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API 510Pressure Vessels Inspector days Training Course7

Dacon Inspection Services Co.,Ltd.78/4 Moo 6, Sukhumvit Road, BanChang, Rayong, 21130Tel : 038 880788, Fax : 038 880727

Course DescriptionThis course gives a broad knowledge about “PressureVessel—Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair andAlternation” and prepares students for the API 510 exam.The course is an intensive one-week course with a specialemphasis on the use of the related codes and calculations.

Course ObjectiveThe course provides participants with the knowledgenecessary to: ♦ Successfully pass to API 510 pressure vessel inspector certification exam ♦ Effectively use major codes: ASME B&PV Sections V, VIII, & IX ♦ Perform all basic vessel calculations needed for the API exam (e.g. tmin, test pressure, MAWP, static head, MDMT, corrosion rates, remaining life, etc.) ♦ Use API’s requirements during inspection, repairs, and alterations of pressure vessels ♦ Review welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder performance qualifications (WPQ)

Students should bring to class: a calculator, a straight edge(or triangle), pencils, highlighters, lots of questions, and a“CAN-DO” attitude. Also, participants must bring theappropriate codes required for the API exam.

Bring to Class

Students should have 3 years of experience ata petrochemical or industrial facility and have at least1 year of inspection experience.

However, participants who do not meet this requirementare also welcomed to attend this Training to further theirknowledge in the related areas.

Class Participants

This class is designed for pressure equipment inspectorsand engineers working in refineries, chemical & industrialplants, gas plants, pipeline terminals, and oil fields.

Who should join

8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.(Workshop)

Daily Schedule

This is an intense course with daily homework and a finalexam (similar to the API 510 exam). A study guide is issuedto direct participant’s pre-class study. * Day on Aug 4th will be day off and Instructor will beavailable for any clarification, queations at the venue.

Notes

API ApplicationThe scheduled dates for API 510 Inspector CertificationExamination is as below:

API INFOThe API Web-site offers some useful information (i.e.application form, sample test question, required codebooks). Here’s the web-site that takes you directly to thedata. www.api.org/icp

Examination Dates Sep 22nd, 2010

Submissions to API July 10th, 2010(Original copy)

Submissions via Dacon June 25th, 2010(Original copy)

Date : 1st - 8th Aug. 2010 with day off on 4th Aug 2010* Venue : Dacon Inspection Services Co.,Ltd. 78/4 Moo 6, Sukhumvit Road, BanChang, Rayong, 21130



Tentative training scheduleDAY 11) Welcome & Introduction2) ASME B&PV Section VIII – Vessel Fabrication Code: Learn how to successfully use this Code. Includes understanding: ♦ Purpose of the Code ♦ Scope of the Code ♦ Organization of the Code ♦ Qualification requirements specified by the Code ♦ Roles specified by the Code ♦ Key terms discussed in the Code ♦ Tips on how to find needed information in the Code3) API 510 Sections 1-4 ♦ Purpose or API 510 ♦ Scope of API 510 ♦ Responsibilities defined in API 510 ♦ Tips on how to memorize important information from API 510Evening Session: Section VIII HomeworkUse the Code to answer typical questions found in the API exam.

DAY 21) Review Homework from Day 12) ASME B&PV VIII – Key Concepts. Understand the following key concepts. ♦ Vessel MAWP ♦ Vessel Part MAWP ♦ Stresses – Longitudinal and Circumferential ♦ Types of Joints ♦ Weld Joint Categories ♦ Amount of RT – Full or Spot ♦ RT Factors3) ASME B&PV VIII – Calculations & Charts Learn how to successfully determine the following: ♦ Static Head Pressure ♦ Vessel MAWP ♦ Joint Efficiency ♦ Minimum Thickness for a Cylindrical ShellEvening Session: Section VIII HomeworkPractice all Calculations covered in class.

DAY 31) Review homework from Day 22) ASME B&PV VIII – Key Concepts. Understand the following key concepts. ♦ Pressure Testing cautions & requirements ♦ The significant of a brittle fracture3) ASME B&PV VIII – Calculations & Charts Learn how to successfully determine the following: ♦ Minimum Thickness for a Formed Head ♦ Minimum Thickness for a Flat Head ♦ Vessel Part MAWP for Shell and Formed Heads ♦ Hydrotest Test Pressure ♦ Pneumatic Test Pressure ♦ Vessel MDMT ♦ Acceptance criteria for Impact Tests ♦ Maximum Allowable External Pressure for a ShellEvening Session: Section VIII HomeworkPractice all Calculations covered in class.

