At the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Identify the RBI methodology.
• Understand the fundamental principles of RBI.
• Know the risks which may affect pressure equipment in the oil & gas industry.
• Assess quantitative and semi-quantitative risked-based inspection approaches and build an appropriate inspection plan and analysis.
• Apply RBI methods and the appropriate usage of inspection results.
• Understand the application and usage of RBI API rules and their contents.

• Overview
• Quantitative risk-based inspection approach
• Application of the RBI method

Day 1 and 2

Overview of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)

1. Definition

2. Fundamentals

3. Planning the RBI

4. Risk-based decisions

5. Pressure equipment in the oil & gas industry

6. After-inspection management

7. Overview of several risk types (res, VCE, and BLEVE)

Day 3 and 4

Quantitative Risk-Based Inspection Approach

1. Comparison of the qualitative and quantitative RBI-API 581 approaches

2. Damage, inspection, and failure modes

3. Inspection plan preparation stages

4. Risk-based studies

5. Inspection types

Day 5

Application of the RBI Method

1. Analysis practices

2. Corrosion monitoring and diagnosis tools

3. Use of inspection results

4. Documentation and record keeping

At the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Understand different types of rotating equipment.
• Evaluate the performance of rotating equipment.
• Understand maintenance principles.
• Understand the fundamentals of vibration monitoring and analysis.
• Explain Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) procedures and techniques.
• Build rotating equipment troubleshooting trees.

• Overview
• The causes of machinery failures (5 whys)
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Auxiliary and lubrication in oil systems
• Processes for effective troubleshooting

Day 1

Overview of Rotating Equipment Fundamentals

1. Compression principles

2. Compressors: elements and technical characteristics Pumps: elements and technical characteristics

Day 2

The Causes of machinery Failures (5 Whys)

1. Process condition changes

2. Installation errors

3. Operating procedures

4. Design shortcomings

5. Component wear-out

Day 3

Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

1. Pump and compressor mechanical seals

2. Rotors

3. Vibration

4. Thrust bearings and balance drums

5. FA, RCA and RCFA

Day 4

Auxiliary and Lubrication in Oil Systems

1. Oil reservoirs

2. Pumps and oil jets

3. Lubrication oil filters

4. Relief valves

5. Lubricant selection

6. Oil system cleaning and conditioning

7. Filter selection

8. Oil sampling and testing

Day 5

Processes for Effective Troubleshooting

1. Troubleshooting tree

2. Inspection process

3. Possible causes

4. Significant causes

5. Non-related causes