Master the 46th Edition (2018), understand PSL 1 vs PSL 2, Manufacturing, NDT, Sour Service, and the Critical Errata.
“This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.”
What you’ll learn
- Distinguish Critical Levels: Confidently explain the technical differences between PSL 1 (Standard Quality) and PSL 2 (High-Requirement) line pipe..
- Navigate the Standard: Efficiently locate mandatory requirements for ordering, manufacturing, and testing within the 200+ page API 5L document..
- Master Acceptance Criteria: Interpret chemical composition tables, mechanical properties, and toughness limits (Charpy V-Notch & DWT)..
- Apply the Errata: Understand the critical May 2018 Errata update regarding Table 22 and impact test piece sizing..
- Understand Manufacturing: Learn the specific rules for Steelmaking (killed steel), Welding processes (HFW, SAW, COW), and Heat Treatment..
- Verify Compliance: Master the inspection frequencies, hydrostatic test pressures, and Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods required by Annex E..
- Handle Special Applications: Navigate the supplementary Annexes for high-stakes environments, including Sour Service (Annex H) and Offshore Service (Annex J)..
Course Content
- Fundamentals & Ordering –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Manufacturing Processes –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Acceptance Criteria (Chemistry & Mechanical) –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Inspection, NDT & Dimensions –> 1 lecture • 7min.
- Special Applications (The Annexes) –> 1 lecture • 7min.
- Final Exam –> 1 lecture • 6min.
Requirements
“This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.”
Are you a Piping Engineer, Inspector, or Procurement Specialist working in Oil & Gas?
API Specification 5L is the global gold standard for the pipe used in conveying gas, water, and oil. However, with over 200 pages of technical data, complex tables, and strictly defined “Product Specification Levels” (PSL), navigating this document can be overwhelming.
This course cuts through the noise.
Based on the 46th Edition (April 2018) and including the crucial May 2018 Errata, this course breaks down the specification into 6 logical, digestible modules. We don’t just read the code; we interpret it, showing you exactly what to look for to ensure compliance and safety.
Course Breakdown:
- Module 1: The Fundamentals: We start with the scope, definitions, and the single most important concept in the book: the difference between PSL 1 and PSL 2. You will also learn how to structure a valid Purchase Order (PO) using Section 7.
- Module 2: Manufacturing: How is the pipe made? We cover steelmaking practices, permitted welding methods (HFW, SAW, COW), and the strict rules for cold expansion and heat treatment.
- Module 3: Acceptance Criteria: We dive deep into the numbers. You will learn how to interpret Chemical Composition tables, Tensile requirements, and Toughness testing (CVN/DWT). Crucially, we cover the Table 22 Errata update.
- Module 4: Inspection & NDT: Learn the rules for finding defects. We cover dimensional tolerances, surface imperfections vs. defects, and the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods required by Annex E.
- Module 5: Special Applications: Standard pipe isn’t enough for extreme environments. We explore the Annexes for Sour Service (Annex H), Offshore Service (Annex J), and Manufacturing Procedure Qualification (Annex B).
- Module 6: Final Assessment: Test your knowledge with a guided 5-question exam covering the most common non-conformances and tricky clauses.
Why take this course?
Whether you are inspecting pipe at a mill, reviewing Material Test Reports (MTRs) in an office, or procuring materials for a major pipeline project, mistakes in interpreting API 5L can lead to costly rejections or catastrophic failures. This course gives you the confidence to interpret the standard correctly.
Enroll today and master the language of Line Pipe.