December 31, 2018

Training Courses

IPEIA 2023 TRAINING COURSES

Training Courses are offered Sunday, February 26, 2023, and Monday March 1, 2023.

Training Course Schedule

Date

Time

Room

Session

Description

Company

To Register / Contact

Sunday, February 26 &
Monday, February 27
(2 Day Course)

Both days
8:00am to 5:00pm

Pyramid A

TSASK: Saskatchewan Pressure Equipment Safety Legislation (PESL) Seminar at IPEIA (2 Day Course) 

The Pressure Equipment Safety Legislation (PESL) Seminar provides an in-depth overview of the Act, Regulations, codes and standards that are applied to pressure equipment in Saskatchewan. The seminar highlights topics that are relevant to owners, operators, design and plant engineers, installers and manufacturers, project managers, and in-service inspectors.  

Outcomes:  

  • Certificate of completion to be provided to attendees 

Course Cost:

  • $735.00 per person
TSASK

Trainer: Brian Krasiun, P.Eng

Click here to register.

Sunday, February 26 &
Monday, February 27, 2023

(2 Day Course)

Both days
8:00am to 5:00pm

Pyramid B


ASME: Pressure Relief Devices: Design, Sizing, Construction, Inspection and Maintenance (2 Day Course) 

Possibly the most important single safety device on a boiler or pressure vessel, the pressure relief device (PRD) is all that stands between overpressure conditions and catastrophic explosions. This comprehensive review of the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of pressure relieving devices currently in use on boilers and pressure vessels details how to protect pressurized equipment from exceeding the maximum allowable working pressure. 

Course Overview / Agenda 

This 2-day course is a comprehensive review of the design, construction, installation, inspection and maintenance of pressure relieving devices in accordance with ASME BPVC requirements currently in use on boilers and pressure vessels. The course will include 12 modules which also incorporate a Sizing and Selection calculation workshop allowing participants to practice using code calculations on actual service situations. Please note: a calculator with at least square root capabilities will be required. 

Modules: 

  1. Introduction
  2. Pressure Relief Device Classifications
  3. ASME Section XIII 
  4. PRD Material Requirements 
  5. PRD Design Fundamentals 
  6. PRD Manufacturing Requirements 
  7. Sizing, Selection and Contingency Analysis Fundamentals 
  8. Sizing and Selection Workshop
  9. Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Piping Requirements 
  10. Code Requirements for Installation of PRD’s
  11. Maintenance, Repair and testing of PRD’s 
  12. Course Review 

Outcomes:  

  • Certificate of completion to be provided to attendees 

Attendee Requirements: 

  • Laptop computer and a calculator is required 

Course Cost:  

  • $695.00 USD  


ASME

Trainer: Daniel E. Tompkins has over 40 years’ experience in Boiler and Pressure Vessel design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and inspection. Dan is certified as a First-Class Power Engineer in the Province of Alberta, Canada.  

How to register for course:  


Monday, February 27, 2023

8:00am to 5:00pm

Pyramid C

Vysus Group: Introduction to API 580 at IPEIA (1 Day Course) 

Course Overview: 

  • This 1-day course is designed to provide an overview and insight into all the key elements for developing, implementing and evergreening an effective Risk Based Inspection program to the participants. 
  • Layout and structure of API 580 
  • Historical and regulatory context of Risk Based Inspection (RBI) 
  • Basic concepts of Risk Assessment 
  • Key elements to implement RBI using API 580 

Who should Attend: 

  • Managers, Engineers and Senior Inspectors who are managing or planning to implement an RBI program 
  • This training will be also beneficial for inspectors who are in possession of API 510, 570, or 653 inspection certifications.  
  • Individuals who are pursuing to obtain the API 580 certification can utilize this course to support their exam preparation efforts. 

Agenda: 

  • Background of and Introduction to RBI 
  • Planning the RBI Assessment 
  • Data and Information Collection 
  • Identify Damage Mechanism and Failure Modes 
  • Probability of Failure 
  • Consequence of Failure 
  • Risk Determination 
  • Risk Mitigation Activates 
  • Update Risk  
  • RBI Documentation and Recordkeeping 
  • Course Requirements: 
  • Each participant is required to bring a printed or electronic copy of API RP 580 3rd Edition 2016 

Course Deliverables: 

  • 8 continues professional development hours 
  • Certification of participation


Vysus Group

Trainer: Bastian Zars, Asset Integrity Manager, Training Manager Americas 

Bastian is the Asset Integrity Manager for the Calgary office in Canada as well as the Training Manager for the Americas. He has 11 years of work experience in implementing and maintaining over 40 RBI projects and programs. Bastian has a vast knowledge of design & construction code requirements including standards such as ASME, API, and various other regulatory requirements such as AB-505 and AB-506. He is API 580, 510, 570, 1169 certified. 

