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API 510
PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTOR
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION PROGRAM
COURSE DURATION: 7 DAYS

An intensive course with daily homework & a final exam (similar to API 510 exam); special
emphasis on the use of related codes & calculations. Study Guide is provided for pre-class study.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification Preparation program is designed to
equip individuals with broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection,
repair, and alteration of pressure vessels.

This program is produced by MSTS Inspection Training Services in Oklahoma, U.S.

All instructors trained by Mark Smith (Master Trainer of MSTS) are selected for their
technical and “wake-ability” skills. (“Wake-ability” – the ability to minimize snores
during long, boring technical training.) Our students generally have a 90% passing rate.

This program benefits employers and the industry as a whole by helping to:

 Improve management control of process unit operation, repair, and

Course Notes From maintenance
Mark Smith  Reduce the potential for inspection delays
Master Trainer from
MSTS Training Services  Provide a continued high level of safety through the use of highly specialized and
experienced inspectors

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 API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification Preparation Program

PREPARE YOURSELF TO BE A
CERTIFIED API 510 INSPECTOR!
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to:

✓ Successfully pass the API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector

certification exam
✓ Effectively use major codes: ASME B&PV & Sections V, VIII, & IX
✓ Perform all basic piping calculations needed for the API exam
(e.g. tmin, test pressure, MAWP, static head, MDMT, corrosion
rates, remaining life, etc.)
✓ Use API’s requirements during inspection, repairs, and
alterations of pressure vessels
✓ Review welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder performance
qualifications (WPQ) WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Designed for pressure

equipment inspectors and
engineers working in refineries,
COURSE OUTLINE chemical & industrial plants,
DAY 1 gas plants, pipeline terminals,

1) Welcome & Introduction and oil fields.

2) ASME B&PV Section VIII – Vessel Fabrication Code

 Inspection / Mechanical
Engineer
Learn how to successfully use this Code:  Asset Integrity Engineer

 Purpose of the Code  Material & Corrosion

Engineer
 Scope of the Code
 DOSH Officer
 Organization of the Code
 Welding Inspector
 Qualification requirements specified by the Code
 Project Engineer
 Roles specified by the Code
 QA /QC / NDT Engineer
 Key terms discussed in the Code
 Quality / Safety Coordinator
 Tips on how to find needed information in the Code
 Static Engineer, Technician
3) API 510 Sections 1-4

 Purpose or API 510 No required class pre-requisites.

However, if you wish to pursue
 Scope of API 510 the API Certification Exam, a
minimal years of experience on
 Responsibilities defined in API 510 subject matter is required
depending on your educational
 Tips on how to memorize important information from API 510
qualifications.
Evening Session:
Please refer to the Exam
 Section VIII Homework Qualification Requirements at:
 Use the Code to answer typical questions found in the API exam www.api.org/icp

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DAY 2
1) Review Homework from Day 1

2) ASME B&PV VIII – Key Concepts

 Vessel MAWP
 Vessel Part MAWP
 Stresses – Longitudinal and Circumferential
 Types of Joints, Weld Joint Categories
 Amount of RT – Full or Spot
 RT Factors

3) ASME B&PV VIII – Calculations & Charts

Learn how to successfully determine the following:

 Static Head Pressure

 Vessel MAWP
 Joint Efficiency
 Minimum Thickness for a Cylindrical Shell

Evening Session:

 Section VIII Homework

 Practice all Calculations covered in class

BONUS !!!
DAY 3
1) Review homework from Day 2 Technical Training
Passes will be provided
2) ASME B&PV VIII – Key Concepts

 Pressure Testing cautions & requirements

 The significant of a brittle fracture

3) ASME B&PV VIII – Calculations & Charts

Learn how to successfully determine the following:

 Minimum Thickness for a Formed Head

 Minimum Thickness for a Flat Head
 Vessel Part MAWP for Shell and Formed Heads
 Hydrotest Test Pressure
 Pneumatic Test Pressure
 Vessel MDMT
 Acceptance criteria for Impact Tests
 Maximum Allowable External Pressure for a Shell

Evening Session:

 Section VIII Homework

 Practice all Calculations covered in class

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DAY 4

1) Review homework from Day 3

2) ASME B&PV VIII –Key Concepts

 Fillet weld terms

 Principles of nozzle reinforcement

3) ASME B&PV VIII - Calculations & Charts

Learn how to successfully determine the following:

 Minimum size of nozzle fillet welds

 Nozzle reinforcement

4) API 510 Sections 5-6

 Corrosion Mechanisms
 Fitness for Service Evaluations
 Inspection Types and Requirements, Inspection Intervals
 Pressure Testing Requirements
 Inspection of Relief Devices

Evening Session:

