Why Choose this Training Course

According to American Petroleum Institute, Fitness-For-Service (FFS) assessments are evaluations performed to demonstrate the structural integrity of an in-service component which may contain failure or damages.

This API 579 training will provide you a clear understanding on how to deal with degraded equipment, which is allowed to run without repairing, replacements or reduction of the pressure rating. FFS assessments are applicable to ranges of damage types for example dents, cracks, creep damage and more.

Delegates will go through case studies which shows step by step on the analytical approach and explained applications. Some of the topics which will be included in this API 579 training will be assessments of fire damage, high temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA), tank shell & edge settlement, heater tube remaining life, mechanical vibration and thermal & mechanical fatigue.

Key Learning Objectives

• Introduction and understanding of Fitness-For-Service (FFS)
• Identify ways to evaluate and make decision on repair alterations & re-ratings
• Insights of degradation concepts & FFS
• Discover techniques on assessment of different damage mechanism and types
• Problem solving tools for different plant components

Who Should Attend

This API 579 training is ideal for personnels who are involved in repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment in Refining, Petrochemical & Chemical Industries. Job titles include:

• Asset Integrity Manager / Engineer
• Inspection Manager / Engineer
• QA/QC Manager / Engineer
• Maintenance Manager / Engineer
• Plant Operating Manager / Engineer
• Chemical Manager / Engineer
• Process Manager / Engineer

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