COURSE OVERVIEW:

The transition from raw inspection data to actionable engineering intelligence is the most critical phase of the asset integrity cycle. This course focuses on the art and science of integrity assessment reporting, ensuring that field findings are translated into clear, risk-based narratives that facilitate executive decision making. Participants will learn how to structure technical reports that not only document the current physical state of an asset but also quantify the associated risks and provide prioritized, cost-effective repair recommendations. The program emphasizes the importance of data integrity and the elimination of ambiguity in technical communication to prevent catastrophic misunderstandings.

The scope of this training involves the detailed analysis of how to categorize inspection findings using international severity scales and industry-standard nomenclature. Participants will explore the methodology for linking observed defects, such as wall thinning, cracking, or mechanical deformation, to specific failure scenarios and their potential impacts on safety and production. The curriculum covers the essential components of a high-quality integrity report, including executive summaries for non-technical stakeholders, detailed engineering calculations, and the justification for various repair techniques. Emphasis is placed on creating a "traceable and auditable" trail for every integrity decision made.

Detailed coverage is provided on the development of repair recommendations that align with international codes like ASME PCC-2 and API 510/570. The course teaches participants how to evaluate multiple mitigation options ranging from "run-as-is" with monitoring to full component replacement—based on fitness-for-service principles. At the end of the course, attendees will be proficient in synthesizing complex NDT data, risk matrices, and engineering standards into a professional reporting format that serves as a definitive legal and technical record for the life extension and safe operation of industrial assets.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Draft professional integrity assessment reports that meet international regulatory and corporate standards.
• Categorize inspection findings based on severity, urgency, and potential for failure.
• Bridge the communication gap between field NDT technicians and plant management.
• Utilize standardized terminology to describe defects, anomalies, and degradation patterns.
• Conduct a preliminary risk assessment for each finding using standardized risk matrices.
• Develop technically sound repair recommendations based on ASME PCC-2 and other relevant codes.
• Quantify the "Remaining Useful Life" of an asset within the summary of the report.
• Justify repair versus replacement decisions through technical and economic analysis.
• Create clear, high-impact executive summaries that highlight critical integrity threats.
• Ensure all reporting is compliant with API 510, API 570, and API 653 requirements.
• Use digital reporting tools and integrity management software to streamline documentation.
• Manage the "Closing the Loop" process from finding identification to repair verification.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Inspection Engineers, Asset Integrity Specialists, NDT Level III Professionals, Maintenance Managers, and Quality Assurance Personnel. It is also highly beneficial for Reliability Engineers and Plant Managers who are responsible for reviewing and approving integrity reports and making high-stakes decisions based on technical findings in the oil, gas, and power industries.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize 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:

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