API 570 Piping Inspection Code: Repair, Alteration, & Rerating of In-Service Piping Systems

Mechanical, Maintenance & Reliability · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 2,500

Overview

This program is designed for in depth understanding of Inspection of piping and pipelines under operation and in-service as per API 570. This preparatory course will prepare inspectors to ensure piping and pipeline integrity in service. Practical aspect of design considerations, sizing, rating, piping and pipeline integrity, internal inspections, analysis, repair, pressure testing, and pipeline protection shall be discussed. The program shall also provide more information about types of piping system defects which may crop in during operation, repairs, maintenance and alteration.

Learning Objectives

• Inspectors Responsibilities,
• Personal and general pipeline safety
• Environmental, Safety and pollution control
• General Pipeline alteration, repair Inspection Procedures

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals working in mechanical maintenance and reliability, as well as those whose responsibilities require a stronger practical grasp of the subject and its application within their organisation.

• Professionals in Static & Mechanical Equipment
• Maintenance and reliability engineers
• Rotating and static equipment specialists

Course Outline

Day 1 — Introductory Test/ Evaluation Module 1: Basics of Pipes, piping systems:

• Pipes – classification & types.
• Pipe pressure classes & schedules
• Introduction to pipe fittings
• Introduction to Piping Codes & Standards used in industry

Day 2 — Overview of API 570 standard & application

• Scope & applicability of this standard.
• Roles & responsibilities of personnel involved in piping inspection.
• Inspection & testing practices as per API 570.
• Introduction to RBI & its relation to API 570 code, advantages.

Day 3 — Design of piping & piping systems as per ASME B 31.3 code

• Understanding fluid service requirements.
• Piping flexibility & support.
• Materials
• Inspection, examination & testing.

Day 4 — Welding metallurgy, quality & defect assessment – API 577& ASME section IX application

• Basic welding processes, advantages & disadvantages.
• Basic welding metallurgy.
• Overview of API RP 577
• Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)

Day 5 — Damage mechanisms that affect piping systems & API 571 RP

• Basics of corrosion & types.
• Introduction to damage mechanisms & API 571 RP presentation & application.
• Overview of damage mechanisms that affect piping systems.
• Erosion / erosion corrosion, mechanical fatigue

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
30 November – 4 December 2026	Online / Virtual	Virtual	5 days	2,500
6–10 December 2026	Abu Dhabi, UAE	Public	5 days	3,900
21–25 December 2026	Nairobi, Kenya	Public	5 days	4,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa mechanical, maintenance and reliability courses cover?

The portfolio covers reliability-centred maintenance (RCM), preventive and predictive maintenance, condition monitoring and vibration analysis, root cause failure analysis, rotating and static equipment, asset management and maintenance planning — including preparation for the CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) credential.

Who should attend a mechanical, maintenance or reliability course?

These courses suit maintenance and reliability engineers, maintenance planners and schedulers, mechanical and rotating-equipment technicians and supervisors, condition-monitoring analysts, asset and plant managers, and operations staff accountable for equipment availability.

How long are mechanical, maintenance and reliability courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa mechanical, maintenance and reliability courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can mechanical, maintenance and reliability training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa mechanical, maintenance and reliability course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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