 Section VIII Homework

 Practice all Calculations covered in class
COURSE DURATION

 7 Days Training
DAY 5

1) Review Homework from Day 4 DAILY SCHEDULE

2) ASME B&PV Section IX - Welding Code  8:30am - 5:30pm (Workshop)
 Purpose of the Code
 6:00pm - 7:30pm
 Roles of the Inspector (Evening session - Optional)
 Organization of the Code
 Welding Positions – Test and Field ITEMS TO BRING
 Testing Requirements and Acceptance Criteria  Calculator
 Welder Qualification Process and Restrictions
 Lots of Questions
 Weld Procedure Qualification Process and Restrictions
 A “CAN-DO” Attitude
3) Review and Evaluate a WPQ (Welder Performance
Qualification)
 Codes/Standards (in hardcopy)
* Please refer to 510
Publications Effectivity Sheet at
4) Review and Evaluate a WPS (Welding Procedure https://www.api.org/~/media/
Specification) and the associated PQR (Procedure Files/Certification/ICP/ICP-
Certification-Programs/510/
Qualification Record)
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 Section IX Homework Stationeries such as pen and

 Open and Closed book Quiz, evaluate 2 WPQ’s, and 1 WPS/PQR highlighter will be provided.

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DAY 6

1) Review Homework from Day 5

2) API 510 Section 7

 Repairs & Alterations Requirements

 PWHT Alternatives
 Inspector & Engineer Roles
 Re-rating Requirements

3) ASME B&PV Section V – NDE

 Purpose of the Code

 Organization in the Code
 Tips on hoof the Code
 RT Techniques
 Purpose & Selection of IQI’s
 RT Film Density Requirements
 Key terms discussed w to find needed information in the Code

Evening Session:

 Section V Homework
 Open and Closed book Quiz, API 510 Quiz

DAY 7

1) Review Homework from Day 6

2) API 576 – Relief Devices

 Types of Relief Devices

 Purpose & operation of Balanced Bellows Relief Devices
 Purpose & operation of Pilot Operatored Relief Devices
 Tips on how to study this document

3) API 572 – Inspection of Vessels

 Tips on how to study this document

4) Chap 2 – Conditions causing Deterioration

 Tips on how to study this document

5) Practice Exam – Exam is similar to the API 510 exam

NOTE:

* Sequence of module is subject to training progress.

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 TRAINER’S PROFILE

LUTZ SEIBT
Lutz Seibt has more than 25 years hands-on experience as SPECIAL SKILLS
an Authorized Inspector and Auditor acc. to German
✓ Inspector for periodical inspection
Pressure Vessel (AD Merkblaetter), Boiler (TRD) and
& certification of
Storage Tanks Codes, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED),
 Pressure vessels, Steam boilers,
Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED) and
Piping Systems
European Construction Material Directive; 9 years out of it
within TUV’s International Business Unit in Asia Pacific.  Cranes, Hoisting equipment,
Hoisting equipment of lifeboats
He has conducted numerous training sessions related to Pressure
Equipments (based on American and European standards) in ✓ Inspector for third party & welding
Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, China, Thailand and Vietnam. inspection and QA/QC in
manufacturing / construction of
 Pressure vessels, Steam boilers,
Piping Systems

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
✓ Certified International Welding Engineers (International
Institute of Welding - IIW, Germany) COURSES CONDUCTED
✓ Certified API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector  API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector

✓ Certified API 570 Piping Inspector  API 570 Piping Inspector

✓ Certified API 577 Advanced Welding Inspection & Metallurgy  API 577 Advanced Welding
Professional Inspection & Metallurgy
Professional cum IDC Welding
✓ Certified Pedestal Crane Inspector acc. to API RP 2D Inspector
(Cranetech Training & Inspection, Inc., USA)
 ASME IX “Welding Qualification”
✓ Certified Safety Engineer (Fachhochschule Frankfurt,
Germany)
 ASME VIII Division 1 “Pressure
Vessel”
✓ Environmental Auditor (Technical Academy Esslingen,
 European Pressure Equipment
Germany)
Directive (PED) 97/23/EC
✓ Bachelor Degree – Motor Vehicle Engineering Simplified
 IDC Piping Specialist - Part 1:
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
 Leak or Pressure Testing of
Pressure Equipment
 Material Certificates (EN10204 /
EN10168 / ISO10474)
 Welding & NDT Symbols (AWS /
ISO Code)

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LUTZ SEIBT
TESTIMONIALS
It was an excellent program conducted by a very experienced tutor.
The discussion topics were directly related to my work scope and
responsibilities & helpful and recommended this course to any
inspection personnel.
E. Kannan
Discipline Head, Inspection Execution, Sarawak Shell Bhd

As always the course has been conducted to an excellent standard

and the learning very much tuned to actual work environments.
Very much recommended to all levels of the engineering community.
Pg Hassanal ASBPHM Puteh
Utilities Plant Inspector, Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd

What I like most about the Training is the SIMPLIFICATION.

P.Govalupillay
Managing Director, PT. Atmindo (Indonesia)

Before I attend this Training, my knowledge about the pressure

vessel code is very poor. Now, I am SELF-MOTIVATED to know
more about ASME, quite interesting.
Adi Setiawan
Engineer, PT. Atmindo (Indonesia)

The course was conducted successfully and I believe it helps me in

having a better understanding of ASME IX "Welding Qualification".
Ir Mohd Rosli Salim
Inspector Engineer, Petronas Penapisan (Melaka)

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