UBC Applied Science is offering 3 courses in Pipeline Engineering. These courses cover required background for designing, building, and managing pipelines. Students who complete a minimum of two of the three courses will receive confirmation of completion of the Specialization in Pipeline Engineering.
For more information about the specialized pipeline engineering courses, go to integrated engineering, pipeline engineering.
Courses Offered
IGEN 450 (3 credits) Pipeline Engineering I
Pipeline materials and material selection; fracture mechanics; manufacturing and processing; welding and corrosion; hydrogen and carbon dioxide pipelines, soil-pipe interactions; surveying and site investigations; slope stability; natural hazards; pipeline loads and response.
IGEN 451 (3 credits) Pipeline Engineering II
Energy infrastructure; pipe flows; equipment & facilities including compressors, pumping stations, coolers and controls; terminals; pipeline integrity; corrosion control.
IGEN 452 (3 credits) Pipeline Design
Pipeline and pipeline system design reflecting applicable policies, regulations, design codes and design guidelines; construction management and construction techniques; risk assessment and mitigation; linear optimization; route selection; field monitoring and testing; technical design project.
Student Testimonials
UBC Engineering students share their experience of elective pipeline engineering courses:
| Dear UBC Pipeline Integrity Institute, My name is David Chen, and I am a graduating Materials Engineering student from UBC. My friends and peers would describe me as an energetic person who strives for excellence. I chose UBC because of its great co-op program and its connections with industry, which is where I aspire to work after graduation. When I was announced as a recipient of the Pipeline Integrity Institute Award in Pipeline Engineering, I felt a sense of pride and accomplishment similar to acing a course. As a student deeply intrigued by pipeline engineering, I was drawn to the courses that the PII offered at UBC. After having taken IGEN 450 and 451, I can safely say that these courses have adequately prepared me for working in the Pipeline industry. I would like to thank all sponsors of the PII for donating this award to the students who have worked hard in the Pipeline Engineering courses. It was an honour to receive this award and to attend the many guest lectures that were given. With sincere appreciation, David Chen BASc Year 4 |