API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1 Fitness-for-Service
2026-03-03 08:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00, 2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00 (America/New_York)
Unlock the tremendous value that Fitness-for-Service (FFS) technology provides in our comprehensive training course, designed to immerse you in the principles and application of API 579-1/ASME FFS-1. With a focus on Level 1 and Level 2 assessment procedures, this course delivers the knowledge and insights needed to confidently assess fixed equipment integrity to make informed run-repair-replace decisions and to optimize future inspections.

API 520/521 Pressure Relieving Systems
2026-03-10 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00, 2026-06-16 08:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00, 2026-09-15 08:00 - 2026-09-17 17:00
Broaden your understanding of pressure relieving systems with our most sought-after course, led by the renowned Phil Henry, the long-time Chairman of the API Pressure Relieving System Subcommittee Task Force and Master Editor of API 520. This training combines in-depth technical knowledge with real-world application, making it a must-attend for processing industry professionals.

API 571 Damage Mechanisms
2026-03-17 08:00 - 2026-03-19 12:00, 2026-09-22 08:00 - 2026-09-24 12:00
Discover the ultimate guide to understanding and managing refining damage mechanisms (DMs) with our comprehensive course based on API RP 571. Designed for industry professionals, this course connects the most prevalent DMs found in major refining process units, providing invaluable insights into how and where they typically occur.

API 580/581 Risk-Based Inspection
2026-03-24 08:00 - 2026-03-26 17:00, 2026-07-14 08:00 - 2026-07-16 17:00, 2026-09-29 08:00 - 2026-10-01 17:00
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) with this API-branded course, designed to equip you with the principles, methodologies, and best practices outlined in API RP 580 and 581. With a strong focus on API RP 581 technology, this training delves into evaluating processing equipment by analyzing probability of failure, consequence of failure, and overall risk, empowering you to make risk-driven inspection decisions.

Achieving Mechanical Integrity Excellence in Crude Units
2026-04-14 08:00 - 17:00
Achieving long-term reliability in refinery crude units requires more than just routine inspection—it demands a deep understanding of the processes, materials, and operating conditions that drive mechanical integrity (MI) excellence. Participants will gain a practical understanding of the crude unit process and learn how process conditions influence the most prevalent damage mechanisms (DMs) affecting fixed equipment MI. Through focused discussions on past incidents, materials selection, damage morphology, inspection practices, and operating discipline, attendees will develop the ability to recognize, prevent, and mitigate common integrity threats. The course emphasizes establishing effective integrity operating windows (IOWs) and implementing proactive inspection and monitoring strategies that reduce unplanned outages, extend asset life, and promote predictable damage behavior. By connecting process and DM knowledge with MI best practices, this course empowers attendees to establish a path toward achieving MI excellence in crude units.

Achieving Mechanical Integrity Excellence in Hydroprocessing Units
2026-04-15 08:00 - 17:00
Achieving reliable, predictable performance in hydroprocessing (HP) units requires more than basic familiarity with equipment—it demands a clear understanding of how process conditions, materials, and operating practices interact to drive mechanical integrity (MI) outcomes. This course provides participants with a practical, process-focused understanding of HP unit operation and the most prevalent damage mechanisms (DMs) that affect unit reliability. By examining how specific process variables influence damage rates, attendees will learn where and why equipment becomes susceptible and how to proactively mitigate these threats.

Achieving Mechanical Integrity Excellence in Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units
2026-04-16 08:00 - 17:00
Mechanical integrity (MI) in fluid catalytic cracking units (FCCUs) is challenged by complex process conditions, high temperatures, and a diverse range of damage mechanisms (DMs)—but these challenges can be managed with the right knowledge. This course equips participants with a working understanding of FCCU operation and the fixed equipment vulnerabilities that arise from common process variables. Through practical instruction grounded in real-world failures, material behavior, and inspection practices, attendees learn how to identify and assess damage, select appropriate materials, and apply proven non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques. The course highlights the importance of establishing and maintaining effective integrity operating windows (IOWs) to control damage rates, prevent unexpected failures, and improve run length. By integrating process insights with MI best practices, this training provides a clear, actionable framework to help organizations strengthen reliability and achieve predictable, long-term MI in FCCUs.

