Training
Training is the third component of MCM’s fully-integrated solution to the collection and management of pipeline survey data for ECDA evaluations.
MCM offers a 3-day training course that focuses on the collection, storage and management (including reporting) of CIS and DCVG survey data.
Onsite training (at customer's location) can also be delivered in the spanish language upon request (in Central and South American countries). Please see Cat. #TNG-OSS (Option 2) in the pricing section below.
Complementing the training courses are our detailed Training Manuals which have the following titles:
- CIS Training Manual – G1 Version
- DCVG Surveys Training Manual – G1 Version
- Training Manual for the Single-User Version of ProActive
- Training Manual for the Client/Server Version of ProActive
In our pipeline survey training course, we cover the physical principles of CIS and DCVG surveys and how to actually conduct such surveys using the MCM equipment. In addition, functionality training is provided on the use of the particular version of the ProActive system that has been purchased, in terms of how to manage pipeline survey data, including how to generate graphical and textual reports.
The topics covered in the 3-day course are presented below:
Data-Logger (for pipeline survey work) and ProActive Training Course
Course Topics:
Day 1
1) Getting to know your Data-logger- Physical configuration
- Voltmeter terminals
- Re-chargeable battery
- CompactFlash memory card
- Communication/charging port
- How to re-boot the data-logger (perform a soft reset)
- How to check the battery status
- How to locate survey files saved on the CF memory card
3) Principles of the CIS technique
- Role of copper/copper sulphate reference electrodes
- Terminology: Rectifier Modes, Voltmeter Reading Modes
5) How to perform a CIS with the data-logger, including how to check and record the current interruption waveform characteristics
6) How to hook-up your data-logger with the associated pipeline survey equipment for CIS
7) Hands on field training – collection of CIS data
Day 2
1) Principles of the DCVG survey technique- Potential gradients
- Data-probes in perpendicular configuration
- Data-probes in parallel configuration
- Terminology: DCVG Voltage, Max mV, Total mV and %IR
3) How to perform a DCVG survey with the data-logger, including how to check and record the current interruption waveform characteristics
4) How to hook-up your data-logger with the associated pipeline survey equipment for DCVG surveys
5) Hands-on field training – collection of DCVG data
Day 3
1) How to configure your ProActive database to represent your pipeline system2) How to copy survey files from the data-logger to your PC
- The manual approach
- Using the Driver in the ProActive software program
4) How to bring pipeline survey data into your ProActive database and associate the data with a pipeline
5) How to associate current interruption waveform data with a test station in your database tree
6) How to view and “edit” your data using the Pipeline Survey Editor
7) How to view survey data via Summary Folders in your database tree
8) How to generate reports (both graphical and textual) on your pipeline survey data
