This course draws heavily from API RP 580 Risk-Based Inspection and API Publication 581, Base Resource Document. Initially, the course provides an overview of practical approaches and alternatives to effectively implement a successful RBI program without unnecessary complexities. It presents the RBI framework and methodology in a straightforward manner, aiming to establish and execute a risk-based inspection program that aligns with the company's objectives. The course emphasizes the premise that a small number of critical equipment in a process plant significantly contribute to the overall risk. By identifying these key equipment items, testing and inspection efforts can be focused on them, rather than spreading resources across several low-risk items.

Course Objectives:

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

· Introduction to the basic concept of Risk-Based Inspection and the basis for the API 580 RBI program and methodology

· Understand the purpose, scope, and examination of the critical steps in the RBI process

· Overview of deterioration mechanisms and failure modes affecting the plant equipment

· Introduction to the risk-based inspection priority matrix and the means to utilize its results in determining inspection priorities

· Introduction to the ISO-Risk plot and its use, especially in combination with the risk-based inspections priority matrix

· Discussion of risk-based inspection documentation and record-keeping needs

· Understanding of the basic concepts of risk acceptance, risk assessment, risk perception, risk mitigation and managing residual risk.

Who Should Attend?

Individuals who are responsible for implementing risk-based inspection programs within their own company or plant facility, Mechanical integrity, equipment reliability, and inspection personnel who are responsible for maintaining the serviceability of process plant equipment based on a cost-effective inspection program.

Course Outlines:

Introduction, what is RBI, Scope of RBI, Purpose &
Utility of RBI
Common Definition RBI, Definition of Risk, Relative
Risk v/s Absolute Risk, Relationship between inspections & risk, Types of RBI assessments
Qualitative, Quantitative and semi-Quantitative approaches

Planning RBI assessment, selecting type of RBI assessment,
Identifying deterioration Mechanisms, Introduction to Qualitative Analysis, Likelihood category,
Consequence category, Step-by-step method for
Qualitative analysis
Understanding the damage factors, Determine likelihood category, Determine consequence category and Risk category
Preparation of Risk matrix, Analysis, and conclusion,

Introduction to Quantitative analysis, Flammable effects,
Toxic effects, Business interruption effects, Estimation of release rate and post leak response, Risk
Evaluation, Risk-weighted consequences

Introduction to semi-quantitative approach
Likelihood analysis, Consequence analysis
Risk management post RBI analysis
Inspection strategies post RBI analysis
Using RBI findings to evolve an inspection strategy in Oil and Gas industry.

Inspection Effectiveness
Optimizing Inspection Methods and frequencies
Risk mitigation and follow-up
Re-assessment and updating RBI
Implementation of RBI in the Oil and Gas industry.

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