Objectives:

The course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to:

Be prepared for the next API 570 piping inspector certification exam and have enough knowledge and skills to pass in order to receive the API 570 piping inspector certificate.

Effectively use major codes: ASME B&PV Sections V, B31.3, & IX

Perform all basic vessel 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 piping.

Review welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder performance qualifications (WPQ)

LIST OF REFERENCES 

API Standard 570, Piping Inspection Code: Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Rerating of In-Service Piping Systems.

API Recommended Practice 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry,

API RP 574, Inspection Practices for Piping System components.

API Recommended Practice 576, Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices, 3rd Edition,

API Recommended Practice 577, Welding Inspection and Metallurgy,

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Boiler and Piping Code,

Section V, NDT Examination, Articles 1, 2, 6, 7 and 23 (Section SE- 797 only)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 

B16.5, Piping Flanges and Flanged Fittings.

B31.3, Process Piping.

Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications, (Welding only

Course Outline:

Thickness measurements, Inspection Intervals and Integrity:

Code calculation questions will be oriented toward existing piping.

API Authorized Piping Inspectors should be able to check and perform calculations relative to in-service deterioration, repairs, rerates, or alterations.

Welding Procedure and Qualification Evaluation Based On ASME B31.3 and ASME Section IX: 

The inspector should have the knowledge and skills required to review a Procedure Qualification Record and a Welding Procedure Specification and to be able to determine the following:

Determine if procedure and qualification records are in compliance with applicable ASME code and any additional requirements of API- 570 The weld procedure review will include:

One Weld Procedure Specification (WPS);

and One Procedure Qualification Record (PQR).

NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (ASME V, ASME B31.3 & API 570):

Article 1, General Requirements

Article 2, Radiographic Examination

C. Article 6, Liquid Penetrant Examination, including Mandatory Appendices II and III

Article 7, Magnetic Particle Examination (Yoke and Prod techniques only)

Article 23, Ultrasonic Standards, Section SE–797 only

ASME Section B31.3 and API-570. General non-destructive examination requirements.

The inspector should be familiar with and understand the general rules for NDE (UG, UW, Appendices 4, 6, 8, and 12) API 570: The inspector should be familiar with and understand the general rules for NDE in API-570.

PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE - SPECIFIC:

Organization and Certification Requirements.

Types and Definitions of Maintenance Inspections.

Types of Process Corrosion and Deterioration.

Modes of Mechanical, Thermal, and High Temperature Deterioration.

Piping Materials and Fabrication Problems.

Welding on Piping.

Non-destructive Examination (NDE) Methods Corrosion and Minimum Thickness Evaluation.

Estimated Remaining Life.

Inspection Interval Determination and Issues Affecting Intervals.

Relief Devices.

Maintenance Inspection Safety Practices.

Inspection Records and Reports.

Repairs/Alterations to Piping.

Rerating Piping.

Pressure Testing After Repairs.

Alterations, or Rerating.