🎯 Course Description:
This intensive 5-day program is designed to equip professionals with the practical knowledge and skills required to inspect, assess, and ensure the integrity of pressure vessels in accordance with international codes and standards such as ASME Section VIII, API 510, and NBIC.
The course covers key aspects including design principles, fabrication, welding, inspection methods, common damage mechanisms, failure analysis, and in-service inspection procedures. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, case studies, and mock assessments, preparing them for both operational challenges and certification exams (e.g., API 510).
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Pressure vessel inspectors and QA/QC engineers
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Plant maintenance and integrity personnel
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Asset and reliability engineers
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Third-party inspection professionals
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Mechanical engineers working in refineries, petrochemicals, power plants, and manufacturing
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Individuals preparing for API 510 certification
🗓️ Day 1: Introduction to Pressure Vessels and Applicable Codes
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Objectives, Participant Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Pressure Vessel Basics – Types, functions, components |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Design and Fabrication Concepts – Materials, shapes, design pressure |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Introduction to Codes & Standards – ASME VIII, API 510, NBIC, PED |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Marking, Nameplates, and Documentation – What inspectors must verify |
🗓️ Day 2: Damage Mechanisms and Inspection Planning
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Common Damage Mechanisms – Corrosion, erosion, creep, fatigue, hydrogen attack |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Inspection Planning and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Fitness for Service Concepts – API 579 overview |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Hands-On Exercise: Identifying potential damage based on service data |
🗓️ Day 3: NDT Techniques and In-Service Inspection
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods – RT, UT, MT, PT, VT basics |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Visual Inspection Techniques – Surface condition, weld assessment |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | In-Service Inspection Intervals & API 510 Requirements |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Internal vs External Inspection – Tools, safety, documentation |
🗓️ Day 4: Welding, Repairs, and Alterations
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Welding in Pressure Vessels – Weld types, defects, PWHT |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Weld Inspection and Acceptance Criteria – ASME & API 577 highlights |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Repairs and Alterations – NBIC and API 510 rules |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Hands-On Workshop: Assessing repair plans and weld procedure specs |
🗓️ Day 5: Pressure Testing, Documentation, and Final Assessment
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Pressure Testing Procedures – Hydrotest, pneumatic test, safety measures |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Documentation and Inspection Reports – Key elements and compliance review |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Mock Exam / API 510 Practice Questions |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Wrap-Up, Feedback, Certificate Distribution |
📂 Materials Provided:
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Pressure Vessel Inspection Handbook
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Quick Reference Guide to ASME VIII & API 510
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API 510 Practice Questions and Answer Key
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Common Defects Photo Pack
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Weld Inspection Checklist
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Sample Inspection Reports and Templates
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Certificate of Completion
