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API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 FITNESS FOR SERVICE (FFS)

API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 – Fitness-For-Service (FFS) provides methods for assessing the structural integrity of in-service pressure equipment containing flaws or operating under degraded conditions. This training introduces participants to the assessment procedures, levels of evaluation, and practical application of FFS principles.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of API 579-1/ASME FFS-1
  • Overview of FFS assessment levels (Level 1, 2, and 3)
  • Common damage mechanisms and flaw types
  • Assessment procedures for wall thinning, crack-like flaws, dents, and other conditions
  • Fitness-for-service decision-making and documentation
  • Improve management control of process unit operation, repair, and maintenance
  • Reduce the potential for inspection delays
  • Provide continued high level of safety through highly specialized and experienced inspectors

API 1104
WELDING OF PIPELINE & RELATED FACILITIES

API 1104 – Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities provides the requirements for welding procedures, welder qualification, and welding practices used in pipeline construction and related facilities. This training introduces participants to the welding and inspection requirements for safe and reliable pipeline systems.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of API 1104
  • Welding procedure qualification
  • Welder performance qualification
  • Equipment material specification
  • Design and preparation for production welding
  • Inspection & Testing of Production welds
  • Acceptance Standards for NDT
  • Repair & Removal of Weld Defects

ASME B31.1
POWER PIPING

ASME B31.1 – Power Piping provides requirements for the design, materials, fabrication, testing, and inspection of piping systems typically found in electric power generating stations, industrial and institutional plants, and geothermal heating systems. This training introduces participants to the scope and practical application of B31.1 requirements.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of B31.1
  • Design conditions and allowable stresses
  • Materials and fabrication requirements
  • Welding, examination, and inspection
  • Pressure testing requirements
  • Documentation and certification

ASME B31.3
PROCESS PIPING

ASME B31.3 – Process Piping establishes the requirements for piping systems typically found in petroleum refineries, chemical plants, pharmaceutical facilities, and related processing plants. This training provides a clear overview of design, materials, fabrication, inspection, and testing requirements.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of B31.3
  • Design conditions, stresses, and flexibility analysis
  • Materials and fabrication requirements
  • Welding, NDE, and inspection requirements
  • Pressure testing and leak testing

ASME B31.4
PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR LIQUID & SLURRIES

ASME B31.4 – Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries provides the requirements for the design, materials, construction, inspection, and testing of liquid pipeline systems. This training introduces participants to code compliance for safe and reliable pipeline operations.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of B31.4
  • Pipe thickness and stress calculations
  • Materials and components
  • Welding requirements
  • Construction, inspection, and testing
  • Operation, maintenance, and repair requirements

ASME B31.8
GAS TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION PIPING SYSTEM

ASME B31.8 – Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems provides the requirements for the design, materials, construction, testing, and operation of gas pipeline systems. This training introduces participants to safety and compliance requirements essential for gas pipeline operations.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of B31.8
  • Design factors and stress calculations
  • Materials, fabrication, and welding requirements
  • Pressure testing and inspection requirement
  • Operation, maintenance, and repair requirements

ASME BPVC SECTION I
RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF POWER BOILERS

ASME BPVC Section I – Power Boilers provides the rules for the construction of power boilers, electric boilers, and miniature boilers. This training introduces participants to the code requirements, design considerations, materials, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification involved in power boiler construction.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of Section I
  • Design requirements and calculation basics
  • Material selection and specifications
  • Fabrication and welding requirements
  • Inspection and testing requirements
  • Certification and stamping

ASME BPVC SECTION II
FERROUS & NON-FERROUS MATERIALS

ASME BPVC Section II – Materials covers the specifications for ferrous and nonferrous materials used in the construction of pressure-retaining components. This training introduces participants to the basic concepts of material, type of material product form, requirements of ordering information, heat treatment, chemical composition, mechanical properties, allowable stress, material inspection and verification, material recertification and how review of material test certificate / report.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Part A – Ferrous
  • Part B – Non-Ferrous
  • Part C – Welding Consumables
  • Part D – Properties

ASME BPVC SECTION IX
WELDING QUALIFICATION (WPS/PQR/WPQ)

ASME BPV Section IX is widely used for welding and personnel qualification. This training will provide participants with a clear understanding of the requirements of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) and Welding Performance Qualification (WPQ/WQT).

