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ASME Level 1 Plant Inspector June 2012 11 12 13 14 15                 Aberdeen
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The Matthews Training ASME Plant Inspector Level 1 is a 5-day entry-level course for those wishing to consolidate their experience before moving on to ASME L2 or API inspection qualifications. It is the main route for inspectors and technicians planning a move into plant inspection from another discipline (such as NDT, weld inspection etc). Contains combined classroom and hands-on workshop training covering the basic topics of in-service plant inspection.

  • The PSSRs (Minor systems):Responsibilities, Written Schemes

  • Inspection of Vessels, Pipework and Heat Exchangers

  • Basic stress /corrosion calculations

  • Basic application of API inspection codes

  • Corrosion severity

  • Inspection reporting

All course material, text books, exam and certificate costs are included in the course fee. Course contains 90 minute examination and assessed vessel inspection reporting exercise. Individual pass certificates awarded by ASME (non-renewable)

Course fee £1,950+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

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Non-Intrusive Inspection DNV-RP-103 June 2012   12 13 14                   CATCH Centre Immingham
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NON-INTRUSIVE INSPECTION OF PROCESS VESSELS
TO DNV-RP-103

The advantages of NII

For most process operators there are clear advantages in replacing some traditional Internal Visual Inspections (IVI) with Non-Intrusive Inspections (NII) done from the outside of the vessel. Done properly, NII can reduce cost and mechanical disturbances of the plant, and allow better future planning for shutdowns when they do occur.

Simply replacing IVI with NII is rarely good enough so Integrity Managers need proper technical justification when presenting NII recommendations to clients. Clients, in turn, have to justify the decision to their enforcing authorities, and maintain an auditable trail of the technical decisions made.

DNV Recommended Practice document DNV-RP-103: 2010 is a compilation of sound engineering practice and proven experience obtained from oil and gas industry process vessels. It provides a detailed breakdown of the step-by-step NII decision-making process culminating in the writing of a NII Decision Guidance Report.

What are the training course benefits?

The Matthews Training course Non-Intrusive Inspection to DNV-RP-103 will provide delegates with the understanding of DNV-RP-103 necessary to be able to write an NII Decision Guidance Report for process vessels. Practical exercises are carried out using documentation record packs and previous inspection reports for actual vessels. This is supplemented by hand-on visual inspection of the vessels themselves in the training facility.

Is this an examined course?

Yes. To pass the course delegates have to demonstrate their learned knowledge of DNV-RP-103 by achieving a minimum 70% in  combined multichoice and narrative exam. In addition they have to produce an assessed individual NII decision guidance report to a high standard

Who should attend?

Delegates should have:

  • A basic understanding of NDT and its limitations
  • Knowledge of the content of written schemes of examination (WSEs)
  • An understanding of how pressure plant inspection scopes and periodicities are decided in process operation and inspection companies
  • Previous hands-on experience of inspecting vessels and producing inspection reports. Delegates without such engineering experience will find it difficult to meet the reporting requirements of the examination exercises.

Course booking

Fees for the public course are £1895 +VAT per delegate to include all necessary documents, course materials and examination/certification fees (excluding accommodation). Delegate PPE required. In-house courses can be arranged for 5+ delegates. To reserve a place contact us directly on enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk or 07732 799351

Click here to try our NII sample quiz questions. They are mainly taken from DNV-RP-103, with one or two from API 510 thrown in for comparison



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ASME Level 1 Plant Inspector June 2012 18 19 20 21 22                Teesside
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The Matthews Training ASME Plant Inspector Level 1 is a 5-day entry-level course for those wishing to consolidate their experience before moving on to ASME L2 or API inspection qualifications. It is the main route for inspectors and technicians planning a move into plant inspection from another discipline (such as NDT, weld inspection etc). Contains combined classroom and hands-on workshop training covering the basic topics of in-service plant inspection.

