ASME B31Q Online Course Codes, Titles, Certificate of Completion, and Course Summaries

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Measure Structure-to-Electrolyte Potential explains the knowledge required to perform cathodic protection tests, including an overview of cathodic protection systems and test equipment, and the procedure for measuring structure-to-electrolyte potential. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) are also discussed. (15 min)

Inspect and Monitor Galvanic Ground Beds/Anodes explains how to inspect and monitor galvanic ground beds and anodes by verifying their test location, taking structure-to-electrolyte potentials, analyzing the remaining life of the anodes, and documenting the results. Possible abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) are also discussed. (20 min)

Installation of Exothermic Electrical Connections explains the purpose of installing electrical connections, discusses the knowledge required prior to performing the exothermic welds, describes the steps and equipment for performing exothermic welds, and lists possible abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the installation. (20 min)

Inspect or Test Cathodic Protection Electrical Isolation Devices explains the purpose of electrical isolation devices, the locations and types of isolating devices, the procedures for inspecting and testing isolation devices, and discusses abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered while inspecting or testing cathodic protection electrical isolation devices. (20 min)

Troubleshoot Active Cathodic Protection System explains the purpose of troubleshooting cathodic protection systems and describes the equipment needed for troubleshooting, the troubleshooting procedures, and the abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered. (20 min)

Maintain Rectifier reviews the role of a rectifier in cathodic protection, identifies the knowledge and skills required for performing maintenance on a rectifier, explains the procedure for performing rectifier maintenance, and describes abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered. (35 min)

Visual Inspection of Buried Pipe and Components When Exposed explains the purpose of the inspection; defines the terms related to external corrosion, coatings, coating anomalies, and coating methods; explains the procedure for the inspection; and discusses abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the task. (20 min)

Measure External Corrosion describes various types of corrosion that may be encountered while measuring external corrosion on steel pipe, explains how to measure external corrosion, and describes abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered. (25 min)

Measure Atmospheric Corrosion examines types and characteristics of atmospheric corrosion on aboveground pipelines, surface preparations, equipment checks, measurement methods, and abnormal operations conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered when measuring atmospheric corrosion. (30 min)

Measure and Characterize Mechanical Damage on Installed Pipe and Components explains the purpose and procedure for measuring and characterizing mechanical damage, defines terms regarding mechanical damage, and describes abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered while doing the inspection. (15 min)

Inspect, Test, and Maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) explains how to check the test equipment, visually inspect PLCs for damage, isolate and test them for proper operation, maintain them as needed, and return them to service. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered while performing this task are included. (15 min)

Prove Flowmeters for Hazardous Liquid Leak Detection examines the use of master meters and conventional displacement provers for proving flowmeters for hazardous liquid leak detection. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered are also discussed. (25 min)

Inspect, Test, and Maintain Gravitometers/Densitometers for Hazardous Liquid Leak Detection explains qualifications and knowledge required, initial inspection, maintenance, and returning the instruments to service. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered are also discussed. (20 min)

Adjust and Monitor Flow or Pressure – Manual Valve Operation describes how to prepare for manual operation of valves, explains the processes for adjusting or monitoring flow or pressure, describes the types of valves, and discusses possible abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered. (25 min)

Valve – Visual Inspection and Partial Operation describes the purpose of a visual inspection and partial operation of pipeline valves, explains how to visually inspect and partially operate valves, discusses how to perform routine lubrication of valves, and lists abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered while performing the task. (15 min)

Pneumatic Actuator/Operator Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance explains how to perform a visual inspection, conduct preventive and corrective actions, adjust setpoints, and conduct a performance test on actuators/operators. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the task are also discussed. (15 min)

Hydraulic Actuator/Operator Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance explains how to perform a visual inspection, conduct preventive and corrective actions, adjust setpoints, and conduct a performance test on actuators/operators. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the task are also discussed. (15 min)

