I am currently working as RBI/Inspection Engineer at

Dalphin Energy Qatar.I have more than ten years of

experience in the field of new construction & in-service
inspection for Pressure Containing Equipments &
Structural Steel Items. I am familiar with different codes
and standards like ASME, BS EN, TRD, API etc. To enhance
my inspection capabilities, I have multiple International
certifications like API 570, API 510 and API 580.
• Risk Based Inspection (RBI) Assessment using Software,
API-580 & API-581.(Client: Saudi Aramco)
• Preparing and implementation of Inspection Plan after
reviewing the Risk based Inspection report. (Client: Saudi
Aramco)
• Risk Assessment and preparation of inspection plan. .
(Client: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited
OGDCL
• Preparation of Corrosion Loops and identification of
potential damage mechanisms using API-571.(Client: Oil
and Gas Development Company Limited OGDCL).
• Corrosion Engineering & Material Selection based on
API (571) & NACE.
• Gathering data from Equipment data sheets and piping
specifications to enter in the software.
• Risk Based Inspection (RBI) Assessment using Software
(VAIL), API-580 & API-581.(Client: Oil and Gas
Development Company Limited OGDCL)
• Inspection and Integrity Assessment of Wellhead
Assembly and Gas Gathering Cluster of Oil & Gas
Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Pakistan
according to API 570 and API 6A.
• Playing an active role as API 570 Inspector during
Kunnar LPG & Oil Field of Oil & Gas Development
Company Limited (OGDCL) Shutdown.(Held from 08 Oct
2013 to 14 Oct 213)
• Inspection of Newly manufactured Line Pipe
(Transportation system) at PPL sui according to API
Specification 5L/ ISO 3183 and Standard Practices.
• Stage Inspection of Waste Water Stripper fabrication
according to ASME Sec VIII. (Client: Engro Polymer &
Chemicals Limited).
• Inspection and Integrity Assessment of Gas Gathering
Facility at Kunnar LPG and Oil field. (Client: Oil & Gas
Development Company Limited).

• Performing visual inspection of welds and conducting

inspection of pipe, welding/ construction materials in
compliance with company welding procedures. Resolving
all production/ quality control matters in liaison with the
clients.
• Scrutinizing all QA/ QC programs of contractors,
assured all quality control activities are in sync with
company standards and providing project approval to
contractors.
• Playing an active role in the preparation /
implementation of Welding Procedure Specification
(WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) as per
applicable code/specifications.
• Ascertaining all technical personnel execute the
availability of all welding consumables, gases, flux, wires,
etc. in line with welding procedures/ code requirements.
• Controlling the documentation procedure inclusive of
preparing test packages/ punch lists and ensuring
procedural adherence.
• Monitoring/ supervising welding process including
hydro testing and ensuring quality/ certification of
welding equipment as per approved WPS.
• Conducting NDT (Non Destructive Tests) for
examining/determining flaws in project materials and
formulating NDT reports for upper management.
• Instructing welding team about specifications in
material process, ensuring smooth execution of welding
process and maintaining a WQT record of their
performance appraisals
• Ensuring the works are performed in accordance with
the specifications Method statement and ITP procedures.
• Check and insure all jobs completion according to
requirement of client.
• Ensure the compliance of MTR’s for coded job materials
with applicable code / standard.

MT = Magnetic Particle Testing

PT = Liquid Penetrant Testing
RT = Radiographic Testing
RI = Radiographic Film Interpretation
UT = Ultrasonic Testing
UTM = Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement
VT = Visual Testing
Pressure vessel inspection course gives a broad knowledge
relating to maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration of
pressure vessels. API’s inspector certification programs are
based on industry developed standards that are used
worldwide. API’s Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification
examination is designed to determine if individuals have such
knowledge.
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Company NameAPI - American Petroleum Institute Freelance

Dates EmployedApr 2017 – Present

Employment Duration4 yrs

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Pressure vessel inspection as per API 510 and Recommended practice. Refer
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DNV GL

Plant Inspector

Company NameDNV GL Freelance

Dates EmployedFeb 2020 – Mar 2020

Employment Duration2 mos

Integrosol Inspection and Testing Services

Plant Inspection Engineer

Company NameIntegrosol Inspection and Testing Services Freelance

Dates EmployedDec 2016 – Mar 2017

Employment Duration4 mos

LocationPakistan Karachi

PROJECT: Relocation of Makori 1 Plant to Tolanj

CLIENT: MOL Pakistan

February 2016 to date.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- As Open Visual inspection of (35) Equipment’s before cleaning.

