API preparation Archives | Apex https://apexfi.net/portfolio_group/api-preparation/ Flawless Industry Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:33:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://apexfi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/APEXFI-logo-2-3.png API preparation Archives | Apex https://apexfi.net/portfolio_group/api-preparation/ 32 32 Api 581 – risk based inspection methodology https://apexfi.net/portfolio/api-581-risk-based-inspection-methodology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=api-581-risk-based-inspection-methodology Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:52:05 +0000 https://apexfi.net/?post_type=cpt_portfolio&p=2912 Course content:   Introduction to Risk-Based Inspection Methodology with a basic understanding of key elements of the methodology. Introduction to Mechanical Integrity and Risk Inspection Planning Methodology Risk Communication Probability…

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Course content:

  • Introduction to Risk-Based Inspection Methodology with a basic understanding of key elements of the methodology.
  • Introduction to Mechanical Integrity and Risk
  • Inspection Planning Methodology
  • Risk Communication
  • Probability of Failure Methodology
  • Determining Damage Factors
  • Corrosion Rates
  • Consequence of Failure Methodology

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]]> Api 580 – risk based inspection fundamentals https://apexfi.net/portfolio/api-580-risk-based-inspection-fundamentals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=api-580-risk-based-inspection-fundamentals Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:45:52 +0000 https://apexfi.net/?post_type=cpt_portfolio&p=2907 Course content:   Introduction to API 580 Essential elements of an RBI program Implementation and sustain an RBI program Data Collection for RBI Damage Mechanisms Risk Management with Inspection

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Course content:

  • Introduction to API 580
  • Essential elements of an RBI program
  • Implementation and sustain an RBI program
  • Data Collection for RBI
  • Damage Mechanisms
  • Risk Management with Inspection

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]]> Api 579-1 / asme ffs-1 – fitness-for-service https://apexfi.net/portfolio/api-579-1-asme-ffs-1-fitness-for-service/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=api-579-1-asme-ffs-1-fitness-for-service Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:40:17 +0000 https://apexfi.net/?post_type=cpt_portfolio&p=2902 Course content:   Introduction to Fitness-For-Service, its applicability, and limitations Damage Mechanisms and their associated damage modes and failure modes Performing level 1 and 2 assessments for the following damage…

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Course content:

  • Introduction to Fitness-For-Service, its applicability, and limitations Damage Mechanisms and their associated damage modes and failure modes Performing level 1 and 2 assessments for the following damage modes;
  • Generalized Metal Loss
  • Localized Metal loss
  • Pitting
  • Cracking
  • Dents & Gouges
  • NDT methods for use in inspecting damage mechanisms
  • Worked examples and case studies of FFS evaluations

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]]> Api 571 rp – damage mechanisms affecting fixed equipment in the refining industry https://apexfi.net/portfolio/api-571-rp-damage-mechanisms-affecting-fixed-equipment-in-the-refining-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=api-571-rp-damage-mechanisms-affecting-fixed-equipment-in-the-refining-industry Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:26:53 +0000 https://apexfi.net/?post_type=cpt_portfolio&p=2882 Course content:   Examples of the types of damage mechanisms covered by API RP 571 include, but are not limited to: wet H2S cracking reheat cracking sulfuric acid corrosion polythionic…

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Course content:

  • Examples of the types of damage mechanisms covered by API RP 571 include, but are not limited to:
  • wet H2S cracking
  • reheat cracking
  • sulfuric acid corrosion
  • polythionic acid stress corrosion cracking
  • dissimilar metal weld (DMW) cracking
  • CO2 corrosion
  • corrosion under insulation (CUI)
  • caustic corrosion
  • mechanical fatigue
  • chloride stress corrosion cracking
  • carburization
  • hydrogen embrittlement
  • soil corrosion
  • sulfide stress corrosion cracking
  • graphitic corrosion
  • phosphoric acid corrosion
  • Brittle fracture

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]]> Api 570 – piping inspector https://apexfi.net/portfolio/api-570-piping-inspector/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=api-570-piping-inspector Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:21:16 +0000 https://apexfi.net/?post_type=cpt_portfolio&p=2867 Course content:   API 570, Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Re-rating of In-Service Piping Systems API – RP 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry (Only mechanisms commonly…

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Course content:

  • API 570, Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Re-rating of In-Service Piping Systems
  • API - RP 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry (Only mechanisms commonly affecting piping)
  • API - RP 574, Inspection of Piping, Tubing, Valves, and Fittings
  • API - RP 576 Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices
  • API - RP 577, Welding Inspection and Metallurgy
  • ASME B31.3, Process Piping
  • ASME B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
  • ASME Section IX, Welding, Brazing, and Fusion Qualifications (Welding only)
  • ASME Section V, Nondestructive Examination

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]]> Api 653 – aboveground storage tank inspector https://apexfi.net/portfolio/api-653-aboveground-storage-tank-inspector/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=api-653-aboveground-storage-tank-inspector Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:06:07 +0000 https://apexfi.net/?post_type=cpt_portfolio&p=2857 Course content:   API 650, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage API 653, Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction API – RP 575, Inspection of Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks…

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Course content:

  • API 650, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
  • API 653, Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction
  • API - RP 575, Inspection of Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks
  • API - RP 576 Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices (Sections 4.3.2, and 6.6 ONLY)
  • API - RP 651, Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks
  • API - RP 652, Lining of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Bottoms
  • API - RP 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry (Only mechanisms commonly affecting storage tanks)
  • API - RP 577, Welding Inspection and Metallurgy
  • ASME Section IX, Welding, Brazing, and Fusion Qualifications (Welding only)
  • ASME Section V, Nondestructive Examination

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]]> API 510 – PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTOR https://apexfi.net/portfolio/api-510-pressure-vessel-inspector/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=api-510-pressure-vessel-inspector Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:46:53 +0000 https://apexfi.net/?post_type=cpt_portfolio&p=2638 Course content: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code API – RP 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry (Only mechanisms commonly affecting pressure vessels) API – RP…

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Course content:

  • API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code
  • API - RP 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry (Only mechanisms commonly affecting pressure vessels)
  • API - RP 572 Inspection of Pressure Vessels
  • API - RP 576 Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices
  • API - RP 577, Welding Inspection and Metallurgy
  • ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Pressure Vessels
  • ASME Section IX, Welding, Brazing, and Fusion Qualifications (Welding only)
  • ASME Section V, Nondestructive Examination

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