Introduction to Fitness-for-Service
Purpose and scope of API 579/ASME FFS-1
Relationship with API and ASME codes
Overview of assessment levels (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3)
Decision-making process for continued service vs. repair
Metal Loss and Corrosion Assessments
General and local metal loss evaluations
Pitting corrosion assessment procedures
Minimum required thickness calculations
Case study: Corroded pressure vessel wall evaluation
Flaw Assessment Methodologies
Laminations, blisters, and weld misalignment assessments
Crack-like flaws: fracture mechanics principles
Creep damage evaluation and high-temperature considerations
Fitness-for-service for brittle fracture prevention
Remaining Life Calculations & Risk Integration
Calculating remaining service life based on flaw growth
Linking FFS results to risk-based inspection (RBI)
Developing inspection intervals and monitoring plans
Documentation and reporting requirements
Advanced Applications & Practical Exercises
Multi-mechanism damage assessment
API 579 Annex references and tools
Hands-on workshop: Complete an FFS assessment from provided data
Review of key formulae, examples, and past failures
Q&A and exam-style practice questions
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