API 510 : Pressure Vessel Inspection (Maintenance, Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The American Petroleum Institute (API) initiated a Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification Program (API 510) to:
- Improve management control of process unit operation, repair, and maintenance
- Reduce the potential for inspection delays
- resulting from regulatory requirements
- Provide a continued high level of safety through the use of inspectors specialized in process equipment.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Personnel involved in Pressure Vessels, interacting with Inspectors, Quality Managers, Plant Engineer, Supervisors and other interested persons. Individuals responsible for evaluating the mechanical integrity of in-service pressure vessels in process plant applications and Managers responsible for implementing a pressure vessel maintenance program and desire an understanding of applicable evaluation procedures. This class is also designed for pressure equipment inspectors and engineers working in refineries, chemical & industrial plants, gas plants, pipeline terminals, and oil fields.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to:
- Successfully pass the API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector certification exam
- Effectively use major codes: ASME B&PV & Sections V, VIII, & IX
- Perform all basic piping calculations needed for the API exam (e.g. tmin, test pressure, MAWP, static head, MDMT, corrosion rates, remaining life, etc.)
- Use API’s requirements during inspection, repairs, and alterations of pressure vessels
- Review welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder performance qualifications (WPQ)