- Final Visual inspection of (35) Equipment’s before cleaning.

- Preparation of as open Inspection report before cleaning.

- Preparation of Final Inspection report after cleaning.

PROJECT: Relocation of Makori 1 Plant to Tolanj.

CLIENT: MOL Pakistan

December 2016 to January 2017.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Physical Verification of Equipment as per P&ID provided by MOL Pakistan.

- Physical Verification of Piping Valves as per P&ID provided by MOL Pakistan.

- Physical Verification of Instrumentation tag as per P&ID provided by MOL

Pakistan.

- Preparation of collective reports.

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Descon Engineering Limited

Qa/QC Engineer

Company NameDescon Engineering Limited

Dates EmployedDec 2015 – Nov 2016

Employment Duration1 yr

LocationUnited Arab Emirates

Project: EPC of ADCO Tie In Works At South East Project Package B

QA/QC Engineer (Engineering and Procurement), Descon Engineering (EPC), UAE

June 2016 to Nov 2016.

PROJECT:

2- GASCO ASAB Rotating Equipment SHUTDOWN,ASAB UAE

Date: 1st April-2016 to 15th MAY-2016

PROJECT:

- ENOC ANNUAL TURN AROUND 2016,JEBEL ALI DUBAI (521 Equipment’s)

Date: 1st December-2016 to March-2016

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Company NameApplus Velosi

Dates EmployedDec 2014 – Nov 2015

Employment Duration1 yr

Locationkarachi pakistan

Project lead in pressure vessel inspection in shutdown and routine inspection.

Review inspection plan as per TPI, finding solution of remedies and conclusion as
per visual and NDT reports.

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Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro

Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro

Degree NameBachelour of EngineeringField Of StudyMetallurgy and Material

Dates attended or expected graduation2004 – 2007

Pakistan Pilot High College

Pakistan Pilot High College

Degree NameintermediateField Of StudyPre-Engineering

Dates attended or expected graduation2001 – 2003

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Amiercan Petroleum Institute

API-510 Pressure Vessel Inspector

Issuing authorityAmiercan Petroleum Institute

Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or licenseIssued

Jan 2020Expires Jan 2023
Credential IdentifierCredential ID API 510

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Chapter 2 An Introduction to API 510 (Sections 1–4) 2.1

Introduction

This chapter is about learning to become familiar with the layout and contents of
API 510. It forms a vital preliminary stage that will ultimately help you understand
not only the content of API 510 but also its cross-references to the other relevant
API and ASME codes. API 510 is divided into nine sections (sections 1 to 9), five
appendices (appendices A to E), one figure and two tables. Even when taken
together, these are not sufficient to specify fully a methodology for the inspection,
repair and re-rating of pressure vessels. To accomplish this, further information
and guidance has to be drawn from other codes. So that we can start to build up
your familiarity with API 510, we are going to look at some of the definitions that
form its basis. We can start to identify these by looking at the API 510
contents/index page. This is laid out broadly as shown in Fig. 2.1.

