The API initiated the Piping Inspector certification program to provide a continued high level of safety through the use of Inspectors specialized in process piping. The program promotes self-regulation, establishing a uniform standard that will assist national, regional and local governments in setting Process Piping regulations.
This course will prepare an Inspector to successfully complete the API 570 Authorized Piping Inspector Certification Examination by thoroughly reviewing the API 570 Standard, APT CERT 571, API CERT 574, API CERT 577, API CERT 578 the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections V and IX, and the ASME Code for Pressure Piping B16.5 and B31.3. Mock examination questions, meeting the appropriate specific examination criteria, will be utilized to simulate actual API test conditions, providing an effective study base.
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Module 1:
Session 1
Introduction to API 570
Certification examination information
Body of Knowledge — API 570
Introduction to Piping Code, B 31.3
Session 2
Impact testing requirements
Design of piping components — ASME B 31.3
Thickness calculations for pipes and blanks
Session 3
Pressure tests
Hydrostatic
Pneumatic
Pre-heating and PWHT requirements for piping
Daily Quiz
Module 2
Session 1
Points to recall
Review of Quiz
Selection of flanges Pr-temp. ratings & Pressure testing of flanges
Evaluation of flanged fittings Session 2
Material for pipes and fittings
Common ASTM specifications
Introduction to API 570
API 570 Scope, applicability & limitations
QA Manual. Organization and responsibilities
Session 2
Authorized inspection agency
Repair organization
Inspection practices; RBI inspection
Daily Quiz
Module 3
Session 1
Points to recall, Review of Quiz
Deteriorating of piping components
CUI, SCC, creep and fatigue failures
Inspection methods
Session 2
Determining inspection frequencies
Extent of inspection
Corrosion under insulation
Inspection Data Evaluation
Session 3
Evaluation of thinned areas
Evaluation of pitted areas
Determining safe MAWP
Daily Quiz
Module 4
Session 1
Points to recall, Review of Quiz
Repairs, alterations, re-rating of piping systems
Repair and alteration procedures
Session 2
Inspection Of Buried piping
Corrosively tests
Cathodic protection of buried piping
Session 3
Leak testing of piping
Retirement thickness
Inspection records
Daily Quiz
Module 5
Session 1
Points to recall, Review of Quiz
API 574 — Piping components
Inspection practices
Selection of TMLs
Retirement thickness calculation for valves and flanged fittings
Session 2
ASME Section IX Requirements
Welding qualifications
WPS/PQR tests and documentation
Performance qualifications
Session 3
Review of WPS/PQR documents
Additional WPS/PQR requirements as per ASME B 31.3 and API 570
Welding Inspection requirements as per B 31.3
Daily Quiz Day 6 Session 1
Points to recall, Review of Quiz
ASME Section V Requirements
Non-destructive testing procedures
Procedural requirements for RT, PT, MT, UT
Session 4
NDT procedures
visual testing
bubble test
Final Simulated Exam (Open book) Session 3
Final Simulated Exam (Close book)
Review of open book and closed book exams
Test taking tips
Discussion on planning and preparation for the actual exam
Feedback
Concluding Session
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This course is tailored for Engineers, Supervisors, Managers and personnel who are interested in the API 570 program, or who are responsible for inspection, maintenance, repair and alteration of piping systems, and who wish to present themselves for the Piping Inspector Certification Examination.