API 570 & ASME B31.3 Inspection, Maintenance
& Design of Pressure Piping in the HPI / CPI
This three day / four day course will provide an intensive overview of
design, material selection, fabrication details, testing and inspection of piping in the hydrocarbon
processing industries as represented by refineries, oil sands,
heavy oil and petrochemical processing facilities consistent with the body of knowledge contained in
API 570 & 571, ASME B31.3 as well as other supporting documents referenced in these primary documents.
The intensive three day course is directed to inspectors
wishing to cover the syllabus of API 570. Days 1 and 2 will be extended in order to cover the materials in appropriate depth to challenge the practice exam. The four day course course will provide additional topics for inspectors, engineering and maintenance personnel to achieve a more thorough understanding of piping systems encountered in the refinery, oil sands, heavy oil and petrochemical facilities.
Course Highlights
This course presents the syllabus outlined in API's API 570 inspection
certification program; a practice exam and review will provide attendees with feedback on their understanding and
mastery of the API 570 content.
The course will present the topics in the context of API 570
and ASME B31.3 and augment these primary documents to provide a more thoughtful consideration of the "rules".
The four (4) day course goes beyond the rules and checklist approach of the API 570 requirements to maximize value
for the attendee in his organizational role.
The course is directed to inspectors, engineers, technologists,
technicians, maintenance personnel and managers responsible for the compliance, integrity and reliability of
pressure piping systems in these industries.
Detailed Course Description
Day I
1 Overview
· History
· Codes & standards
· API 570 standard
· ASME B16.5 standard
· ASME B31.3 Code
· ASME V, IX Codes
· Jurisdictional Issues
2 API 570
1. Scope
2. References, Definitions
3. Owner / User Organizations
4. Inspection & Testing Practices
5. Frequency of Inspection
6. Inspection Data Evaluation
7. Repairs, Alteration & Rerating
8. Inspection of Buried Piping
· Appendices
3 Ancilliary API Documents
1. API 574 Inspection Practices
2. API 577 Welding & Metallurgy
3. Definitions
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Day II
4 API 571 Damage Mechanisms
1. Scope, References, Definitions
2. Damage Mechanisms
· FAC - Erosion / Corrosion
· Mechanical / Metallurgical
· Metal Loss
· High Temperature
· Environment Assisted
5 ASME B16.5 Flanges
· P - T Ratings
· Component Size, Marking
· Materials
· Pressure Testing
6 ASME B31.3 Piping Code
1. Scope
2. Design
3. Pressure Thickness
4. MAWP, MDT, MDMT
5. Materials
6. Impact Testing
7. Flexibility & Support
8. Fabrication
9. Inspection & Examination
10. Testing
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Day III
7 API 570 Practice Exam
1. Calculations
2. Welding
· WPS - Procedure
· PQR - Qualification
3. NDE
· ASME V, B31.3
· API 570
4. Practical Knowledge
8 Practice Exam Review
9 Class Discussion & Case Studies
· DCU Blowdown Header - Failure
· Hydraulic Transients
· FAC - Erosion-Corrosion
· CUI - Failure
· Fitting Fatigue Failure
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Day IV
10 Engineering Design
1. Other Relevant Piping Codes
2. Pipe Manufacturing - Impacts
3. Piping System Layout, Supports
4. Piping Restraints
11 Valves
1. Types
2. Stem Packing
3. Valve Inspection & Testing
12 Special Procedures / Topics
1. Hot Bolting
2. Hot Tapping
3. Firesafe Valves
4. Category M Piping
13 Class Discussions
Engineering Aspects of Case
Studies
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As of 2014, API certification programs are computer based. Contact API or visit their
website for more exam information
www.api.org
Additional course contact and registration information can be obtained from
John Aumuller P Eng, Ph D
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