Course overview
Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry. It covers the principles, the requirements of API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME codes, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry
- Apply the relevant requirements of API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME codes
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for inspectors, integrity engineers, QA/QC staff and asset owners, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME codes require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–15 Jan 2027 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Apr 2027 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 May 2027 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 31 May – 11 Jun 2027 | Houston Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 6–10 Mar 2028 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 20–31 Mar 2028 | Bangkok Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Apr 2028 | Sharjah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Jun 2028 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 Oct 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 22–26 Apr 2029 | Algiers Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 May 2029 | Al Khobar Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Sep 2029 | Edinburgh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 15–26 Oct 2029 | Accra Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 4–8 Feb 2030 | Singapore Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Apr – 9 May 2030 | Manama Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 May 2030 | Accra Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Jul – 9 Aug 2030 | Budapest Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Aug 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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