Pilot-Operated, Pressure-Regulating Device – Inspection, Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance explains the purpose of regulator inspection and maintenance; describes how to inspect, test, and maintain pilot-operated, pressure-regulating devices; and discusses how to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered while performing the task. (15 min)

Spring-Loaded, Pressure-Limiting, and -Relief Device – Inspection, Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance explains the purpose and steps for inspecting a relief device, describes preventive and corrective maintenance, and discusses how to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered while performing the task. (15 min)

Explosive Atmosphere Detection and Alarm System Performance Test and Corrective Maintenance explains the purpose of the detection and alarm system and discusses system inspections, performance tests, corrective maintenance, and abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the task. (15 min)

Pressure Test: Liquid Medium explains how to pressure test a pipeline using a liquid medium, such as water or another liquid medium designated by the operator. It also provides information about test preparations and design, recordkeeping, and abnormal operations (15 min).

Visually Inspect Pipe and Components Prior to Installation explains the importance of inspection of pipe and pipe components, possible defect terms, the procedure for the inspection, and possible abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that could be encountered while performing the inspection. (15 min)

Joining of Plastic Pipe: Stab Fittings explains the purpose of joining plastic pipe with stab fittings, materials needed, preparing for the connection, making the connection, and inspecting the connection. It also discusses abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the task. (10 min)

Joining of Pipe: Bottom-Out Compression Couplings examines the procedure for joining pipe 2 inches or less in outside diameter with bottom-out compression couplings, including proper preparation and tightening. Inspection of the joined pipe and abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) are also discussed. (15 min)

Joining of Pipe: Threaded Joints explores how to join pipe with a threaded fitting and inspect the completed joint. The course examines key concepts such as pipe wall thickness and grade, diameter, thread type, pressure rating, and material. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) are also discussed. (20 min)

Joining of Plastic Pipe – Butt Heat Fusion: Manual discusses how to join plastic pipe using the butt fusion manual method. It also describes how to achieve an acceptable butt fusion joint. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) are also discussed. (20 min)

Joining of Plastic Pipe: Sidewall Heat Fusion discusses the sidewall heat fusion method for joining plastic pipe and the associated steps of the task, including the required preparation and the heating and fusion process. It also describes a proper and improper heat fusion joint and lists common problems and causes of failed joints. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered are also discussed. (25 min)

Joining of Plastic Pipe: Socket Heat Fusion discusses the purpose of the socket heat fusion method and the associated steps of the task, including preparation of the equipment, pipe, and fitting, as well as the heating and fusion process. It also describes a proper and improper socket heat fusion joint and lists common causes of failed joints. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered are also discussed. (20 min)

Installation of Steel Pipe in a Ditch discusses how to properly install steel pipe in a ditch. Discussion points include proper pipe handling procedures, ditch and pipe inspection, pipe installation, backfill preparations, and abnormal operating conditions (AOCs). (20 min)

Installation of Steel Pipe Plowing/Pull-In explains the plowing/pull-in method for installing steel pipe, including preparing the pipe and equipment, inspecting exposed pipe and its coating, placing and attaching the pipe, and plowing the pipe into the ground. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) are also discussed. (15 min)

Installation of Plastic Pipe in a Ditch explains how to properly handle the plastic pipe, visually inspect the ditch and the pipe, install the pipe and tracer wire, visually inspect the installed pipe, document the task, and react to any abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered. (15 min)

Installation of Plastic Pipe Plowing/Pull-In explains how to properly handle the plastic pipe, install the pipe using the plowing/pull-in method, visually inspect the pipe after installation, and document the task. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered while performing the task are also discussed. (10 min)

Relocation of a Pipeline explains reasons you would move a pipeline, describes the preparation work and the process of moving a pipeline, and discusses post inspection and related abnormal operating conditions (AOCs). (15 min)

Installation of Pipe Aboveground explains requirements for installing pipe aboveground, including the proper handling of pipe, anchor and support requirements, and inspections points. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered are also discussed. (20 min)

