An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
API 580/581/ASME PCC-3: Risk-Based Inspection Program, Technology and Planning Methods
Course Overview
Risk-based-inspection (RBI) has become the state-of-the-art approach towards inspection and maintenance planning and asset integrity management in oil and gas, refining and petrochemical industries in the last couple of decades. RBI represents the approach that links the operational side – consequences of the failures with the asset integrity management efforts, first of all, inspection planning. RBI methodology identifies the most critical assets in the plant and facilitates the focus of inspection efforts on them, allowing proper and balanced decision making towards inspection frequency, extent and most efficient methods for damage monitoring in time.
The training course will teach the participants the methodology of the risk-based inspection approach as defined in the API RP 580/ASME PCC-3 and the RBI implementation methodology as defined in the API RP 581. The aim of the training course is to teach the participants to understand the safety benefits of the RBI implementation and, on the other side, also appreciate the economic aspects of the risk. Participants will have full and deep understanding of the calculation procedures in the RBI process and will be able to confidently deal with risk and safety in the plant operation.
This training course incorporates the latest changes in the API RP 580 from August 2023.
This API 580/581/ASME PCC-3: Risk-based Inspection Program, Technology and Planning Methods training course will highlight:
- How to systemically identify damage mechanisms
- How to estimate the damage state of the equipment
- How to link the probability of the equipment failure to the consequences of such potential failure
- How to plan and optimize the inspections, online or offline of your fixed assets
- How to utilize in the best manner the results of risk analysis for the maximal life-cycle utilization
Training Objectives
By the end of this Risk-based Inspection Program, Technology and Planning Methods training course, participants will learn to:
- Grasp the RBI process, as applied on static pressurized equipment, piping & storage tanks
- Enhance process safety and potentially reduce or eliminate unit / system downtimes
- Verify and implement most appropriate methods for damage identification & monitoring
- Optimize inspection plan compared with traditional inspection practices
- Increase equipment reliability by proper damage management, hence increasing plant operation efficiency and achieving most favorable lifecycle cost of the assets
- Implement state-of-the-art approach towards the asset management
Who should Attend?
This Saudi GLOMACS API 580/581/ASME PCC-3: Risk-Based Inspection Program, Technology and Planning Methods training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals working in the maintenance, operation and design of the petrochemical and other process industries:
- Asset Managers
- Inspectors and NDT Specialists
- Maintenance Engineers
- Plant Engineers
- Corrosion and Material Specialists
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to RBI process, API RP 580
- Introduction and Asset Integrity and RBI
- Purpose/general aspects of RBI; RBI benefits & limitations
- Scope, definitions, terms and abbreviations
- Risk Assessment concepts
- Introduction to Risk-Based Inspection
- Planning the RBI Program
- Roles, Responsibilities, Training, and Qualifications
- Data and Information Collection for RBI Assessment
- Damage Mechanism Review
- Workshop: damage mechanisms identification using screening tables
DAY 2: Introduction to RBI process, API RP 580, continued
- Accessing probability of failure
- Accessing consequences of failure
- Risk determination, assessment and management
- Risk management with inspection activities
- Other Risk Management Methods
- Updating the RBI Assessment
- RBI Documentation and record keeping
- Workshop: Qualitative RBI assessment for sample equipment
- Practical session: Certification-like quiz
DAY 3: Introduction to API 581 (RBI) Part 1 - Inspection Planning Methodology & Probabilities of failure
- API RP 581 Scope and definitions,
- Probability of Failure & Consequence of Failure
- Risk analysis and inspection planning
- Probability of failure methodology
- Management system factor
- Thinning damage factor and inspection effectiveness
- Piping mechanical fatigue damage factor and inspection effectiveness
- Workshop examples Probability of Failure Considerations – Thinning & Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)
DAY 4: Consequence of Failure Methodology
- Consequence of failure types
- Consequence of failure methodology
- Consequence of failure calculation levels
- Consequence Level 1 calculation process and results summation
- Consequences Level 2 calculation process, fluid properties
- Consequences Level 2 – calculation of different release outcomes, QRA methods
- Component-specific calculations (tank bottoms)
- Workshop: simple level 1 consequences calculation
DAY 5: Special Equipment Calculations
- RBI on Pressure relief devices
- Workshop – pressure relief device RBI
- RBI on Atmospheric storage tanks
- RBI on Heat exchanger tube bundles
- Workshop - Tube Bundles RBI
- Furnace tube probability of failure calculation
- Wrap up and summary
- Optional team Quiz API 580 exam
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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