COURSE OVERVIEW

 

This practical and highly-interactive course includes various practical sessions and exercises. Theory learnt will be applied using our state-of-the-art simulators. 

This recommended practice (RP) supplements API 510 by providing pressure vessel inspectors with information that can improve skills and increase basic knowledge of inspection practices. This RP describes inspection practices for the various types of pressure vessels (e.g. drums, heat exchangers, columns, reactors, air coolers, spheres) used in petroleum refineries and chemical plants. It also addresses vessel components, inspection planning processes, inspection intervals, methods of inspection and assessment, methods of repair, records and reports. API 510 has requirements and expectations for inspection of pressure vessels. 

The course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of pressure vessels inspection practices in accordance with API 572. It covers the standard inspection terminology based on API RP 572 and API 510; the common methods of construction and materials, internal components and equipment, uses of pressure vessels, design and construction standards; the reasons for inspection; the inspection plans for specific types of damage; and reviewing and updating of inspection plans. 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the frequency and extent of inspection; the safety precautions and preparatory work; the precautions regarding the use of breathing air; the inspection methods and limitations; the thickness measurements, external and internal inspection and special methods of detecting mechanical damage; the metallurgical changes and in-situ analysis of metals; the pressure and vacuum testing; the condition assessment and repair, derating and fitness-for-service, visual inspection, methods of repair and repair of supporting vessel equipment; and the inspection practices for towers.