pipeline integrity documentation
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Pipeline Integrity Documentation
OverviewO Pipeline Documentation
O Why is documentation required?O What documents should be retained?O How long should documentation
should be retained?O Data Gathering
O CSA Z662O Task ListO Risk/Hazard Assessment
Pipeline Documentation
Why Is Documentation Required?
O Provides a history of the pipelinesO Pipeline Rules dictates
O What inspections shall be conductedO What the inspection intervals areO Which documentation must be retainedO How long documentation should be retained
O Documents shall be sorted and stored and be readily retrieved when requested by the AER
Due Diligence
“If it is not written down, it does notexist.”
“If it is not written down, it does notexist.”
What Documents Should Be Retained?
O Pipeline Licensing and MapsO Application and Amendments
O Inspection and Monitoring Activity ResultsO Assessment ResultsO Repair and Corrective Action Reports
O Audit and Review O Meeting Minutes
Pipeline Licensing and MapsO Pipeline Rules Section 3
3(1) Unless otherwise authorized by the Regulator, an application under Part 4 of the Act for a licence to construct and operate a pipeline, including any applicable installation, must be in accordance with the requirements of Directive 056.
O Pipeline Rules Section 74
74 Unless otherwise authorized by the Regulator, an application for approval to convert a pipeline to convey a substance other than the substance authorized by the licence or to provide for a change in the licensed maximum operating pressure of a pipeline must be in accordance with the requirements of Directive 056.
Pipeline Licensing and MapsO Pipeline Rules Section 82
82(1) Unless otherwise authorized by the Regulator, a licensee shall discontinue, abandon or return to active flowing service a pipeline that has not seen active flowing service within the last 12 months.
(2) Unless otherwise authorized by the Regulator, a licensee required under subsection (1) to discontinue or abandon a pipeline or part of a pipeline shall do so in accordance with the requirements of Directive 056 and notify the Regulator in accordance with the requirements of Directive 056 within 90 days of the completion of the discontinuance or abandonment operations.
Pipeline Licensing and MapsO Proper approval/notifications to the AER is
required prior to operating a pipeline O Pipeline maps shall be kept up-to-date based on
current site conditionsO Pipeline maps shall include the following
O Location of the pipelines w/ licence number and specifications
O Location of alterations, repair or additionsO Location of critical valvesO Location of crossings/signage (road, rail, water)O Location of test location (UT port, corrosion
coupons, etc)
Pipeline Licensing and MapsO Document Retention
O Pipeline Licence Information, Application and Amendments
O Up-to-date Pipeline Maps
O Recommend to retain for the life of the pipeline
Inspection and Monitoring Activities
O Pipeline Rules identify the following inspection activitiesO Right-of-Way (ROW) InspectionO Material Balance InspectionO Shutdown Device/Isolation Valve
InspectionO External Corrosion MitigationO Internal Corrosion Mitigation
ROW InspectionO Pipeline Rules Section 43 to 47
43(1) The licensee of a pipeline that crosses water or unstable ground shall at least once annually inspect the pipeline right of way to assess
(a) the surface conditions on and adjacent to the right of way,(b) indications of any leak in the pipeline,(c) any construction activity performed by others,(d) any encroachment or development near the pipeline right of way, or(e) any other condition affecting the operation of the pipeline.
(2) The licensee of a pipeline other than one referred to in subsection (1) shall inspect the pipeline right of way in accordance with that subsection at least once annually or in accordance with the inspection intervals determined in the integrity management component of the licensee’s manual or manuals referred to in section 7.
ROW InspectionO Shall be conducted at least annually
to assess the pipelines for:O Surface activities/ground disturbancesO Pipeline leaksO Damage to pipelineO Signage – Road, water, rail crossingsO Vegetation growth/decayO Damage to cladding and insulation
(surface pipelines)
ROW InspectionO Frequency of inspections
ROW InspectionO Document Retention
O ROW Inspection DocumentsO Signage Inspection DocumentsO Ground Disturbance Inspections DocumentsO Repair/Corrective Action Documents
O Documents shall be retained for at least 2 year
O Recommend to retain for the life of the pipeline
Material BalanceO Pipeline Rules Section 48, 49 and 52
48 A licensee shall interpret material balance records in accordance with Appendix E of CSA Z662 to determine whether a leak trend is established.
49 A licensee who performs material balance calculations shall use sound engineering practices to derive measurement uncertainties and alarm tolerances.
Material BalanceO Leak detection shall be monitored
continuouslyO Records of material balance
inspections and calculations shall be interpreted to determine if there is a leakO CSA Z662 Appendix E
Material BalanceO Document Retention
O Material Balance Inspection and Calculation Records
O Inspection Records for Leak Detection Devices
O Records of all leaks, breaks or contact damage regarding the pipelines
O Recommend to retain for the life of the pipeline
Shutdown Device InspectionO Pipeline Rules Section 50
50(1) A licensee shall conduct preventative maintenance, servicing and function testing of the automatically actuated emergency shutdown devices and check valves referred to in section 13 and the safety systems referred to in section 14, including any associated sensors or operating systems.
(2) A licensee shall conduct an annual inspection, assessment and test, with a maximum interval of 18 months between such activities, of the automatically actuated emergency shutdown devices and check valves referred to in section 13 and the safety systems referred to in section 14, including any associated sensors or operating systems, to ensure that the devices are operating properly.
Shutdown Device InspectionO An inspection, assessment and
testing of the following devices shall be conducted annually with a max interval of 18 monthsO Shutdown devicesO Check valvesO Safety systemsO Pressure sensorsO Appurtenances
Shutdown Device InspectionO Document Retention
O Pipeline Operating Conditions O ESD Closure ParametersO Inspection, Assessment and Testing RecordsO Repair Reports
O Documents shall be retained for at least 2 years
O Recommend to retain for the life of the pipeline
External Corrosion Mitigation
O Pipeline Rules Section 53
53(1) Unless otherwise authorized by the Regulator, a licensee shall conduct an inspection or test on all steel and aluminum lines in a pipeline system to determine the effectiveness of external corrosion mitigation procedures
(a) annually, and(b) prior to the resumption of operation of a discontinued or abandoned pipeline.
External Corrosion Mitigation
O Inspections and tests shall be conducted to determine the effectiveness of external corrosion mitigation program annually or prior to resuming operation of a discontinued or abandoned pipelineO External corrosion records should be
collected throughout the to year perform the evaluation
External Corrosion Mitigation
O Document RetentionO Monthly CP readingsO Annual CP SurveyO CP Repair ReportsO Annual Corrosion Evaluation
O Documents shall be retained for at least 6 years
O Recommend to retain for the life of the pipeline
Internal Corrosion Mitigation
O Pipeline Rules Section 54 and 56
54(1) Unless otherwise authorized by the Regulator, a licensee shall conduct and document an evaluation of any operating or discontinued metallic pipelines in a pipeline system to determine the necessity for, and the suitability of, internal corrosion mitigation procedures(a) annually,(b) prior to the commencement of operation of a new pipeline, and(c) prior to the resumption of operation of a discontinued or abandoned pipeline.
Internal Corrosion Mitigation
O An evaluation of shall be conducted to determine the effectiveness and suitability an of internal corrosion mitigation program annually, prior to operating a new pipeline or a discontinued or abandoned pipeline O Internal corrosion records should be collected
throughout the year to perform the evaluation
O The internal corrosion mitigation program may change based on the evaluation results
Internal Corrosion Mitigation
O Document RetentionO Pigging Design and RecordsO Chemical Injection Design and RecordsO Corrosion Coupon RecordsO Gas/Water Analysis RecordsO Annual Corrosion Evaluation
O Documents shall be retained for at least 6 years
O Recommend to retain for the life of the pipeline
Audit and ReviewO Pipeline Rules Section 7
7(1) A licensee shall prepare and maintain a manual or manuals containing procedures for pipeline operation, corrosion control, integrity management, maintenance and repair and shall on request file a copy of each manual with the Regulator for review.
