Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Mechanical and Maintenance Engineers
• Plant and Project Engineers
• Process and Reliability Engineers
• Inspection and Quality Control Personnel
• Maintenance Technicians and Supervisors
• Anyone involved in the design, operation, or maintenance of static equipment

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the design principles and functions of major static equipment
• Identify the components and configurations of valves, vessels, piping, and heat exchangers
• Apply proper inspection and maintenance practices
• Recognize common damage mechanisms and failure modes
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies

DAY 1

Introduction to Static Equipment and Valves

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Static Equipment in Process Plants
• Function and Importance of Valves, Vessels, Piping, and Heat Exchangers
• Valve Classifications and Applications
• Valve Components, Materials, and Sealing Methods
• Common Valve Failures and Maintenance Practices
• Safety and Inspection Requirements

DAY 2

Pressure Vessels: Design and Operation

• Types and Functions of Pressure Vessels
• Design Parameters and Construction Materials
• ASME Section VIII Overview and Design Codes
• Stress and Thickness Calculations
• Inspection, Testing, and Certification
• Common Failure Modes – Corrosion, Fatigue, and Overpressure
• Maintenance, Repair, and Fitness-for-Service (FFS) Evaluation

DAY 3

Piping Systems: Design, Components and Maintenance

• Overview of Process and Utility Piping Systems
• Piping Materials, Flanges, Fittings, and Joints
• Codes and Standards (ASME B31.1, B31.3)
• Thermal Expansion, Flexibility, and Support Design
• Inspection and Testing Procedures
• Common Failures – Corrosion, Vibration, and Erosion
• Piping Maintenance and Integrity Management

DAY 4

Heat Exchangers: Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Types of Heat Exchangers – Shell & Tube, Plate, Air-Cooled
• Heat Transfer Fundamentals and Flow Arrangements
• Thermal and Mechanical Design Considerations
• Fouling, Scaling, and Leakage Issues
• Inspection, Cleaning, and Testing Methods
• Performance Monitoring and Efficiency Improvement
• Maintenance Best Practices and Reliability Enhancement

DAY 5

Inspection and Reliability

• Integrated Maintenance of Static Equipment
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Applications
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for Static Equipment
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Strategies
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony