API 570 Piping Inspector Prepatory Course for Certification Exam

Introduction:

This API 570 training course is ideal for individuals seeking API 570 certification and a diverse range of professionals, including those in quality control, welding inspection, mechanical engineering, safety and compliance roles, maintenance technicians, and the petrochemical industry. It’s also a valuable resource for engineering students, welders, and fabrication professionals looking to expand their expertise in the field of piping system inspection and maintenance. Whether you’re aiming to strengthen your knowledge, advance your career, or achieve API 570 certification, this course provides comprehensive insights into piping system inspection and quality control practices.

The course is led by a highly-experienced API-570 certified inspector with decades of hands-on field experience in pressure vessels and piping inspection.

Course Syllabus

Day 1: API 570 and New piping ASME B31.3 / B31.1

Introduction of API 570 Body of Knowledge
Guidelines for Exam Preparation.
Introduction to B31.3 / B31.1
P&ID, 3D drawings and Isometrics.
Piping Calculations
Calculating the minimum required thickness of permanent blanks
Evaluating existing piping systems
Definitions of injection Points

Day 2: Concepts related to pressure piping design, testing, evaluation and requirements.

- Calculate Corrosion Rates
- Authorities, applications and responsibilities.
- RBI, FFS (API RP 571), asset integrity and the future ahead.
- Requirements for Low Temperature Toughness Tests, hydrotest
- Required and recommended minimum preheats for materials of various P-Numbers and heat treatment.
- Piping stress analysis

Day 3: Degradation, damage mechanism and

- Detail discussions on Damage Mechanisms (API 571) and proposed NDT methods for detection and evaluation, CUI.
- CML, data analysis on the corrosion reports.
- Corrosion Rate Determination, Remaining Life Calculations.
- General introduction to FFS and (API RP 571)
- ASME B16.5, bolting and gasket.
- Inspection, examination and repairs of the piping system.
- Mothballing of a piping system.

Day 4: Welding and metallurgy in piping systems.

- Sample Inspection Record.
- Introduction to ASME Sec IX and its requirements.
- Understanding of PQR and WPS, Welding procedure qualification & welder qualification.
- Introduction to welding inspection and welding metallurgy API (API RP 577.
- ASME Section V requirements
- Hot tapping and welding.

Day 5: Sample questions, Q&A and closeout.

Course Requirements

Education	Years of Experience	Experience Required
BS or higher in engineering or technology or 3+ years of military service in a technical role (Dishonourable discharge disqualifies credit)	1 year	Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570
2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology or 2 years of military service in a technical role (Dishonourable discharge disqualifies credit)	2 years	Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570
High school diploma or equivalent	3 years	Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570
No formal education	5 or more years	Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570.

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About the Course Instructor

A. Sarabi, MSc.

Mr. Ali Sarabi is a highly accomplished engineer with 20+ years’ of experience in quality control and asset integrity management. Skilled in ISO standards, inspections, and audits for oil and gas, mining, and energy projects. He obtained a Master Degree in Energy from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK.

Ali has proven an excellent leadership with strategic vision, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Excels in collaboration, driving proactive maintenance strategies and exceeding project objectives. Eager to bring technical expertise and leadership qualities to the projects and his company.

Here are just some of Ali’s acheivements:

Committee member of Weld Australia Western territory
Senior AICIP inspector Cert No.965
API 510 / 653 / 570
CSWIP plant inspector Grade 1
Pipeline integrity management (DNVGL)
Cert 10 Welding supervisor as per AS1796 / Senior welding inspector CSWIP 3.2.2
CSWIP Cathodic protection design and inspection grade 3
CSWIP BGAS paint inspector grade 2
Pipeline integrity management (DNVGL)
AINDT level 2 in MT, ASNT level 2 in MT/PT/MFL
Ex-ASME authorised inspector
Internal Auditor ISO 9001 and 45001

Course Schedule

18th Nov. -22nd Nov. 2024

* The is an online/virtual course which will be presented via Microsoft Team

Course Price

Regular Fee : £899,99 (Excluded VAT)

Dicounted Fee (*): £699.99 (Excluded VAT)

*Discounted price is applicable to early bird registration (before 01st Nov 2024) and for corporate (i.e. group of 3 or more people).