(2) A licensee shall include in the appropriate manual referred to in subsection (1) provision for evaluation and mitigation of stress corrosion cracking when the licensed pipeline has disbonded or non-functional external coatings.
(3) A licensee shall(a) update the manuals referred to in subsection (1) as necessary to ensure that their contents are correct, and(b) be able to demonstrate that the procedures contained in the manuals are being implemented.
Audit and ReviewO Show commitment to improvement of the
integrity management programO Recommended that internal audits be
conducted annually to determine the effectiveness of the integrity management programO Highlight areas of concernO Determine areas to improve uponO Update procedures, manuals and task listO The main goal is to improve and maintain the
integrity of the pipelines
Audit and ReviewO Document Retention
O Internal Audit Report and Corrective Actions
O Annual Update of the PLIMP and POMMO Task List O ProceduresO Meeting Minutes
O Recommend to retain for the life of the pipeline
Data Gathering
Data GatheringO Gathering the correct data to properly
analyze the integrity of the pipelinesO Internal corrosionO External corrosionO Third party damages
O Data gathered will assist in performing a risk/hazard assessment on the pipelines and improve on the pipeline mitigation program
Due Diligence
“If it is not written down, it does notexist.”
“If it is not written down, it does notexist.”
CSA Z662O Pipeline Rules enforce CSA Z662 as
the minimum requirement for:O DesignO ConstructionO TestingO OperationO MaintenanceO RepairO Leak Detection
Task ListO The task list has been developed
using theO Pipeline RulesO CSA Z662 Clause 9 – Corrosion
ControlO CSA Z662 Clause 10 – Operating,
Maintenance and UpgradingO The task list covers what task shall
be performed to gather the information needed to perform the risk/hazard assessment
Task A1: Pipeline MapsO Pipeline Map Update
O Pipeline Map should show the current site conditions
O Map in the Pipeline Operation and Maintenance Manual (POMM) should be redlined to include all necessary changes
O Latest map will be included in the POMM after the annual manual review
Task A2 Pipeline Inventory and Status
O Licence amendments to pipelines requires notifying the AER and meeting the requirement of Directive 056O Changes to substance or pressure,
removal, resumption O Prior approval from the AER is required
O Status amendment O AER shall be notified within 90 days of
pipeline being discontinued or abandoned
Task A3: Cathodic ProtectionO CSA Z662 Clause 9.5 to Clause 9.9O Buried pipelines shall be coated and
protected by cathodic protection (CP)O Surface pipelines do not require CP, but
shall be protected by coating or cladding and insulationO Bare surface pipelines may be exposed
to atmosphere if it can be demonstrated that corrosion is not detrimental to serviceability
Task A3: Cathodic ProtectionO Inspection and Records
O Monthly CP reading are within the desired range
O For sacrificial anodes – ensure the anodes are not depleted
O Inspection at risers for indications of corrosion at the pipeline to soil interface
O Annual CP surveys are conducted O Repair and corrective action
documentation as required
Task A4: Pigging ProgramO CSA Z662 Clause 9.10.2O Pigging is an effective mitigation strategy
to removal foreign material in the pipelineO If pigging is used to clean the pipeline, the
amount of foreign material removed should be recorded
O Frequency of pigging may be subject to change based on foreign material removedO Alternatively other internal corrosion mitigation
techniques may be applied
Task A4: Pigging ProgramO Inspection and Records
O Design and implementation of the pigging program
O Pigging Logs ensure pigging is conducted at the required frequency
O Pigging Records indicating how much foreign material was removed (sand, water, wax)
O Inspection of the Pig Launcher and Receiver to verify proper operation and condition
O Repair and corrective action documentation as required
Task A5: Chemical ProgramO CSA Z662 Clause 9.10.2O Chemical program consists of injecting
inhibitors into the pipeline to mitigate corrosion from occurringO Chemical injectionO Chemical batching
