API 510 – Inspection and Repair of Pressure Vessels – E-Learning Course

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the scope, references, definitions and organization of API 510.
• Identify the main requirements for the inspection, examination and pressure testing of pressure vessels.
• Develop inspection plans based on technical scope, risk criteria and inspection frequency.
• Recognize deterioration and failure mechanisms affecting in-service pressure vessels.
• Distinguish between internal, external, on-stream and thickness measurement inspections.
• Define Condition Monitoring Locations and understand their role in inspection programmes.
• Apply pressure testing requirements and specific examination methods for repaired equipment.
• Inspect in-service welds, flanged joints and shell and tube heat exchanger components.
• Establish inspection intervals and determine the required extent of inspection.
• Evaluate inspection data, calculate corrosion rates and determine remaining life.
• Calculate maximum allowable working pressure and minimum required thicknesses.
• Assess corroded regions and understand the role of fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Apply the main requirements for temporary and permanent repairs, alterations and rerating.
• Understand the use of welding, hot tapping, postweld heat treatment and nondestructive examination in repair activities.

This course is intended for:

• Graduates and soon-to-be graduates in engineering or technical disciplines
• Designers involved in pressure equipment and industrial plant systems
• Freelancers working in mechanical design, inspection or technical support
• Technicians involved in manufacturing, quality, maintenance, inspection or testing activities
• Engineers responsible for the calculation, design, selection, repair or verification of process equipment
• Professionals working with pressure vessels, static equipment, inspection programmes or industrial maintenance activities

Prerequisite

Previous knowledge of API 510 or pressure vessel inspection is not required to attend the course.

A general technical background in engineering, industrial equipment, inspection, maintenance or mechanical design will help participants follow the code concepts and calculation examples more effectively.

• Basic
• Intermediate

The training is based on a self-paced learning methodology, combining technical explanations with practical inspection and calculation exercises.

The course follows a “learn by doing” approach, using assimilation questions, real case studies and applied examples to reinforce the API 510 requirements presented throughout the module.

Participants can review the course content as needed and progress through the lessons according to their own schedule. Instructor support is available during the course through the Virtual Campus consultation forum.

Your expert course instructor is a Senior Mechanical Engineer and MBA holder with over 20 years of experience in the design, calculation and fabrication of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, piping systems and general structures.

Throughout his career, he has been involved in the full equipment lifecycle, from initial concept development, drawings, design and calculations, through to technical specifications, technical requisitions, vendor drawing reviews, manufacturing support and installation assistance. His project experience includes work for major international clients such as SHELL, EXXON, REPSOL, CHEVRON, GALP, CEPSA, TUPRAS and SAUDI ARAMCO.

In addition to his technical expertise, he has extensive experience delivering specialist training in both classroom and online formats. He has conducted more than 75 training courses for institutions and in-company programmes, with courses designed for graduates, designers, engineers and experienced professionals.

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