#403 - Pressure Vessel Maintenance in Accordance with API 510 and Other Industry Practices
Course Objective
Upon completion of this applications-oriented course, attendees will be able to develop a pressure vessel maintenance program based on API 510 and other industry practices, and apply these requirements to typical pressure vessel maintenance situations.
Who Should Attend?
Individuals who are responsible for evaluating the mechanical integrity of in-service pressure vessels in process plant applications. Managers who are responsible for implementing a pressure vessel maintenance program and desire an understanding of applicable evaluation procedures.
Course Description
This course provides the information necessary to develop a pressure vessel maintenance program and evaluate pressure vessel mechanical integrity in accordance with API 510 and other industry practices. The following topics are discussed:
- Pressure Vessel Integrity Program
- Overall Risk Assessment
- Inspection Plan
- Fitness-for-Service Assessments
- Overview of API RP 579 requirements
- Data Requirements
- Assessment Methods and Acceptance Criteria
- API 510 Requirements
- Pressure Vessel Inspection Practices
- Causes of Vessel Deterioration
- Inspection Intervals
- Corrosion Rate Determination
- Evaluating Corroded Pressure Vessels for Continued Operation
- Determining Minimum Actual Thickness
- Acceptability of Corroded Area
- Brittle Fracture Assessment
- Fracture Toughness Determination
- Brittle Fracture Evaluation of Existing Equipment
- Details for Welded Repairs and Alterations
- Classification of Repairs and Alterations
- Welding and Design Requirements
- Defect Repairs
- Rerating Pressure Vessels
- Changes to Original Design Conditions
- Hydrotest Requirements
- Glossary
- Work aids and procedures to assist in evaluating in-service pressure vessels.
- Sample Problems and Participant Exercises are included throughout the course to enhance Participants' understanding of the material that is covered.
Course Duration - 3 days
