COURSE OVERVIEW:

Asset Integrity Management (AIM) for Surface Production Equipment is a rigorous multidisciplinary framework designed to ensure that processing facilities remain fit for service throughout their entire operational life. This topic is vital to the energy sector because the failure of pressurized equipment, such as separators, heat exchangers, and storage tanks, can lead to catastrophic explosions, environmental disasters, and significant loss of life. By implementing a structured AIM program, organizations can move from reactive "firefighting" to a proactive, risk-based approach that guarantees safety and production continuity.

The scope of this course covers the lifecycle of surface assets, from initial design and material selection to decommissioning. Key themes include Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Corrosion Management, and Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments according to international standards like API 510, 570, and 653. The syllabus bridges the gap between mechanical engineering and operational maintenance, focusing on the identification of degradation mechanisms such as H2S cracking, erosion, and atmospheric corrosion in complex processing environments.

Participants will apply the knowledge gained to develop comprehensive inspection plans and lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations into equipment failures. These integrity workflows lead to significant improvements in operational excellence by extending equipment run-times and optimizing maintenance budgets. By mastering AIM, professionals ensure that their facilities operate with high reliability and remain in full compliance with global safety regulations, thereby protecting the organization's reputation and its license to operate.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Design and implement a robust Asset Integrity Management (AIM) system.
• Identify and categorize degradation mechanisms for pressurized equipment.
• Perform Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) planning to prioritize high-risk assets.
• Evaluate the structural integrity of aging separators and pressure vessels.
• Conduct Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments using API 579 standards.
• Implement effective corrosion monitoring and mitigation programs.
• Audit the integrity of atmospheric storage tanks and piping systems.
• Manage the integrity data lifecycle using specialized AIM software.
• Lead incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment leaks.
• Optimize maintenance turnarounds through integrity-focused scoping.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.
• Ensure compliance with international statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Develop "End of Life" strategies for decommissioning surface infrastructure.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Integrity Engineers
• Facilities Maintenance Managers
• Inspection Supervisors
• Production Operations Leads
• Mechanical Engineers

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.