Welding for Mechanical Integrity Professionals
2026-04-21 08:00 - 2026-04-22 17:00
Welding plays a critical role in the integrity and long-term reliability of pressure equipment and piping, and understanding its fundamentals is essential for anyone supporting mechanical integrity (MI) programs. This course equips participants with a practical understanding of welding technology, giving MI, reliability, inspection, and engineering personnel the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about weld quality, repair strategies, and fabrication requirements.

Corrosion Under Insulation: Finding, Assessing, and Preventing Damage
2026-04-28 08:00 - 2026-04-30 12:00
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) remains one of the most costly and persistent challenges to fixed equipment mechanical integrity (MI)—but it doesn’t have to be. This course gives participants the practical knowledge and tools to locate susceptible areas, uncover hidden damage using proven non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques, and evaluate remaining life with Fitness-for-Service (FFS) methodologies from API 579. Attendees will also explore effective prevention and mitigation strategies through smart design, insulation selection, and coating practices. By turning knowledge into actionable insights and best practices, this course empowers professionals to confidently detect, assess, and control CUI—improving reliability, reducing downtime, and protecting assets for the long term.

Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity Programs
2026-06-02 08:00 - 2026-06-03 17:00
This course delivers a powerful introduction to fixed equipment mechanical integrity (FEMI) by showing how past industrial events shaped the modern standards that protect people, facilities, and production today. Participants will explore the essential equipment used in processing hazardous materials and uncover how it degrades, how damage is detected, and why qualified inspectors and engineers are vital to preventing failures. Engaging examples and interactive discussions around process flow, process safety information, and operating workflows reveal how cross-functional teams, from operators to maintenance to inspection, collectively sustain asset health. The course breaks down the entire integrity assurance cycle, showing FEMI professionals how to forecast degradation, verify equipment condition, interpret inspection data, and document findings in a way that drives smarter decisions. With a practical look at regulatory requirements, auditing, incident investigations, and the role of robust written programs, attendees gain more than knowledge—they gain a framework for improved FEMI performance. Participants leave equipped to improve reliability, strengthen compliance, and contribute immediately to a safer, more reliable facility.

Damage Mechanisms in the Chemical & Petrochemical Industries
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-11 12:00
Elevate your knowledge of damage mechanisms (DMs) affecting fixed equipment in the chemical and petrochemical industry with this comprehensive course, based on API RP 571. Gain insight into how these DMs impact major process units, where they are commonly observed, and the specific process environments or equipment where they manifest.

Pressure Vessels: ASME VIII-1
2026-07-07 08:00 - 2026-07-09 17:00
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 design of shell and head components for both internal and external pressure, reinforcement of openings, flange analysis, and protection against brittle fracture, while learning to determine the minimum design metal temperature (MDMT). Delve into the design considerations for various pressure vessels found in processing facilities such as process towers, heat exchangers, and non-circular equipment. Through a combination of presentations and practical example problems, you’ll focus on the ASME VIII-1 design-by-rule requirements and gain valuable insights from instructors with extensive industry experience.

PlantManager SAGE with FFS Applications
2026-07-27 10:00 - 2026-07-31 14:00
This PlantManager SAGE training course provides training specific to the PlantManager SAGE suite of analytical tools used to evaluate pressure-containing equipment such as process vessels, piping, and storage tanks. The course will cover the structure of the PlantManager SAGE software and is designed to develop skills in its navigation and use. The software can be used to design new equipment or evaluate in-service equipment based on the criteria in the ASME and API design codes and standards. In-service evaluation capability includes equipment rerating or fitness-for-service (FFS) for a wide variety of damage mechanisms.

Bolted Flanged Joint Integrity: Design, Evaluation, and Optimization
2026-08-04 10:00 - 14:00
Achieving leak-free performance in bolted flanged joints (BFJs) requires more than just tightening bolts—it demands a solid understanding of the mechanics, design rules, and assembly practices behind every BFJ. This course demystifies how torque translates to load and how each component contributes to overall joint integrity. Participants learn to apply ASME Section VIII-1 Appendix 2 flange design rules to calculate bolt loads, flange stresses, and flange rigidity, while also understanding the limitations of Appendix 2 with regard to bolted joint reliability. Building on this foundation, the course dives into ASME PCC-1 and specifically Appendix O to teach proven methods for determining ideal bolt stresses, identifying limiting components, and optimizing joint performance. Real-world example problems reinforce key concepts and help participants translate engineering theory into practical field decisions. Attendees will leave with an awareness of how to design, assess, and improve BFJs across demanding process environments.

