COURSE OVERVIEW:

The meaning of piping inspection planning within a process plant environment refers to the systematic process of dividing complex piping systems into manageable units to ensure comprehensive coverage and safety. This course focuses on the technical logic used to create "Piping Circuits" based on common materials, process conditions, and damage mechanisms. By establishing a structured planning framework, inspection departments can move away from disorganized data collection toward a targeted approach that identifies the highest risks before they result in loss of containment.

The scope of the training involves the strategic placement and management of Condition Monitoring Locations (CMLs) and Thickness Measurement Locations (TMLs). Participants will learn the engineering criteria for selecting measurement points that are truly representative of the piping's condition, including high-turbulence areas, injection points, and dead legs. The course provides a deep dive into the calculations required to determine corrosion rates, remaining life, and the optimal timing for future inspections according to API 570 and API 581 standards.

The coverage of the program includes eleven modules that guide the participant from the initial review of P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) to the final optimization of an inspection schedule. Key topics include the implementation of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) to set frequencies, the use of statistical analysis to manage large thickness data sets, and the integration of NDT results into asset management software. The course also addresses the practical challenges of managing "Small Bore" piping and the specific requirements for documenting the inspection plan for regulatory audits.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Define the criteria for dividing process piping into logical Inspection Circuits.
• Select the optimal NDT methods for different CML and TML configurations.
• Determine the required number and location of TMLs for various piping diameters.
• Calculate short-term and long-term corrosion rates based on historical data.
• Estimate the Remaining Life of piping components using API 570 formulas.
• Apply Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) principles to determine inspection intervals.
• Identify high-risk "Injection Points" and "Dead Legs" for prioritized inspection.
• Utilize statistical tools to analyze thickness data and identify outliers.
• Develop a comprehensive Piping Inspection Plan (PIP) for a process unit.
• Understand the requirements for "Extent of Inspection" based on piping class.
• Manage and audit a CML database to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• Optimize inspection budgets by focusing resources on high-consequence circuits.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Piping Inspectors, Inspection Engineers, Reliability Technicians, Asset Integrity Managers, and Maintenance Planners.

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:

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.