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API 510 pressure vessel inspector training

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About this course

API 510 pressure vessel inspector exam preparation covers the inspection code, ASME Section VIII calculations, welding qualification, nondestructive examination, damage mechanisms, pressure-relieving devices, and timed practice exams.

For inspection personnel preparing for API's pressure vessel inspector examination. Review API's education and work-experience requirements before applying; course completion does not establish exam eligibility or award API certification.

73 LESSONS · 10 MODULES · 96 DESIGNED TRAINING HOURS

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CERT96 hours

96-hour exam-prep program for the API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector certification: the full code, ASME VIII calculation workshops, Section IX, Section V, RP 577/572/576, and the BOK damage mechanisms, closing with full-length timed mock examinations.

01

Orientation and Certification Overview

2 lessons · 2 h
Curriculum §6, Module 1
Course Orientation, Study System, and LMS Toolsexplainernarration15 min
The API 510 ICP: Eligibility, Application, and Exam Dayexplainernarration60 min
MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass
02

API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code

21 lessons · 24 h
Curriculum §6, Module 2
Scope, Applicability, and Exclusions of API 510explainernarration60 min
Definitions That Drive the Codeexplainernarration60 min
Owner-User, Inspector, and Repair Organization Responsibilitiesexplainernarration60 min
Inspector Certification and Recertification Under API 510explainernarration60 min
Inspection Planning and Risk-Based Inspection Conceptsexplainernarration75 min
Types of Inspection: Internal, On-Stream, External, and Thickness Monitoringexplainernarration75 min
Condition Monitoring Locations and Thickness Measurement Practiceexplainernarration75 min
Corrosion Rate Determination: Long Term, Short Term, and Initial Ratesexplainernarration75 min
Remaining Life and the Inspection Interval Frameworkexplainernarration75 min
Internal and On-Stream Inspection Interval Logicexplainernarration75 min
External Inspection and CUI Programsexplainernarration60 min
Pressure Testing in the In-Service Contextexplainernarration75 min
Evaluating Corroded Regions: Averaging, Pitting, and Minimum Thicknessexplainernarration75 min
Weld Joint Factors and Corroded Weld Areasexplainernarration60 min
MAWP Recalculation for Continued Serviceexplainernarration75 min
Repairs: Authorization, Approval, and Methodsexplainernarration75 min
Welded Repairs: Preheat, PWHT, and PWHT Alternativesexplainernarration75 min
Alterations and Reratingexplainernarration75 min
Pressure-Relieving Devices Within API 510explainernarration60 min
Records, Reports, and Documentationexplainernarration60 min
API 510 Integration Review and Timed Navigation Drillexplainernarration60 min
MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass
03

ASME Section VIII Division 1 Calculation Workshops

13 lessons · 18 h
Curriculum §6, Module 3
Section VIII Div 1 Organization and How API 510 Uses Itexplainernarration80 min
Design Pressure, MAWP, and Static Head Fundamentalsexplainernarration95 min
Allowable Stress, Joint Efficiency, and Radiography Categoriesexplainernarration95 min
Cylindrical Shell Thickness and Pressure: The UG-27 Workshopexplainernarration95 min
Spherical Shells and Hemispherical Heads Workshopexplainernarration80 min
Ellipsoidal and Torispherical Heads: The UG-32 Workshopexplainernarration95 min
MAWP of Existing Vessels: UG-98 Logic and Rerating Mathexplainernarration95 min
Static Head Adjustments and the Governing Case Drillexplainernarration80 min
Nozzle Reinforcement Basics: UG-37 Conceptsexplainernarration80 min
Impact Testing and Exemption Curves: UG-20(f) and UCS-66explainernarration90 min
Postweld Heat Treatment Essentials: UCS-56explainernarration75 min
Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Testing: UG-99 and UG-100 Calculationsexplainernarration90 min
Integrated Calculation Gauntlet: Mixed Timed Problemsexplainernarration75 min
MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass
04

ASME Section IX Welding Qualification Workshop

4 lessons · 6 h
Curriculum §6, Module 4
Section IX Architecture: Articles, QW Numbers, and Welding Dataexplainernarration90 min
The WPS: Essential, Nonessential, and Supplementary Essential Variablesexplainernarration90 min
The PQR: Tests, Certification, and Ranges Qualifiedexplainernarration90 min
WPQ Review and the Mock Documentation Package Workshopexplainernarration90 min
MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass
05

