1. Tapping a Pipe

2. Introduction
Review online course content.
Review questions.

3. Workshop Objectives
Participate in discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on activities that will enable you to:
Explain tapping requirements.
Explain the tapping process and requirements.
Identify how to properly set up the equipment.
Use pipeline maps.
Successfully tap a line.

4. Tapping-Demonstration
Tapping equipment for taps greater and less than 2 inches.
Tap fittings
Tap isolation valve
Using a full opening valve
during hot tapping
Safe practices when tapping
Activity Worksheet #1
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5. Tapping-What and Where
To identify number and size of taps
Maps, records
Equipment
Manufacturer’s Instructions
Importance of One Call
Local practices

6. Tap a Line Preparation and Set Up
Prepare
Calibrate-operations check
Review pipeline condition
Inspect pipes
Measure distance
Install gauge
Calibrate
Test
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7. Tap a Line Perform the Tap
Attach tapping machine.
Perform the tap.
Remove
Coupon.
Chips.
Segment isolation
Install a plug.
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8. Tap a Line Perform the leak test
Remove tapping valve.
Install completion cap.
Complete the documentation.
Review local practices.
Activity Worksheet #2
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9. A Discussion about Safety
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Notifications
Local surroundings
Documentation

10. Sources Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
US Department of Transportation (FHWA)
Code of Federal Regulations:
§ External corrosion control: Examination of buried pipeline when exposed.
§ Atmospheric corrosion control: General.
§ Atmospheric corrosion control: Monitoring.
§ Do I have to examine exposed portions of buried pipelines?
§ Which pipelines must I protect against atmospheric corrosion and what coating material may I use?
§ Atmospheric corrosion control: Monitoring. What must I do to monitor atmospheric corrosion control?

11. Open Discussion
Questions
Comments