Introduction

Inspection and testing are critical functions in process industries to ensure equipment integrity, operational safety, and compliance with international standards. Effective inspection practices help detect defects early, prevent failures, and maintain reliability across industrial assets.

This program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, equips participants with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to perform inspection and testing activities in process industries, covering methods, standards, and real-world applications.

Course Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand inspection and testing principles in process industries
• Identify inspection requirements for equipment and systems
• Apply non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques
• Interpret inspection results and evaluate equipment condition
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (API, ASME, ISO)
• Perform quality control and verification procedures
• Identify defects and assess their impact
• Improve asset integrity and operational reliability

Target Audience

This program is designed for:

• Inspection and NDT Engineers
• Mechanical and Integrity Engineers
• Quality Control and Assurance Professionals
• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Oil & Gas and Process Industry Personnel
• Technical staff involved in inspection and testing

Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Inspection and Testing

• Overview of inspection in process industries
• Types of inspection (visual, NDT, destructive)
• Inspection planning and procedures
• Standards and codes (API, ASME, ISO)
• Safety considerations

Day 2: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods

• Principles of NDT techniques
• Ultrasonic testing (UT)
• Radiographic testing (RT)
• Magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing
• Selection of NDT methods

Day 3: Inspection of Equipment and Systems

• Inspection of pressure vessels and piping
• Rotating equipment inspection
• Corrosion and material degradation
• Welding inspection basics
• Inspection documentation

Day 4: Testing and Quality Control

• Pressure testing (hydrostatic and pneumatic)
• Leak testing and performance verification
• Calibration and measurement tools
• Quality assurance procedures
• Compliance verification

Day 5: Defect Analysis, Reporting, and Case Studies

• Identifying defects and failure modes
• Fitness-for-service (FFS) concepts
• Reporting and documentation
• Root cause analysis (RCA)
• Case studies and real-world applications