2.2

Section 1: scope

This is a very short (one-page) part of the code. The main point is in section 1.1.1,
which states that all refining and chemical process vessels are included in the
scope of API 510 except those vessels that are specifically excluded from the
coverage of API 510. Note that this list (look at section 1.2.2) links together with a
longer list in appendix A (look near the back of the document). Essentially, vessels
that are excluded from the coverage of API 510 are: . Mobile plant . Anything
designed to other parts of ASME . Fired heaters

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Figure 2.1 API 510 contents/index

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. Machinery, i.e. pumps, compressors, etc. . Pipes and fittings There are also some
specific exemptions on size. Read the list in appendix A and relate them to Figs 2.2
and 2.3 below. Appendix A (b6) gives an overall pressure temperature

Figure 2.2 API 510 exemption: water under pressure

Figure 2.3 API 510 pressure–volume exemptions (appendix A (d)) 12

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exemption for vessels that contain water (or water with air provided as a ‘cushion’
only, i.e. accumulators). Appendix A (b7) covers hot water storage tanks. Appendix
A (b8) gives a more general exemption based on minimum pressures and
diameters. Finally: Appendix A (d) covers a further general exemption based on
pressure and volume. Remember, section 1.2.2 at the front of API 510 only gives
you half the story about exemptions. You have to look at the detail given in API
510 appendix A to get a fuller picture.
2.3

Section 3: definitions

Section 3.2: alteration An alteration is defined as a change that takes a pressure

vessel or component outside of its documented design criteria envelope. What
this really means is moving it outside the design parameters of its design code
(ASME VIII). Note also how adding some types of nozzle connections may not be
classed as an alteration. It depends on the size and whether it has nozzle
reinforcement (in practice, you would need to check this in ASME VIII). Section
3.6: authorized inspection agency This can be a bit confusing. The four definitions
(a to d) shown in API 510 relate to the situation in the USA, where the authorized
inspection agency has some kind of legal jurisdiction, although the situation varies
between states. Note this term jurisdiction used throughout API codes and
remember that it was written with the various states of the USA in mind. The UK
situation is completely different, as the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations
(PSSRs) are the statutory requirement. The nearest match to the ‘authorized
inspection agency’ in the UK is probably ‘The Competent Person’ (organization) as
defined in the PSSRs. This can be an independent inspection body or the plant
owner/user themselves.

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For API 510 exam purposes, assume that ‘The Competent person’ (organization) is
taking the role of the authorized inspection agency mentioned in API 510 section
3.6. Section 3.7: authorized pressure vessel inspector This refers to the USA
situation where, in many states, vessel inspectors have to be certified to API 510.
There is no such legal requirement in the UK. Assume, however, that the
authorized vessel inspector is someone who has passed the API 510 certification
exam and can therefore perform competently the vessel inspection duties covered
by API 510. Section 3.9: condition monitoring locations (CMLs) These are simply
locations on a vessel where parameters such as wall thickness are measured. They
used to be called thickness measurement locations (TMLs) but have now been
renamed CMLs. CMLs pop up like spring flowers in a few places in API 510 and
572, with emphasis being placed on how many you need and where they should
be. Section 3.19: engineer In previous editions of API 510, reference was made to
the ‘pressure vessel engineer’ as someone to be consulted by the API inspector
for detailed advice on vessel design. This person has now been renamed ‘The
Engineer’. There’s progress for you. Section 3.20: examiner Don’t confuse this as
anything to do with the examiner that oversees the API certification exams. This is
the API terminology for the NDT technician who provides the NDT results for
evaluation by the API-qualified pressure vessel inspector. API recognizes the NDT
technician as a separate entity from the API authorized pressure vessel inspector.
API codes (in fact most American-based codes) refer to NDT (the European term)
as NDE (non-destructive examination), so expect to see this used throughout the
API 510 training programme and examination.