  • The PSSRs (Minor systems):Responsibilities, Written Schemes

  • Inspection of Vessels, Pipework and Heat Exchangers

  • Basic stress /corrosion calculations

  • Basic application of API inspection codes

  • Corrosion severity

  • Inspection reporting

All course material, text books, exam and certificate costs are included in the course fee. Course contains 90 minute examination and assessed vessel inspection reporting exercise. Individual pass certificates awarded by ASME (non-renewable)

Course fee £1,895+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

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ASME Level 2 Plant Inspector June 2012 18 19 20 21                   Aberdeen
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The Matthews Training ASME Plant Inspector Level 2 is an intensive 4-day examined course covering advanced aspects of in-service inspection of pressure equipment and related plant in the oil/gas/petroleum/petrochemical industries .The course is suitable for candidates with an existing plant inspector qualification who wish to demonstrate a higher level of technical knowledge relating to plant inspection in the oil/gas/petroleum industry. Topics include:

  • Role of the 'Technical Authority'
  • API 579 General wall thinning assessment module
  • Non-Intrusive Inspection justifications: DNV RP-103 / API 510
  • Advanced corrosion: API 571
  • Sour service repair materials: NACE MR-0175
  • Vessel/pipework/pipeline defect assessment
  • Weld Repair Techniques:ASME PCC-2 and API 570
    The course has a 2.5 hour examination comprising six descriptive questions. There is also a 20-question multi-choice paper. Delegates who reach the exam pass mark of 70% receive a certificate awarded by ASME. This certificate is specific to the individual delegate and is currently non-renewable.

Course fee £1,950+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

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Pressure Relief Valves June 2012   19 20 21                   Aberdeen
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The Matthews Training course 'Inspection and maintenance of pressure relief valves (PRVs) is a practical training course tailored to the specific needs of the owners/operators of pressure systems. It combines classroom instruction and practical workshop training on various types of PRVs. It is an independent course that covers various types of PRV designs and is not specific to any equipment manufacturer. The global objectives of the course programme are to:

  • Provide a mechanism for training and familiarisation of delegates staff with pressure relief valves, which are important safety-critical items of pressure equipment under The PSSRs and similar statutory requirements in other countries
  • Enable delegates to develop familiarity with the practical aspects of PRV inspection and maintenance and demonstrate this familiarity to external bodies such as the site Competent Person and HSE.

    This course operates as a public course at various venues and on demand as an in-house course at client's sites. The course assessment consists of three parts:

  • Continuous assessment of delegates throughout the duration of the course, particularly during the participation exercises.
  • Written tests comprising a combination of multiple choice and descriptive questions. The pass mark is 70%.
  • Practical workshop assessment test on PRVs using a case study format

Course fee £1,795+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

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ASME Level 3 Plant Inspector July 2012 9 10 11 12 13                 Yarm Teesside
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This is the top-level qualification suitable for candidates who wish to demonstrate the highest level of technical and management-related knowledge relating to plant inspection. It is suitable for those who wish to demonstrate they have the knowledge to progress to ‘Technical Authority’ level in the power/oil/gas/petroleum industry.

Contents

    • Thick walled component assessment
    • Root cause analysis of inspection problems
    • Failure investigation reporting
    • Hydrogen damage FFP assessment
    • Selected API 581 methodologies
    • Inspector competence assessment

    Entry Requirements

    This is an advanced course with a stringent in-course assessment and written examination.

    Fees for the course are £2250 +VAT per delegate to include all course materials, books and ASME exam/certification. To reserve a place contact Cliff Matthews directly on enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk


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ASME Level 1 Plant Inspector July 2012 16 17 18 19 20                 CATCH Centre Immingham
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The Matthews Training ASME Plant Inspector Level 1 is a 5-day entry-level course for those wishing to consolidate their experience before moving on to ASME L2 or API inspection qualifications. It is the main route for inspectors and technicians planning a move into plant inspection from another discipline (such as NDT, weld inspection etc). Contains combined classroom and hands-on workshop training covering the basic topics of in-service plant inspection.

