Akademie

Co ur se De scr iption
This 10 days training course is designed to give a detailed
understanding of the required engineering knowledge for In-
service Pressure Vessel Inspection (API 510) and provide
adequate preparation before appearing for examination. This C ourse Objectives
preparatory course will cover the fundamental Pressure Ves-
sel Design with emphasis on syllabus published by API body • To familiarize participants with the main concepts
for the said examination. It includes all the code sections re- and technical terms of API 510 Code
ferred by API 510 committee to the extent required from ex- • To provide participants step-by step approach in
amination point of view. use of API 510 Inspection Code, with clear under-
standing of stated and intended requirements.
This course will clarify basic intentions of all code sections,
how to interpret code rulings and build-up the confidence
• Understand basic design and the rules for correct
among the participants for taking decisions. The course cov- fabrication, inspection and testing of Pressure Ves-
ers five main areas: Basic Pressure Vessel Design engineering sels
API104

i.e. ASME Sec VIII Div 1, In-service inspection techniques
(API 510/ 572/ 576/ 577), In-service degradation mecha-
nisms (API 571), calculations of retirement thickness and oth-
er aspects required for taking Run-Repair-Replace decisions.
The participants will receive comprehensive course notes, il-
lustrated with practical examples, Mock-examinations, main
punch-points of the course and extensive question banks to
give the participants the confidence for getting certified suc-
cessfully.
Preparatory Course for API 510 Pressure Vessel In-
• How to Conduct and certify the pressure testing.
• To know the in-service degradation and damage
suffered by Pressure vessels.
• To learn the basic requirements for inspection of
Pressure vessels placed in service.
• To calculate corrosion rate, interval of inspection
and similar parameters of Vessel inspection
• To be able to choose the appropriate inspection
tools and inspection intervals
• Carry out re-rating, remaining life and retirement
thickness calculations
• Calculate and certify the correct set pressure of
pressure relieving device

• To know learn different methods of Vessel repairs,

and integrity assessments
• Score very well in API 510 examination

W ho sho uld attend?

• Pressure Vessel inspection Engineers, Managers, Inspection personnel, Plant operating En-
gineers and Managers, and those who wish to appear for API 510 examination. Maintenance
engineers and technicians and people involved in trouble shooting of plant operations.
• This course will be equally beneficial to all QA/Qc engineers even though they may or may
not be planning to take API 510 examination.

In s t r ucto r P r o f ile
Mr. Uday Kale holds Masters in Mechanical Engineering and is a Chartered Engineer,
spector Certification Examination

from Institution of Engineers (India). His professional career with leading international
companies comprises of Inspection and testing of Process Equipments, Piping, Mate-
rial testing, Corrosion engineering, Failure analysis, Repairs, In-service Inspection, Risk
Based Inspection,Reliability studies, failure investigation, Quality Management and As-
set Integrity Management.
The following portrays his experience and unique credentials:
04th Apr - 15th Apr 2010 - Dubai

1. API 510 – Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector

2. API 580 - Certified RBI Inspector
3. API 653 – Authorized Tank Inspector
4. Certified Welding Inspector ( AWS) Certificate # 00071941
5. ACCP Professional Level III (RT, UT, MT, VT) ASNT ID- 83835
6. ASNT NDT Level III (RT, UT, MT, VT, PT), ASNT ID- 83835
7. CSWIP 3.1 Certificate No. 4613 and several other certifications
He delivers training programs internationally, in his specialized fields such as Plant Inspection, API 510,
API 570, API 580/581 (RBI), Plant Integrity, NDT etc. The participants trained by him include the pro-
fessionals from India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Libya, Jordon, Indonesia, Philippines, Kuwait, Qatar,
Oman, Syria & Egypt.

C ontact :
Ms. Charmaine
Tel : +971 2 4478500
Email : charmainea@tuv-nord.com
C o u rse O ut l i ne C ontact Information

Module -1 Main Office

• Introduction to API 510 Certification
TUV Akademie Middle East
• Guidelines for preparation for examination
P O Box 46030
• Design of Cylindrical shells, Calculation of Abu Dhabi
vessel MAWP United Arab Emirates
• Static head calculations Tel : +971 2 4478500
• Design of Dished heads - Hemispherical, El- Fax : +971 2 4478558
lipsoidal, Torispherical Email : me-akademie@tuv-nord.com
• Calculate vessel MAWP given vessel parts
MAWP and elevations For any information or registration for the course, you
can contact the Course Co-ordinator at the contact de-
• Impact testing requirements
tails mentioned overleaf.
• How to conduct Pressure tests,
• Writing hydro test Procedure & pneumatic
test procedure
• Key concepts of Nozzle reinforcement C ourse Fee
• Inspection requirements for Pressure Vessels
• NDT of Pressure Vessels
• Fabrication and Heat treatment requirements Fee : US$ 4,900 per delegate
Module -2
• Inspection and testing practices for In-Service Duration of course : 10 days
Vessels as per API 510
• Typical degradation mechanisms in Pressure Date : 04th - 15th April 2010
vessels
• Monitoring degradation mechanisms Location : Dubai
• Inspection Plans
• Pressure vessel inspection External, Internal
,On-stream Inspection Other Information
• Inspection and testing of Pressure relieving
devices
• Corrosion Rate Determination TUV Akademie Certificate will be issued to all attend-
• Remaining Life Calculations ees.
• Frequency and Time of Inspection
Course Fee mentioned is per delegate.
• Evaluation of Locally thinned Areas
• Evaluation of Pitted surface Avail an attractive 5% discount on course fee if you
• Correction of Weld joint Efficiency register 30 days before course start date.
• Repairs, alterations & re-rating of Pressure
Vessels Courses will be conducted during the designated dates
• Reports and Records at a 4 star or 5 star hotel in the designated city.
• Sample Inspection Record
Payments to be made in advance. Exact venue of the
Module -3
training will be notified two weeks prior to course start
• Detail discussions on Damage Mechanisms date.
(API 571)
• Introduction to ASME Sec IX and its various This rate includes course notes, buffet lunch, coffee/tea
provisions on arrival, morning and afternoon of each day.
• Understanding of PQR and WPS
• Welding procedure qualification & welder Accomodation is not included in course fees. However,
qualification, any accomodation required can be arranged by TUV
Akademie at time of booking.
• Understanding rules imposed by ASME Sec V
for various NDE techniques
• Inspection of pressure relief devices (API RP
576)
• Safety valves, Relief valves, Safety Relief
valves
• Balanced Safety Relief valves
• Inspection and Test Procedures of pressure
Partners
relief devices
• Discussions on Welding Inspection and Metal-
lurgy (API RP 577)
• Final examinations close book and open book
• Concluding Session