COURSE OVERVIEW:

Determining the safe operational future of aging pressure equipment is a critical responsibility for integrity engineers. This course provides the analytical tools and mathematical foundations required to perform Remaining Life Assessment (RLA) and accurate Corrosion Rate Calculations. By mastering these techniques, participants can move beyond simple guesses and provide scientifically backed recommendations for equipment replacement or continued service.

The scope of this training involves the detailed analysis of thickness data and the application of statistical methods to account for variability in corrosion measurements. We will explore the differences between short-term and long-term corrosion rates and how process changes can drastically alter these values. The course emphasizes the importance of understanding the "Retirement Thickness" of a component based on design codes such as ASME and API.

Coverage includes advanced life assessment methodologies for equipment operating in the creep range and those subject to fatigue or environmental cracking. The curriculum teaches participants how to use historical inspection data to project the date of reaching the minimum required thickness. By the end of this program, delegates will be proficient in managing the data required to support a Fitness-for-Service (FFS) analysis and overall asset life extension programs.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Calculate short-term and long-term corrosion rates using ultrasonic thickness data.
• Determine the "t-minimum" (minimum required thickness) for various equipment components.
• Perform Remaining Life Assessment (RLA) calculations for pressure vessels and piping.
• Apply statistical analysis to thickness data to identify outliers and trends.
• Differentiate between uniform corrosion and localized pitting in life assessments.
• Evaluate the impact of "Corrosion Allowance" on the design life of assets.
• Predict the next inspection date based on calculated corrosion rates and risk levels.
• Analyze the effects of high-temperature service on remaining equipment life.
• Utilize API 510 and API 570 formulas for life expectancy determinations.
• Assess the remaining life of equipment containing localized thinning or flaws.
• Communicate technical life-extension justifications to regulatory authorities.
• Develop a thickness management strategy that accounts for measurement uncertainty.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Integrity Engineers, Corrosion Specialists, Plant Inspectors, Mechanical Engineers, and Data Analysts involved in asset lifecycle management.

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.