API 510:
Authorised Pressure Vessel Inspector
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
COURSE DURATION 9 Day Course
This interactive training workshop includes
the following training methodologies as a
percentage of total tuition hours:-
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
50%
30%
20%
Lectures
Workshops, Group Work
& Practical Exercises
Videos & Software
The course is intended for inspection engineers
who are seeking API 510 certification. Other
engineers, managers or technical staff who are
dealing with pressure vessels will also benefit.
COURSE CERTIFICATE
Worldwide Tank Services certificate will be issued to all attendees completing the course.
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COURSE ACCREDITATION
This API preparation training course complies
with the API (American Petroleum Institute)
regulations and is designed to prepare
participants for API 510 exam that qualifies
successful participants to the API 510 Pressure
Vessel Inspector Certification.
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API 510: Authorised Pressure
Vessel Inspector
Course Objectives
This course is designed to train individuals who are interested in obtaining the API 510
Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification, as well as those who are seeking a better
understanding of ASME Section VIII and IX code requirements. Included with the course is a
pre-study guide and student classroom workbook. The student receives instruction regarding
how to take the test, as well as insight into the intricacies of real world situations. Daily tests
are designed to gauge students proficiency and understanding of the material.
Topics include:
Head and Shell Calculations
Hydrostatic Test Pressure Calculations
Reinforcements Calculations
Shell external Pressure Calculations
Impact Test Requirements and Determination
Development and Review of Welding Document
NDE requirements.
You are advised to bring copies of the following Codes, a laptop computer and a calculator to
the course as a minimum.
Publications Effectivity Sheet For API 510 Exam Administration:
Listed below are the effective editions of the publications required for the API 510, Pressure
Vessel Inspector Certification Examination.
API Standard 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, 9th Edition, June 2006. IHS Product Code API CERT 510
API Recommended Practice 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the
Refining Industry, 1st Edition, December 2003.
IHS product code: API CERT 510_571 ( includes only the portions listed below)
Note: API and ASME publications are copyrighted material. Photocopies of API and ASME
publications are not permitted. CD-ROM versions of the API documents are issued quarterly by Information Handling Services and are allowed. Be sure to check your CD-ROM against the
editions noted on this sheet.
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API 510: Authorised Pressure
Vessel Inspector
ATTENTION: Only the following mechanisms to be included:
Par. 4.2.3
4.2.7
4.2.9
4.2.14
4.2.16
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.3.10
4.4.2
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
5.1.2.3
5.1.3.1
Temper Embrittlement
Brittle Fracture
Thermal Fatigue
Erosion/Erosion-Corrosion
Mechanical Failure
Atmospheric Corrosion
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
Cooling Water Corrosion
Boiler Water Condensate Corrosion
Caustic Corrosion
Sulfidation
Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking (Cl-SCC)
Corrosion Fatigue
Caustic Stress Corrosion Cracking (Caustic Embrittlement)
Wet H2S Damage (Blistering/HIC/SOHIC/SCC)
High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) documents.
API Recommended Practice 572, Inspection of Pressure Vessels, 3rd Edition, November 2009. IHS
Product Code API CERT 572
API Recommended Practice 576, Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices,. 3rd Edition, November
2009. IHS Product Code API CERT 576
API Recommended Practice 577 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy, 1st Edition, October 2004.
IHS Product Code API CERT 577
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 2007 Edition
with 2008 Addenda and 2009 Addenda.
i. Section V, Nondestructive Examination, Articles 1, 2, 6, 7, 9 and 23 (section SE-797 only))
ii. Section VIII, Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, Division 1; Introduction (U), UG, UW,
UCS, UHT, Appendices 1-4, 6, 8 and 12
iii. Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications, Welding only
IHS Product Code for the ASME package API CERT 510 ASME. Package includes only the above excerpts necessary for the exam.
API and ASME publications may be ordered through IHS (formerly IHS Documents) at 303-397-7956 or
800-854-7179. Product codes are listed above.
