#403 - Pressure Vessel Maintenance in Accordance with API 510 and Other Industry Practices

Course Objective

Upon completion of this applications-oriented course, participants 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 and 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-579 requirements
• Data Requirements
• Assessment Methods and Acceptance Criteria
• API-510 Requirements
• Scope
• Definitions
• 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 - Approximately 3 days