Pressure vessels, storage tanks, and piping systems, along with rotating machinery for fluid transport, constitute significant investments in Oil/Gas Production operations. It is crucial to ensure the proper fabrication of these components, which involves meticulous material selection to maximize their service life. However, over time, material degradation and aging can occur, necessitating the implementation of suitable diagnostic techniques and continuous monitoring. Regular monitoring and inspection methods play a vital role in assessing the condition of existing equipment components and conducting overall risk assessments. These techniques provide valuable insights into the health of the equipment, aiding in risk assessment and informed decision-making.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

· Follow the requirements of industry inspection standards and practices

· Identify elements of the safety of pressure vessels, storage tanks and pipelines

· Apply diagnostics and inspection procedures to pressure equipment

· Analyze the results of condition monitoring and vibration control of rotating equipment

· Plan and manage activities related to maintenance and repair

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable for a whole range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

The operation, technical service and maintenance professionals
Technical professionals responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment
Professionals involved in inspection and maintenance and repair
Technical professionals dealing with risk assessment and integrity analysis
Technicians dealing with regulating and metering and other measurements

Course Outlines:

Stationary Equipment - Technical Characteristics & Operational Safety

Above Ground Storage Tanks: Operation & Safety
Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers and Steam Boilers
Pipelines & Piping Systems: Operation & Safety
Pressure Relief Valves: Selection & Sizing
ASME BPV VIII & ASME B31.3 Standards and API Inspection Codes

Rotating Equipment - Operation, Efficiency & Safety

Centrifugal Pumps: Maintaining NPSH and Prevention of Cavitation
Reciprocating & Rotary Pumps
Centrifugal Compressors: Anti-surge Control and Choke Conditions
Reciprocating & Rotary Compressors
Safety Issues, Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of Rotating Equipment

Diagnostics of Equipment Failure & Root Cause Analysis

Material Degradation & Failures of Stationary & Rotating Equipment
Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostics Analysis (FMEDA)
Diagnostics of Fatigue, Cracks, & Ruptures: Fitness For Service (FFS) Analysis
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of Failures
Risk Management & Mitigation Technologies: ALARP Criteria

Inspection, Monitoring & Mechanical Integrity Evaluation

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI API 580) For Stationary Pressure Equipment (NDT)
Pipeline Internal and External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ICDA & ECFA) Methods
Pigging of Complex Onshore and Offshore Pipelines
Rotating Machinery Condition Monitoring
Vibration Analysis Including Rotor Balancing, Shaft Alignment Techniques

Maintenance & Repairs Organization & Management

Storage Tanks: External & Internal Maintenance Techniques
Cathodic Protection of Pipelines and Storage Tanks
Coating & Thermal Protection
Repair Technologies

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