Presenter: Ashveer Maharaj
Ashveer Maharaj has been currently practicing engineering for over 21 years with respect to design, fabrication, repair and fitness for service of pressurised equipment and systems for the petrochemical industry. He has extensive knowledge with respect to a variety of Codes and Standards like ASME, API, European Codes PD-5500, AD Merkblatter & EN13445.
He specialises in performing advanced Finite element Analysis (FEA) and Level 3 Fitness for Service assessments with applications both local and international ranging from South Africa, Asia, USA and Canada….More
OPERATE, REPAIR OR REPLACE!!! WHAT DO WE DO?
Fitness For Service (FFS) in accordance with API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1 is a multi-disciplinary engineering assessment to help make informed and safe decisions to either operate, repair, or replace equipment or piping systems that contain a specific flaw or are subjected to a specific damage mechanism. Recommendations assist with assessing the equipment remaining life and inspection strategies for continued life in service
THE BENEFITS ARE:
- Improved SAFTEY!
- Reduce Risk
- Reduce cost for maintenance and inspection!
- Reduce downtime of equipment availability for operation
- Be PROACTIVE!
- Extend equipment life, optimise inspection strategies, understand potential for future damage, make informed decision, develop repair and replacement strategies, and determine future inspection intervals.
DESCRIPTION
Fitness for service (FFS) assessments is an essential part of mechanical integrity engineering for operating facilities and service providers to such industries. ASME FFS-1 / API-579 provides assessment recommendations for various forms of in-service degradation. The procedures may be applied to pressure vessels, piping and storage tanks and is considered recognized and generally accepted good engineering practice.
When equipment repair is not a practical option, fitness for service assessments in accordance with this standard allows operators to continue production, safely, although original construction code limits rules may not be met or apply.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is aimed at inspectors and engineers engaged in inspection activities and maintenance of plant facilities. Participants should have a basic knowledge of design codes, stress analysis and material behavior.
The course will help participants apply the FFS standard in their daily work solutions. The course will address the interaction of non-destructive examinations, metallurgy and stress analysis. The assessment methods are applicable to in-service pressure vessels, piping and tanks.
Please Note:
The precise content may change on the day depending on the specific needs of the delegates.
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