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Section 3.37: MAWP US pressure equipment codes mainly refer to MAWP

(maximum allowable working pressure). It is, effectively, the maximum pressure
that a component is designed for. European codes are more likely to call it design
pressure. For the purpose of the API exam, they mean almost the same, so you
can consider the terms interchangeable. Note how API 510 section 3.37 defines
two key things about MAWP: . It is the maximum gauge pressure permitted at the
top of a vessel as it is installed (for a designated temperature). This means that at
the bottom of a vessel the pressure will be slightly higher owing to the self-weight
of the fluid (hydrostatic head). The difference is normally pretty small, but it
makes for a good exam question. . MAWP is based on calculations using the
minimum thickness, excluding the amount of the actual thickness designated as
corrosion allowance. A significant amount of the exam content (closed-book and
open-book questions) involves either the calculation of MAWP for vessels with a
given amount of corrosion or the calculation of the minimum allowable corroded
thickness for a given MAWP. Section 3.53: repair This is a revised definition added
in the latest edition of API 510. It is mainly concerned with making a corroded
vessel suitable for a specified design condition. If an activity does not qualify as an
alteration then, by default, it is classed as a repair. Section 3.54: repair
organizations API 510 has specific ideas on who is allowed to carry out repairs to
pressure vessels. Look how definition 3.54 specifies four possible types of
organization, starting with an organization that holds an ASME ‘code stamp’
(certificate

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of authorization). This links in with the general philosophy of ASME VIII, requiring
formal certification of companies who want to manufacture/repair ASME-stamped
vessels. Section 3.56: re-rating The word re-rating appears frequently throughout
API codes. Re-rating of the MAWP or MDMT (minimum design metal temperature)
of pressure vessels is perfectly allowable under the requirements of API 510, as
long as code compliance is maintained. In the USA, the API authorized inspector is
responsible for re-rating a pressure vessel, once happy with the results of
thickness checks, change of process conditions, etc. In the European way of
working, this is unlikely to be carried out by a single person (although, in theory,
the API 510 qualification should qualify a vessel inspector to do it). Re-rating may
be needed owing to any combination of four main reasons – we will look at this in
detail in Chapter 5. Section 3.62: transition temperature API codes are showing
increasing acceptance of the problem of brittle fracture of pressure equipment
materials. The new API 510 9th edition introduces the well-established idea of
transition temperature, the temperature at which a material changes from
predominantly ductile to predominantly brittle. As a principle, it is not advisable
to use a material at an MDMT below this transition temperature (although we will
see that there are possible ‘get-outs’ in the ASME VIII part of the syllabus) .

2.4 Section 4: owner/user/inspection organizations Figure 2.4 summarizes the

situation as seen by API. Sections 4.1–4.2: responsibilities of user/owners These
sections are quite wide-ranging in placing an eyewatering raft of organizational
requirements on the user/ owner of a pressure vessel. This fits in well with the
situation

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in other countries where the owner/user ends up being the predominant duty
holder under the partially sighted eye of the law. The idea is that the owner/user
should have a maintained QA/inspection/repair management system covering . . .
just about everything. There is nothing particularly new about the list of
requirements of this (listed as section 4.2.1 a to s); they are much the same as
would be included in an ISO 9000 audit or similar act of organizational theatre.
They are also the same as those given in the API 570 Piping Inspection code. Note
a couple of interesting ones, however. Section 4.2.1(j): ensuring that all
jurisdictional requirements for vessel inspection, repairs, alteration and re-rating
are continuously met Remember that the term jurisdiction relates to the legal
requirements in different states of the USA. In the UK this would mean statutory
regulations such as the PSSRs, HASAWA, COMAH, PUWER and suchlike. Section
4.2.1(n): controls necessary so that only materials conforming to the applicable
section of the ASME code are utilized for repairs and alterations This is clear. It
effectively says that only code-compliant material and procedures must be used
for repairs and alterations if you want to comply with API 510. Note that (along
with definition 3.3), it does not specify exclusively the ASME code; this is a
significant change from previous API 510 editions which recognized only ASME as
the ‘applicable code’. You can think of this as a way of trying to make API 510
more relevant to countries outside the US, but remember that API 510 does not
actually say this. The exam paper will be about what is written in the code, not
your view of how it fits into the inspection world in other countries. Reminder: API
510 says that: only materials conforming to the applicable codes and
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Figure 2.4 The balance of power