Storage Tanks
2026-08-11 08:00 - 2026-08-13 12:00
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 considerations, fabrication processes, and testing protocols—all in the context of API 650 standards. Additionally, we explore other relevant tank designs like API 620 tanks.

Piping Vibration
2026-08-25 08:00 - 2026-08-26 17:00
This course combines a rigorous technical overview of measurement and severity analysis of piping vibration from the perspective of plant engineers that are interested in identifying if a problem actually exists, how it should be evaluated, and, if necessary, how it should be mitigated. Not all piping vibration needs to be addressed; therefore, this course approaches piping vibration from the mindset of an API 579 Fitness-for-Service assessment and uses numerous case studies and examples to illustrate how assessments should take place. Measurement technologies and their limitations are covered, including motion amplification, impact testing, operating deflection shape assessments, and single- and multi-channel accelerometer measurements. An overview of the upcoming API 579 Part 15 assessment methodology is covered with a focus on Level 1 and Level 2 assessments, along with a discussion of its technical basis so the plant engineer can best understand the relevancy and limitations of the methods. Use of the Energy Institute approach to vibration risk identification in the design phase is also covered, including piping design practices to ensure fatigue-tolerant designs. Many case studies of typical piping vibration problems that Equity has solved in the energy industry are included to illustrate the concepts covered. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of vibration issues they have experienced or are experiencing at their facilities for class discussion.

API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1 Fitness-for-Service - Volumetric Metal Loss & Planar Flaws
2026-09-01 08:00 - 2026-09-02 17:00
Let’s face it. Learning all 14 Parts of the API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1 (API 579) Fitness-for-Service International Code can be overwhelming. Why not focus on the parts of API 579 that are most applicable to the vast majority of your work: volumetric metal loss and planar flaws? This dynamic training session dives deep into the essential elements of the API 579 Fitness-for-Service (FFS) methodology, with the sole focus on volumetric metal loss in Parts 4-6 and planar flaws in Parts 3 and 9. Whether you’re responsible for pressure equipment. piping, or atmospheric storage tank integrity, or simply looking to strengthen your FFS knowledge, this course delivers practical, applicable insights you can put to work immediately.

Repair Strategies
2026-10-06 08:00 - 17:00
Discover the full potential of pressure equipment and piping repair strategies. This comprehensive course is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of how these repairs fit into the broader life cycle management of your assets. Learn to navigate key ASME Codes, API Standards, NBIC Standards, and other critical documents that guide repair practices. Explore a range of effective repair strategies, along with considerations on how advanced analysis can sometimes eliminate the need for repair. Gain valuable insights into determining when equipment should be replaced instead of repaired. This course offers a systematic approach to evaluating and managing repairs, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed, cost-effective decisions for your organization.

Process Piping
2026-10-27 08:00 - 2026-10-29 17:00
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 effects, piping layout, support design, and equipment nozzle load limits are covered in depth. Designed to ensure hands-on learning, the course features numerous example problems that reinforce the concepts and help you apply the knowledge in real-world scenarios. Taught by instructors who are industry-recognized subject matter experts, this course blends in-depth technical expertise with real-world perspectives, giving you the skills needed to navigate the complexities of piping design.

API RBI Software within PlantManager
2026-11-03 10:00 - 2026-11-05 14:00
This training course teaches attendees how to effectively navigate and implement the Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodology of API RP 581 using Equity’s API RBI software. After a brief background presentation of basic RBI principles, the course introduces the learner to the API RBI software environment by navigating to areas of the software to enter key inputs, view results, and interpret inspection recommendations. Once general navigation has been understood, the attendee learns how to model fixed equipment in API RBI by participating in hands-on exercises to interpret and enter mechanical, process, inspection, and damage mechanism data. After the equipment modeling is complete, the learner calculates the risk of the equipment, interprets the results, and carefully considers the inspection recommendations.
