COURSE OVERVIEW:

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) is a systematic process for developing an inspection program based on an analysis of the risk of failure. This methodology shifts the focus from traditional time-based intervals to a more dynamic approach where resources are concentrated on equipment with the highest risk profiles. By integrating the likelihood of failure with the consequences of failure, organizations can enhance plant safety while simultaneously reducing unnecessary inspection costs for low-risk assets.

The scope of this course covers both the high-level principles defined in API 580 and the specific quantitative calculations provided in API 581. Participants will explore the qualitative, semi-quantitative, and fully quantitative approaches to risk assessment. The curriculum delves into the identification of damage mechanisms, the calculation of damage factors, and the modeling of release scenarios for various fluids. This comprehensive framework allows for the prioritization of inspection activities and the selection of the most effective non-destructive testing techniques.

Coverage includes the entire RBI lifecycle, from initial data collection and screening to the generation of inspection plans and the periodic reassessment of risk. The course addresses the practical challenges of implementing an RBI program, including data quality management and the integration of RBI results with other integrity management tools. By mastering these methods, professionals will be able to optimize the reliability of their facilities, ensuring that inspection efforts are technically justified and aligned with corporate risk tolerance levels.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Distinguish between the requirements of API 580 and the methodology of API 581.
2. Define the fundamental components of risk: Probability and Consequence.
3. Identify relevant damage mechanisms for various process units and materials.
4. Calculate the Probability of Failure (POF) using damage factors and aging.
5. Estimate the Consequence of Failure (COF) based on fluid type and inventory.
6. Develop a Risk Matrix to prioritize equipment for inspection.
7. Determine optimal inspection frequencies based on calculated risk levels.
8. Select appropriate NDE methods that address specific damage mechanisms.
9. Evaluate the effectiveness of previous inspections within the RBI model.
10. Manage the data requirements and quality for a successful RBI implementation.
11. Update the RBI analysis based on new inspection findings and process changes.
12. Formulate mitigation strategies for equipment identified as high-risk.
13. Prepare for the API 580 certification by mastering the core Body of Knowledge.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This training is designed for inspection engineers, reliability specialists, maintenance managers, process engineers, and QA/QC personnel involved in the development and execution of plant inspection programs.

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.