  • The PSSRs (Minor systems):Responsibilities, Written Schemes

  • Inspection of Vessels, Pipework and Heat Exchangers

  • Basic stress /corrosion calculations

  • Basic application of API inspection codes

  • Corrosion severity

  • Inspection reporting

All course material, text books, exam and certificate costs are included in the course fee. Course contains 90 minute examination and assessed vessel inspection reporting exercise. Individual pass certificates awarded by ASME (non-renewable)

Course fee £1,950+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

More Information about this course


ASME Level 1 Plant Inspector July 2012 16 17 18 19 20                 CATCH Centre Immingham
Click for details > Click again to close   M T W T F S S  

The Matthews Training ASME Plant Inspector Level 1 is a 5-day entry-level course for those wishing to consolidate their experience before moving on to ASME L2 or API inspection qualifications. It is the main route for inspectors and technicians planning a move into plant inspection from another discipline (such as NDT, weld inspection etc). Contains combined classroom and hands-on workshop training covering the basic topics of in-service plant inspection.

  • The PSSRs (Minor systems):Responsibilities, Written Schemes

  • Inspection of Vessels, Pipework and Heat Exchangers

  • Basic stress /corrosion calculations

  • Basic application of API inspection codes

  • Corrosion severity

  • Inspection reporting

All course material, text books, exam and certificate costs are included in the course fee. Course contains 90 minute examination and assessed vessel inspection reporting exercise. Individual pass certificates awarded by ASME (non-renewable)

Course fee £1,950+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

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API 579 FFP Assessment July 2012   24 25 26                   Yarm Teesside
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This course 'Practical FFP assessment of pressure plant defects using API 579' is designed as a modular course that is tailored to the specific needs of offshore and onshore engineers working in the field of integrity assessment The course is based on manual calculation examples of the most straightforward API 579 modules. These are based on non-elevated temperature applications and exclude complex crack analysis. The course is specifically targeted at developing an understanding of the underlying principles rather than specific skills in using proprietary software.It is suitable for engineers with an interest in assessing corroded vessels/pipes, code and out-of-code assessments but without a detailed knowledge of stress analysis. You will need a reasonable (Secondary School) understanding of Maths. There is an end-of course test comprising multiple choice and descriptive questions (this does not include detailed calculations) with a pass mark of 70%.

Course fee £1,795+VAT


Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

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Non-Intrusive Inspection DNV-RP-103 September 2012   4 5 6       Aberdeen
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NON-INTRUSIVE INSPECTION OF PROCESS VESSELS
TO DNV-RP-103

The advantages of NII

For most process operators there are clear advantages in replacing some traditional Internal Visual Inspections (IVI) with Non-Intrusive Inspections (NII) done from the outside of the vessel. Done properly, NII can reduce cost and mechanical disturbances of the plant, and allow better future planning for shutdowns when they do occur.

Simply replacing IVI with NII is rarely good enough so Integrity Managers need proper technical justification when presenting NII recommendations to clients. Clients, in turn, have to justify the decision to their enforcing authorities, and maintain an auditable trail of the technical decisions made.

DNV Recommended Practice document DNV-RP-103: 2010 is a compilation of sound engineering practice and proven experience obtained from oil and gas industry process vessels. It provides a detailed breakdown of the step-by-step NII decision-making process culminating in the writing of a NII Decision Guidance Report.

What are the training course benefits?

The Matthews Training course Non-Intrusive Inspection to DNV-RP-103 will provide delegates with the understanding of DNV-RP-103 necessary to be able to write an NII Decision Guidance Report for process vessels. Practical exercises are carried out using documentation record packs and previous inspection reports for actual vessels. This is supplemented by hand-on visual inspection of the vessels themselves in the training facility.

Is this an examined course?

Yes. To pass the course delegates have to demonstrate their learned knowledge of DNV-RP-103 by achieving a minimum 70% in  combined multichoice and narrative exam. In addition they have to produce an assessed individual NII decision guidance report to a high standard

Who should attend?

Delegates should have:

  • A basic understanding of NDT and its limitations
  • Knowledge of the content of written schemes of examination (WSEs)
  • An understanding of how pressure plant inspection scopes and periodicities are decided in process operation and inspection companies
  • Previous hands-on experience of inspecting vessels and producing inspection reports. Delegates without such engineering experience will find it difficult to meet the reporting requirements of the examination exercises.

