What You Will Learn:
Mechanical degradation mechanisms
Selecting an appropriate FFS technique
Conduct a level 1 and level 2 FFS
Course Approach
Learn - We will present the basic API 579-1 (ASME FFS-1) theory that will provide context and a solid foundation.
Practice - We will go through examples together where we apply the Fitness For Service (FFS) theory in various contexts.
Apply - You will be given an opportunity to apply the theory and lessons learned from examples to complete the two class projects which will then be evaluated by the course leader.
Curriculum
Introduction: Orientation & course welcome
Module 1: Fitness for service evaluation procedure
Module 2: Mechanical degradation mechanisms
Module 3: Level 1 FFS assessment
Module 4: Level 2 FFS assessment
Module 5: FFS and the South African legal context
Class Project 1: Conduct a level 1 assessment for a general metal loss defect
Class Project 2: Conduct a level 2 assessment for a crack-like defect
This course includes:
25 hours on-demand videos
Course delivered over 10 days
Useful articles
One 3-hour live group session
2 downloadable resources
A single review of the class projects
12-months access to digital content
Certificate of completion
Who should attend?
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System engineers
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Maintenance engineers
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Reliability engineers
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Mechanical engineers
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Maintenance technicians
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Engineering consultants
Applicable industries
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Consumer goods: FMCG, Tobacco, Beverages, and Distilleries
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Energy: Oil, Gas, Energy, and Utilities
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Manufacturing: Chemicals, Automotive, Food Production, Glass, Ceramics, Concrete, Packaging, Plastics, and Paper
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Mining: PGMs, Manganese, Chromite, Gold, Coal, Diamond, Vanadium, and Vermiculite
Typical employers
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Consumer goods: Unilever, British American Tobacco, SAB, and Distell
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Energy: Sasol, Engen, and Eskom
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Manufacturing: BASF, Toyota, Tongaat Hullet, Consol, Saint-Gobain, Nampak, and Sappi
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Mining: Anglo America, South32, Samancor, Sibanye Stillwater, Exxaro, De Beers, Bushveld minerals, and Palabora Mining Company
Career prospects
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Mechanical engineering pressure equipment specialist
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Mechanical engineering specialist with significant contribution to Risk Based Inspection (RBI) interventions
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Demonstrate competency in conducting advance fitness for service assessment
Course structure
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The course will be delivered over 10 days.
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Day one will be a live 1-hour orientation.
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The on-demand video content will be made available over the four days in accordance with the schedule.
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The learner will have to go through the video content in order.
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Proceeding content will be unlocked once the learner has watched at least 80% of the video content.
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Proceeding modules will be unlocked once the learner obtains at least 70% in the quiz assessment at the end of each module.
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The three-hour live session will be used to discuss the class project in detail and provide guidelines where necessary.
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The learner will be given five days to complete the class projects and submit them for assessment.
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Written feedback will be sent to each learner on the depth of their class project - This will be done a day after the class project deadline.
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Certificate of completion will be issued after completing 100% of the online content and submitting class projects on time.
Course cost
R5175.00 (incl. VAT) per attendee. Enrolment will be confirmed upon full payment.
A payment plan is not available for this course.
Note: Employers who enroll more than 10 learners will receive special discounts.