DAY 41) Review homework from Day 32) ASME B&PV VIII – Key Concepts. Understand the following key concepts. ♦ Fillet weld terms ♦ Principles of nozzle reinforcement3) ASME B&PV VIII - Calculations & Charts Learn how to successfully determine the following: ♦ Minimum size of nozzle fillet welds ♦ Nozzle reinforcement4) API 510 Sections 5-6 ♦ Corrosion Mechanisms ♦ Fitness for Service Evaluations ♦ Inspection Types and Requirements ♦ Inspection Intervals ♦ Pressure Testing Requirements ♦ Inspection of Relief DevicesEvening Session: Section VIII HomeworkPractice all Calculations covered in class.

Tentative training schedule

Instructor Profile

DAY 61) Review Homework from Day 52) API 510 Section 7 ♦ Repairs & Alterations Requirements ♦ PWHT Alternatives ♦ Inspector & Engineer Roles ♦ Re-rating Requirements3) ASME B&PV Section V – NDE Understand the following key concepts. ♦ Purpose of the Code ♦ Organization of the Code ♦ RT Techniques ♦ Purpose & Selection of IQI’s ♦ RT Film Density Requirements ♦ Key terms discussed in the Code ♦ Tips on how to find needed information in the CodeEvening Session: Section V HomeworkOpen and Closed book Quiz, API 510 Quiz

DAY 71) Review Homework from Day 62) API 576 – Relief Devices ♦ Types of Relief Devices ♦ Purpose and operation of Balanced Bellows Relief Devices ♦ Purpose and operation of Pilot Operatored Relief Devices ♦ Tips on how to study this document3) API 572 – Inspection of Vessels ♦ Tips on how to study this document4) Chap 2 – Conditions causing Deterioration ♦ Tips on how to study this document5) Practice Exam – Exam is similar to the API 510 exam



ROBERT APPLEWHITE

ASME B&PV Codes:♦ Section V Non-Destructive Examination♦ Section VIII Construction of Pressure Vessels♦ Section IX Welding QualificationsAPI Codes:♦ API 510 Pressure Vessel Code♦ API 571 Damage Mechanisms in the Refinery Industry♦ API 572 Inspection of Pressure Vessels♦ API 576 Inspection of Pressure Relieving Devices♦ API 577 Welding Inspection & Metallurgy

Note: See the API website to determine which editions will beused for your exam. Codebooks can be obtained from Techstreet(www.techstreet.com) or Global Eng Docs (www.global.ihs.com)

Required codes for exam

DAY 51) Review Homework from Day 42) ASME B&PV Section IX - Welding Code: Understand the following key concepts. ♦ Purpose of the Code ♦ Roles of the Inspector ♦ Organization of the Code ♦ Welding Positions – Test and Field ♦ Testing Requirements and Acceptance Criteria ♦ Welder Qualification Process and Restrictions ♦ Weld Procedure Qualification Process and Restrictions

3) Review and Evaluate a WPQ (Welder Performance Qualification)4) Review and Evaluate a WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) and the associated PQR (Procedure Qualification Record)Evening Session: Section IX HomeworkOpen and Closed book Quiz, evaluate 2 WPQ’s,and 1 WPS/PQR

Robert Applewhite is a certified professionalengineer in the state of Louisiana, USA. He isalso a certified inspector in both API 510 andAPI 570. Robert has worked in the inspectionand engineering fields for various petrochemicaland refinery companies since 1997, with work involving pressure vessels, piping, and storagetanks. Robert has given training sessions onAPI 510, API 570, and API 653 certificationprograms, and is dedicated to prepare his students to achieve APIcertification and become quality inspectors.

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Course Fee THB 55,000(per person) API Exam fee & processing charges THB 33,000(per person)Course fee+ API Exam THB 88,000

* Inclusive Of Lunches, All tea breaks, Course Materials(excluding code books )

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