RCP is proud that Jonathan Barber, Senior Staff Consultant, has made significant contributions to the recent update of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. NFPA 30 is widely used by the Oil, Gasified Liquids, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Insurance, and many other industries to ensure the safe storage, handling,…
October 2011
ASME Pipeline Training – Downey, CA
October 31 – November 4, 2011 The Pipeline Systems Division of ASME is conducting 3 pipeline training courses aimed at early career pipeline engineers. The week of courses will include: Pipeline Design, Construction, and Assessment (October 31 – November 2) Integrity Management (November 3) In-Line Inspection (November 4) Participants will be immersed in lectures and…
AGA White Paper on MAOP Records Review
The American Gas Association (AGA) just released an “Industry Guidance on Records Review for Re-affirming Transmission Pipeline MAOPs.” The intent of the document is to provide general guidance to pipeline operators who are reviewing the MAOP for their existing transmission pipelines in response to recommendations made by the NTSB and PHMSA’s advisory bulletin issued January…
Low Stress Liquid Pipeline Exemption Issues
PHMSA has recently assessed a penalty against a liquid pipeline operator who claimed the “low stress piping” exemption for delivery pipeline segments at the end of a transmission pipeline system. Even though the pipeline segments were located downstream of a delivery facility, individually operated at low stress, and could be operated independently from the remainder…
DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – October 25 – 27, 2011
Join us October 25 – 27 in Houston at our new office and dedicated training facility for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance and OPA Planning for DOT Pipelines. This workshop has been attended by hundreds of pipeline personnel, with excellent feedback. The workshop provides an overview of the DOT pipeline…
Damage Prevention Workshop via LiveMeeting
Plan to log on and participate in the upcoming API/AOPL Damage Prevention “Workshop” via LiveMeeting. There will also be limited on-site seating at the RCP Offices at 801 Louisiana, Suite 200, Houston, Texas. The LiveMeeting will occur Tuesday, October 11 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm eastern time and will focus on damage prevention program…