What will I learn?
The topics covered include:
- Detailed explanations of all the information covered in the API 510 'Body of Knowledge' including ASME welding requirements for pressure vessels section IX and VIII
- ASME non-destructive testing principles and application of Section V
- Pressure vessel design review SME Section VIII, weld sizes, vessel nozzle reinforcement, brittle fracture, weld efficiency factors, post weld heat treatment
- Pressure relieving devices, valves, bursting discs, setting, testing and inspection; API 510 inspection, repair and rerating of vessels, inspection intervals, inspection requirements, relationships to ASME codes. Corrosion, minimum thickness determination and remaining life calculations
- Inspection and degradation mechanisms of pressure vessels, corrosion and cracking mechanisms
- Erosion, common corrodents, hydrogen and H2S damage, alloy degradation
What else should I know?
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR API EXAMINATIONS You must be employed by or under contract to an authorized inspection agency or owner/user agency as defined in API 510.
You must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
- BS or higher in engineering, with minimum of 1 year’s experience and skills in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510.
- Two-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology, with minimum of 2 years' experience and skills in design, repair, construction, operation or inspection of pressure vessels, of which 1 year must be in supervision performance of inspection activities.
- High school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years' experience and have the same skills as listed in item 2.
- Have 5 or more years' experience and same skills as listed in item 2.
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