O Pig and batch trainO The amount of chemical injected shall be
recorded and the effectiveness of the chemical injection program shall be evaluated
Task A5: Chemical ProgramO Inspection and Records
O Design and implementation of the chemical program
O Chemical Injection Log indicating the chemical, when it was injected and how much
Task A6: Corrosion Coupon and Process Sample Analysis
O CSA Z662 Clause 9.10.3O Corrosion coupons are a good
monitoring technique to determine the effectiveness for of the internal corrosion mitigation programO Where corrosion coupons indicate a
corrosive medium or increase in corrosion rates, proper mitigation strategies shall be implemented
Task A6: Corrosion Coupon and Process Sample Analysis
O Water/Gas Sample Analysis is a good monitoring technique to determine the substance in the pipeline contain an corrosive elementsO H2S/CO2 corrosionO Pitting corrosionO Bacteria corrosionO O2 corrosion
Task A6: Corrosion Coupon and Process Sample Analysis
O Inspection and RecordsO Implementation and location of
corrosion couponsO Corrosion Coupon Results indicating
pitting and general corrosion ratesO Water Analysis Results indicating Cl,
Mn, Fe, pH and bacteria contentO Gas Analysis Results indicating H2S,
CO2, O2, N2, CH4 and C2H4+
Task A7: Pipeline Inspection and Surveillance
O ROW InspectionO Ground Disturbance/Surface ActivitiesO Pipeline Inspection OpportunitiesO SignageO Vegetation Growth/DecayO Pressure TestingO Class Location AssessmentO Leak Detection Survey
Task A7: Pipeline Inspection and Surveillance
O Inspection is conducted to identify any hazards to the integrity of the pipeline O Hazards should be noted and corrective
action takenO Inspection can also be used a leak
detection surveyO Vegetation shall be maintained to ensure
pipelines and signs are visibleO All repairs conducted shall be recorded
and maintained accordingly
Task A7: Pipeline Inspection and Surveillance
O Inspection and RecordsO ROW Inspection ReportO Ground Disturbance/Surface Activities Permit,
Forms and ReportsO Pipeline Inspection Report - for exposed pipelinesO Signage Inspection Report for all road, water or
rail crossingO Vegetation Growth/Decay Report and vegetation
control planO Pressure Testing Records as requiredO Repair and corrective action documentation as
required
Task A8: Operation, Failure, Repair and Modifications
O OperationO Any operational failure or abnormal
operation shall be documentedO Pipeline equipment failureO Operating above normal operating
pressures or temperaturesO Operating above the MOP
O An investigation shall be conducted to determine the cause of the abnormal operation or failure
Task A8: Operation, Failure, Repair and Modifications
O RepairsO CSA Z662 Clause 10.10 to 10.14O Where imperfections are found on the
pipeline they shall be evaluated to the requirements of CSA Z662
O Where the imperfection found to be a defect, the pipeline shall be repaired using an approved method outlined in CSA Z662
Task A8: Operation, Failure, Repair and Modifications
Task A8: Operation, Failure, Repair and Modifications
O Modification/AlterationsO Any modifications made to the
pipeline shall be in accordance to CSA Z662, Directive 056 and proper notification/approvals to the AER must be followed
Task A8: Operation, Failure, Repair and Modifications
O Inspection and RecordsO Operating and Production Data –
pressure, temperature, flow rate, etcO Abnormal Operation or Failure Reports
followed up with an investigation report and corrective actions
O Pipeline Repairs including the Evaluation of Imperfection
O Pipeline Modification Report
Task A9: Isolation Valve Inspection
O CSA Z662 Clause 10.9.6O Valves (ESD, check valves, etc)
necessary during an emergency shall be inspected and partially operated annually with a max interval of 18 monthsO Ensure that the valves are not seized
or damaged and that they will operate during an emergency
Task A9: Isolation Valve Inspection
O Inspection and RecordsO Inspection ReportO Inspection LogO Critical valves shall be indicated on
the pipeline mapO Repair and corrective action
documentation as required
Task A10: Pressure Control and Appurtenance Inspection