Course booking

Fees for the public course are £1895 +VAT per delegate to include all necessary documents, course materials and examination/certification fees (excluding accommodation). Delegate PPE required. In-house courses can be arranged for 5+ delegates. To reserve a place contact us directly on enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk or 07732 799351

Click here to try our NII sample quiz questions. They are mainly taken from DNV-RP-103, with one or two from API 510 thrown in for comparison



More Information about this course


ASME Level 1 Plant Inspector September 2012 10 11 12 13 14                Teesside
Click for details > Click again to close   M T W T F S S  

The Matthews Training ASME Plant Inspector Level 1 is a 5-day entry-level course for those wishing to consolidate their experience before moving on to ASME L2 or API inspection qualifications. It is the main route for inspectors and technicians planning a move into plant inspection from another discipline (such as NDT, weld inspection etc). Contains combined classroom and hands-on workshop training covering the basic topics of in-service plant inspection.

  • The PSSRs (Minor systems):Responsibilities, Written Schemes

  • Inspection of Vessels, Pipework and Heat Exchangers

  • Basic stress /corrosion calculations

  • Basic application of API inspection codes

  • Corrosion severity

  • Inspection reporting

All course material, text books, exam and certificate costs are included in the course fee. Course contains 90 minute examination and assessed vessel inspection reporting exercise. Individual pass certificates awarded by ASME (non-renewable)

Course fee £1,895+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

More Information about this course


Pressure Relief Valves September 2012   4 5 6                   CATCH Centre Immingham
Click for details > Click again to close   M T W T F S S  

The Matthews Training course 'Inspection and maintenance of pressure relief valves (PRVs) is a practical training course tailored to the specific needs of the owners/operators of pressure systems. It combines classroom instruction and practical workshop training on various types of PRVs. It is an independent course that covers various types of PRV designs and is not specific to any equipment manufacturer. The global objectives of the course programme are to:

  • Provide a mechanism for training and familiarisation of delegates staff with pressure relief valves, which are important safety-critical items of pressure equipment under The PSSRs and similar statutory requirements in other countries
  • Enable delegates to develop familiarity with the practical aspects of PRV inspection and maintenance and demonstrate this familiarity to external bodies such as the site Competent Person and HSE.

    This course operates as a public course at various venues and on demand as an in-house course at client's sites. The course assessment consists of three parts:

  • Continuous assessment of delegates throughout the duration of the course, particularly during the participation exercises.
  • Written tests comprising a combination of multiple choice and descriptive questions. The pass mark is 70%.
  • Practical workshop assessment test on PRVs using a case study format

Course fee £1,795+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

More Information about this course


ASME Level 2 Plant Inspector September 2012 10 11 12 13       Yarm Teesside
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The Matthews Training ASME Plant Inspector Level 2 is an intensive 4-day examined course covering advanced aspects of in-service inspection of pressure equipment and related plant in the oil/gas/petroleum/petrochemical industries .The course is suitable for candidates with an existing plant inspector qualification who wish to demonstrate a higher level of technical knowledge relating to plant inspection in the oil/gas/petroleum industry. Topics include:

  • Role of the 'Technical Authority'
  • API 579 General wall thinning assessment module
  • Non-Intrusive Inspection justifications: DNV RP-103 / API 510
  • Advanced corrosion: API 571
  • Sour service repair materials: NACE MR-0175
  • Vessel/pipework/pipeline defect assessment
  • Weld Repair Techniques:ASME PCC-2 and API 570
    The course has a 2.5 hour examination comprising six descriptive questions. There is also a 20-question multi-choice paper. Delegates who reach the exam pass mark of 70% receive a certificate awarded by ASME. This certificate is specific to the individual delegate and is currently non-renewable.

Course fee £1,950+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

More Information about this course


ASME Level 1 Plant Inspector October 2012 1 2 3 4 5                Aberdeen
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The Matthews Training ASME Plant Inspector Level 1 is a 5-day entry-level course for those wishing to consolidate their experience before moving on to ASME L2 or API inspection qualifications. It is the main route for inspectors and technicians planning a move into plant inspection from another discipline (such as NDT, weld inspection etc). Contains combined classroom and hands-on workshop training covering the basic topics of in-service plant inspection.

