Certification
Pressure Vessel Inspector
American Petroleum Institute
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Certified API 510 Pressure Vessel inspectors must have a broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration of pressure vessels. The API 510 examination is designed to determine if individuals have such knowledge.
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Calculate metal loss, corrosion rates, remaining corrosion allowance, remaining service life, and inspection intervals for in-service pressure vesselsDetermine weld joint efficiencies including joint categories and radiography type for pressure vessel integrity evaluationCalculate static head pressure and total pressure on pressure vessel partsCalculate required thickness and maximum allowable working pressure for cylindrical shells, spherical shells, and heads under internal pressureApply knowledge of external pressure design rules for pressure vessel shells and tubesCalculate hydrostatic and pneumatic test pressures and apply pressure testing procedures for pressure vesselsDetermine impact testing requirements and minimum metal temperature exemptions for pressure vessel materialsDetermine weld sizes and reinforcement requirements at openings on pressure vesselsReview welding procedure specifications, procedure qualification records, and welder performance qualifications for compliance with ASME and API requirementsApply general welding requirements for pressure vessels including joint types, weld sizes, restrictions, and heat treatment per ASME Section VIII and API 510Apply radiographic examination requirements including IQI selection, density, and recordkeeping for pressure vessel weldsApply liquid penetrant examination procedures, techniques, interpretation, and documentation for pressure vessel inspectionApply magnetic particle examination procedures, calibration, techniques, and interpretation for pressure vessel inspectionApply ultrasonic thickness measurement procedures for in-service pressure vessel evaluationApply nondestructive examination requirements of ASME Section VIII and API 510 to pressure vessel inspectionIdentify damage mechanisms affecting in-service pressure vessels including corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen damage, and high-temperature deteriorationApply inspection practices for pressure vessels including types of maintenance inspections, inspection planning, and inspection recordsEvaluate corrosion and minimum thickness of pressure vessels and determine estimated remaining lifeDetermine inspection intervals and factors affecting interval adjustments for in-service pressure vesselsApply inspection and maintenance requirements for pressure-relieving devices on pressure vesselsApply repair and alteration requirements for in-service pressure vessels including welded repairs, flaw repair, and hot tappingApply rerate procedures and pressure testing requirements following repairs, alterations, or rerating of pressure vesselsApply material verification and positive material identification requirements for pressure vessel componentsApply welding processes, inspection, and metallurgy knowledge to pressure vessel fabrication and repair activities