O CSA Z662 Clause 10.9.5O Safety systems (sensors, operating
systems, etc) shall be inspected and partially operated annually with a max interval of 18 monthsO Ensure that the safety systems are
operating properly
Task A10: Pressure Control and Appurtenance Inspection
O Inspection and RecordsO Inspection ReportO Inspection LogO Repair and corrective action
documentation as required
Task A11: Leak DetectionO CSA Z662 Clause 10.3.3 to Clause
10.3.5, Appendix EO Records for monitoring leaks shall be
maintainedO Material Balance CalculationO SensorsO Gas DetectorsO ROW/Pipeline Surveillance
O Any and all early evidence of a leak shall be investigated promptly
Task A11: Leak DetectionO Inspection and Records
O Description of the leak detection systemO Leak Detection Inspection Log – sensor
readings, material balance calculationsO Leak Detection Device Inspection
Reports to ensure device is operating properly
O Repair and corrective action documentation as required
Task A12: Liner Vent ChecksO CSA Z662 Clause 13.2.8O If thermoplastic lined pipelines are
used they shall be routinely check the annulus to ensure there is no pressure build-up or leaksO Frequent monitoring of the vent
pressures shall be conducted during start-up
O Maximum interval between checks should be three months
Task A12: Liner Vent ChecksO Inspection and Records
O Liner Vent LogO Repair and corrective action
documentation as required
Task A13: Class Location
O CSA Z662 Clause 4.3.1 to Clause 4.3.4O Changes in Class Location should be
determined annually (during ROW inspection) or as required due to land development within the Class Location Designation areaO Class Location affects the ROW
inspection interval, rerate/derate calculations
Task A13: Class Location
O Class Location Designation Area shall be 1.6km long with end boundaries at least 200m from the center axis of the pipeline
Task A14: SCC Susceptible Pipelines
O SCC is a result of the combination of corrosion and tensile stress applied to the pipeline and may lead to failure
O Segments of the pipeline that are susceptible to SCC shall be identified and investigation shall be performed as requiredO This may require regular inspections O SCC locations shall be identified on
the pipeline map
Task A15: Risk AssessmentO CSA Z662 Annex B - guidelineO Once all the required data has been
gathered a risk assessment can be performed for each pipelineO Recommended to perform a risk
assessment at least annually or as required
Task A15: Risk AssessmentO Risk = Likelihood X Consequence
O A risk assessment matrix should be used to
determine the associated risk of the pipelineO High risk pipelines would require immediate
corrective action and managementO Medium risk pipelines would require active
monitoring and mitigation and correction action as required
O Low risk pipelines would require continual monitoring and mitigation
Task A15: Risk Assessment
Task A15: Risk AssessmentO Records
O Risk Assessment Report identifying the risk rank for each pipeline
O Corrective Action plan to minimize the risk rank
O Follow up reports on the corrective active plan
Task A16: Audits and Reviews
O Shows that the licensee is committed to the continual improvement of the pipelines
O Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the integrity management program
O Determine areas of concerns and what steps should be taken to improve
O Include new and relevant directives that may have been issued by the AER
O Updating manuals, procedures and the task list
Task A16: Audits and Reviews
O RecordsO Internal Audit Report and Corrective
ActionsO Annual Update of the PLIMP and
POMMO Task List O ProceduresO Meeting Minutes
Due Diligence
“If it is not written down, it does notexist.”
“If it is not written down, it does notexist.”
ConclusionO Pipeline Integrity Documentation is required
by the Pipeline Rules to help licensees evaluate their corrosion mitigation program
O Gather the correct data will help in the evaluation of the corrosion mitigation program and perform a risk/hazard assessment
O Audits and reviews shall be documented to show the licensees commitment to continual improvement of the pipeline integrity management program
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