COURSE OVERVIEW:

In the modern industrial landscape, ensuring the mechanical integrity of pressure-containing equipment is paramount for safety and environmental protection. This course provides an intensive exploration of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and Fitness-For-Service (FFS) methodologies, specifically focusing on the application of API 580, API 581, and API 579 standards. Participants will learn how to transition from traditional time-based inspection intervals to a more sophisticated, risk-informed strategy that prioritizes resources where the probability and consequences of failure are highest.

The scope of this training extends from the qualitative and quantitative assessment of risk to the technical evaluation of damaged equipment for continued operation. We will examine the various damage mechanisms that affect pipelines, piping, pressure vessels, and storage tanks, including thinning, cracking, and mechanical distortion. The course provides a deep dive into the Levels of Assessment within the FFS framework, teaching participants how to perform engineering calculations to determine the remaining life of assets and the necessity for repairs or derating.

Coverage includes the practical implementation of RBI software and the integration of inspection data into asset management systems. Attendees will learn how to interpret inspection results to make critical "go/no-go" decisions during plant shutdowns and turnarounds. By mastering these API standards, participants will be equipped to optimize inspection costs while significantly enhancing the reliability and safety of their organization’s static asset infrastructure.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Define the fundamental principles of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) per API 580.
• Calculate Probability of Failure (POF) and Consequence of Failure (COF).
• Apply quantitative RBI methodologies according to API 581 standards.
• Execute Fitness-For-Service assessments using the API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 code.
• Identify and categorize damage mechanisms in pipelines and pressure vessels.
• Perform Level 1 and Level 2 FFS assessments for generalized metal loss.
• Evaluate the structural integrity of equipment containing cracks or blisters.
• Determine the remaining strength of corroded pipelines and storage tanks.
• Develop optimized inspection plans based on risk rankings and trends.
• Assess the impact of brittle fracture and creep on high-temperature assets.
• Integrate RBI and FFS results into a comprehensive mechanical integrity program.
• Justify the continued operation of damaged equipment through technical analysis.
• Utilize NDT data effectively within the RBI and FFS calculation frameworks.
• Reduce unplanned downtime by prioritizing inspections on high-risk equipment.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Inspection Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Integrity Specialists, Plant Managers, and NDT Technicians involved in the maintenance and safety of pressure equipment and pipelines.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise 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.