Installation and Maintenance of Casing Spacers, Vents, and Seals describes the basic components of casing systems; explains the procedures for installing and maintaining casing spacers, vents, and seals; and discusses possible abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered. (25 min)

Coating Application and Repair: Brushed or Rolled explains how to prepare and apply protective coating to pipes, tanks, and other industrial surfaces using the brushed and rolled application techniques. It also discusses surface preparation, application techniques, and inspection points. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) are also discussed. (30 min)

External Coating Application and Repair: Wrapped explains how to apply protective coating to pipes, tanks, and other industrial surfaces using the wrapped application technique. The course also covers surface preparation, proper application technique, and visual inspection points. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered are also discussed. (25 min)

Fit-Up of Weld-Type Repair Sleeve explains the purpose for weld-type repair sleeves, the preparations required for fitting up weld-type sleeves, how to properly fit up weld-type sleeves, and abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the task. (10 min)

Tapping a Pipeline (Tap Diameter 2 in. and Less) explains the purpose of performing a pipeline tap, states the difference between a hot tap and a tap, lists the preparation work needed, describes how to perform a hot tap, and lists abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered while performing a tap. (15 min)

Tapping Cast and Ductile Iron Pipe and Low-Pressure Steel Pipe explains the purpose of hot taps; how to prepare for a hot tap; the steps for performing a hot tap, including preparations and pressure testing; and abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the task. (15 min)

Stopper (Stopple) Pipe explains the purpose of stopper line stopping, preparations for line stopping, installing and operating line stopping equipment, installing completion plugs, and abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the task. (15 min)

Squeeze Off Steel Pipe examines what to watch for when installing a squeeze-off tool on steel pipe, the required equipment, the general squeeze-off procedure, pressure monitoring during squeeze-off, and abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that you may encounter during the procedure. (20 min)

Installing Customer Meters: Large Commercial and Industrial explains how to install customer meters for large commercial and industrial operations. The course includes all aspects of meter selection and installation, as well as abnormal operations (AOCs). (15 Min)

Maintenance of Service Valves Upstream of Customer Meter explains the purpose of the maintenance, visual inspections, maintenance and operation of the valve, and abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the task. (10 min)

Odorization: Periodic Sampling teaches the user the steps to conduct periodic samples of the odorant concentration in a natural gas. The user will learn how to locate the testing site, how to perform a sniff test, and how to recognize conditions that may interfere with odorant testing. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) are also discussed. (20 min)

Inside Gas Leak Investigation explains the purpose of an inside gas leak investigation, test equipment verification, how to conduct the investigation, and the precautions that should be taken. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the task are also discussed. (10 min)

Hazardous Liquid Leak Investigation explains the purpose of the investigation and the initial information required. It also discusses how to assess the suspected leak area, what to do if a leak is discovered, how to make the area safe, and whom to notify. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the task are also discussed. (15 min)

Locating Underground Pipelines examines the procedure for locating underground pipelines, including placement of temporary markers. The One-Call System, locating methods, the APWA Universal Color Code, and abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) are also described. (25 min)

Inspect Pipeline Surface Conditions: Patrol Right-of-Way or Easement explores preparations, procedures, and follow-up actions for inspection of pipeline right-of-ways. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) are also addressed. (20 min)

Damage Prevention Inspection During Third-Party Excavation or Encroachment Activities as Determined Necessary by Operator explores how to conduct damage prevention inspections, including how to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs). (20 min)

Vault Inspection and Maintenance discusses the requirements for inspecting and maintaining vaults that house pipeline system valves and other pressure-regulating or pressure-limiting equipment. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) are also discussed. (15 min)

Indirect Inspection Techniques examines four methods of indirect inspection for pipeline, including alternating and direct current voltage gradient surveys, close interval surveys, and soil resistivity tests. Abnormal operating conditions (AOCs) are also discussed. (15 min)