COURSE OVERVIEW:

The API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Exam Preparation Training is a specialized program designed to equip inspection professionals with the comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to pass the American Petroleum Institute certification exam. This course focuses on the practical application of the API 510 code for the in-service inspection, repair, alteration, and re-rating of pressure vessels. It serves as a critical bridge between theoretical engineering principles and the rigorous standards of the oil and gas industry.

The scope of this training involves a deep dive into the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII, Division 1) and its relationship with the API 510 standard. Participants will master the calculations for shell and head thickness, static head pressure, and joint efficiency, while also learning the specific requirements for internal and external inspections. The curriculum is structured to provide a clear understanding of degradation mechanisms and the appropriate non-destructive examination techniques used to assess the condition of aging pressure equipment.

Coverage includes intensive practice with the API "Body of Knowledge," which covers welding qualifications (ASME Section IX), non-destructive testing (ASME Section V), and brittle fracture considerations. The training emphasizes the development of technical proficiency in interpreting code requirements and solving complex engineering problems under time-constrained conditions. By successfully completing this preparation, participants will be prepared to demonstrate their competence as authorized inspectors, ensuring the safety and compliance of pressure vessels throughout their service life.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Navigate the API 510 code and associated ASME standards efficiently during the exam.
2. Calculate the required wall thickness for shells and heads under internal pressure.
3. Determine the Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) for existing vessels.
4. Apply joint efficiency factors based on radiographic examination levels.
5. Evaluate the impact of corrosion allowance on the remaining life of a vessel.
6. Conduct calculations for hydrostatic and pneumatic test pressures.
7. Interpret welding procedure specifications (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR).
8. Assess the suitability of various NDE methods for detecting vessel flaws.
9. Perform calculations related to nozzle reinforcement and opening compensation.
10. Identify the requirements for pressure relief device inspection and maintenance.
11. Formulate repair and alteration plans that comply with API 510 mandates.
12. Manage the documentation and record-keeping required for an inspection program.
13. Execute the "Body of Knowledge" requirements for the API certification exam.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This program is specifically designed for inspectors, quality control personnel, maintenance engineers, and plant operators seeking to achieve the API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector certification.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.