SYLLABUS OF API 510

(PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTOR) COURSE

Time allocations : 9 Days

Instructor (tentative) : Ahmad Zaky, S.T
Azizar Lawer, S.Si
Mual Sihombing, S.T
Office Email : [email protected]
Office phone (WA) : +62853-6547-0234

STUDENTS QUALIFICATIONS

This course is applicable to all personnel working in the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, and who are
involved in the design, procurement, engineering construction, operation, maintenance and inspection of in-
service piping systems and related facilities with the following criteria:

Education level Minimum Skills

Experience
(year)

BS (or higher) in Engineering or 1 Supervision or performance of inspection activities as

Technology described in API 510

2-years Degree or Certificate in 2

Engineering or Technology

Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of

pressure vessels, of which one year must be in
High School Diploma or 3 supervision or performance of inspection activities as
equivalent described in API 510

No Formal Education 5 or more

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course focuses on learning to become familiar with the layout and contents of API 510. It forms a vital
preliminary stage that will ultimately help the students understand not only the content of API 510 but also its
cross-references to the other relevant API and ASME codes.

The main emphasis of this program is on promoting safety and maintaining optimal performance through the
use of inspectors specialized in pressure vessels systems. It provides the oil, gas and petrochemical industry
with the assurance that pressure vessels inspectors trained and certified under this internationally recognized
program have the required knowledge and experience for the job in the field. Course participants aspiring to
be certified by American Petroleum Institute will undergo a rigorous program to get them well versed with the
various code books and standards, including API Standards that cover inspection, repair, alteration and
rerating of in-service pressure vessels systems.

API 510 is divided into nine sections (sections 1 to 9, where section 9 is excluded), five annex (annex A to E,
where annex E is excluded), 2 figures and 2 tables. Even when taken together, these are not sufficient to
specify fully a methodology for the inspection, repair and rerating of pressure vessels systems. To accomplish
this, other information and guidance has to be drawn from the other codes included in your API document
package.

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COURSE PURPOSE

Generally, this course is essential in pressure vessels inspector. The main aim of this course is to provide the
students to obtain the technical standards covered include the full API ‘body of knowledge’ for the examination
as follows:

1. API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration
2. API RP 571 Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry
3. API RP 572 Inspection of Pressure Vessels
4. API RP 576 Inspection of Pressure-relieving Devices
5. API RP 577 Welding Processes, Inspection, and Metallurgy
6. API RP 578 Guidelines for a Material Verification Program for New and Existing Assets
7. ASME VIII DIV 1 Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
8. ASME V Non-destructive Examination
9. ASME IX Welding and Brazing Qualification, Welding Only
10. ASME PCC-2 Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

No Course Materials Learning Outcomes

By the end of learning this topic, the students should be able to understand the
content and application of API 510. inspection code that covers in-service
1 API 510 inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating activities for pressure vessels and
the pressure-relieving devices protecting the vessels.

By the end of learning this topic, the students should be able to improve safety,
reliability, and minimize liability of fixed equipment by learning common
damage mechanisms in the refining and petrochemical industry as covered in
2 API RP 571 API RP 571. The roles of the engineer and inspector in identifying affected
materials and equipment, critical factors, appearance of damage, prevention
and mitigation, inspection and monitoring will be covered to introduce the
concepts of service-induced deterioration and failure modes.

By the end of learning this topic, the students should be able to understand the
content and application of API RP 572. It includes a description of the various
types of pressure vessels and the standards for their construction and
3 API RP 572 maintenance. Also includes reasons for inspection, causes of deterioration,
frequency and methods of inspection, methods of repair, and preparation of
records and reports and safe operation.

By the end of learning this topic, the students should be able to understand the
content and application of API RP 576 that describes the inspection and repair
practices for automatic pressure-relieving devices commonly used in the oil
4 API RP 576 and petrochemical industries. This publication covers such automatic devices
as pressure-relief valves, pilot-operated pressure-relief valves, rupture disks,
and weight-loaded pressure vacuum vents.

