1. COURSE OBJECTIVE

Piping Inspection Code 570 Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Rerating of In-Service Piping Systems is recognized and used with confidence worldwide. The Piping Inspector Certification Program (PICP) is developed for the continual high level of efficiency and safety through emphasizing professional credibility and process integrity. Process piping system is one of the critical production assets in process industry. Organizations recognize the need to maintain authorized inspection agency and technically assess qualified piping engineers and inspectors to ensure facilities are at top performance. Therefore, API 570 certification is one of the most sought-after professional competency that enables inspectors to be actively involved in the improvement of industry & Environmental health and safety performance, reinforcement management control, compliance of inspection capabilities.

2. CONTENT

This course is designed to prepare the student for the API 570 Piping Inspector Examination. The course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to:

The course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to:

• Successfully pass the API 570 piping inspector certification exam
• Effectively use major codes: ASME B16.5 & B31.3;
• ASME B&PV Sections V & IX, perform all basic piping calculations needed for the
• API exam (e.g., tmin, test pressure, MAWP, MDMT, corrosion rates, remaining life, etc.)
• Use API’s requirements during inspection, repairs,
• and alterations of piping
• Review welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder performance qualifications (WPQ)

3. WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course will specifically benefit Engineers, Supervisors, and Managers from the

following disciplines:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Inspection
• Maintenance & Operations
• Technical & Engineering
• QAQC

Technical personnel with experience in the management and planning of inspection and maintenance activities of piping systems at upstream oil & gas facilities, refineries, process plants, and petrochemical facilities.

4. HOW WILL THIS TRAINING COURSE BE PRESENTED?

This training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures, videos and interactive worked examples. Each learning point will be re-enforced with practical exercises and ample opportunities for discussion and sharing of experiences. The course instructor may modify the above training methodology before or during the course for technical reasons with no prior notice to participants The classroom training of the API 570 Training Course consists of 5 days of training include the final practice exams Following is some of the content for the classroom training.

5. DAILY PROGRAM

Day	Activities
Day 1	• Introduction and Review of API 570 Body of Knowledge • B31.3 New Piping Calculations (Straight Piping under Internal Pressure) • Determining T (purchased pipe wall thickness) • Calculated The minimum required thickness of permanent blanks • Evaluating in service piping systems (Existing Piping) • Injection Point Limits • Calculate long and Short Corrosion Rate and the remaining life of the piping system • Example problems calculations
Day 2	• Hydrostatic, Pneumatic, and Combination Tests pressure requirements • Requirements for Low Temperature Toughness Tests • Required and recommended minimum preheats for materials of various P-Numbers • Heat Treatment Requirements • Thermal Expansion and Contraction • Example problems calculations
Day 3	• ASME B16.5 pressure-temperature ratings • ASME B16.5 Markings/Materials • ASME B16.5 Flange Selection • Bolting and gasket selection • Material Verification for New and Existing Alloy Piping Systems API 578 • Repairs and Alterations of Piping Systems • Welding Repairs (temporary and Permanent Repairs) • Inspection, Examination, and Testing API 570 &B31.3 • ASME IX Welding General Requirements • Welding Mechanical Tests • Example problems calculations
Day 4	• ASME IX Welding Procedure Qualifications WPS & WPQ & PQR • Welding Processes • Welding Essential &non-essential and supplementary essential Variables • P- Numbers& S-Numbers$ F-number and A-number • Welders test positions& Diameter & thickness qualification and position qualification • Alternate F-Numbers and Alternate P-Numbers • Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry API 571 • Example problems calculations
Day 5	• Welding Inspection and Metallurgy API 577 • Hot Tapping and In-Service Welding • API 574 Piping Inspection • Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) • Soil-to-Air (S/A) Interface • Corrosion Beneath Linings and Deposits • Inspection of Underground Piping • ASME Section V – Nondestructive Test Methods • Radiographic & Liquid Penetrant & Magnetic Particle AND Visual Test examination • Final Practice Exam

6. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The qualification requirements for API 570 Piping inspector certification are based on the combination of education and experience related to in-service metallic piping systems. This experience must have been acquired within the last 10 years while employed by, or under contract with, an authorized inspection agency as defined in API 570. Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 570 exam. The minimum experience required MUST be documented on your application.

