API 580 - RISK BASED INSPECTION

Certification Preparatory Course

Venue: 3 Seletar Aerospace Link
Singapore 797550

This is a 3-days training course to provide a comprehensive understanding on the concepts of

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) based on API 580 principles. RBI is a risk management tool
focusing on mechanical integrity of pressure equipment items so as to mitigate the risk of loss
of containment due to degradation. The training aims to provide the oil, gas and
petrochemical industries with the assurance that the individuals have been trained under this
internationally recognized program to have the required specialization and proficiency in
this very important field.
Course participants aspiring to be certified by API as a validation of their deep knowledge
on RBI will be trained and prepared for the API 580 examination.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course is designed for Inspection and Engineering personnel, Operating engineers,
Managers, Maintenance engineers and personnel responsible for the mechanical integrity and
operability of equipment such as pressure vessels, piping, storage tanks and pressure-relief
devices. This course will also be beneficial to those who are preparing themselves for the API
580 certification examination.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The Training provides participants with:
1. Knowledge of API 580 publication
2. Knowledge in the principles and concepts of RBI;
3. Information of API Individual Certification Program and API 580 certification process;
4. Practical test that simulate the API 580 exam;
5. Competence and confidence to finally achieve API 580 certification.

CODE BOOK TO BRING*

 API RP 580, Risk-Based Inspection, 3rd Edition, February 2016
* Code books can be purchased at Techstreet, www.techstreet.com or Global Eng Docs IHS,
www.global.ihs.com

COURSE OUTLINE
DAY 1
• Introduction and Course Outline
• Purpose, Scope, Roles and Responsibilities
• Risk Assessment Concepts
• Types of RBI Assessment
• Planning the Assessment
• Data Requirements and Collection

DAY 2
• Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes
• Probability of Failure (POF) Analysis
Likelihood Category

• Consequence of Failure (COF) Analysis

DAY 3
• Risk Determination and Analysis
• Inspection Planning
• Risk Mitigation
• RBI Re-assessment
• Documentation and Records
• API 580 Practice Exam Consequence Category
ABOUT THE TRAINER
HO BEE LEONG has more than 20
years of experience in the
international oil and gas (onshore
and offshore), marine,
shipbuilding and repair industries
providing engineering consultancy,
asset integrity, RBI, materials/
corrosion expertise, welding and
failure investigations.

He has previously held positions as Principal Consultant

with DNV, as Corrosion/Inspection Manager in Shell
Seraya Singapore and Integrity Manager in BW Offshore.
He has also stationed in Vietnam where he helped set up
Asset Integrity Management systems for BP and
PetroVietnam offshore and onshore facilities. To date, he
has also performed more than 30 RBI studies for the oil,
gas and petrochemical industries.

He graduated from the National University of Singapore with Masters of Materials Science and
Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering Degree, Mechanical (Honours). His professional
certifications include API 510, 570 & 653, AWS CWI and NDT.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
 Asset Integrity and Risk Management Services
 Plant Maintenance and Engineering
 Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
 Process Safety Management
 Failure Analysis
 Six Sigma (Green Belt)
 Metallurgy and Chemical Analysis
 Corrosion Assessment and Protection
 Materials Selection
 Welding Consultancy/Inspection/Witnessing
 Non-destructive Testing
 Calibration & Mechanical Testing