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Part QG – General requirement
  • Part QW (Article I) – Welding general requirement
  • Part QW (Article II) – Welding procedure qualification
  • Part QW (Article III) – Welding performance qualification
  • Part QW (Article IV) – Welding data

ASME BPVC SECTION V
NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (NDE)

ASME BPVC Section V – Nondestructive Examination provides the requirements and methods for nondestructive testing (NDT) applied to pressure-retaining materials and components. This training introduces participants to the principles, techniques, and code requirements of NDE/NDT methods.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • General requirements and responsibilities
  • Common NDE methods (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT, ET)
  • Procedure and personnel qualification
  • Code requirements for procedure demonstration
  • Documentation and record-keeping

ASME BPVC
SECTION VIII DIV.1
RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE VESSELS

ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 – Pressure Vessels establishes the rules for the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of pressure vessels. This training provides participants with a practical understanding of the Division 1 requirements widely applied across industries.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of Division 1
  • Design requirements and calculations
  • Material selection and specifications
  • Fabrication and welding requirements
  • Inspection, testing, and certification
  • Code stamping and documentation

ASME BPVC
SECTION VIII DIV.2
ALTERNATIVE RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE VESSELS

ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 2 – Pressure Vessels: Alternative Rules provides more detailed requirements for the design and analysis of pressure vessels using alternative rules. This training introduces participants to the Division 2 code structure, responsibilities and duties, materials, design by rule and analysis, fabrication, inspection, examination and pressure testing.

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of Division 2
  • Key differences from Division 1
  • Design by rule vs. design by analysis
  • Materials, fabrication, and welding requirements
  • Inspection, testing, and certification

ASME PCC-2
REPAIR OF PRESSURE EQUIPMENT & PIPING

ASME PCC-2 – Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping provides methods for the repair of equipment and piping within the scope of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and ASME Piping Codes. This training introduces participants to repair techniques, evaluation methods, and code compliance requirements.

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of PCC-2
  • Correlation between others post construction code such as NBIC Part 3 and API 510
  • Type of damage mechanism/ defect
  • Type of welded repairs and mechanical repairs
  • Pressure and tightness testing
  • NDE in lieu of pressure testing for repair and alteration

AWS D1.1 – 2020
STRUCTURAL WELDING CODE (STEEL)

AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code: Steel provides the requirements for welding of structural steel in buildings, bridges, and other structures. This training introduces participants to procedure and performance qualification, fabrication requirements, and inspection criteria under AWS D1.1.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of AWS D1.1
  • Prequalification of WPS
  • Welding procedure specification (WPS) qualification
  • Welder performance qualification
  • Tubular Structures

NATIONAL BOARD
INSPECTION CODE - PART 1
INSTALLATION

NBIC Part 1 – Installation provides requirements and guidelines for the proper installation of pressure-retaining items. This training introduces participants to the code requirements for installation, inspection, and documentation under the National Board Inspection Code.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of NBIC Part 1
  • General installation requirements
  • Inspection, testing, and verification
  • Responsibilities of manufacturers, installers, and inspectors

NATIONAL BOARD
INSPECTION CODE - PART 2
INSPECTION

NBIC Part 2 – Inspection provides requirements and guidance for the in-service inspection of boilers and pressure vessel. This training introduces participants to inspection methods, evaluation techniques, and acceptance criteria under the National Board Inspection Code.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • General requirements for in-service inspection
  • Correlation between others post construction code such as API 510
  • Corrosion and failure mechanism
  • Examinations, Test Methods, and Evaluations
  • Corrosion rate and remaining life calculation

NATIONAL BOARD
INSPECTION CODE - PART 3
REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS

NBIC Part 3 – Repairs and Alterations provides the requirements for repairs and alterations to pressure-retaining items in service. This training introduces participants to repair methods, welding requirements, and documentation under the National Board Inspection Code.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of NBIC Part 3
  • Correlation between others post construction code such as ASME PCC-2 and API 510
  • Welding and mechanical repair methods
  • Alterations and rerating of equipment
  • Inspection, testing, and quality control
  • Documentation and certification requirements

PD 5500 / BSEN 13445
UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS

PD 5500 – Specification for Unfired Fusion Welded Pressure Vessels (UK standard) provides detailed rules for the design, materials, fabrication, inspection, and testing of pressure vessels. This training introduces participants to the structure of PD 5500 and its application as an alternative to ASME and EN standards.

 

Topics that will covered include:

  • Scope and applicability of PD 5500
  • Materials
  • Design rules and calculation methods
  • Manufacture and workmanship
  • Fabrication and welding
  • Inspection and testing
  • Certification and documentation