API 581 Training (Online)
This three-day session is designed to help inspection and engineering personnel responsible for fixed equipment mechanical integrity understand the risk-based inspection methodology as defined in API RP 581, 3rd edition. Per API 580, risk assessment personal should receive detailed training on the RBI methodology that is being utilized.
This course walks participants through the API Recommended Practice 581 Risk-Based Inspection Methodology (3rd Edition) with discussion and exercises designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of key elements of the methodology. API 581 is an industry-recognized and widely adopted methodology for determining risk for RBI. According to API 581, this recommended practice "provides quantitative procedures to establish an inspection program using risk-based methods for pressurized fixed equipment including pressure vessel, piping, tankage, pressure relief devices (PRDs), and heat exchanger tube bundles."
During this three-day course, we will cover how the recommended practice is organized, probability of failure calculation methods for damage mechanisms, consequence of failure, and the risk-based inspection planning process.
Course Topics:
- Introduction to API 581
- Basic API 581 Concepts
- RBI Equipment Types and Methods
- Inspection Effectiveness
- Risk Communication
- Inspection Planning
- Probability of Failure
- Determining Damage Factors
- Corrosion Rates
- Consequence of Failure
In addition to the classroom or online instruction, this course includes exercises designed to help you better understand the RBI methodology defined in API RP 581.
Who should attend
The target audience includes inspection and engineering personnel responsible for fixed equipment mechanical integrity as well as other team members that participate in the RBI process.
