Direct Assessment (DA)
Association for Materials Protection and Performance
The Direct Assessment (DA) course concentrates on internal, external, and stress corrosion cracking direct assessment, along with pre- and post-assessment, quality assurance, data analysis and integration, and remediation and mitigation activities.
Format
In-Person
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Skills developed through this program
- Describing DA and its relationship to overall pipeline corrosion integrity management
- Recognizing benefits and limitations of DA
- Recalling DA-related standards
- Differentiating DA from other pipeline integrity methods
- Performing quality assurance
- Establishing corrosion rates
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The Direct Assessment (DA) course concentrates on internal, external, and stress corrosion cracking direct assessment, along with pre- and post-assessment, quality assurance, data analysis and integration, and remediation and mitigation activities. The course also covers the benefits and limitations of Direct Assessment, its relationship to an overall integrity assessment program and industry standards, regulations, and best practices. The course is presented in a format of lecture, discussion, and group exercises. Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual that includes a glossary of terms, references for additional reading, and copies of relevant handouts, standards, and regulations. Prerequisite None
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