COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course and certification program is a result of a need to address equipment deterioration while in service and that deficiencies due to degradation or from original fabrication may be found during subsequent inspection. It look at damage mechanisms affecting equipment in the refining and petrochemical industries. It emphasized the key first step in safety and reliably managing equipment is identifying and understanding the relevant damage mechanisms. It covers the importance of proper identification of damage mechanisms when implementing the API Inspection Codes (API 510, API 570, API 653) and in conducting risk based inspection as per API 580 and API 581. In addition, the program will also discuss on the evaluation of remaining life and fit-for-service assessment using API 579.

This program covers the general guidelines as to the most likely damage mechanisms for common alloys in the refining and petrochemical industry. It also provide information that can be utilized by plant inspection personnel to assist in identifying likely cause of damage, and are intended to introduce the concepts of service-induced deterioration and failure modes.

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction and Scope
• References
• Definition of Terms and Abbreviations
• General Damage Mechanisms – All Industries
  • Mechanical and Metallurgical Failure Mechanisms
  • Uniform or localized loss of thickness
  • High temperature corrosion
  • Environment – Assisted Cracking
• Refining Industry Damage Mechanisms
  • General
  • Uniform or Localized Loss in Thickness Phenomena
  • Environment – Assisted Cracking
  • Other Mechanisms

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Current certification as either API 510, 570 or 653 inspectors 

Applicable to all personnel working in the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, and are involved in design, procurement, engineering construction, operation, maintenance and inspection of plant, equipment and related facilities

REMARK;

Full-Time Programme @ 24hours

8:30am to 5:30pm - Monday to Wednesday

EXAMINATION:

** Participants will need to register online for the examination and make payment directly to API (2 months in advance)

2016 Exam date: 15 -29 Apr 2016 // 12 - 26 Aug 2016 // 09 - 23 Dec 2016