The Course
This practical, applications-oriented course covers pressure vessel
design, inspection and maintenance. Upon completion of this course,
delegates will be able to evaluate the mechanical design of pressure
vessels in accordance with the ASME Code Section VIII. They will also be
able to develop a pressure vessel maintenance program based on API 510 and
other industry practices, and then apply these requirements to typical
pressure vessel maintenance situations.
This course will provide an overview of pressure vessel maintenance,
including inspection, evaluation of various defects, and repair/alteration
rules of various Codes and Standards. Simple evaluation methods for
several types of defects will be described, and their use demonstrated
using sample problems.
The Goals
Delegates
attending the programme will:
·
Gain an
understanding of Pressure Vessel Design
·
Learn how to
recognise Deterioration and Failure Modes applicable to Pressure Vessels.
·
Learn how to
use API 510 code.
·
Understand
how to apply the several inspection methods as required by the API 510
code.
·
Understand
how to apply API RP 579 “Fitness For Service” and API RP 580 “Risk Based
Inspection”
The Delegates
·
Inspection engineers and supervisors.
·
Maintenance and production engineers and supervisors who are personally
responsible for the reliable design, operation, maintenance and repair of
pressure vessels
·
Individuals who are responsible for evaluating the mechanical integrity of
in-service pressure vessels in process plant applications.
·
Managers who are responsible for implementing a pressure vessel
maintenance program and desire an understanding of applicable evaluation
procedures.
The Process
The course
combines sound engineering principles, methods, and applicable codes &
standards and best industry practices. Actual major incidents as well as
industry experience will be reviewed in depth to reinforce every topic.
The Results
·
Take full advantage of the best industry practice of API RP 510 "Pressure
Vessel Inspection Code" to avoid unnecessary shutdowns, replacements or
repairs while maintaining the pressure vessels to API 510 code.
·
Make cost-effective run-or-repair decisions for equipment in-service Plan,
repair or replace projects, where necessary, based on the timely Pressure
Vessel Inspection Code prediction of remaining life of Pressure Vessels.
The Benefits
Delegates
will:
·
Receive the opportunity to extend his/her expertise in equipment design,
defect assessment, and equipment integrity analysis
·
Learn the fundamental requirements specified in the ASME Code.
·
Receive the information necessary to develop a pressure vessel maintenance
program and evaluate pressure vessel mechanical integrity in accordance
with API 510 and other industry practices
Please note
that delegates should bring a working copy of API510
The Programme Contents
Day 1
Understanding API 510
·
Scope, Jurisdiction and History of API-510
o
Owner-User Responsibilities
o
API-510 and ASME Section VIII
·
Example Case histories
·
API-510 Inspector Certification
·
Knowledge Base for Certification
DAY 2
Inspection
of Pressure Vessels
·
Inspection Practices and Defect Types
o
Inspector Duties and Responsibilities
o
Inspection Intervals
o
Inspection Records
·
Forms of Degradation
o
Overview of API 571
DAY 3
Pressure
Vessel Design
·
Code Equations for Key Components
·
Shell Theory
o
Failure Modes and Allowable Stresses
o
Nozzle Reinforcement
o
External Pressure Calculations
·
API-510 Defect Assessments
·
API-572 Inspection of Pressure Vessels
DAY 4
Corrosion
and Damage Assessment
·
ASME Sect. VIII, Divi.2
·
Repair, Alterations and Re-rating
·
Evaluating Corroded Pressure Vessels for Continued Operation
o
Determining Minimum Actual Thickness
DAY 5
Pressure
Vessel Maintenance
·
Pressure Vessel Integrity Program
o
Overall Risk Assessment as per API RP 580.
o
Risk Based Inspection Plan
·
Fitness-for-Service Assessments
o
Overview of API RP 579 requirements
o
Data Requirements
o
Assessment Methods and Acceptance Criteria
o
Acceptability of Corroded Area
