COURSE OVERVIEW:

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) represents a paradigm shift from traditional time-based maintenance to a data-driven strategy centered on mechanical integrity. This workshop provides the technical framework required to transition industrial facilities into a risk-prioritized environment. By focusing resources on high-risk equipment, organizations can simultaneously enhance safety and reduce unnecessary downtime associated with over-inspection of low-risk components.

The scope of this course involves the systematic identification of corrosion circuits and the grouping of equipment with similar metallurgical and process characteristics. Participants will learn how to analyze damage factors and deterioration mechanisms that affect static equipment over time. We will explore the methodology for calculating the Probability of Failure (POF) and the Consequence of Failure (COF) to determine the overall risk profile of an asset.

Coverage includes the development of actionable inspection plans that specify the "where," "when," and "how" of non-destructive testing. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of API 580 and 581 principles into daily operations. By the end of this workshop, delegates will be equipped to manage the lifecycle of pressure vessels, piping, and heat exchangers through a robust and defensible RBI framework.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Define the core principles of Risk-Based Inspection and its benefits over prescriptive intervals.
• Construct logical corrosion circuits based on process fluid chemistry and operating conditions.
• Identify active and potential damage mechanisms specific to various industrial units.
• Calculate the Probability of Failure using historical data and current equipment condition.
• Estimate the Consequence of Failure regarding safety, environment, and financial impact.
• Utilize risk matrices to prioritize inspection tasks and allocate maintenance resources.
• Design detailed inspection plans that target specific areas of high-risk equipment.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different NDT methods in detecting specific damage factors.
• Facilitate the data collection process required for a successful RBI implementation.
• Update RBI assessments based on new inspection findings and process changes.
• Communicate risk findings to management and stakeholders for informed decision making.
• Justify the extension of inspection intervals through documented risk analysis.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This workshop is designed for Reliability Engineers, Inspection Managers, Asset Integrity Specialists, Corrosion Engineers, and Maintenance Planners responsible for mechanical integrity programs.

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.