What Will You Learn?

Our comprehensive API 570 training program covers a wide range of topics related to pressure piping and inspection. Throughout the course, you will gain detailed knowledge and understanding of:

1. API 570 'Body of Knowledge': Detailed explanations of all the information covered in the API 570, including ASME welding requirements for pressure piping (Section IX and B31.3 VIII).

2. ASME Non-Destructive Testing Principles: Learn the principles and application of Section V for non-destructive testing in the inspection of pressure piping.

3. Pressure Piping Design Review: Gain insights into the design review process according to ASME B31.3. Topics covered include weld sizes, pipe branch reinforcement, brittle fracture, weld efficiency factors, and post-weld heat treatment. We will also discuss pressure piping inspection practices.

4. API 570 Inspection, Repair, and Re-rating: Understand the inspection, repair, and re-rating procedures for pressure piping according to API 570 standards. Explore inspection intervals, inspection requirements, and their relationships to ASME codes.

5. Corrosion and Remaining Life Calculations: Explore corrosion mechanisms, minimum thickness determination, remaining life calculations, and techniques for assessing the integrity of pressure piping.

Inspection and Degradation Mechanisms: Throughout the course, we will discuss various inspection and degradation mechanisms related to pressure piping. Topics covered include piping corrosion and cracking mechanisms, erosion, common corrodents, hydrogen and H2S damage, and alloy degradation.

Other Important Information

Entry Requirements for API Examinations: To be eligible for API examinations, you must meet the following entry requirements:

1. Employment: You must be employed by or under contract to an authorized inspection agency or owner/user organization as defined in API 570.

2. Education and Experience: You must satisfy one of the following combinations of education and experience for the certification you are applying for:

   • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering with a minimum of 1 year's experience and skills in supervision or performance of inspection activities of piping systems as described in API 570.
   • Two-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology with a minimum of 2 years' experience and skills in design, repair, construction, operation, or inspection of piping systems, of which at least 1 year must be in supervisory roles.
   • High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years' experience and the same skills as listed in item 2.
   • 5 or more years' experience with the same skills as listed in item 2.