COURSE OVERVIEW:

In the capital-intensive process industries, managing the integrity of static equipment—such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping—requires a shift from traditional prescriptive inspection to a risk-informed approach. This course provides a comprehensive technical framework for the implementation of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) in accordance with API 580 and API 581 standards. Participants will learn how to systematically evaluate the probability and consequence of failure to optimize inspection intervals and methods.

The scope of this training focuses on the identification and analysis of degradation mechanisms that threaten the containment of hazardous fluids. We will examine how to categorize risk based on fluid toxicity, pressure, and volume, while simultaneously assessing the likelihood of failure due to corrosion, cracking, or mechanical damage. The course details the methodology for creating a dynamic inspection plan that directs resources toward high-risk assets, thereby improving plant safety while significantly reducing unnecessary inspection costs.

Coverage includes the practical use of RBI software, the integration of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) results, and the management of "evergreening" data. Attendees will learn how to use RBI findings to support "Fitness-for-Service" evaluations and to plan more efficient turnarounds. By mastering RBI for static equipment, participants will be equipped to develop robust mechanical integrity programs that ensure regulatory compliance and protect the long-term operational viability of their plant’s infrastructure.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Define the core philosophy and regulatory requirements of API 580.
• Identify the primary damage mechanisms affecting static equipment.
• Calculate the Probability of Failure (POF) using quantitative data.
• Assess the Consequence of Failure (COF) for safety and the environment.
• Utilize the Risk Matrix to prioritize inspection activities.
• Distinguish between Qualitative, Semi-Quantitative, and Quantitative RBI.
• Determine the appropriate NDT methods based on identified damage types.
• Optimize inspection intervals for pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
• Manage the data requirements for a successful RBI implementation.
• Integrate RBI results into the plant’s Asset Integrity Management System.
• Update RBI assessments following the discovery of equipment damage.
• Use RBI data to optimize turnaround scopes and duration.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of previous inspections through the RBI lens.
• Communicate risk-based findings to plant management and regulators.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Inspection Engineers, Mechanical Integrity Specialists, Corrosion Engineers, Plant Managers, and Quality Assurance Professionals.

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.