COURSE OVERVIEW:

The fundamental meaning of this course is the transformation of static equipment inspection from a time-based compliance activity into a risk-driven integrity strategy. RBI allows plants to focus their limited inspection resources on the assets that pose the highest risk of "Loss of Containment." This curriculum focuses on the engineering standards of API 580 and API 581 to provide a technical framework for evaluating the "Probability of Failure" (due to corrosion and damage mechanisms) against the "Consequence of Failure" (safety and environmental impact).

The scope of this training involves the detailed architecture of an RBI program, from data collection and "Corrosion Loop" definition to the selection of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques. Participants will explore the chemistry of damage mechanisms like Sulfidation, Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking, and High-Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA). The course emphasizes the integration of "Evergreening" processes, where inspection results are used to update and refine the risk model in a continuous loop of improvement.

Coverage includes the development of "Detailed Inspection Plans," the management of "Management of Change" (MOC) impacts on the RBI model, and the use of software for risk visualization. Attendees will examine how to align RBI with "Statutory and Regulatory" requirements while optimizing the duration of major plant shutdowns. By the end of this program, participants will be able to lead a multidisciplinary RBI team that enhances mechanical integrity while reducing the cost of unnecessary inspections and intrusive maintenance.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Define the core principles of RBI according to API 580 and API 581 standards.
• Identify and categorize "Damage Mechanisms" for specific process plant alloys.
• Construct "Corrosion Loops" based on process flow and fluid chemistry data.
• Quantify the "Consequence of Failure" for flammable and toxic fluid releases.
• Develop "Detailed Inspection Plans" (DIP) based on calculated risk levels.
• Integrate RBI results into the site "Mechanical Integrity" management system.
• Select the optimal "NDT Technology" to detect specific damage morphologies.
• Manage the "MOC" process to ensure the RBI model reflects current operations.
• Calculate "Remaining Life" and "Inspection Intervals" using RBI software tools.
• Evaluate the impact of "Corrosion Under Insulation" (CUI) on the risk profile.
• Audit the "Technical Quality" and "Data Integrity" of an existing RBI study.
• Present the "Business Case" for RBI implementation to senior executive leadership.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Inspection Engineers, Mechanical Integrity Specialists, Corrosion Engineers, Asset Managers, and Technical Compliance Officers.

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.