AC Coupling Mechanisms on Buried Pipelines

  • Author: Technical Toolboxes
  • Level: Advanced
  • Study time: 1 hour
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Course overview
In this 1-hour self-paced course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the three primary coupling mechanisms - Electrostatic (Capacitive), Resistive (Conductive), and Electromagnetic (Inductive) - that can result in electrical interference for pipelines sharing a right-of-way with power lines. Learners will explore the intricacies of these mechanisms, their potential impact on pipeline infrastructure, and the strategies for mitigation. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with valuable insights to effectively address and prevent interference issues, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of pipelines in proximity to power lines.
  • Video time: 1 hour

David Willoughby

Cathodic Protection Design SME, Former Director RK&K
ABOUT DAVID
Mr. Willoughby has 40 years of experience in engineering, pipeline design, corrosion control, and management in the petroleum and utilities pipeline industry. His experience includes gas transmission and distribution systems, petroleum facilities, and water/sewer pipelines from conception through design, construction and testing, economic evaluation, and project field supervision.

Mr. Willoughby has been responsible for the design, permitting, inspection, and construction administration of numerous horizontal directional drills (HDD) on pipeline projects.
He is the author of several articles and two books published by McGraw-Hill, The Plastic Piping Handbook (2002) and Horizontal Directional Drilling (2005).

Mr. Willoughby provides HDD training to the pipeline and utility industries. He has presented at the engineering workshop at N.C. Utilities Commission Office of the Pipeline Safety Conference and the Southern Gas Association Annual Conference.
Mr. Willoughby’s HDD training is used to provide Professional Development Hours (PDU) for professional engineers in many states, including Texas.