Risk-based Inspection (RBI) based on API RP 580 and 581 and ASME

Suitable for:

The course is aimed at plant engineers, non-destructive testing engineers, materials and corrosion engineers, plant inspectors responsible for managing the integrity of ageing process equipment, pipelines, boilers and storage tanks.

It is recommended that attendees have a knowledge of either the inspection, design, fabrication, operation or maintenance of process equipment and piping, as well as some knowledge of the most common pressure equipment design codes/standards.

Course Content:

RBI in accordance with API BRD 581, API RP 580 and ASME; reasons for implementing RBI; benefits of using RBI; practical implementation of RBI; planning successful RBI implementation projects; practical likelihood and consequence analysis; preparing inspection plans and optimising maintenance and inspection intervals; implementing risk mitigation actions; overview of other procedures (e.g. RIMAP, ASME, etc) and related API documents (API 510, API 570 and API 653).

Objectives:

At the end of the course, attendees will be able to:

• Confidently explain the differences between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 RBI assessments
• Understand the reasons for and benefits of implementing RBI
• Undertake rapid practical RBI implementation
• Plan successful RBI projects
• Prepare risk-based inspection plans and optimise maintenance and inspection intervals
• Recommend suitable risk mitigation actions

Additional Information:

DELEGATES WISHING TO ATTEND THE FULL SUITE (ATC115, ATC116, ATC117, ATC120 AND ATC121) WILL ENJOY A SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE OF £3250 + VAT.

• Attendees will experience an interactive training programme with practical exercises examples and training videos
• Teaching times are typically six hours per day (9.00-16.00 hrs) with lunch and other breaks). In addition, attendees will be given up to one hour private reading per day
• Use of TWI's API RP 580 RBI assessment software (RISKWISE)
• An optional competency examination. Unsuccessful candidates or attendees who do not wish to opt for the examination will receive a TWI Certificate of Attendance
• A limit of 25 students per course to maintain quality standards and ensure comprehension.

The course fee does not include a copy of the associated API or ASME documents. A comprehensive set of course notes will be provided to the attendees.

Career Progression:

• Fitness-for-Service (FFS) Assessment, based on API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 2007 [ Find Course ]
• Damage Mechanism Assesment for RBI and FFS, based on API RP 571 [ Find Course ]
• Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping - Workshop [ Find Course ]
• Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping - Training [ Find Course ]