  • The PSSRs (Minor systems):Responsibilities, Written Schemes

  • Inspection of Vessels, Pipework and Heat Exchangers

  • Basic stress /corrosion calculations

  • Basic application of API inspection codes

  • Corrosion severity

  • Inspection reporting

All course material, text books, exam and certificate costs are included in the course fee. Course contains 90 minute examination and assessed vessel inspection reporting exercise. Individual pass certificates awarded by ASME (non-renewable)

Course fee £1,895+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

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Boiler Inspection Course October 2012   2 3 4 5        CATCH Centre Immingham
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To reserve a place contact Cliff Matthews directly on enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

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ASME PCC-2 Pressure Equipment Repair October 2012   9 10 11          Aberdeen
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This course covers the repair of pressure equipment (vessels, pipework and pipelines) that has been found to be corroded in service, or subject to other damage mechanisms that make it an increased risk for continued use.It is intended for technicians and engineers with an interest in pressure equipment repair but without a detailed knowledge of codes and stress analysis.

Outline course content

Code content

  • ASME PCC-2:2011: All sections

  • API 510: Repair chapters

  • API 570: Repair chapters

    Welded repairs
  • Flaw excavation

  • Design of repair welds; all types

  • Flange repair

    Mechanical repairs
  • Straightening and renewal of shape

  • Hot bolting

    Non-metallic/bonded repairs
  • Clamps

  • Composite repairs

    Post weld heat treatment
  • Code PWHT –v- replacement methods

    Testing of repairs
  • NDE

  • Pressure testing

This course is operated by Matthews Engineering Training Ltd. Fees for the course are £1895+VATper delegate to include all course materials, books and exam/certification. To reserve a place contact Cliff Matthews directly on enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk


API 579 FFP Assessment October 2012   16 17 18                   Yarm Teesside
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This course 'Practical FFP assessment of pressure plant defects using API 579' is designed as a modular course that is tailored to the specific needs of offshore and onshore engineers working in the field of integrity assessment The course is based on manual calculation examples of the most straightforward API 579 modules. These are based on non-elevated temperature applications and exclude complex crack analysis. The course is specifically targeted at developing an understanding of the underlying principles rather than specific skills in using proprietary software.It is suitable for engineers with an interest in assessing corroded vessels/pipes, code and out-of-code assessments but without a detailed knowledge of stress analysis. You will need a reasonable (Secondary School) understanding of Maths. There is an end-of course test comprising multiple choice and descriptive questions (this does not include detailed calculations) with a pass mark of 70%.

Course fee £1,795+VAT


Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

More Information about this course


Non-Intrusive Inspection DNV-RP-103 October 2012   23 24 25                   CATCH Centre Immingham
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NON-INTRUSIVE INSPECTION OF PROCESS VESSELS
TO DNV-RP-103

The advantages of NII

For most process operators there are clear advantages in replacing some traditional Internal Visual Inspections (IVI) with Non-Intrusive Inspections (NII) done from the outside of the vessel. Done properly, NII can reduce cost and mechanical disturbances of the plant, and allow better future planning for shutdowns when they do occur.

Simply replacing IVI with NII is rarely good enough so Integrity Managers need proper technical justification when presenting NII recommendations to clients. Clients, in turn, have to justify the decision to their enforcing authorities, and maintain an auditable trail of the technical decisions made.

DNV Recommended Practice document DNV-RP-103: 2010 is a compilation of sound engineering practice and proven experience obtained from oil and gas industry process vessels. It provides a detailed breakdown of the step-by-step NII decision-making process culminating in the writing of a NII Decision Guidance Report.

What are the training course benefits?

The Matthews Training course Non-Intrusive Inspection to DNV-RP-103 will provide delegates with the understanding of DNV-RP-103 necessary to be able to write an NII Decision Guidance Report for process vessels. Practical exercises are carried out using documentation record packs and previous inspection reports for actual vessels. This is supplemented by hand-on visual inspection of the vessels themselves in the training facility.

Is this an examined course?

Yes. To pass the course delegates have to demonstrate their learned knowledge of DNV-RP-103 by achieving a minimum 70% in  combined multichoice and narrative exam. In addition they have to produce an assessed individual NII decision guidance report to a high standard

Who should attend?

