Corrosion Assessment & Fitness for Service (Level 3 using Abaqus)
Workshop Overview
As industries face increasing challenges with ageing assets, corrosion remains the leading cause of pressure equipment failures and unplanned shutdowns. This course offers a rare opportunity to gain practical, advanced skills in Level 3 Fitness-for-Service (FFS) corrosion assessment using Abaqus, bridging the gap between inspection data, API 579 requirements, and real-world engineering decisions.
This intensive 4-day training program equips engineers and integrity specialists with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required to perform corrosion and Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments in line with API 579/ASME FFS-1. The course bridges fundamental concepts with advanced finite element analysis (FEA) using Abaqus, enabling participants to assess metal loss, simulate damage mechanisms, and make confident decisions regarding the continued operation of pressurized components.
Through a combination of lectures, worked examples, and hands-on Abaqus workshops, participants will develop expertise in Level 1, Level 2, and full Level 3 corrosion assessments. This course is not just about theory, it’s about applying advanced analysis tools to real integrity challenges and making informed, defensible engineering recommendations.
Workshop Outline
Benefit of Attending this Workshop
- INTERPRET and APPLY the API 579 framework for corrosion and metal loss damage assessment.
- CARRY OUT Level 1 and Level 2 screening using RSF, MAWP, and thickness equations.
- BUILD and validate FEA models in Abaqus for Level 3 assessments of corroded pressure equipment.
- EVALUATE realistic degradation scenarios including wall thinning, localized pitting, and geometric irregularities.
- INTEGRATE inspection data into simulation workflows for decision-making on repair vs. continued service.
- GAIN hands-on FEA skills in Abaqus specifically applied to corrosion and metal loss problems.
- ENHANCE the decision-making ability on repair, replacement, or continued service of pressurized components.
- POSITION self as a specialist in Fitness-for-Service, a skill highly sought after in oil & gas, power, and petrochemical sectors.
Who Should Attend to This Workshop
This course is designed for: Mechanical, materials, and integrity engineers working in oil & gas,
petrochemical, power, and manufacturing industries.
- Asset managers and inspection specialists responsible for pressure vessels, tanks, and pipelines.
- Professionals seeking advanced skills in Fitness-for-Service, FEA modelling, and API 579
compliance. - Researchers and consultants interested in the integration of structural integrity and simulation tools.
- A basic understanding of corrosion principles and oil and gas operations is helpful, but not essential. Fundamental concepts will be covered during the course.
Course Date
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Course Info
- Claimable : HRDCorp Grant Claimable
- Venue : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Certificate of Attendance will be issued
- Customization: Course Content can be customised for in-house trainings