Section 4.2.1(0): controls necessary so that only qualified nondestructive

examination (NDE) personnel and procedures are utilized This means that API 510
requires NDE technicians to be qualified, although it seems to stop short of
actually excluding non-US NDE qualifications. Look at section 3.27 and see what
you think. Some plant owner/users who have not read API 510 (why

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should they, as they leave that to the inspector?) may need convincing that they
are ultimately responsible for the long list of responsibilities in 4.2.1. However,
they find out pretty quickly after a pressure-related incident. Section 4.2.4:
responsibilities of the API authorized pressure vessel inspector This section
appears in many of the API codes. The overiding principle (see Fig. 2.5) is that the
API-certified pressure vessel inspector is responsible to the owner/user for
confirming that the requirements of API 510 have been met. You will see this

Figure 2.5 API inspector responsibilities 19

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as a recurring theme throughout this book (and there will almost certainly be
examination questions on it). Section 4.2.4 places the requirements for candidates
to have minimum qualifications and experience, before they are allowed to sit the
API 510 exams (see appendix B where these requirements are listed). Now, using
your code, try to answer these familiarization questions.

2.5 API 510 sections 1–4 familiarization questions Q1. API 510 section 1.2.2 and
appendix A: exclusions Which of these vessels is excluded from the requirements
of API 510? (a) A fired tubular heat exchanger in an oil refinery & (b) A 200-litre air
receiver at less than 0.5 bar gauge pressure & (c) A separator vessel on an
offshore platform (in USA waters) & (d) All vessels operating at less than 250 psi &
Q2. API 510 section 1.2.2 and appendix A: exclusions Which of these vessels
containing steam is excluded from requirements of API 510? (a) A 100-litre vessel
at 18 bar (b) A 100-litre vessel at 250 psi (c) A vessel of any size as long as the
pressure is less than 300 psi (d) A vessel of any pressure as long as the capacity is
less than 120 gallons

the & & & &

Q3. API 510 section 2: references Which API code (not in the API 510 syllabus)
covers welding on equipment in service? (a) API 579 & (b) API 574 & (c) API 2201
& (d) SNT-TC-1A &

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Q4. API 510 section 3.2: alterations Which of these is likely to be classed as an
alteration to a pressure vessel? (a) Replacing the entire vessel head with one of
the same design & (b) Replacing existing nozzles with smaller ones & (c) Replacing
existing nozzles with larger ones & (d) An increase in design pressure &

Q5. API 510 section 3.37: definitions of MAWP In simple terms, MAWP means
much the same as? (a) 90 % design pressure (b) 150 % design pressure (c) Design
pressure (d) Hydraulic test pressure

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Q6. API 510 section 3.37: definitions of MAWP At what position is MAWP
calculated for in a vertical pressure vessel? (a) At the bottom of the vessel & (b) At
the top of the vessel & (c) Halfway up the vessel & (d) At the pressure gauge
position, wherever it happens to be &

Q7. API 510 section 3.37: definitions of MAWP A pitted vessel is measured at an
average of 10 mm thick and has a ‘designed’ corrosion allowance of 1.6 mm. It is
now installed in a corrosion-free environment. What thickness is used when
calculating the MAWP? (a) 13.2 mm & (b) 11.6 mm & (c) 10 mm & (d) 8.4 mm &

Q8. API 510 appendix B3: inspector recertification How often must an API 510-
certified vessel inspector be ‘recertified’ by API? (a) Every year & (b) Every 3 years
& (c) Every 5 years &

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(d) It depends on how many vessels the inspector has inspected

&

Q9. API 510 section 4.4: responsibilities During the repair of a pressure vessel,
who is the API-certified vessel inspector responsible to? (a) The owner/user of the
vessel & (b) API & (c) The repair contractor & (d) All the parties, as the inspector is
acting in an ‘honest broker’ capacity &

Q10.

API 510 section 4.2: API code compliance

During the repair of a pressure vessel, who is ultimately responsible for

compliance with the requirements of API 510? (a) The API-certified inspector & (b)
The owner/user & (c) The repair contractor & (d) It absolutely depends on the
contractual arrangements in force