Education	Minimum Experience	Required Skills
BS or higher in engineering	1 year	Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570.
2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology	2 years	Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of piping equipment’s of which one year must be in supervision. performance of Inspection activities.
High school diploma or equivalent	3 years	Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of piping equipment, of which one year must be in supervision. performance of Inspection activities.
None	5 or more years	Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of piping of which one year must be in supervision performance of inspection activities.

1. WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This class is designed for Engineers, Supervisors, Managers and personnel in Storage Tank Inspection, QA/QC, Engineering Design, Mechanical, Operation and Maintenance. This course will also be beneficial to Inspectors / Engineers who are preparing themselves for the API 653 certification examination.

2. COURSE OBJECTIVE

The main emphasis of this program is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the design, inspection and maintenance of aboveground storage tanks based on API 653 standards. Above ground storage tanks are one of the critical production assets in process industry. How to adopt code rules for your plant’s storage tanks and various service conditions will be illustrated with numerous case studies. Important codes will be reviewed and discussed so as to address the difficulties and ambiguities you might have encountered during working. Knowledge of API publications and other international standards which include.

3. HOW WILL THIS TRAINING COURSE BE PRESENTED?

This training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures, videos and interactive worked examples. . Each learning point will be reinforced with practical exercises and ample opportunities for discussion and sharing of experiences.

4. DAILY PROGRAM

Day	Activities
Day 1	• Introduction and Review of API 653 Body of Knowledge. • API 653 Scope coverage & Definitions &Suitability for Service. • Tank Shell Evaluation and Min. thickness Calculation for Welded Tank Shell. • Maximum Allowable Fill Height Calculation. • Tank Bottom Evaluation and release prevention Systems (RPS. • Minimum Thickness for bottom and annular Plate Ring. • Tank Foundation Evaluation. • Brittle Fracture Considerations. • External & Internal Inspection and ultrasonic Thickness Inspection. • Design Considerations Reconstructed Tanks. • Tank Repair and Alteration. • Example problems calculations.
Day 2	• API 653 tank Dismantling and Reconstruction • Welding s and Examination Testing requirement for the tanks • Evaluation of Tank Bottom Settlement • API 650 scope • General Material Requirements • Tank Joints Design • Tank fabrication and welding • Tanks Inspection, Testing, and Repairs • Methods of Inspecting Joints • Example problems calculations
Day 3	• API 651 Scope and definitions  • Corrosion of Aboveground Steel Storage Tanks • Determination of Need for Cathodic Protection and Methods of Cathodic • Protection • Design of Cathodic Protection Systems • API 652 Scope and definitions • Surface Preparation and Lining Application • Recommended Inspection Parameters • Example problems calculations
Day 4	• API 575 Scope and definitions • Types of Storage Tanks • Reasons for Inspection and Causes of Deterioration • Methods of Inspection and Inspection Scheduling
Day 5	• ASME IX Welding Procedure Qualifications WPS & WPQ & PQR • Welding Processes • Welding Essential &non-essential and supplementary essential Variables • P- Numbers&, S-Numbers$, F-number and A-number • Welders test positions& Diameter & thickness qualification and position qualification • Alternate F-Numbers and Alternate P-Numbers • Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry API 571 • Example problems calculations
Day 6	• API 571 Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry
Day 7	• API 577: Welding Inspection and Metallurgy • Hot Tapping and In-Service Welding • ASME Section V – Nondestructive Test Methods • Radiographic & Liquid Penetrant & Magnetic Particle AND Visual Test examination • Final Practice

5. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The Candidate must have one of the following combinations of education and experience.

Education	Minimum Experience	Required Skills
BS or higher in engineering	1 year	Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510.
2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology	2 years	Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels, of which one year must be in supervision performance of inspection activities.
High school diploma or equivalent	3 years	Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of piping equipment, of which one year must be in supervision. performance of Inspection activities.
None	5 or more years	Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels, of which one year must be in supervision performance of inspection activities.