API 510: Pressure Vessel Inspection Code (API Exam Preparation Training)

Pressure Vessels may store variety of fluids, which may be Explosive, Corrosive or Toxic in nature.

About this Course

Pressure Vessels may store variety of fluids, which may be Explosive, Corrosive or Toxic in nature. The equipment is also subjected to high pressures and moderate to elevated

temperatures. All these factors may cause corrosion and other damages to the vital static equipment

The API Preparation Courses provide the trainees with the guidelines and methodology of

carrying out in-for pressure vessels. It also provides techniques for assessment of the wear and tear of the equipment as well as de-gradation and damages caused to the process equipment due to the process conditions.

This API 510 examination preparation course is designed to prepare the trainees to successfully sit for the API-510 exam. Through your concentrated effort, and the data provided in this course, you would have sufficient information to pass the examination.

The majority of the classroom study will focus on the ICP Body of Knowledge BOK and effective sheet EKS. The goal, is to obtain a perfect score.

This course will cover the major calculation problems in ASME VIII-1 &API 510 and there will be case study for WPS/PQR/WQT review according to ASME IX (Part QW).

Major Damage mechanisms in API 571 will be illustrated during the class, such as Stress corrosion cracking, brittle fracture, erosion/corrosion …… etc.

Course Objective

This course will enable participants to comply with the requirements of API 510 ICP. This course features a deep overview of the code, including the operations, scope, and criteria to ensure attendees can interpret and apply API 510 effectively. Topics are enhanced by in-class problem solving, directly applying the rules and equations of the API 510 Code for specific design and operating conditions to illustrate correct applications.

By the end of this training course, participants will learn to:

Calculate Corrosion rates and inspection intervals
Apply Joint efficiencies
Evaluate Static head calculations
Understand the PRD requirements according to API 576.
Create Calculation of minimum thickness for internal pressure
Apply Pressure testing procedures and calculations
Understand Welding procedure qualification and procedure review
Review ASME V non-destructive testing procedures
Apply In-service repairs to API 510
Understand Impact testing requirements
Apply the repair techniques in ASME PCC-2 (Post construction repairs)
Find the PWHT requirements using ASME VIII
Understand Damage mechanisms as per API 571 (510 selection only)

Course Methods

This training course will combine presentations with instructor-guided interactive discussions between delegates about their interests. Practical exercises, video material and case studies to stimulate these discussions and provide maximum benefit to them that will support the formal presentation sessions.

Course Outline

DAY ONE: ASME VIII DIVISION 1

Introduction and Review of API 510 Body of Knowledge & Exam Publications Effectively Sheet
UG-16: General
Welding Materials (Consumables)
Welded Joint Category and Service Restrictions
Joint Efficiencies
Radiographic Examination of Welded Joints [Full]
Spot Examinations of Weld Joints
Minimum design Thickness of Shells Under Internal Pressure
Formed Heads Pressure under internal pressure
UG-98: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
Hydrostatic, Pneumatic Tests and Test Gauges (UG 99, UG 100 & UG 102)
UW-40: Procedures for Postweld Heat Treatment
UCS-56: Requirements for Postweld Heat Treatment
Charpy Impact Testing Methodology and acceptance criteria
UCS-66: Impact Testing Exemptions
UG-84: Charpy Impact Tests Test Specimens
UG-77: Material Identification Overview
UW-30: Lowest Permissible Temperatures for Welding
UW-33: Alignment Tolerance
UG-126: Pressure Relief Valves
UG-116: Required Marking and Name Plate

DAY TWO: API 510 INSPECTION CODE

API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration
API-510 Scope & Annex A Code Exemptions
Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
Owner/User Inspections Organisation
Inspection, Examination, and Pressure Testing Practices
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
Types of Inspection and Surveillance for Pressure Vessels
Condition Monitoring Locations (CMLs)
Interval/Frequency and Extent of Inspection
Deferral of Inspection Due Dates
Inspection Data Evaluation, Analysis, and Recording
Corrosion Rate Determination
Remaining Life Calculations
FFS Analysis of Corroded Regions
Evaluation of Existing Equipment with Minimal Documentation
Repairs of Pressure Vessels and Pressure-relieving Devices
Alterations and Rerating of Pressure Vessels and Pressure-relieving Devices

DAY THREE: ASME BPVC SECTION IX & API 577

WPS & WPQ & PQR Review
Essential, Non-essential and supplementary Essential Variables for welding processes
What are P-numbers, F-number and A-number?
Welders’ essential variables [WQT]
Alternate F-Numbers and Alternate P-Numbers for procedure and performance qualifications
API Recommended practice 577
Requirements for Hot Tapping and In-Service Welding

DAY FOUR: API RP 571, ASME V, AND ASME PCC-2

Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry API 571
Brittle Fracture
Erosion/Erosion-Corrosion
Mechanical Fatigue
Atmospheric Corrosion
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
Cooling Water Corrosion
Caustic Corrosion
Sulfidation
Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking (Cl-SCC)
Caustic Stress Corrosion Cracking: Caustic Embrittlement
Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) Corrosion
Sour Water Corrosion (Acidic)
Amine Stress Corrosion Cracking
Wet H2S Damage: Blistering, HIC, SOHIC, SCC
High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA)
ASME Section V, Non-destructive Examination, Articles 1, 2, 6, 7 and 23 (Section SE-797 only)
Applicable NDT Methods of Application, Calibration, and Records
ASME PCC-2