CUIIC Advanced HDD School
April 24-25, 2024
Telus Convention Centre
Calgary, AB
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is a construction process that is used in the pipeline construction industry to install pipelines under water bodies, steep or unstable slopes and other environmentally sensitive areas. Despite the prolific use of HDD in the Alberta oil and gas transmission sector, planning and executing an HDD project remains a new exercise for many, and often represents a steep and fast paced learning curve for the owner or consulting engineer.
After completing this course, participants will have an in-depth and technical understanding of HDD through comprehensive coverage of the construction, design, risk management and contracting processes. This course is intended for design engineers, construction management engineers, owners, and engineering consultants.
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The 2024 Advanced HDD School is presented by the Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre at the University of Alberta.
2024 Advanced HDD School Registration Includes:
- Full Academy Access (both days)
- Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee Breaks (both days)
- Networking Reception on April 24, 2024 with Appetizers and Refreshments
- CEUs from the Engineering Institute of Canada (by request)
CUIIC Member Rate
$1,300 CAD
Non-Member Rate
$1,500 CAD
Speaker Rate
$700 CAD
Agenda
April 24, 2024 (Day One)
Registration and Breakfast
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Welcome and Course Overview
Dr. Ali Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Introduction to HDD Construction
Andre Diduch, HDD Client Manager, MasTec Canada
8:15 AM – 9:30 AM
Refreshment/Networking Break
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Application and Management of Drill Fluid
Josh Gawryluk, Technical Account Representative, CES Energy Solutions
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
HDD Risk- Introduction, Assessment and Prioritization
Dr. Ali Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Break (Included with Registration)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Geological Conditions and their Impact on HDD
Pete Barlow, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Refreshment/Networking Break
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Site Investigation and Geotechnical Considerations
Pete Barlow, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Q&A Session and Closing Remarks
Dr. Ali Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
6:00 PM
Join us for an engaging Networking Reception including refreshments and appetizers. An ideal setting to connect and build valuable relationships.
April 25, 2024 (Day Two)
Registration and Breakfast
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
HDD Guidance Systems
Chris Frisch, Operations Manager, Brownline
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Basics of Drill Path Design
Dr. Ali Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM
Refreshment/Networking Break
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Pipe Stress Analysis and Structural Considerations
Dr. Ali Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Practical Consideration for HDD Design
Dale Larison, Principal Engineer, ADIT Engineering
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Innovative Design Tools – BoreAid Software
Dr. Ali Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Break (Included with Registration)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Effective Annular Pressure Management
Dr. Ali Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Drill Analytics: Enhancing HDD Data Collection and Monitoring System
Jeremy Groves, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Refreshment/Networking Break
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Key Takeaways
CUIIC Advanced HDD School Panel
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Closing Remarks
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
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The Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre (CUIIC) is a research and education centre located at the University of Alberta. Membership in CUIIC is open to manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, consultants, utilities, municipalities, and non-profit agencies with an interest in underground infrastructure.
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