API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector (Exam Preparation) Online Live Zoom Course

What Will You Learn?

Our comprehensive API 510 training program covers a wide range of topics related to pressure vessels and inspection. You will gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of:

  1. API 510 'Body of Knowledge': Detailed explanations of all the information covered in the API 510, including ASME welding requirements for pressure vessels (Section IX and VIII).

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

  3. Pressure Vessel Design Review: Get familiar with the design review process according to ASME Section VIII. Topics covered include weld sizes, vessel nozzle reinforcement, brittle fracture, weld efficiency factors, and post-weld heat treatment.

  4. Pressure Relieving Devices: Understand the principles and practices of pressure relieving devices, including valves, bursting discs, and their setting, testing, and inspection.

  5. API 510 Inspection, Repair, and Rerating: Learn about the inspection, repair, and rerating of pressure vessels according to API 510 standards. Gain insights into inspection intervals, inspection requirements, and their relationship to ASME codes.

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

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 agency as defined in API 510.

  2. Education and Experience: You must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

    • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering with a minimum of 1 year's experience in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510.
    • Two-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology with a minimum of 2 years' experience in design, repair, construction, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels, 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.