Certification
Piping Inspector
American Petroleum Institute
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Certified API 570 Piping inspectors must have a broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection, alteration and repair of in-service metallic piping systems. The API 570 examination is designed to determine if applicants have such knowledge.
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Calculate corrosion rates, remaining life, and inspection intervals for in-service piping systemsDetermine weld joint quality factors and casting quality factors for piping system evaluationCalculate minimum required wall thickness and maximum allowable working pressure for in-service corroded pipingCalculate hydrostatic and pneumatic leak test pressures for piping systemsDetermine impact testing requirements and minimum metal temperatures for piping materialsDetermine preheating and heat treatment requirements for piping weldsCalculate thermal expansion of piping materials between operating temperaturesDetermine minimum wall thickness and working pressure requirements for pipe flanges and fittingsReview welding procedure specifications, procedure qualification records, and welder performance qualifications for compliance with ASME and API requirementsApply welding requirements for in-service piping including joint types, weld sizes, preheating, and heat treatment per ASME B31.3 and API 570Apply radiographic examination requirements including IQI selection, density requirements, and recordkeeping for piping weldsApply liquid penetrant examination procedures, techniques, and interpretation requirements for piping componentsApply magnetic particle examination procedures, techniques, and interpretation requirements for piping componentsApply visual examination procedures and evaluation requirements for piping componentsApply leak testing procedures, equipment, and evaluation requirements for piping systemsApply ultrasonic thickness measurement procedures for in-service piping evaluationIdentify and assess damage mechanisms affecting in-service piping including corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, erosion, fatigue, and microbiologically influenced corrosionApply inspection practices for piping system components including types and methods of maintenance inspectionDetermine inspection records and reporting requirements for in-service piping systemsEvaluate repair, alteration, and rerate requirements for in-service piping systemsApply pressure testing requirements following repairs, alterations, or rerating of piping systemsApply material verification and positive material identification procedures for piping system componentsApply pressure-relieving device inspection requirements and practices for piping systemsApply repair methods for in-service piping including welded repairs, mechanical clamps, encirclement sleeves, and flange repair