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Risk-Based Inspection Planning Using Des n y R e DBR Me s ASME
ASME and API Standards NEW! Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section
VIII, Division 2 NEW!
MC124 MasterClass Series/ASME STANDARDS COURSE MC151 MasterClass Series/ASME STANDARDS COURSE BO I LE RS A N D PR E S SU R E V E S S E L S MasterClass Seires
This two-day MasterClass provides an in-depth examination of the This two-day MasterClass provides practical knowledge and an
risk analysis principles, guidance and RBI implementation strategies in-depth examination of the Design-by-Rule methods found in Part
presented in the ASME Standard PCC-3 and API 581 Standard. 4 of the ASME B&PV Code, Section VIII, Division 2 (ASME VIII-2) and
presents an overview of the general layout of VIII-2, how to employ
The methods presented, although broadly applicable, have been Code Case 2695 and the Common Rule effort to incorporate Class 1
specifically developed for applications involving fixed pressure- and Class 2 vessels governed by this Code.
containing equipment and components. The program provides
guidance to owners, operators and designers of pressure-containing The focus of the discussions concerns the design methods of Part 4,
equipment for developing and implementing a risk-based inspection including Design Loads and Load Case Combinations, Design Rules
program. These guidelines include means for assessing a risk-based for Welded Joints, Design Rules for Shells Under Internal Pressure, and
inspection program and its plan. The approach emphasizes safe and Design Rules for Openings in Shells and Heads. Other topics within
reliable operation through cost-effective inspection. Part 4 that are referenced include the Design Rules for Noncircular
Vessels, Supports and Attachments and Flanged Joints. The class
This course conveys practical information on how to perform RBI to evaluates the background and procedures described in Part 3 that
help manage operating risks. Discussion on the background of the explain how to calculate the MDMT; and in Part 7, to determine the
analysis methods and their application are presented through the ASME Examination Group and appropriate Nondestructive Examination (NDE)
Standard PCC-3, Inspection Planning Using Risk-Based Methods. The requirements.
class includes detailed example problems that demonstrate how the
analytical techniques are to be applied, and their limitations. You Will Learn To
You Will Learn To • Navigate efficiently through the Parts of ASME VIII–2
• Identify the circumstances under which the application of the Design-
• Explain the fundamentals of risk-based inspection and the
implementation strategies presented in ASME Standard PCC-3 and by-Rule methods of ASME VIII-2 affords beneficial cost savings to the
API 581 pressure vessel design
• Explain the difference in philosophy regarding material toughness
• Identify and evaluate damage mechanisms, damage mechanism requirements and the nondestructive examination requirements of
resources and failure modes ASME VIII–1 and ASME VIII–2
• Apply risk analysis techniques to reduce uncertainty and identify Who Should A end
opportunities for risk reduction
Pressure vessel engineers working for Owner-Users, manufacturers
Who Should A end or engineering and design construction firms in the refining,
petrochemical and other comparable industries that desire a practical
Pressure vessels engineers, inspection and reliability personnel working understanding of ASME VIII-2.
for owner-users, or engineering and design construction firms in the
refining, petrochemical and other comparable industries that desire a Special Requirements
practical understanding of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
This Master Class is structured on the assumption that participants
Special Requirements have a basic understanding of ASME B&PV Code Section VIII, Division
2. Attendees are encouraged to discuss actual scenarios encountered
This MasterClass is structured on the assumption that participants as part of a class discussion.
have a basic understanding of risk-based concepts. Participants are
encouraged to discuss actual scenarios encountered as part of a class 2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs
discussion
2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs
MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR
Philip Henry, PE, Technical Advisor, Equity James C. Sowinski, PE, Consulting Engineer
Engineering Group, and co-author of the for Equity Engineering Group has 25 years’
re-write of API 581, Risked-Based Inspection experience in the refining and petrochemical
Technology. Philip is currently Chairman of the industries, and is recognized for his expertise
API Pressure Relieving System Subcommittee’s in the use of Fitness-For-Service (FFS)
Task Force on STD 520. He is also actively technology. Currently the Vice-Chair of ASME
involved in the development of technology BPV VIII Subgroup on Design and a member of
for the API Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) various Code committees, James was involved
methodology. in the development of the 2007 ASME B&PV
Code, Section VIII, Division 2 Pressure Vessel
Code.
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