ASME Section V Nondestructive Examination

6 lessons · 8 h
Curriculum §6, Module 5
Article 1: General Requirements and the Referencing Code Relationshipexplainernarration80 min
Article 2: Radiographic Examinationexplainernarration80 min
Article 6: Liquid Penetrant Examinationexplainernarration80 min
Article 7: Magnetic Particle Examinationexplainernarration80 min
Article 9: Visual Examination and Article 10: Leak Testingexplainernarration80 min
Article 23 (SE-797): Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement and Section V Navigation Drillexplainernarration80 min
MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass
06

API RP 577 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy

6 lessons · 7 h
Curriculum §6, Module 6
Welding Inspection Tasks Before, During, and After Weldingexplainernarration70 min
Welding Processes for Vessel Work: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAWexplainernarration70 min
Welding Materials, Consumables, and Electrode Controlexplainernarration70 min
Weld Discontinuities and Inspection Techniquesexplainernarration70 min
Metallurgy Essentials: Heat Treatment, Hardness, and Preheatexplainernarration70 min
WPS and PQR Review Methodology and Refinery Welding Issuesexplainernarration70 min
MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass
07

API RP 572 Inspection Practices for Pressure Vessels

5 lessons · 6 h
Curriculum §6, Module 7
Vessel Types, Construction Features, and Internalsexplainernarration70 min
Materials, Linings, and Vessel Appurtenancesexplainernarration70 min
Reasons for Inspection and Damage Detectionexplainernarration70 min
Inspection Practices: Preparation, Safety, Tools, and Techniquesexplainernarration80 min
Records, Reports, and Follow-Up Under RP 572explainernarration70 min
MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass
08

API RP 576 Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices

4 lessons · 5 h
Curriculum §6, Module 8
Pressure-Relieving Device Types and Operationexplainernarration75 min
Causes of Improper Performanceexplainernarration75 min
Inspection and Testing of Pressure-Relieving Devicesexplainernarration75 min
Intervals, Transportation, Installation, and Repair Organizationsexplainernarration75 min
MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass
09

API RP 571 Damage Mechanisms (BOK Listed)

6 lessons · 8 h
Curriculum §6, Module 9
Damage Mechanism Framework and How to Study RP 571explainernarration80 min
Brittle Fractureexplainernarration80 min
Corrosion Under Insulation and Atmospheric Corrosionexplainernarration80 min
Caustic Damage and Chloride Stress Corrosion Crackingexplainernarration80 min
Hydrogen Damage: Wet H2S, Hydrogen Embrittlement, and HTHAexplainernarration80 min
Sulfidation, Erosion-Corrosion, Mechanical Fatigue, and the Mechanism Drillexplainernarration80 min
MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass
10

Exam Readiness and Full Practice Exams

6 lessons · 12 h
Curriculum §6, Module 10
Exam Day Strategy, Time Management, and Open Book Techniqueexplainernarration60 min
Mock Exam A: Closed Book Section (110 Questions)explainernarration180 min
Mock Exam A: Open Book Section (60 Questions)explainernarration120 min
Mock A Debrief and Gap Remediation Planexplainernarration60 min
Mock Exam B: Closed Book Section (110 Questions)explainernarration180 min
Mock Exam B: Open Book Section (60 Questions) and Final Readiness Reviewexplainernarration120 min
MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass

Questions about API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector

What is the difference between API 510 and API 570 preparation?

API 510 addresses pressure vessels, while API 570 addresses in-service piping systems. Choose the program that matches your inspection experience and intended responsibilities, then check API's eligibility requirements.

Which publications should I use for the API 510 exam?

Use API's current Body of Knowledge and Publications Effectivity Sheet for your exam window. Compare those documents with this course's outline; the relevant editions and listed sections can change.

Does the API 510 course include the API certification exam?

NDT Academy provides preparation and course assessments. API handles the certification application, eligibility review, official examination and credential separately.

Check the current program guidance before applying: API 510 eligibility and exam references.

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