2012 PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS)

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SKG 12 Mechanical
SKG 15 Materials, Corrosion & Inspection Engineering
Level 3: Fitness-for-Service
Part 1: Introduction to program
A quantitative engineering analysis to determine if an equipment with existing
flaw can still be fit for continued service
What is FFS
When to use FFS
Life stage Equipment condition Acceptance criteria Example Codes
Construction Brand new Workmanship
ASME VIII,
ASME B31.3
In service
Used, corroded,
Fitness-for-Service
API 510, API 570
In service
Used, corroded,
deteriorated
Fitness-for-Service
API 510, API 570
API 579
Conclusion:
Never use FFS as justification to accept poor workmanship during fabrication /
construction!
Who will perform FFS
Difficulty level Assessment level Who
Cumbersome
API 579 Level 3 TP
API 579 Level 2 Senior engineers / TP
Straightforward
API 579 Level 2 Senior engineers / TP
API 579 Level 1 Junior / Senior engineers
Basic level
as per API 510, 570, 653
Junior engineers / Plant inspector
Sequence Assessment level Who
Step 4 API 579 Level 3 TP
Step 3 API 579 Level 2 Senior engineers / TP
How to perform FFS
Step 3 API 579 Level 2 Senior engineers / TP
Step 2 API 579 Level 1 Junior / Senior engineers
Step 1
Basic level
as per API 510, 570, 653
Plant inspector / Junior engineers
At the end of this week, participants will be able to do the following:
Perform ballpark & rough FFS on simple problems
Know when & where to get help when things get complicated
Know what to do to learn more about FFS
Objectives of course
What is API 579
A code for assessing in-service structures found with defects
Brittle fracture
General thinning
Local thinning
Pitting
Cracking Cracking
Creep
Mechanical damage
Fire damage
Is API 579 the only one out there?
Various FFS codes available worldwide
API 579
BEG R6
BEG R5 (for creep assessment)
DNV RPF-101
BS 7910 BS 7910
And there are several others.
Learning approach
When you buy a new gadget, do you.
Read the instruction manual first and play with the gadget later?
Or play with the gadget immediately and read the instruction manual later (if ever)?
Learning approach
1
st
day & 2
nd
day
Thinning localized and general
3
rd
day & 4
th
day
Cracking
5
th
day
Formal steps & procedures
Lets get started Lets get started
End of presentation
Thank you