API – 580 Risk Based Inspection

Ref : API_580
DURATION :
05 DAYS

The course is based on API RP 580 Risk-Based Inspection and API Publication 581, Base Resource Document. The course first explains feasible means and alternatives for achiev­ing a successful RBI program without undue complications. This course deals with RBI framework and methodology in a simple straight forward manner to establish and imple­ment a risk-based inspection program best suited for the company objectives. Its utility is based on the premise that a few vital equipments in a process plant contribute a majority of the risk. Consequently, if these few equipments can be identified, then testing and in­spection can be focused on them rather than several low-risk items.

RBI helps to prioritize their equipment for inspection, optimize inspection methods and frequencies, and develop effective inspection plan commensurate with the risk contribu­tion and equipment condition. The course is focused on methodology of actual implemen­tation of RBI in Oil and Gas industry.

Learning Objectives

The course is based on API RP 580 Risk Based In-spection and API Publication 581, Base Resource Document. The course first explains feasible means and alternatives for achieving a successful RBI program without undue complications. This course deals with RBI frame­work and method-ology in a simple straight forward manner to establish and implement a risk based inspection program best suited for the company objectives. Its utility is based on the premise that a few vital equipments in a process plant contribute a majority of the risk.

Audience

  • Refining and petrochemical engineers and inspectors.
  • Plant personnel from the pulp and paper, oil and natural gas, and chemical industries may also find the course beneficial.

  • Overview of Risk-Based Inspection Prin­ciples
  • Introduction to API RP 580
  • Introduction to the 2nd Edition of API RP 581
  • Risk Determination & Inspection Planning
  • Assessing Damage Mechanisms & Probabil­ity of Failure
  • Assessing Consequences of Failure
  • Assessing Various Risk Determinations
  • Identifying, Understanding and Managing Risk Drivers
  • Risk-Based Inspection Planning
  • Financial Risk & Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Reassessment & Updating
  • Understanding Sensitivities of the Risk Models