COURSE OVERVIEW:

The meaning of pressure vessel inspection refers to the systematic examination of vessels to identify degradation, ensure safety, and comply with regulatory mandates. This course provides a comprehensive guide to the inspection lifecycle, centered on the requirements of the API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code. By mastering the techniques for planning and executing both internal and external inspections, participants can accurately assess the current condition of a vessel and predict its remaining safe operating life, thereby preventing unplanned outages and catastrophic failures.

The scope of the training encompasses the various types of pressure vessels found in process industries, including columns, reactors, and storage bullets. Participants will explore the technical details of NDT application, from basic visual inspection to advanced ultrasonic corrosion mapping. The course emphasizes the development of an "Inspection Plan" that is tailored to the specific damage mechanisms identified in the vessel’s service history, ensuring that resources are focused on the areas of highest risk.

The coverage of the program is organized into eleven modules that move from the theoretical framework of API 510 to the practicalities of field reporting. Key topics include the calculation of corrosion rates, the determination of inspection intervals based on "Half-Life," and the evaluation of internal linings and cladding. The course also addresses the critical aspects of confined space entry and the documentation of inspection findings in a clear, actionable format for plant management. The program concludes with a focus on the ethical responsibilities of the inspector and the integration of inspection data into Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Apply the requirements of API 510 for pressure vessel inspection.
• Formulate a detailed Inspection Plan based on damage mechanisms.
• Conduct comprehensive External and Internal vessel inspections.
• Utilize advanced NDT techniques for localized corrosion detection.
• Calculate Long-Term and Short-Term corrosion rates accurately.
• Determine the Remaining Life and Next Inspection Date for a vessel.
• Evaluate the integrity of internal components: Trays, Baffles, and Linings.
• Assess the impact of "Corrosion Under Insulation" (CUI) on vessel shells.
• Interpret the requirements for "On-Stream" versus "Internal" inspections.
• Manage the documentation and record-keeping process for vessel health.
• Execute the safety requirements for Confined Space Entry (CSE).
• Formulate actionable recommendations for repairs and future monitoring.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Pressure Vessel Inspectors (API 510), Inspection Engineers, QA/QC Technicians, Plant Reliability Personnel, and Maintenance Supervisors.

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.