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Nondestructive Examination – Failure Prevention, Repair and
Applying ASME Code Requirements Life Extension of Piping, Vessels
(BPV Code, Section V) and Tanks

BO I LE RS A N D PR E S SU R E V E S S E L S Public Courses PD389 ASME STANDARDS COURSE PD077 ASME STANDARDS COURSE

This three-day course is designed for individuals who require an Purchasing, fabricating, maintaining and repairing equipment at the
understanding of the principles, techniques and applications of the key lowest possible cost while assuring non-failure are always a priority. The
Nondestructive Examination (NDE) methods. This program uses PowerPoint causes of damage and failure of piping, vessels and tanks are described
to present the principles of Nondestructive Examination enhanced with throughout the course as well as how to prevent these incidents. The
practical applications that will provide a basic comprehensive knowledge risk-based inspection planning process and inspection techniques for
of the major methods. operating equipment are also reviewed.

Emphasis is placed on basic procedures, techniques, applications, Practical case studies and course material are used to illustrate how
advantages and limitations as related to the ASME Boiler & Pressure the ASME Post-Construction and Fitness-for-Service codes should be
Vessel Code, Section V for each method. Examples of NDE devices applied to evaluate inspection results and understand the technical
supplement classroom lectures to help participants gain a better basis and techniques for making run-or-repair decisions to prevent
understanding of the general theory, uses and variables of the methods failures of degraded equipment. Participants are taught how to select
presented. the cost-effective and technically valid repair options, as well as their
implementation (including design of the repair, field construction,
Participants will receive The Handbook of Nondestructive Evaluation, examination as well as pressure or leak testing).
2nd Edition, by Charles J. Hellier.
Participants will receive the textbook, Fitness for Service & Integrity of
You Will Learn To Piping Vessels and Tanks by George Antaki, and the codebook, PCC-2
Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping.
• Describe the applications of the basic NDE methods and the various
materials to be examined You Will Learn To

• Explain the principles, procedures, evaluation, reporting and ASME Code • Detect types and causes of failures
requirements of the basic NDE methods • Identify the differences between design code margins and fitness-for-

• Identify the techniques of the visual, penetrant, magnetic particle, service margins
radiographic, ultrasonic, and eddy current testing methods • Make run-or-repair fitness-for-service decisions
• Explain the requirements of post-construction codes
Who Should A end • Explain how to make the right decision on equipment life extension
• Analyze financial and technical considerations before you repair or
Design, structural, maintenance and materials engineers, and
management, supervisors, regulators, auditors and project managers replace equipment
• Review repair options & techniques in accordance with ASME PCC-2
Instructor Larry Mullins
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs Who Should A end
Member 2,1 0 List Price 2,2 0
Operators, manufacturers, design engineers, maintenance engineers and
inspectors involved in repair of alterations of pressure vessels, boilers,
piping and tanks

ASME Books of Interest Instructors George Antaki
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs
Member 2,1 0 List Price 2,2 0

Continuing and Changing Priorities of the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes
and Standards

K. R. Rao, Editor ASME Book of Interest

800 pp ISBN 9780791860199 Global Applications of the ASME Boiler &
Print Book Member 207 List Price 2 9 Pressure Vessel Code
Order Number 860199
K. R. Rao, Editor
Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler and 600 pp ISBN 9780791861073
Pressure Vessel and Piping Codes, Fourth Print Book Member 207 List Price 2 9
Edition-Volumes 1 & 2 Order Number 861073

K. R. Rao GET MORE INFORMATION AT ASME.ORG

1,800 pp ISBN 97807918 9889 99
Print Book Member 479 List Price
Order Number 8 9889

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