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API 510 pressure vessel inspector training

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73 LESSONS · 10 MODULES · 96 DESIGNED TRAINING HOURS

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Curriculum

What you'll learn

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

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