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Creating and Implementing Effective
Run-or-Repair Operability Inspection Plans for Pressure
Decisions for Pressure Equipment Equipment and High Energy Piping
and Piping Systems Systems using ASME PCC-3 NEW!

MC132 MasterClass Series/ASME STANDARDS COURSE MC137 MasterClass Series/ASME STANDARDS COURSE
This one-day MasterClass provides an overview of the methodology
This two-day MasterClass provides an in-depth review of the rules and philosophy of ASME PCC-3, Inspection Planning Using Risk-Based
and application of the ASME, NBIC and API codes and standards in
making run-or-repair operability decisions for pressure equipment Methods, and includes guidance on the development of an effective
and technically rigorous inspection plan for boilers, pressure vessels,
(tanks, vessels) and piping and tubing systems. The class is based
on a series of Case Studies of abnormal and damaged conditions, heat exchangers, piping and piping components, pipelines, and
storage vessels.
how to diagnose their cause, how to determine the integrity of the
system or component, how to decide whether to keep the system Examples of practical applications for the steps involved in creating
or component in service, and how to repair and prevent recurrence. a risk-based inspection plan are discussed to demonstrate the
In making these assessments, we will discuss what guidance is philosophy of the guideline. Detailed scenarios are used to illustrate
available in ASME B&PV, ASME B31, ASME Post-Construction Codes, how the various stages of an analysis are applied, and their respective
API 579, NBIC, and regulations; as well as what is not addressed in limitations. An overview of determining the probability of failure and
codes, standards and regulations, and is therefore at the discretion consequence of failure and the selection of level of risk analysis are
of the engineer. included in the discussion.
You Will Learn To You Will Learn To
• Distinguish which parts of run-or-repair operability decisions are • Explain the use of Risk for engineering applications
addressed in ASME-API-NBIC codes and standards; and which • Define a comprehensive list of equipment to be covered in an
parts are at the discretion of the engineer Inspection Program
• Apply basic run-or-repair principles to diagnose the cause of • Identify plausible failure mechanisms and associated consequence
damage or abnormal condition, and know what simplified and scenarios
advanced methods and criteria are available for their analysis • Calculate Probability of Failure, Consequence of Failure, and Risk
• Identify the criteria used for making operability decisions for several • Select proper inspection technologies
types of generic damage mechanisms, including fatigue, pitting, • Create inspection schedules
corrosion, cracking, overload, leaks, and component support • Develop mitigation strategies
failures
Who Should Attend BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS MasterClass Series
Who Should Attend Plant engineers, maintenance engineers, and inspectors involved in
Plant staff engineers, designers, project engineers, maintenance the inspection and maintenance of piping, pressure vessels, and other
engineers, inspectors, and regulators who desire a practical critical plant equipment engineers in the refining, petrochemical, and
roadmap for making run-or-repair and operability decisions based power generation industries
on the sound application of ASME codes and standards, regulations,
and engineering practice 1 Day, 0.8 CEUs, 8 PDHs
Special Requirements
This MasterClass is structured on the assumption that participants
have a basic knowledge of ASME Pressure Vessel Codes &
Standards.

Participants are encouraged to bring examples of particularly
challenging issues encountered on the job for in-class discussion.
2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs

MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR
George Antaki, P.E., is a fellow of the ASME, John L. Arnold, PE, is the founder of Niantic
with over 40 years of experience in pressure Bay Engineering, LLC, and is an internationally
equipment. He is internationally recognized for recognized expert in the assessment of boilers,
his expertise in design, analysis, and fitness-for- pressure equipment and high-energy piping.
service evaluation of pressure equipment and He is a member of the Post Construction
piping systems. He is the chair of ASME B31 Subcommittee on Inspection Planning as well
Mechanical Design Committee, chair of ASME III as the Committee on Power Boilers (BPV, I)
Working Group Piping Design, member of and is the Chair of the Subgroup on Fabrication
the ASME III Subgroup Component Design, and Examination for BPV I.
and ASME Operation and Maintenance
Subgroup Piping.

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