Risk Based Inspection Maintenance and Repair – Oil and Gas Assets Training

Day 1
Introduction to Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
• Overview of RBI principles
• Importance of RBI in the oil and gas industry
• Regulatory requirements and industry standards (API 580, API 581, etc.)
• Benefits of RBI compared to traditional inspection methods

Day 2
Fundamentals of Risk Assessment
• Definition of risk in asset management
• Data collection and analysis for risk evaluation
• Key risk assessment concepts: Probability of Failure (PoF) and Consequence of Failure (CoF)
• Risk matrix and categorization
RBI Methodology
• RBI process steps: Identification, screening, assessment, and review
• Qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative RBI approaches
• Risk ranking and prioritization
• Software tools used for RBI (brief introduction to popular tools)

Day 3
Inspection Planning and Optimization
• Developing risk-based inspection plans
• Determining inspection frequencies and techniques
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods: Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT), etc.
• Case studies on optimized inspection programs
Day 4
Maintenance Strategies for Oil and Gas Assets
• Overview of maintenance types: Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Integration of RBI findings into maintenance strategies
• Developing asset life-cycle plans
Repair and Remediation Techniques
• Common damage mechanisms in oil and gas assets (corrosion, fatigue, cracking, etc.)
• Repair methods: Welding, composite repairs, cladding, and patching
• Temporary vs. permanent repairs
• Compliance with industry repair codes (API 510, API 570, ASME standards)

Day 5
RBI Implementation and Continuous Improvement
• Steps for successful RBI program implementation
• Roles and responsibilities of key personnel
• Monitoring and updating RBI assessments
• Auditing and improving RBI processes over time
Case Studies and Practical Exercises
• Real-world RBI application examples
• Group exercises: Risk assessment and inspection planning
• Interactive Q&A sessions
• Developing a sample RBI plan for a selected oil and gas asset
Assessment and Certification
• End-of-course assessment (multiple-choice quiz and/or practical exercise)
• Certificate of Completion for participants scoring above the passing mark