COURSE OVERVIEW:

The development of a robust Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) program is essential for modern industrial facilities seeking to balance mechanical integrity with operational efficiency. This course provides a high-level strategic framework for designing, implementing, and refining an RBI system that aligns with the rigorous standards of API 580 and API 581. By moving beyond basic risk ranking, organizations can optimize their inspection intervals and methods to target the most critical failure modes.

The scope of this training involves the transition from qualitative assessments to quantitative modeling, providing the mathematical depth required for precise risk calculations. Participants will explore the life cycle of an RBI program, from initial data gathering and damage mechanism identification to the final optimization of the inspection plan. We will focus on how to build a sustainable program that evolves with the plant, ensuring that risk remains at an acceptable level throughout the asset life.

Coverage includes the integration of RBI with other integrity programs, the use of specialized software tools, and the management of data uncertainty. The curriculum emphasizes the optimization phase, where inspection findings are fed back into the model to reduce over-inspection and prevent catastrophic failures. By the end of this course, delegates will be capable of leading an RBI implementation team and defending the technical basis of their inspection strategies to regulatory bodies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Design a comprehensive RBI program architecture based on API 580 principles.
• Apply the quantitative calculation methodologies outlined in API 581.
• Establish a systematic process for data collection and verification of asset history.
• Define the technical boundaries and level of detail required for various process units.
• Evaluate the impact of damage mechanisms on the probability of failure over time.
• Calculate the financial and safety consequences of potential equipment failures.
• Optimize inspection intervals based on the calculated remaining life and risk threshold.
• Select the most effective non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for specific risks.
• Manage the evergreening process to keep the RBI model updated with new data.
• Assess the effectiveness of an existing RBI program through key performance indicators.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams through the RBI development and review phases.
• Justify the cost-benefit ratio of RBI implementation to corporate leadership.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Senior Integrity Engineers, RBI Coordinators, Plant Managers, Reliability Specialists, and Quality Assurance Professionals responsible for long-term asset strategy.

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.