Delegates should have:

  • A basic understanding of NDT and its limitations
  • Knowledge of the content of written schemes of examination (WSEs)
  • An understanding of how pressure plant inspection scopes and periodicities are decided in process operation and inspection companies
  • Previous hands-on experience of inspecting vessels and producing inspection reports. Delegates without such engineering experience will find it difficult to meet the reporting requirements of the examination exercises.

Course booking

Fees for the public course are £1895 +VAT per delegate to include all necessary documents, course materials and examination/certification fees (excluding accommodation). Delegate PPE required. In-house courses can be arranged for 5+ delegates. To reserve a place contact us directly on enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk or 07732 799351

Click here to try our NII sample quiz questions. They are mainly taken from DNV-RP-103, with one or two from API 510 thrown in for comparison



More Information about this course


ASME Level 1 Plant Inspector November 2012 5 6 7 8 9                CATCH Centre Immingham
Click for details > Click again to close   M T W T F S S  

The Matthews Training ASME Plant Inspector Level 1 is a 5-day entry-level course for those wishing to consolidate their experience before moving on to ASME L2 or API inspection qualifications. It is the main route for inspectors and technicians planning a move into plant inspection from another discipline (such as NDT, weld inspection etc). Contains combined classroom and hands-on workshop training covering the basic topics of in-service plant inspection.

  • The PSSRs (Minor systems):Responsibilities, Written Schemes

  • Inspection of Vessels, Pipework and Heat Exchangers

  • Basic stress /corrosion calculations

  • Basic application of API inspection codes

  • Corrosion severity

  • Inspection reporting

All course material, text books, exam and certificate costs are included in the course fee. Course contains 90 minute examination and assessed vessel inspection reporting exercise. Individual pass certificates awarded by ASME (non-renewable)

Course fee £1,895+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

More Information about this course


ASME Level 2 Plant Inspector November 2012 5 6 7 8       Aberdeen
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The Matthews Training ASME Plant Inspector Level 2 is an intensive 4-day examined course covering advanced aspects of in-service inspection of pressure equipment and related plant in the oil/gas/petroleum/petrochemical industries .The course is suitable for candidates with an existing plant inspector qualification who wish to demonstrate a higher level of technical knowledge relating to plant inspection in the oil/gas/petroleum industry. Topics include:

  • Role of the 'Technical Authority'
  • API 579 General wall thinning assessment module
  • Non-Intrusive Inspection justifications: DNV RP-103 / API 510
  • Advanced corrosion: API 571
  • Sour service repair materials: NACE MR-0175
  • Vessel/pipework/pipeline defect assessment
  • Weld Repair Techniques:ASME PCC-2 and API 570
    The course has a 2.5 hour examination comprising six descriptive questions. There is also a 20-question multi-choice paper. Delegates who reach the exam pass mark of 70% receive a certificate awarded by ASME. This certificate is specific to the individual delegate and is currently non-renewable.

Course fee £1,950+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

More Information about this course


Pressure Relief Valves November 2012   13 14 15                   Aberdeen
Click for details > Click again to close   M T W T F S S  

The Matthews Training course 'Inspection and maintenance of pressure relief valves (PRVs) is a practical training course tailored to the specific needs of the owners/operators of pressure systems. It combines classroom instruction and practical workshop training on various types of PRVs. It is an independent course that covers various types of PRV designs and is not specific to any equipment manufacturer. The global objectives of the course programme are to:

  • Provide a mechanism for training and familiarisation of delegates staff with pressure relief valves, which are important safety-critical items of pressure equipment under The PSSRs and similar statutory requirements in other countries
  • Enable delegates to develop familiarity with the practical aspects of PRV inspection and maintenance and demonstrate this familiarity to external bodies such as the site Competent Person and HSE.

    This course operates as a public course at various venues and on demand as an in-house course at client's sites. The course assessment consists of three parts:

  • Continuous assessment of delegates throughout the duration of the course, particularly during the participation exercises.
  • Written tests comprising a combination of multiple choice and descriptive questions. The pass mark is 70%.
  • Practical workshop assessment test on PRVs using a case study format

Course fee £1,795+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

More Information about this course


ASME Level 1 Plant Inspector December 2012 10 11 12 13 14                Aberdeen
Click for details > Click again to close   M T W T F S S  

The Matthews Training ASME Plant Inspector Level 1 is a 5-day entry-level course for those wishing to consolidate their experience before moving on to ASME L2 or API inspection qualifications. It is the main route for inspectors and technicians planning a move into plant inspection from another discipline (such as NDT, weld inspection etc). Contains combined classroom and hands-on workshop training covering the basic topics of in-service plant inspection.

