline the economic and environmental benefits of pipelines hot tapping and plugging
  • Retrieval and interpretation of data and procedure from hot tapping and plugging equipment manuals
  • Properly select the hot tapping and plugging equipment for specific applications
  • Describe the procedure of hot tapping and plugging
  • Apply the safety precautions in conducting the hot tapping and plugging process
  • Apply H&S instruction when conducting pipelines hot tapping and plugging process

Who should Attend?

  • Pipelines Project Managers
  • Mechanical Maintenance Engineers
  • Professionals in Pipelines Installations and Maintenance
  • Engineers who are planning for hot tapping and plugging process
  • Technicians involved in Pipelines Construction, Maintenance and Inspection
  • Welding and Pipeline Professionals
  • Safety Engineers and Professionals
 
Course Outline
Day 1

Oil and Gas Pipelines

  • Introduction: Oil and Gas Pipelines Types and Standards
  • Layout of Oil and Gas Pipelines: Components and Relevant Functions
  • Glossary of Terms Used in Pipelines Hot Tapping and Plugging Operations
  • Pipelines Construction: Site Preparation – Pipes Transportation – Ground Trenching – Pipes Laying and Covering – Pipes Bending – Pipes Welding and Joint Coating – Pipes Cleaning – Pipeline' Inspection and Testing
Day 2

Pipelines Hot Tapping and Plugging

  • The Concept of Hot Tapping and Plugging
  • Hot Tapping and Plugging Applications: Branch Connection Attachment – Monitor Installation – Redirect Flow – Defects Removal - Line Stopping
  • Factors Affecting the Hot Tapping and Plugging Process: Pipe Size – Distance Flanges – Distance to Welded Portions – Distance to Valves
  • Hot Tapping Orientation: Standard and Non-standard
  • Hot Tapping and Plugging Standards: API and ASME related Standards
Day 3

Hot Tapping and Plugging Equipment

  • Types: Hand – Hydraulic – Electric – Pneumatic
  • Equipment Basic Data and Considerations
  • Equipment Design Features and Construction
  • Examples of Hot Tapping Equipment: Description, Specifications, Features and Fitting Applications of the Tapping Machines – The Sandwich Valve
  • Branch Connection Fitting
  • Thread O-ring Flanged Fitting
  • Spherical Three-way Tee
  • Composite Warp
  • The Plugging Machine
  • The Lock-up Ring Flanges & Plugs
  • Wedge-lock Pipe Plug
  • Equipment Test
  • Freeze Plugging
Day 4

Hot Tapping and Plugging Procedure

  • Cases where Hot Tapping is Prohibited
  • Selection of Hot Tap Location
  • Design Considerations
  • Preparatory Work to Hot Tapping
  • Hot Tapping Operation Management
  • Technicians' Qualifications and Skills
  • Hot Tapping of Lines Pipes
  • Hot Tapping Basic Requirements and Operations
  • Welding Preparation, Procedure, and Inspection
  • Hot Tapping Machine Installation
  • Hot Tapping Operations and Work Completion
  • Hot Tapping Check Lists
  • Line Stops: Types – Layout – Operation – Completion Plug
Day 5

Hot Tapping and Plugging Hazards and Risk Reduction

  • In-service Hot Tapping Emergency Action Plan
  • Hot Tapping Features and Relevant Hazards
  • Various Hazards: Physical – Thermal – Chronic – Toxic – Combustible
  • Hazards Risk Reduction
  • Case Studies: Hot Tapping Economy – Hot Tapping Hazards

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