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The American Petroleum Institute (API) conducts
training classes that help attendees understand and use its Risk-Based
Inspection (RBI) techniques. Don’t miss the chance to attend
one of API’s courses to learn which RBI technologies, procedures,
and working processes comply with the two important documents:
Recommended Practice for Risk-Based Inspection
(API RP 580)
Base Resource Document on RBI (API Publication 581)
Together, these two documents comprise the widely recognized benchmark
for industry-accepted RBI practices.
- Why RBI analysis is used.
- The benefits and limitations of various RBI technologies.
- Differences between qualitative and quantitative approaches
to RBI methods.
- The scope of equipment covered in RBI techniques.
- How RBI provides input to minimum requirements for programs
that meet RP 580.
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, and enterprise
schedule/tracking.
- Communication tips to help explain RBI to regulators.
- Future industry trends in RBI.
In addition, there are class exercises, such as determining relief
load from real process equipment.
Please visit our Calendar
of Events for all upcoming courses.
Register on-line using the links below:
To order API RP 580 or API 581, please visit the Publications
section of the API website.
- Refining and petrochemical engineers and inspectors.
- Engineers and inspection personnel from the pulp and paper,
oil and natural gas, and chemical industries may also find the
course beneficial. A working knowledge of basic equipment is recommended.
Ms. Kaley coordinates RBI technology services at The Equity Engineering
Group, Inc. She is project manager for API’s RBI User Group
and recognized internationally as an expert and industry leader
in the use and development of RBI technology for refining and petrochemicals.
Ms. Kaley is active in various API committees dealing with materials
and inspection, which includes RBI development, inspection practices,
fitness-for-service and corrosion/material practices. She is also
a member of NACE and PRVC. She actively contributes to industry
programs that address issues of equipment degradation, and provides
technical support and engineering consulting for all levels of refinery
technical experts and management.
Ms. Kaley has extensive experience in preparation and delivery
of training presentations, and has taught numerous industry courses
to practicing engineers. Her work experience includes both plant
engineering and central engineering functions as an owner-user.
Greg C. Alvarado
Senior Consultant to
The Equity Engineering Group, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Mr. Alvarado is a Senior Consultant with more than 27 years experience
in the chemical and refinery industries. Currently, he specializes
in RBI implementation, training and project management for The Equity
Engineering Group, Inc. He also serves as the firm’s Business
Development Manager. His prior industry experience includes serving
as a Senior Member of Monsanto’s Materials Engineering Group,
and also as Chief Chemist for NL Industries.
Mr. Alvarado has a combined background in non-destructive evaluation,
inspection planning, materials and corrosion sciences. He serves
on API’s Subcommittee on Inspection and the NACE Committee
on Refining Industry Corrosion. In addition, he is a past member
of the API group that created RP 580, and past Vice-Chairman of
the committee for API RP 571 Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment
in the Refining Industry.
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