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What does API 510 cover?
What does API 510 applies to?
What does vessel excluded from API 510?

What does other process vessels in other industries Can API 510 be applied at owner/user discretion?

What vessel does not cover by API 510?

The application of API 510 is intent to who?
What is the intent of API 510 ?
What shall be provide by condition monitoring program?
What is provided by API 579-1/ ASME FFS-1?
What is provided by API 580?
What is provided by API 581?
API 510 covers the in-service inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating activities for pressure vessels and the pressure-relievin
This inspection code applies to all hydrocarbon and chemical process vessels that have been placed in service
As per Annex A of API 510
a) vessels constructed in accordance with an applicable construction code
b) vessels constructed without a construction code (noncode vessels)
c) vessels constructed and approved as jurisdictional special based upon jurisdiction acceptance of particular design, fabricatio
and installation;
d) nonstandard vessels

vessels that have been officially retired from service and abandoned in place (i.e. no longer are an asset of record from a financ
The application of this inspection code is restricted to owner/users that employ or have access to the an authorized inspection a
organization, an engineer, an inspector, and, examiners.
The intent of this code is to specify the in-service inspection and condition-monitoring program that is needed to determine the
reasonably accurate and timely assessments to determine if any changes in the condition of pressure equipment could compro
detailed assessment procedures for specific types of damage that are referenced in API 510
API 580 provides guidelines for conducting a risk-based assessment program.
API 581 provides a method of conducting RBI in accordance with the principles in API 580
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ssels and the pressure-relieving devices
ced in service

of particular design, fabrication, inspection, testing,

n asset of record from a financial/accounting standpoint)

the an authorized inspection agency,a repair

at is needed to determine the integrity of pressure vessels and pressure-relieving devices.

sure equipment could compromise continued safe operation
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Who control of the vessel and pressure relief device inspection program, inspection frequencies, and
maintenance and is responsible for the function of an authorized inspection agency in
accordance with the provisions of API 510?
Who control activities relating to the rating, repair, alteration, and engineering assessments of its
pressure vessels and relief devices?

Who is responsible for developing, documenting, implementing, executing, and assessing pressure
vessel/pressure-relieving device inspection systems and inspection/repair systems and procedures that
meet the requirements of API 510?

Who is responsible for implementing and executing an effective MOC process that reviews and controls
changes to the process and to the hardware

Why does effective MOC review process is vital?

When pressure equipment integrity may be affected, what shall be include MOC process?
Who shall be involved in the approval process for changes that may affect pressure vessel integrity?
How to ensure MOC process effectiveness?
Who hould implement and maintain an effective program for creating, establishing, and monitoring
integrity operating windows
Why does IOW is implemented?
What is the effect without an effective IOW and process control program?
Whom attention should be brought if there is any deviations from and changes of trends within
established IOW limits?
What is process parameter for IOW that could impact equipment integrity if not properly controlled?
What is key process parameters for IOWs ?
When is particular attention to monitoring IOW?
What is the code to assist in the development of an IOW program?
What is responsible of pressure vessel engineer?
What is responsible of repair organization to the owner?
What is the inspector responsibilities to the owner/user?
What activity shall the inspector directly involved?
Who can assist inspector performing inspection?
Who shall evaluate and accept NDT result?
What is the next step after accepting NDT result?
What is responsible of Examiner?
What is the requirement to conduct NDE?
What is type of NDE certificate as per API 510?
Can inspector conduct their own examination?
Who shall maintain certification records of the examiners ?
Why these records shall be available to the inspector?
Who shall be responsible for timely notification to the inspector or engineer of potential issues that
may affect vessel integrity
Why does owner/user organization should be audited periodically?
Audit Team shall be consist by who?
Owner/ User

Owner/ User

Owner/ User

Owner/ User

1) allows the inspection group to be able to address issues concerning the adequacy of the pressure equipment design and cur
2) allows the inspection group to anticipate changes in corrosion or other types of damage, and
3) allows the inspection
materials/corrosion, andgroup to update
mechanical the inspection
engineering plan and
experience andrecords to in
expertise account foreffectively
order to those changes
identify pressure
equipment design issues and forecast what changes might affect pressure vessel integrity
The inspection
Changes to thegroup
hardware
and the process
Owner/ User

to avoid process parameter exceedances that may have an unanticipated impact on pressure equipment integrity
no warning of changing operating conditions that could affect the integrity of equipment or validation of the current inspection p
Inspection/engineering personnel so they may modify or create new
inspection plans depending upon the seriousness of the exceedance.
both physical and chemical
both upper and lower limits established, as needed
during start-ups, shutdowns, and significant process upsets
API 584
responsible to the owner/user for activities involving design, engineering review,
analysis, or evaluation of pressure vessels and pressure-relieving devices
provide the
to assure materials,
that equipment,
the inspection, NDE,QC, and workmanship
repairs, and pressure that is necessary
testing to maintain
activities meet API 510and repair
code the vessel or pressure-relievin
requirements.

inspection activities,
other properly trained and qualified individuals who are not inspectors
Inspector
make appropriate recommendations for repairs, replacements, or fitness for continued service
perform the NDE in accordance with job requirements, NDE procedures, and owner/user specifications.
the examiner does need to be trained and competent in the NDE procedures being used and may be required by the owner/use
ASNT SNT-TC-1A,
Inspectors conductingASNT CP-189,
their CGSB, and with
own examinations AWSNDE
QC1techniques shall also be appropriately qualified in accordance with ow

Examiner's Employer
to determine that all NDE examiners are properly qualified for the work they perform
Operating, maintenance, engineering (process and mechanical), or other personnel who have special knowledge or
expertise related
to determine to authorized
if the particular pressure vessels
inspection agency is
meeting the requirements of this inspection code.
people experienced and competent in the application of this code.
sure equipment design and current condition for the proposed changes,

identify pressure

uipment integrity
ion of the current inspection plan.

the vessel or pressure-relieving device in accordance with the requirements of this inspection code

y be required by the owner/user to prove competency by holding certifications in those procedures.

qualified in accordance with owner/user requirements.

ecial knowledge or