API 570

Day 1

1. Introduction
2. ASME B16.5 – Flange Code

• Maximum Flange Pressure
• Maximum Flange Temperature
• Appropriate Flange Class
• Maximum Hydrotest Pressure
• Flange Dimensions
• Maximum allowed Flaw Size on Flange Face

3. ASME B31.3 Piping Code Part 1

• Purpose & Scope of the Code
• Organization of the Code
• Piping Classes specified by the Code
• Roles specified by the Code
• How to find information in the Code

4. API 570 Section 1-4

• Purpose of API 570
• Scope of API 570
• Responsibilities defined in API 570
• How to memorize information in API Code

Evening Session

• Homework
• Practice the calculation covered in Class

Day 2

1. ASME B31.3 – Calculations & Chart Part 1

• Quality Factor – “E”
• Allowable Stress – “S”
• Minimum Thickness for a Pipe
• Appropriate Pipe Schedule for new Pipe
• Minimum Thickness for a Blank (Blind)

2. ASME B31.3 Piping Code Part 2

• Basic concepts of Piping Flexibility
• Selection of Piping Materials
• Fabrication Requirements

3. ASME B31.3 – Calculations & Chart Part 2

• Thermal Pipe Growth
• Minimum Design Temperature
• Welding Preheat Requirements
• PWHT Requirements

Evening Session

• Homework
• Practice the calculation covered in Class

Day 3

1. ASME B&PV Section IX – Welding Code Part 1

• Purpose of the Code
• Roles of the Welding Inspector
• Organization of the Code
• Welding Positions – Test and Field
• Testing Requirements and Acceptance Criteria
• Welder Qualification Process and Restrictions
• How to find information in the Code

2. ASME B&PV Section IX – Review and Evaluate a WPQ (Welder Qualification)

• Essential Variables for welder qualification
• Testing required for welder qualification

3. API 570 Section 6-8

• Inspection Type and Interval
• Inspection Data Evaluation
• Calculate MAWP of a Piping System
• Repair, Alterations & Rerating

Evening Session

• Homework
• Practice the calculation covered in Class