Process Plant Inspection

Overview

Persons intending to complete the SAIW Inspection diploma should apply for this course as it is an essential module for this Diploma as we as for the Competent Persons PV (unlimited certification).  The Process Plant Inspection course builds on pre-existing inspection knowledge and is focused on those areas of knowledge which are needed specifically for process plant equipment.  

ACCESS CONDITIONS

Candidates with a SAIW Level 2 Welding Inspector qualification, having completed the ASME code for inspectors qualification and having some NDT knowledge should apply for this course. Further information should be obtained in the SAIW Inspection page by candidates wanting to pursue a career in process plant inspection.  Candidates aiming for Competent Person certification have to complete the Foundation and Core Weeks of the Competent Person PV programee before attending this course.

COURSE CONTENT

The course consists out of four week modules.

MODULE 1  

• API 510 Inspection of PV
• ASME VIII Calculations to API 510
• ASME IX
• Drawing and Design

MODULE 2 

• API 571 Damage Mechanisms
• API 580 Risk Based Inspection
• API 572 Process Equipment Knowledge
• Process Diagrams
• Recommended Repair Methods (NBIC) 

MODULE 3 

• API 579 Fitness for Service
• Advanced NDT + WT revision 
• API 653 Tank inspection 
• Report writing

MODULE 4

• API 574 Inspection Practices of Piping System Components
• API 570 Piping Inspection Code 
• B31.3 Process Piping 
• API 576 Pressure Relief Devices

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL :

• Be aware of the functions of process plant equipment and its design
• Understand the causes of failure mechanisms arising in process industries 
• Know the requirements for inspection of tanks, piping and pressure vessels
• Appreciate the advantages and limitations of NDT test methods
• Understand the requirements for repair or modification of a plant 
• Be able to fulfil their role in life assessment and risk based inspections 
• Be able to report inspections that are suitable for future assessments of plant equipment

TRAINING EVALUATION

Closed and/or open book examinations are conducted at the end of each module

Fees

Corporate Members: R29 267.00
Non-members: R31 640.00

NB: All prices include VAT

BANKING DETAILS FOR SAIW

Bank: First National Bank
Branch: Hyde Park
Branch number: 255 805
Account number: 50523654470
Reference: Course Title and ID number

When you have made the deposit, please fax the slip and use your name and course for the reference.

Schedule 
 

Johannesburg 

Application Form

Download the application form here  

 ACROBAT READER DOWNLOAD 

 

Please contact the Training Department Administrator: 
Laetitia Dormehl

Tel: +27 (0)11 298 2111

Fax: +27 (0)11 836 4132

Email: dormehll@saiw.co.za