API 580/581 – Risk-Based Inspection

This 3-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies, aligned with API 580 and API 581 standards. Designed for engineers, inspectors, and asset integrity professionals, it equips participants with skills to assess and manage risks in industrial assets.

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) is a critical strategy for optimizing inspection and maintenance in industries like oil, gas, and petrochemicals, ensuring asset integrity while minimizing costs. API 580/581 – Risk-Based Inspection is a 3-day course designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to implement RBI programs per API 580 (general guidelines) and API 581 (quantitative methodologies). The course covers risk assessment, inspection planning, and mitigation strategies, tailored to assets like pipelines, pressure vessels, and tanks.

Participants will explore the principles of RBI, including probability and consequence of failure, and learn to prioritize inspections based on risk profiles. The course addresses quantitative and qualitative RBI approaches, data collection, and integration with asset management systems. Practical case studies highlight successful RBI implementations, demonstrating how to balance safety, compliance, and cost-efficiency.

This course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance asset reliability, reduce downtime, and comply with industry regulations.

By the end, attendees will be equipped to implement API 580/581-compliant RBI programs, optimize inspection schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

• Understand API 580 and API 581 standards for RBI.
• Conduct risk assessments using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Develop inspection plans based on risk profiles.
• Integrate RBI with asset management and maintenance systems.
• Mitigate risks through effective inspection and maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

• Asset integrity engineers, inspectors, and maintenance professionals.
• Professionals in oil, gas, petrochemical, or power generation industries.
• Safety and compliance officers managing asset risks.
• Individuals preparing for API 580 certification.

Day 1: RBI Fundamentals and API 580

• Introduction to RBI: Principles and benefits.
• API 580 overview: Risk assessment methodologies.
• Identifying probability and consequence of failure.
• Conducting a qualitative risk assessment.

Day 2: API 581 and Quantitative RBI

• API 581: Quantitative risk assessment techniques.
• Data collection and analysis for RBI.
• Developing risk-based inspection plans.
• Building an RBI plan for an asset.

Day 3: Implementation and Optimization

• Integrating RBI with asset management systems.
• Mitigation strategies: Inspection, maintenance, and repairs.
• Regulatory compliance and RBI software tools.
• Implementing an RBI program.