API RP 579 Fitness-for Service Course
Presented by Equity Engineering

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API presents two separate courses for engineers and inspectors.
1½ – Day Course for Inspectors
This class covers inspection rules for all levels, with a focus on Level 1 assessments. The course outline is similar to the 3-day course, except that it excludes the Damage Mechanisms Overview, and the last three topics listed above. This course is a shorter version of the 3-day class, with attention aimed at equipment inspection issues such as obtaining and evaluating thickness profiles, cracks, and misalignments.

3 – Day Course for Engineers
This class covers Level 1 and 2 assessments aimed at engineers. It includes two evening problem-solving sessions. It is suggested that attendees have a working knowledge of equipment design codes and basic stress calculations.

This course will cover insights into the background and logic behind the assessment procedures for API RP 579. In addition, both courses include other highlights:

• Discussion of damage mechanisms and the importance of identification.
• Various detailed inspection techniques for damage mechanisms, with focus on flaw characterization. (This is not covered in the 1 ½-day course.)
• Overview of remaining life assessment, remediation, and methods to extend the life of damaged equipment.
• Presentation of practical examples of FFS procedures.
• Details on how to assess damage/flaws that are not directly covered in API 579.
• Interaction of RP 579 with API Publications 510 and 570, API Std. 653, and NBIC SM-23.
• Relationship of API’s RP 579 with other FFS standards.
• Future directions of RP 579. (Not covered in the 1½-day course.)

Who should attend:

Plant engineers in mechanical reliability programs, plant inspectors, central engineering staff, and consultants for refining and petrochemicals. Training in RP579 can also be beneficial for the pulp, paper, fossil fuel utility, and nuclear energy industries.

Please visit our Calendar of Events for all upcoming courses.

For dates and locations, registration, and hotel information, view the appropriate registration brochure.

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Instructors

David A. Osage, P.E.
Principal Engineer
The Equity Engineering Group, Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio
Mr. Osage has more than 25 years experience in the refining and petrochemical industry as an owner-user. He is internationally recognized as an industry expert and leader in the development and use of FFS technology. As the architect and principal author of API Recommended Practice 579, he developed many of the assessment methodologies and supporting technical information.

Mr. Osage was the recipient of a Certificate of Appreciation from API for his work on API RP 579. He is currently leading API, ASME, MPC, and PVRC committee activities to improve FFS methods and develop new assessment technologies.

Gerrit M. Buchheim, P.E.
Principal Engineer
The Equity Engineering Group, Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio

Mr. Buchheim has more than 20 years experience in the refining and petrochemical industry as an owner-user. He is an expert in materials engineering and identification of damage mechanisms. He has extensive experience in the use of FFS technology in day-to-day plant operations, as well as in shutdown and maintenance planning.

Mr. Buchheim has been involved in the development and promotion of RBI and has significant experience in using FFS technical assessments with RBI. He was a secondary author of API’s RP 579 and helped develop much of the content.

For more information, please contact Georgia Zellhofer at ggzellhofer@equityeng.com.