More information is available at http://www.ihs.com. API members are eligible for a 30% discount on all
API documents; exam WORLDWIDE TANK SERVICES SPECIALIST INSPECTION LIFTING AND RELOCATION OF BULK STORAGE TANKS 1, FORBES ROAD MANDURAH WESTERN AUSTRALIA TEL.
(61) 8 9535 8176 MOB 0439 913313 candidates are eligible for a 20% discount on all API documents.
When calling to order, please identify yourself as an exam candidate and/or API member. Prices quoted
will reflect the applicable discounts. No discounts will be made for ASME documents.
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API 510: Authorised Pressure
Vessel Inspector
DAY 1
0800-0830
0830-0900
0900-0945
DAY 3
Registration & Coffee
Introduction & Welcome
Overview of Codes and
Standards API and ASME
0800-0830
0830-1030
0945-1030
1030-1045
Introduction to RBI
Overview of API 510/ASMEDefinitions and Acronyms
1045-1115
1115-1230
Overview of Examination
Service Restrictions, Joint
Efficiencies, Radiography
1115-1230
1230-1330
1330-1530
1530-1545
1545-1630
1630
End of Day 3
1230-1330
Lunch
DAY 4
1330-1530
1530-1545
Shell & Head Calculations
MAWP
0800-0830
0830-0900
0900-0945
0945-1230
1230-1330
1330-1545
1545-1630
1630
Q&A Session
End of Day 1
DAY 2
1030-1230
0800-0830
0830-1030
Review of Homework
Hydrostatic Head Pressures
1630
End of Day 4
1030-1230
Hydrostatic and Pneumatic
Testing & Gauges
DAY 5
1230-1330
Lunch
1330-1545
1545-1630
Post weld Heat Treatment
External Pressure
Calculations
1630
Q&A Session
End of Day 2
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Review of Homework
Charpy Impact Testing
Requirements
Repairs Alterations and
Re-Rating of Piping Systems
Corrosion Calculations
Lunch
ASME IX Overview
Writing a WPS, PQR, WPQR
EXAM Questions
Q&A Session
Review of Homework
Welder Qualifications
WPS & PQR Requirements
ASME V NDT Requirements
Lunch
ASME V NDT Requirements
ASME V NDT
Requirements-Exam
Q&A Session
0800-0830 Review of Homework
0830-1230 API RP 577
1115-1230 Exam
1230-1330 Lunch
1330-1530 API RP 574 Piping Inspection
1530-1545 ASME B 31.3, 16.5, 16.47
1545-1630 EXAM Questions
1630
Q&A Session
End of Day 5
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Vessel Inspector
DAY 6
0800-0830 Review of Homework
0830-1230 API RP 571 Damage
Mechanisms
1230-1330 Lunch
1330-1530 Exam
1530-1630 Pressure Testing & Welding
1630
Q&A Session
End of Day 6
DAY 7
0800-0830 Review of Homework
0830-1230 Pressure Vessel Inspection
1230-1330 Lunch
1330-1545 API 570 Overview
1545-1630 Exam
1630
Q&A Session
End of Day 7
Dress Code:
Smart casual wear is suggested along with a
sweater or jacket in case the
conference room is cool.
Payment Terms:
Payment must be made prior to the event or
admittance will not be permitted. A tax invoice
and confirmation letter will be emailed to the
attendee upon completion of a valid registration. Payment may be made by EFT, cheque
or credit card.
DAY 8
0800-0830 Review of Homework
0830-1230 Pressure Relieving Devices
1230-1330 Lunch
1330-1545 Recap of API 510
1545-1630 Exam
1630
Q&A Session
End of Day 8
DAY 9
0800-0830 Review of Homework
0830-1230 Mock API 510 Exam A
1230-1330 Lunch
1330-1630 Mock API 510 Exam B
1630
Presentation of Certificates
Course Conclusion
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