TPCP1A

Strength testing, tightness testing and direct purging of small, low pressure industrial and commercial natural gas installations of volumes to and including 1m3. Operating pressures up to and including 40mbar with a pipework size of up to and including 150mm.

This is a real training package covering everything needed to undertake this work with skill, knowledge and confidence.

Strength testing, tightness testing and direct purging of gas work pipework up to 6 inch/150 mm.

Candidates looking to attain this qualification will need to hold one of the following qualifications:

CCN1
COCN1
COCNPI1LS and CPN1LS
CCCN1
CODNCO1

An in depth walk through of the IGEM document IGE/UP/IA
Completion of risk assessments and method statements of working procedures
Strength testing of new installations
Tightness testing of both new and existing installations
Purging of installation from both air to gas and gas to air
The use of purging pumps and purge stacks including setting out for safety
Considerations for the release of methane and of hydrocarbons in to the atmosphere
Understanding of pipe sizing, purging, and strength testing calculations and how to read the tables and graphs with confidence
The correct use of gauges and test equipment
Understand line drawings and how to produce them
The use of valves and controls within the commercial and industrial sectors
Completion of test results and certification along with the client handover process