Overview
This course provides focused training in in-service inspection and mechanical integrity of pressure vessels. It addresses practical requirements encountered in pressure vessels operating in refineries, gas plants and petroleum facilities. Participants explore the technical principles behind reliable decision-making and day-to-day execution. The learning experience uses relevant field examples, guided exercises and technical discussions. The program is intended for engineers, technical specialists, supervisors and related operational personnel. Content depth, case studies and delivery methods can be adapted to the client’s equipment, priorities and participant experience.
Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Interpret relevant API 510 inspection principles and scope.
- Identify deterioration and damage mechanisms affecting vessels.
- Assess inspection findings, thickness data and corrosion rates.
- Determine remaining life and recommended inspection intervals.
- Distinguish repair, alteration and rerating assessment requirements.
- Prepare defensible inspection records and follow-up actions.
Course outline
Codes and responsibilities
- API 510 scope
- Inspector roles
- Applicable construction codes
- Inspection documentation
Damage mechanisms
- General corrosion
- Localized metal loss
- Cracking and fatigue
- High-temperature damage
Inspection planning
- Vessel criticality
- Inspection intervals
- Internal and external inspection
- Inspection and test methods
Fitness and repairs
- Thickness assessment
- Remaining life calculation
- Repair considerations
- Rerating interfaces
Reporting and cases
- Inspection reports
- Finding classification
- Repair recommendations
- Worked vessel cases
Customised for your team
After you accept the proposal, an online customisation session adapts content, examples and exercises to your participants, standards and equipment.