COURSE OVERVIEW:

In the complex world of the process industry, adherence to international standards and codes is not merely a legal requirement but a fundamental pillar of safety and reliability. This course provides a comprehensive roadmap through the vast landscape of engineering standards that govern the design, fabrication, inspection, and maintenance of industrial plants. Understanding the hierarchy and application of these codes is essential for ensuring that assets are built and operated to the highest technical benchmarks.

The scope of this training involves a detailed examination of the most influential organizations, including API for the petroleum sector, ASME for pressure equipment, and ASTM for material specifications. Participants will learn how to navigate various codes to find critical information regarding allowable stresses, welding procedures, and safety protocols. We will also explore the intersection of these standards with regional regulations and the legal implications of non-compliance.

Coverage includes the role of ISO in quality management, NFPA and NEC in electrical and fire safety, and ISA for instrumentation and control systems. The curriculum demystifies the technical jargon and provides practical examples of how multiple codes must be integrated during a project lifecycle. By the end of this course, delegates will be able to identify which standards apply to specific equipment and how to use them as a tool for engineering excellence and risk mitigation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Categorize the major international standards organizations and their specific domains.
• Navigate the structure of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes (BPVC).
• Apply API standards for the design and inspection of refinery equipment.
• Interpret ASTM material specifications and their relevance to mechanical design.
• Identify the requirements for welding qualification according to AWS standards.
• Understand the role of NBIC in the repair and alteration of pressure vessels.
• Utilize ISO standards for establishing quality and environmental management systems.
• Recognize the fire protection requirements for process plants as defined by NFPA.
• Implement electrical safety and wiring standards according to the NEC.
• Apply ISA standards for the design and documentation of control systems.
• Determine the legal hierarchy between international codes and local regulations.
• Locate and interpret specific technical data within various code volumes.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Project Engineers, Design Personnel, Procurement Specialists, Inspectors, Maintenance Supervisors, and Safety Professionals who interact with technical standards.

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.