🎯 Course Description:
This comprehensive 5-day training course focuses on the inspection, testing, maintenance, and practical aspects of piping accessories commonly used in process plants, refineries, power plants, and industrial facilities. The course covers valves, flanges, gaskets, supports, expansion joints, strainers, and other key accessories, highlighting inspection criteria, failure modes, and repair techniques.
Participants will engage in hands-on practical sessions, visual inspections, NDT applications, and real-life case studies to develop confidence in assessing the condition and integrity of piping accessories, ensuring safe and reliable plant operations.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Piping inspectors and QA/QC personnel
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Maintenance and reliability engineers
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Plant engineers and supervisors
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Integrity and asset management professionals
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Construction and commissioning engineers
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Anyone involved in the inspection and maintenance of piping systems
🗓️ Day 1: Introduction to Piping Accessories and Inspection Fundamentals
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview, Participant Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Overview of Piping Accessories – Types, functions, and applications |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Inspection Fundamentals – Roles, responsibilities, and inspection planning |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Standards and Codes Overview – API, ASME, MSS, ANSI, ISO |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Visual Inspection Techniques – Checklist development and best practices |
🗓️ Day 2: Valves Inspection and Testing
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Types of Valves – Gate, globe, ball, butterfly, check valves |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Valve Inspection Criteria – Visual, dimensional, operational testing |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Valve Testing Methods – Hydrostatic, pneumatic, seat leakage tests |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Practical Session: Valve inspection, dismantling, and reassembly |
🗓️ Day 3: Flanges, Gaskets, and Fasteners Inspection
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Flange Types and Applications – Weld neck, slip-on, blind, threaded flanges |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Gasket Materials and Inspection – Selection, damage, and replacement criteria |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Bolting and Fasteners – Torqueing, tensioning, inspection of bolts and studs |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Hands-On Practical: Flange joint assembly, gasket replacement, bolt tightening |
🗓️ Day 4: Supports, Expansion Joints, and Strainers Inspection
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Piping Supports and Hangers – Types, inspection criteria, common issues |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Expansion Joints – Types, inspection, failure modes, and testing |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Strainers and Filters – Function, inspection, cleaning, and replacement |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Practical Session: Support alignment checks, expansion joint testing |
🗓️ Day 5: NDT Applications, Documentation, and Final Assessment
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | NDT Techniques for Piping Accessories – PT, MT, UT, RT overview |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Inspection Reporting and Documentation – Formats, data management, compliance |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Mock Inspection and Report Preparation – Case study and practical exercise |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Feedback, Course Wrap-up, Certificate Distribution |
📂 Materials Provided:
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Piping Accessories Inspection Handbook
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Valve and Flange Inspection Checklists
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Torque and Tensioning Guidelines
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NDT Overview and Application Summary
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Case Study Workbook with Sample Reports
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Certificate of Completion
