Course Details

Introduction

API-580: Introduction to Risk Based Inspection (RBI) Methodologies and Practices in Refineries, Gas, Oil & Petrochemical Facilities (API Exam Preparation Training)

Course Description

This course presents the general methodology of Risk Based Inspection, identifies the key elements of an RBI program, and discusses how to implement an RBI program. The course will include a discussion on identification of API RP 571 damage mechanisms, risk management, and risk mitigation strategies.  Requirements for input data and information, and the roles of the RBI Assessment Team will be described. Approaches to levels of RBI assessment and basis for implementation will be examined.

This course is designed to train individuals who are interested in obtaining the API 580 RBI Inspector Certification, as well as those who are seeking knowledge of Risk Based Inspection requirements.

The exercise will give delegates the opportunity to key elements for implementation of an RBI system. The course instructor is independent of any commercial organization and the course notes are applicable to all commercially available RBI computer systems. No software will be used in this course.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:-

• Apply proper techniques of Risk Based Inspection (RBI) and get prepared for the API 580 exam for those who are interested to have API inspector license (optional)
• Give emphasis on the materials, equipment records and quality & validation in the data & information collection for RBI assessment
• Interpret the definitions and acronyms used in Risk Based Inspection (RBI) and determine its
• purpose, scope, approaches and planning process
• Recognize the basic concepts of RBI and determine goals, strategies & selection of assessment method in the planning of RBI assessment
• Participate in discussion on factors affecting probability of failure and list the RBI qualitative determination of probability category
• Determine the basis and types of analysis in assessing the consequence of failure, enumerate the types of consequence damage categories and apply the cost calculations for consequence damage
• Develop an understanding on the deterioration mechanisms including the RBI damage mitigation in process facilities
• Explain the proper procedure for risk determination, assessment and management including risk management decisions & risk matrix
• Recognize the need for risk management with inspection activities in uncertainties and risk management opportunities as well as apply the right inspection strategy based on risk assessment
• Enumerate the roles, responsibilities, training and qualifications of each team member, be familiar in using the API RBI matrix and give emphasis on reassessing and updating assessment
• Illustrate the right methodology in RBI documentation and record keeping to come up with accurate risk assessment & mitigation results

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for those involved in risk based inspection methodologies and practices in refineries, gas, oil and petrochemical facilities. This includes inspection engineers and inspectors who are seeking API-580 certification. Other engineers, inspectors, maintenance staff, facility integrity personnel and asset managers who are considering or implementing risk based inspection systems will definitely benefit from this course.

Pre-requisites/Requirements for taking API 580 Exam

• If you hold a current API 510, 570 or 653 certification, you automatically qualify to take the API 580 Risk Based Inspection certification exam.
• If not, then qualification is based on a combination of your level of education and industry experience acquired within the last 10 years. Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 580 exam. The minimum experience required MUST be documented on your application.

Training Methodology

This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours:-

30%      Lectures

20%      Workshops & Work Presentations

20%      Case Studies & Practical Exercises

30%      Videos, Software & Simulators

In an unlikely event, the course instructor may modify the above training methodology before or during the course for technical reasons.

Course type and methods

This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours:-

30%      Lectures

30%      Workshops & Work Presentations

20%      Case Studies & Practical Exercises

20%      Videos, Software & General Discussions

The duration

5 days