What is an API 510 inspection?

Overview of API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspection Code. The code covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating activities for pressure vessels and the pressure relieving devices that protect vessels covered by the code. The most recent edition (10th) was released May 2014.

How do I prepare for API 510?

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1. Pass the API 510 Exam on First Try.
2. More than 30 Hours Video sessions.
3. Comprehensive Course Handout.
4. 1000 Practice Exam Questions (Quiz Question Banks)
5. Timed Final Exam (Mock-up Exam)
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What does API 510 cover?

This inspection code covers the in-service inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating activities for pressure vessels and the pressure-relieving devices protecting these vessels.

Is the API 510 exam hard?

What is not so well understood is that the API examinations — API 510/570/653/1169 are extremely difficult to pass. If one looks at statistics for any given examination at a computer based exam center, the typical pass rate for first time exam takers is in the 30 – 40 percent range!

What is API 510 Inspector?

API 510 covers the in-service inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating activities for pressure vessels and the pressure-relieving devices protecting these vessels. This inspection code applies to all refining and chemical process vessels that have been placed in service unless specifically excluded per 1.2.2.

What is API 510 certification?

Certified API 510 Pressure Vessel inspectors must have a broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration of pressure vessels. The API 510 examination is designed to determine if individuals have such knowledge. API 510 certification is valid for a three-year term.

What is an API inspection?

So API inspector is an inspector certified by API organization to ensure regulation for equipment is obeyed by the operating company. People who have an API certification can perform an inspection on company behalf and make a justification or recommendation for the equipment.