COURSE DESCRIPTION

     The Piping Inspection program is designed to equip individuals with broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection, alteration and repair of in-service metallic piping systems.

        This program benefits employers and the industry as a whole by helping to:

              • Provide a continued high level of safety through the use of inspectors specialized in

                 process piping

              • Improve management control of process unit inspection, repair, alteration and re rating

              • Reduce the potential for inspection delays resulting from regulatory requirements

COURSE OBJECTIVES

       The course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to:

              • Effectively use major codes: ASME B16.5 & B31.3; ASME B&PV Sections V & IX

              • Perform all basic piping calculations needed for the API exam

                 (e.g.tmin, test pressure, MAWP, 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)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

       Designed for piping inspectors and engineers working in refineries, chemical & industrial plants, gas plants, pipeline terminals, and oil fields.

              • Inspection / Mechanical Engineer

              • Asset Integrity Engineer

              • Material & Corrosion Engineer

              • DOSH Officer

              • Welding Inspector

              • Project Engineer

              • QA /QC / NDT Engineer

              • Quality / Safety Coordinator

              • Static Engineer, Technician

COURSE OUTLINE

     DAY 1

           ASMEB16.5–FlangeCode.

           Learn how to determine:

                   • Maximum Flange Pressure

                   • Maximum Flange Temperature

                   • Appropriate Flange Class

                   • Maximum Hydrotest Pressure

                   • Flange Dimensions

                   • Maximum allowed Flaw Size on Flange Face

         API 570 Sections 1-4, 6

                   • Purpose of API-570

                   • Scope of API-570

                   • Responsibilities defined in API-570

                   • Inspection Types & Intervals

                   • Tips on how to memorize information in API Codes

                   • ASME B16.5 & API-570 Homework

                   • Practice all Calculations covered in Class

    DAY 2

         ASME B31.3-Piping Code Includes understanding:

                   • Purpose & Scope of the Code

                   • Organization of the Code

                   • Piping Classes specified by the Code

                   • Roles specified by the Code

                   • Tips on how to find information in the Code

        ASME B31.3 –Calculations & Charts

        Learn how to determine:

                   • Quality Factor –“E”

                   • Allowable Stress–“S”

                   • Minimum Thickness for a Pipe

                   • Appropriate Pipe Schedule for new Pipe

                   • Minimum Thickness for a Blank (Blind)

        API-570 –Section 7

                   • Inspection Data Evaluation

                   • Calculate MAWP of a Piping System

                   • ASME B31.3 & API-570 Homework

                   • Practice all Calculations covered in Class

    DAY 3

        ASME B31.3-Piping Code

        Includes understanding:

                   • Basic concepts of Piping Flexibility

                   • Selection of Piping Materials

                   • Fabrication Requirements

       ASME B31.3 –Calculations & Charts

       Learn how to determine:

                   • Thermal Pipe Growth

                   • Minimum Design Temperatures

                   • Welding Preheat Requirements

                   • PWHT Requirements

         API-570 –Section 8-9

                   • Repairs, Alterations & Rerating

                   • Underground Piping

                   • ASME B31.3 & API-570 Homework

                   • Practice all Calculations covered in Class. Also, complete the Corrosion Rate/Remaining

                      Life Self-Study Module

    DAY 4

        ASME B&PV Section IX -Welding Code

        Understand the following key concepts:

                  • Purpose of the Code

                  • Roles of the Welding Inspector

                  • Organization of the Code

                  • Welding Positions –Test and Field

                  • Testing Requirements and Acceptance Criteria

                  • Welder Qualification Process and Restrictions

                  •Tips on how to find information in the Code

       ASME B&PV Section IX Review and Evaluate a WPQ (Welder Qualification).

       Understand:

                  • Essential Variables for welder qualification

                  •Testing required for welder qualification

                  • Section IX Homework

                  • Evaluate two WPQ’s

        ASME B&PV Section IX -Welding Code

        Understand the following key concepts:

                  • Weld Procedure Qualification Process and Restrictions

        WPS/PQR Review (Weld Procedure)

                  • Evaluate a WPS with the associated PQR

         API-570–Section 8 & 9

                  • Repairs, Alterations & Rerating

                  • Underground Piping

         API-577– Welding Inspection & Metallurgy

                   • Section IX Homework. Evaluate one WPQ

                   • API-570 Homework

                   • Complete the API-578 Self-Study Modules

    DAY 5

        ASME B&PV Section V–NDE

        Understand the following key concepts:

                   • Purpose of the Code

                   • Organization of the Code

                   • RT Techniques

                   • Purpose & Selection of IQI’s

                   • RT Film Density Requirements

                   • Key terms discussed in the Code

                   • Tips on how to find information in the Code

        API-570 Section5

                   • Inspection & Testing Practices

         API-571-Damage Mechanisms in the Refinery Industry

                   • ASME Section V & API-570 Homework

                   • Plus the “Mega-Problem” This exercise includes most of the calculations & tables covered

                      in the class

         Course Review