From Process Safety Management to Pressure Relief Devices – Do We Ever Connect the Two?
Two groups within a processing plant rarely interact, but each has a vested interest in the reliability of pressure relief devices. The PSM group performs process hazards analyses (PHAs) to determine the required safeguards a process needs to meet the company’s risk target. A major safeguard for reducing risk is the pressure relief device (PRD), […]
High-Temperature Creep Assessment Methodology & Case Studies
FFS assessment of components operating at elevated temperatures in the creep regime can pose several challenges. The results of any assessment are highly sensitive to the key analysis inputs – stress, temperature, time, and material properties. Unfortunately, many times, historical operating process data is required to accurately capture these inputs, and the end results when […]
Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices to Expedite and Maximize the Value of Fitness-for-Service Assessments
FFS technology is used to optimize run, repair, or replace decisions for equipment containing flaws or defects. API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 (API 579) is the international code that provides Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 FFS procedures to assess various damage mechanisms. This presentation will provide the novice or intermediate experienced FFS practitioner an overview […]
Gulf Coast Lunch & Learn: What’s New in Piping Integrity Management
You’re invited to join us on June 17 for a comprehensive overview of the latest changes in API RP 574 related to structural minimum thickness requirements. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear about the changes from Kraig Shipley, who is technical support for the development of the new structural minimum thickness rules for API 574.
Ongoing Technology Developments in the Fitness-for-Service (API 579-1/ASME FFS-1) Joint Committee
Fitness-for-Service (FFS) technology has significantly evolved since the initial publication of API RP 579 in 2000. With each subsequent edition of the document, there have been significant upgrades to existing technology as well as the introduction of new technology that has proven to provide tremendous value to owner-operators by providing a safe and justifiable means […]
Pressure Vessels: ASME VIII-1
Gain a solid, practical understanding of pressure vessel design with this in-depth training course, focused on the requirements of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 (ASME VIII-1). Learn the Code's organization and its key content, including its general requirements, component design, materials, fabrication, and testing procedures. Build competency in the […]
Storage Tanks
Learn the essential knowledge needed for effective welded storage tank design and analysis with this comprehensive course. Focused on the key requirements of API 650, this course equips attendees with a practical understanding of aboveground storage tank design and analysis. Through expert instruction, you’ll gain insights into critical aspects such as roof designs, foundations, material […]
Process Piping
This engaging course offers a practical and comprehensive understanding of the piping design and analysis requirements outlined in the ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code. You’ll explore critical topics such as piping component and system design, material selection, fabrication, and inspection/testing. Key areas like design loads, internal pressure considerations, piping flexibility analysis, branch reinforcement calculations, temperature […]
