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API 570 Piping Inspection Code: Design, Operation & Inspection of ASME B31 piping systems

INTRODUCTION A five-day programme on the practical aspects of piping and pipeline inspection,

integrity, maintenance and repair.

This practical, applications-oriented course covers pipelines and piping systems

design, inspection and maintenance to prepare inspectors for the API 570 ICP

Assessment examination. Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to

evaluate the mechanical design of pipelines and piping systems in accordance with

ASME B31. They will also be able to develop a pipelines and piping systems

inspection program based on API 570 and other industry practices, and then apply

these requirements to typical pipelines and piping systems.

This course will provide an overview of pipelines and piping systems maintenance,

including inspection, evaluation of various defects, and repair/alteration rules of

various Codes and Standards. Evaluation methods for several types of defects will be

described, and their use demonstrated using sample problems.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Inspection engineers and supervisors.

Individuals who are responsible for evaluating the mechanical integrity of in-

service pipelines and piping systems in process plant applications.

Managers who are responsible for implementing a pipelines and piping

systems maintenance program and desire an understanding of applicable

evaluation procedures.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

Participants attending the programme will:

Develop an in-depth understanding of the ASME B31.3 & B16.5

design, construction, inspection and testing rules; as well as their

application to integrity assessment of operating systems.

Gain an in-depth knowledge of pipe and fitting material specifications,

fabrication process and influence on mechanical properties of strength

and toughness, to help in inspections and failure analysis

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Understand the technical background to the design equations, and their

application to the design of piping systems and pipelines.

Gain a practical understanding of piping and pipeline corrosion

mechanisms, how to recognize them, classify them and resolve them

Be introduced to the latest techniques and research in piping and

pipeline integrity to analyze a degraded condition due to either

corrosion or mechanical damage including API 579 techniques.

Review case histories of field failures and will evaluate their cause and

solutions to avoid recurrence

In addition the course also:

Provides an overview of the API 570 piping & pipelines inspection

code with detailed knowledge appropriate to the ICP exam.

The company will gain:

A wealth of information on latest industry practices in design, inspection,

maintenance and repair of piping systems and pipelines, and apply this

knowledge for cost effective design and maintenance decisions

full advantage of the latest ASME code rules and API recommended practices

in piping and pipeline integrity

The participant will have:

An opportunity to extend his/her expertise in equipment design, defect

assessment, and equipment integrity analysis

an in-depth expertise in ASME B31, B31.8G & B16.5, API 570, 571, 574,

577, 578, 579 and 580 standards & recommended practices.

comprehensive programme notes, illustrated with practical examples, to use as

a reference

Competencies Emphasised

Delegates will enhance their competencies in the following areas:

Mechanical design of piping and pipelines in compliance with applicable

codes, standards, and regulations.

Engineering materials properties and selection criteria for specific

applications.

Identification and assessment of active degradation mechanisms and the

failures they may cause.

Hazard identification and risk analysis and management.

Application of risk-based methodologies in inspection and maintenance.





PROGRAMME OUTLINE

DAY 1 – Understanding API 570

Scope, Jurisdiction and History of API-570

Owner-User Responsibilities

API-570 and ASME B31

API-570 Inspector Certification

Knowledge Base for Certification

Example Case histories

ASME B&PVC

Section V overview – NDE

Section IX overview – Welding & Brazing Qualifications

ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) & B16.5 (flanges) overview

DAY 2 – Inspection of Pipelines & Piping

Inspection Practices and Defect Types

Inspector Duties and Responsibilities

Inspection Intervals

Inspection Records

Forms of Degradation

Overview of API 571

DAY 3 – Piping Design

Code Equations for Key Components

Pipe & Shell Theory

Failure Modes and Allowable Stresses

Nozzle Reinforcement

External Pressure Calculations

API-570 Defect Assessments

API-574 Inspection of Piping System Components

DAY 4 – Corrosion and Damage Assessment

ASME B31

Repair, Alterations and Re-rating

Evaluating Corroded Piping for Continued Operation

Determining Minimum Actual Thickness

API 578 Material Verification Program – Overview

B31.8G Integrity Management System

DAY 5 – Piping & Pipelines Maintenance

Working with API 510

Inspector Certification

Exam Procedure.

Sample Questions

Integration of API 570

Overview of API RP 579 for pipelines & piping

Assessment Methods and Acceptance Criteria

Acceptability of Corroded Area

Final Test





50 Questions, 35 questions closed book, 15 questions open book


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