Oil & Gas training in Nigeria
Pipeline Design Engineering: ASME B31.4 & B31.8
Practical pipeline design training covering design requirements and application of ASME B31.4 (liquid) and ASME B31.8 (gas).
- Formats
- Classroom · Virtual · Online · Corporate
- Price
- ₦250,000 per participant
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
Pipeline Design Engineering: ASME B31.4 & B31.8 at a glance
Pipeline Design Engineering: ASME B31.4 & B31.8 is a 5 day oil and gas course run by Upscale Learning & Development Ltd in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja, and live online for learners across Nigeria and Africa. The fee is ₦250,000 per participant. Participants receive a certificate of completion. The next public class starts on 23 Oct 2026.
Course Overview
This course provides practical knowledge of pipeline design requirements and the application of ASME B31.4 and ASME B31.8. Participants will gain a better understanding of pipeline design, materials, pressure requirements and key considerations for safe and reliable pipeline systems.
Course Curriculum
This programme runs over five intensive training days.
Day 1: Pipeline Engineering Fundamentals
- Introduction to pipeline systems
- Pipeline types and applications
- Pipeline components
- Design basis and specifications
- Overview of ASME B31 codes
Day 2: ASME B31.4: Liquid Pipelines
- Scope and application of ASME B31.4
- Pipeline design requirements
- Materials and components
- Pressure and temperature considerations
- Design and operating requirements
Day 3: ASME B31.8: Gas Pipelines
- Scope and application of ASME B31.8
- Gas pipeline design requirements
- Materials and components
- Pressure and operating considerations
- Pipeline design criteria
Day 4: Pipeline Design & Engineering Considerations
- Wall thickness and pressure design
- Pipeline routing
- Valves and fittings
- Corrosion and material considerations
- Construction and testing requirements
Day 5: Practical Design & Case Studies
- Pipeline design calculations
- B31.4 and B31.8 practical applications
- Common design challenges
- Case studies
- Practical pipeline design exercise
Course Objectives
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- 1Understand basic pipeline design principles
- 2Differentiate between ASME B31.4 and B31.8
- 3Understand key pipeline design requirements
- 4Identify important pipeline components and materials
- 5Understand pressure, flow and integrity considerations
- 6Apply basic pipeline design principles to practical projects
Who Should Attend
- Pipeline engineers
- Mechanical and process engineers
- Civil and project engineers
- Engineering technicians
- Operations and maintenance personnel
- Oil and gas professionals
- HSE professionals
- Graduates and young professionals
Course Features
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
- Training Options
- Classroom | Virtual | Online | Corporate (in house)
- Course Fee
- ₦250,000 per participant
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- Training Method
- Facilitator led practical training with real facility examples, worked exercises and case studies.
- Location
- Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja / Virtual & Online
- Next Training Date
- 2026-10-23
Course Benefits
- Working knowledge of both ASME B31.4 and B31.8
- Confidence with pressure, wall thickness and material decisions
- Practical pipeline design calculations and exercises
- Safer, more reliable pipeline systems
Why choose Upscale Learning
Every programme is delivered by practising auditors and engineers who have run the systems they teach. Training is practical, mapped to the standard or role competence, and grounded in Nigerian operating reality, so you leave with a capability you can apply, and a certificate your employer and clients recognise.
Need this training for your team?
We deliver this programme as a private cohort (at your site, virtually, or in our classrooms) tailored to your processes.
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