API 580 Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
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API 580 Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
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Introduction
API RP 580-2016 (3rd Edition) is the latest update on the Risk-based Inspection (RBI) practice. This code provides guidance on developing a Risk-based Inspection (RBI) program for fixed equipment and piping in the hydrocarbon and chemical process industries. This 5-day course provides participants with a clear and thorough understanding of the basic elements for developing, implementing, and sustaining an effective risk-based inspection program. This API 580 training course covers the following: (1) Definition of RBI, (2) Key elements of RBI, (3) how to implement an RBI program, (4) how to sustain an RBI program.
Objectives
Training Methodology
The training methodology is interactive with group exercises and is suitable for all employees involved in functions management. The pace and level of the training workshop is customized to the understanding of the delegates. Ongoing back-up and support is available after the training on request to the supplier, and the training course is also available for in-house presentation as well as for “Competency Transfer"
Who Should Attend?
Designers, engineers, inspection and maintenance personnel who are concerned with corrosion, process safety, mechanical integrity, and risk-based inspection in the various industries such as oil and gas, refining, petrochemical, chemical process, power, onshore and offshore industries.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Mechanical Integrity and Risk
- Scope of API 580
- Terms and Definitions
- Basic Risk Assessment Concepts
- Definition of risk
- Risk Management and Risk Reduction
- Inspection Intervals and Due Dates
- Overview of Risk Analysis
- Inspection Optimization
- Relative Risk vs Absolute Risk
- Introduction to Risk-Based Inspection
- Key Elements of an RBI Program
- Consequence and Probability for RBI
- Types of RBI Assessment
- Precision vs Accuracy
- How RBI Can Help to Manage Operating Risks
- Management of Risks
- RBI and Other Risk-Based and Safety Initiatives
- Relationship with Jurisdictional Requirements
- Planning the RBI Assessment
- Data and Information Collection for RBI Assessment
- Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes
- Assessing Probability of Failure
- Assessing Consequence of Failure
- Risk Determination, Assessment, and Management
- Risk Management with Inspection Activities
- Other Risk Mitigation Activities
- Reassessment and Updating RBI Assessments
- Roles, Responsibilities, Training, and Qualifications
- RBI Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Summary of Risk-Based Inspection Pitfalls
- End-of-Course Examination