  • The PSSRs (Minor systems):Responsibilities, Written Schemes

  • Inspection of Vessels, Pipework and Heat Exchangers

  • Basic stress /corrosion calculations

  • Basic application of API inspection codes

  • Corrosion severity

  • Inspection reporting

All course material, text books, exam and certificate costs are included in the course fee. Course contains 90 minute examination and assessed vessel inspection reporting exercise. Individual pass certificates awarded by ASME (non-renewable)

Course fee £1,895+VAT

Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

More Information about this course


API 579 FFP Assessment December 2012   11 12 13                   Aberdeen
Click for details > Click again to close   M T W T F S S  

This course 'Practical FFP assessment of pressure plant defects using API 579' is designed as a modular course that is tailored to the specific needs of offshore and onshore engineers working in the field of integrity assessment The course is based on manual calculation examples of the most straightforward API 579 modules. These are based on non-elevated temperature applications and exclude complex crack analysis. The course is specifically targeted at developing an understanding of the underlying principles rather than specific skills in using proprietary software.It is suitable for engineers with an interest in assessing corroded vessels/pipes, code and out-of-code assessments but without a detailed knowledge of stress analysis. You will need a reasonable (Secondary School) understanding of Maths. There is an end-of course test comprising multiple choice and descriptive questions (this does not include detailed calculations) with a pass mark of 70%.

Course fee £1,795+VAT


Please email: enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk

More Information about this course


Non-Intrusive Inspection DNV-RP-103 December 2012 17 18 19         Aberdeen
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NON-INTRUSIVE INSPECTION OF PROCESS VESSELS
TO DNV-RP-103

The advantages of NII

For most process operators there are clear advantages in replacing some traditional Internal Visual Inspections (IVI) with Non-Intrusive Inspections (NII) done from the outside of the vessel. Done properly, NII can reduce cost and mechanical disturbances of the plant, and allow better future planning for shutdowns when they do occur.

Simply replacing IVI with NII is rarely good enough so Integrity Managers need proper technical justification when presenting NII recommendations to clients. Clients, in turn, have to justify the decision to their enforcing authorities, and maintain an auditable trail of the technical decisions made.

DNV Recommended Practice document DNV-RP-103: 2010 is a compilation of sound engineering practice and proven experience obtained from oil and gas industry process vessels. It provides a detailed breakdown of the step-by-step NII decision-making process culminating in the writing of a NII Decision Guidance Report.

What are the training course benefits?

The Matthews Training course Non-Intrusive Inspection to DNV-RP-103 will provide delegates with the understanding of DNV-RP-103 necessary to be able to write an NII Decision Guidance Report for process vessels. Practical exercises are carried out using documentation record packs and previous inspection reports for actual vessels. This is supplemented by hand-on visual inspection of the vessels themselves in the training facility.

Is this an examined course?

Yes. To pass the course delegates have to demonstrate their learned knowledge of DNV-RP-103 by achieving a minimum 70% in  combined multichoice and narrative exam. In addition they have to produce an assessed individual NII decision guidance report to a high standard

Who should attend?

Delegates should have:

  • A basic understanding of NDT and its limitations
  • Knowledge of the content of written schemes of examination (WSEs)
  • An understanding of how pressure plant inspection scopes and periodicities are decided in process operation and inspection companies
  • Previous hands-on experience of inspecting vessels and producing inspection reports. Delegates without such engineering experience will find it difficult to meet the reporting requirements of the examination exercises.

Course booking

Fees for the public course are £1895 +VAT per delegate to include all necessary documents, course materials and examination/certification fees (excluding accommodation). Delegate PPE required. In-house courses can be arranged for 5+ delegates. To reserve a place contact us directly on enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk or 07732 799351

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