Course Description

This course is designed to train individuals who are interested in obtaining the API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification, as well as those who are seeking a better understanding of ASME Section VIII and IX code requirements. The student receives instruction regarding how to take the test, as well as insight into the intricacies of "real world" situations. Daily tests are designed to gauge students’ proficiency and understanding of the material.

The course covers head and shell calculations, hydrostatic test pressure calculations, reinforcement calculations, shell external pressure calculations, impact test requirements and determination, development and review of welding documentation and NDE requirement.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:-

  • Get prepared for the next API 510 exam and have enough knowledge and skills to pass such exam in order to get the API 510 certification
  • Apply and gain an in-depth knowledge on API 510 pressure vessel code: maintenance, inspection, rating, repair and alteration (API exam preparation training)
  • Identify the service restrictions, joint efficiencies and radiography and discuss vessels under internal pressures like shell and head calculations
  • Recognize maximum allowable working pressure and define hydrostatic head pressure and hydrostatic-pneumatic tests
  • Employ postweld heat treatment and use cylinder under external pressure
  • Describe and identify the charpy impact testing and fillet welds and reinforcement
  • Carryout material name plates data reports and apply corrosion calculations
  • Discuss ASME section IX overview and write a welding procedure specification and welders qualification
  • Review WPS’s and PQR’s and define ASME section-V: NDE
  • Analyze API RP 577 welding inspection and metallurgy
  • Implement API RP 571 damage mechanisms
  • Discuss overview – API 510 inspections of pressure vessels
  • Prepare for API 510 practice examination
  • Review exam result and pass out API 510 examinations 2 and 3 with solutions

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech are begun with a written Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This proactive method will help to recognize the benefits and knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly experienced specialist; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage. Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • 30% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and Role Play
  • 30% Work Presentation and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions with Relevant Videos.

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with a comprehensive reference manual. This manual is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading materials.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Course Completion Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.