By the end of learning this topic, the students should be able to have
5 API RP 577 knowledge and expertise in the area of Welding Inspection and Metallurgy
based on the information contained in API RP 577.

By the end of learning this topic, the students should be able to understand the
material and quality assurance system to verify that the nominal composition
6 API RP 578 of alloy components within the pressure envelope of a piping system is
consistent with the selected or specified construction materials to minimize the
potential for catastrophic release of toxic or hazardous liquids or vapors.

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 By the end of learning this topic, the students should be able to understand the
7 ASME VIII DIV 1 content and application of ASME VIII DIV 1 that describes the Rules for
Construction of Pressure Vessels.

By the end of learning this topic, the students should be able to understand
requirements and methods for nondestructive examination which are
8 ASME V referenced and required by other code Sections. It also includes
manufacturer's examination responsibilities, duties of authorized inspectors
and requirements for qualification of personnel, inspection and examination.

By the end of learning this topic, the students should be able to understand
9 ASME IX rules relating to the qualification of welding and brazing procedures as required
by other Code Sections for component manufacture.
By the end of learning this topic, the students should be able to understand
methods for repair of equipment, piping, pipelines, and associated ancillary
10 ASME PCC-2 equipment. It also includes relevant design, fabrication, examination, and
testing practices and may be temporary or permanent.

COURSE REGULATIONS

1. All students must know and understand the procedure of joining the API course
2. All students have to come at the latest 5 minutes before the class starts
3. All students must bring the updated course material during the class
4. All students must know the syllabus and time schedule as the study guidance
5. The official modules and materials are marked with Ladwer Institute’s copyright watermark or stamp. All
modules and materials without Ladwer Institute’s copyright watermark or stamp do not belong to Ladwer
Institute and are not the responsibility of Ladwer Institute
6. The students have to join the class minimum 80% of total hour of the course
7. If the students need assistance, or any information related to the course program, they should ask the
staffs of Ladwer Institute
8. If the students do not understand the course material, the students may ask the instructor during the class
or out the class
9. All students have to finish the open and close quiz/ exams to complete the Ladwer Institute’s Certificate
10. All students have to complete the students’ feedback form to give opinions, suggestions, and complaint
to develop our course
11. The certificate will be given to students maximum 7 days after the class finishes

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COURSE FORMAT

Day 19.00 – 21.00 WIB 21.00 – 21.15 WIB 21.15 WIB – 23.00 WIB

1 Introduction, API RP 577 API RP 577

2 ASME V ASME V

3 ASME IX ASME IX

4 API RP 578 ASME VIII DIV 1

5 ASME VIII DIV 1 Coffee Break ASME VIII DIV 1

6 API RP 571 API RP 571

7 ASME PCC-2 API RP 576

8 API 510 API 510

9 API RP 572 API RP 572

REFERENCES

1. API Standard 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: Maintenance, Inspection, Rating, Repair, and
Alteration, 10th Edition, May 2014 with Addendum 1, May 2017 and Addendum 2, March 2018
2. API Recommended Practice 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining
Industry, 3rd Edition, March 2020
3. API Recommended Practice 572, Inspection of Pressure Vessels, 4th Edition, December 2016
4. API Recommended Practice 576, Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices, 4th Edition, April 2017
5. API Recommended Practice 577, Welding Inspection and Metallurgy, 3rd Edition, October 2020.
6. API Recommended Practice 578, Material Verification Program for New and Existing Alloy Piping
Systems, 3rd Edition, February 2018.
7. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 2021 Edition,
i. Section V, Nondestructive Examination, Articles 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 23 (Section SE-797 only).
ii. Section VIII, Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, Division 1; Introduction (U), UG, UW,
UCS, Appendices 1-4, 6, 8 and 12
iii. Section IX, Qualification Standard for Welding Brazing and Fusion Procedures; Welders; Brazers;
and Welding, Brazing and Fusing Operators, (Welding only)
8. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) PCC-2, Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping,
2018 Edition

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