COURSE OVERVIEW RE290-10D
API 510: Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: 
Maintenance, Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration
(API Exam Preparation Training)

Course Title
API 510: Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: Maintenance, Inspection, Rating, Repair and Alteration (API Exam Preparation Training)     

Course Date/ Venue
Course : March 07-18, 2010
Course Venue : Emirates A, Sheraton
Deira Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Exam : June 02, 2010
Exam Venue : Al Majlis Ballroom, Crowne
Plaza Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE 

Course Reference
RE290-10D

 Course Duration/Credits
10 days (80 hours as per API recommendations)/8.0 CEUs

Course Objectives
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. Included with the course is a pre-study guide and student classroom workbook. 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.
Topics include:

• 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

• NDE Requirements

Haward Technology is proud of its 90% pass rate in API 510/570 examinations

Training Methodology
This interactive training seminar includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours:-
50% Lectures
30% Workshops, Group Work & Practical Exercises
20% Videos, Software & Case Studies

Who Should Attend
The course is intended for Inspection Engineers who are seeking API-510 certification. Other engineers, managers or technical staffs who are dealing with Pressure Vessel will also benefit.

Course Certificate
Haward Technology certificate will be issued to all attendees completing the course.

Course Accreditation

1. Haward Technology’s courses/workshops/seminars meet the professional certification and continuing education requirements for participants seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). IACET is an international authority that evaluates programs according to strict, research-based criteria and guidelines. The CEU is an internationally accepted uniform unit of measurement in qualified courses of continuing education.
   
   Haward Technology has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102, USA. In obtaining this approval, Haward Technology has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard which is widely recognized as the standard of good practice internationally. As a result of our Authorized Provider membership status, Haward Technology is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard.
   
   Haward Technology Middle East will award 8.0 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for participants who completed the total tuition hours of this program. One CEU is equivalent to ten Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or ten contact hours of the participation in and completion of Haward Technology programs. A permanent record of a participant’s involvement and awarding of CEU will be maintained by Haward Technology. Haward Technology will provide a copy of the participant’s CEU Transcript of Records upon request.

2. This API exam preparation training course complies with the API (American Petroleum Institute) regulations and is designed to prepare participants for API 510 exam that qualifies successful participants to the “API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification”.

Course Fee
US $ 4,950 per Delegate. This rate includes Participant’s Pack (Folder, Manual, Hand-outs, etc.), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the course fees. However, any accommodation required can be arranged by Haward Technology at the time of booking.

Required Codes & Standards
Listed below are the effective editions of the publications required for API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification Examination.

• API Standard 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, 9th Edition, June 2006. IHS Product Code API CERT 510

• API Recommended Practice 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry, 1st Edition, December 2003. IHS Product Code: API CERT 510_571 (includes only the portions listed below)
  
  ATTENTION: Only the following mechanisms to be included:
     Par. 4.2.3 – Temper Embrittlement
     4.2.7 – Brittle Fracture
     4.2.9 – Thermal Fatigue
     4.2.14 – Erosion/Erosion-Corrosion
     4.2.16 – Mechanical Failure
     4.3.2 – Atmospheric Corrosion
     4.3.3 – Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
     4.3.4 – Cooling Water Corrosion
     4.3.5 – Boiler Water Condensate Corrosion
     4.4.2 – Sulfidation
     4.5.1 – Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking (C1-SCC)
     4.5.2 – Corrosion Fatigue
     4.5.3 – Caustic Stress Corrosion Cracking (Caustic Embrittlement)
     5.1.2.3 – Wet H2S Damage (Blistering/HIC/SOHIC/SCC)
     5.1.3.1 – High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA)

• API Recommended Practice 572, Inspection of Pressure Vessels, 2nd Edition, February 2001. IHS Product Code API CERT 572

• API Recommended Practice 576, Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices, 2nd Edition, December 2000. IHS Product Code API CERT 576

• API Recommended Practice 577 – Welding Inspection and Metallurgy, 1st edition, October 2004. IHS Product Code API CERT 577

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 2007 Edition with 2008 Addenda

  1. Section V, Nondestructive Examination, Articles 1, 2, 6, 7 and 23 (section SE-797 only)

  2. Section VIII, Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, Division 1 U, UG, UW, UCS, UHT, Appendices 1-4, 6, 8 and 12

  3. Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications, Welding only

IHS Product Code for the ASME package API CERT 510 ASME. Package includes only the above excerpts necessary for the exam.

API and ASME publications may be ordered through Haward Publications at +971-2-44 88 301. Orders may also be faxed to +971-2-44 88 302, or e-mail info@haward.cc. More information is available at www.haward.cc. When calling to order, please identify yourself as an exam candidate and/or API member.

Note: API and ASME publications are copyrighted material. Photocopies of API and ASME publications are not permitted. CD-ROM versions of the API documents are issued quarterly by Information Handling Services and are allowed. Be sure to check your CD-ROM against the editions noted on this sheet.

Course Instructor
Mr. Oran T. Lewis, P.E. (Texas, USA)...More

Course Coordinator
Mary Maynopas, Tel: +971-2-44 88 301, Fax: +971-2-44 88 302, Email: mary2@haward.org