European Master and Certification Program
in Risk Engineering and Management

VB
RBI - Advanced

Course code: 161332 (MOD)
Language of instruction: English
Duration of the course: 3 days (27h)
Lecturers: MA Svetozar Eremić (NIS Gasprom Neft Refinery Pancevo), Prof. Dr. Aleksandar S. Jovanovic (Steinbeis EU-VRi GmbH), Michael Renner (Asset & Corrosion Management Consultancy), MSc Branislav Orlić (NIS Petroleum Industry of Serbia)
Assessment: Written Exam Transfer Paper [optional topic for Project Study Paper]
Credit points: 5 CPs

Short description

This module is devoted to the advanced issues of RBI analysis and, in particular, to the analysis of consequences of failure as defined by API RP 581:2008 Risk-Based Inspection Technology. It starts with general definitions aiming to ensure better understanding of the main topics of the module. The methodology for calculation is always illustrated with examples. The second part looks at the document CWA (CEN Workshop Agreement) 15740:2008, Risk-Based Inspection and Maintenance Procedures for European Industry (RIMAP). It explains the reasons to develop the European procedure and its differences and advantages in comparison to API RBI methodology. The focus of the last part of the module is on the damage mechanisms appearing in different industries and their influence to the calculation of probability of failure of equipment. A large number of elaborated examples are included.

Objectives


3.1 Knowledge
At the end of the first part of the module students are expected to have basic knowledge about:

  • what are types of consequences and what kind of consequences can be calculated using RBI methodology
  • what is the scope of this calculation, models and required data for calculation
  • applicability, advantages and constrains of Level 1 and Level 2 calculation of consequences
  • steps in calculation of consequences of failure at Level 1 and 2, as defined by API 581, including premises and assumptions
At the end of the second part of the module students are expected to have basic knowledge about:
  • main principles of the RBI
  • Damage Factors used in RBI PoF Analysis

3.2 Skills

Through numerous examples and use of different tools student will acquire skills needed for practical and independent analysis of RBI related problems in industry.

3.3 Competences

The competences obtained in the module wil prepare one for passing the certification exams in particular areas of API and RIMAP (CWA) based analysis, in those countries where such a certification is needed and/or recognized.

 

Course Content by Units

Consequences:

Unit 1: Definitions - General

Unit 2: Overview of Consequences Analysis in API RBI

Unit 3: Consequence Analysis Calculation Procedure

Unit 4: Consequence Analysis – Level 1

Unit 5: Consequence Analysis – Level 2

RIMAP:

Unit 1: Risk Analysis

Unit 2: Case Study

Damage mechanisms:

Unit 1: Probability of Failure Calculations

Unit 2: Damage Factors – Part I (Thinning)

Unit 3: Damage Factors – Part II (SCC)

 

Unit 4: Damage Factors – Part III (External and other)

 

Teaching Methods







Literature



  1. Lecture notes: Consequence Analysis in an API RBI Assessment
  2. Transparencies

  1. Lecture Notes CWA 15740 RIMAP - The Basics
  2. Transparencies
    • RIMAP Procedure
    • Case Study

  1. Lecture Notes Determination of Probability of Failure – Damage Factors
  2. Transparencies:
    • Determination of Probability of Failure – Damage Factors
    • Examples

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(Course profile ID: VB, generated on January 15, 2025)