ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission & Distribution Piping Systems (On Demand)

ASME B31.8 is the most widely used Code for the design, operation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas distribution and transmission pipelines. This course explains the present-day piping Code provisions, the principal intentions of the Code, and how the Code should be used. The emphasis is primarily on transmission pipelines.  
 
By participating in this course, you will learn how to successfully: 

• Explain the causes and modes of pipeline failure 
• Describe the considerations for material specifications, pipe manufacturing, and pipe joining 
• Estimate pipeline stresses from external loadings 
• Explain how to evaluate of pipeline defects 
• Identify pipeline repair techniques 
• Identify the elements of pipeline integrity 
• Explain how code requirements address these issues 
• Explain the differences between B31.8 and US DOT gas pipeline regulations 

Who Should Attend? 

• Engineers
• Code compliance personnel
• Operation and Maintenance Personnel
• Regulatory Personnel

Course Materials (included in purchase of course) 
Downloadable course notes via ASME’s Learning Platform 

Supplemental Course Materials (not included with course, purchase separately) 
Recommend access to ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems (purchase print or PDF online). To purchase a copy, click here. 

Course participants are expected to have:

• Access to computer equipment and a reliable internet connection
• A calculator
• Software to display PDF files (such as Adobe Reader)

A Certificate of Completion will be issued to registrants who successfully complete the course and achieve a passing score of 75% or higher on the final exam.