Note: Attendees require to bring a copy of API RP 580 3rd edition 2016

Sunday, February 26 &
Monday, February 27, 2023

(2 Day Course)

Both days
8:00am to 5:00pm

Signal

ABSA: Pressure Equipment Safety Legislation (PESL) Training Seminar (2 Day Course) 

The Pressure Equipment Safety Legislation (PESL) Seminar delivers an overview of Alberta legislation and programs governing pressure equipment with an in-depth overview of related incidents. 

The seminar will be beneficial to all industry personnel directly involved in the life-cycle of pressure equipment in Alberta. The objective of this seminar is to increase awareness, build knowledge and achieve a clear understanding of Alberta legislation and related codes and standards. 

Outcomes:  

  • Certificate of completion to be provided to attendees 

Course Cost:  

The fee for this seminar is $754.80 + GST ($792.54)

ABSA

Trainers: Mark Koens &
Cole Vickery

Mark Koens, PESL

Mark is a CET (Certified Engineering Technologist) who graduated from NAIT’s Materials Engineering Technology program. Mark began his career in 1986 with the Canadian Armed Forced and spent the next 10 years primarily conducting Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) on aircraft components, eventually attaining CGSB Level 3 certification in MT, PT, UT, ET & RT. Prior to joining ABSA in 2014, Mark worked in a variety of positions relating to pressure equipment including a refinery unit Inspector and instructor at NAIT. Mark holds National Board In-Service (IS) and Authorized Inspector (AI) Commissions and ‘B’ & ‘R’ Endorsements.

Cole Vickery, PESL

Cole is a graduate of the Power Engineering Technology program at NAIT and holds a 2nd Class Power Engineers Certificate of Competency. Prior to joining ABSA in 2013, Cole worked in operations in several large utility plants and has spent the last 9 years as a Field & Shop Inspector, Welding Examiner and Auditor. Cole holds National Board (In-Service) and Authorized Inspector (AI) Commissions and ‘R’ Endorsement.

Visit www.absa.ca for upcoming dates or register at https://www.absa.ca/seminars/


Sunday, February 26 &
Monday, February 27

2 Day Course)

CANCELLED

Both days
8:00am to 5:00pm

CANCELLED

Tekarra

ABSA: Pressure Piping Fabrication Requirements & Quality Control Training Seminar (2 Day Course) 

This essential two-day seminar was designed to create awareness and will examine the overpressure protection system philosophy, safety surveys, and the importance of issues relating to pressure relieving devices and the requirements of the Safety Codes Act, Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations, related standards, CSA B51 code and ASME Section I, IV, VIII codes. 

What Will You Learn? 

An emphasis will be placed on the following: 

  • The needs and philosophies for providing overpressure protection 
  • Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation (PESR) 15 causes of overpressure 
  • Safety Codes Act, PESR and CSA B51 Codes 
  • Installation, operation and inspection of pressure relief devices 
  • Causes of improper performance of Pressure Relief Devices 
  • Design, selection, operation, maintenance and testing requirements 
  • Recommendations of the API 520-1 Standard for the selection and sizing of PRDs 
  • Important definitions in accordance with ASME PTC-25 
  • Requirements of Alberta’s Pressure Relief Devices Requirement document, AB-524 
  • The role of proper documentation for overpressure protection and in the servicing of pressure relief valves. 

Outcomes:  

  • Certificate of completion to be provided to attendees 

Course Cost:  

  • The fee for this seminar is $1132.20 + GST ($1188.81)


ABSA

Trainers: Monica Parker &
Scott Forbes

Monica Parker, Pressure Piping

Monica is a CET (Certified Engineering Technologist) who graduated from NAITs Materials Engineering Technology program in 1995. Prior to joining ABSA in 2011, Monica worked in the valve industry then transferred into welding inspection. Monica worked in manufacturing of pressure vessels, shop auditor primarily in pressure piping fabrication. Monica maintained the CWB Level II Welding Inspector and Welding Examiner certifications, National Board In-Service (IS) and Authorized Inspector (AI) Commissions and ‘B’, ‘R’ & ‘N’ Endorsements. Monica has been with ABSA for 11 years as an Authorized Inspector in Edmonton shops and has presented the Pressure Piping and PESL seminars for 5 years.

Scott Forbes, Pressure Piping

Scott is a CET (Certified Engineering Technologist) who graduated from SAIT’s welding Engineering Technology program in 2000. Scott worked as the Quality Manager in an ASME certified pressure vessel shop and oversaw projects in the United States and Middle East. Scott joined ABSA in 2008 and has spent the last 14 years as a Field & Shop Inspector, Welding Examiner and Auditor. Scott holds National Board In-Service (IS) and Authorized Inspector (AI) Commissions and ‘B’ & ‘R’ Endorsements.

Visit www.absa.ca for upcoming dates or register at https://www.absa.ca/seminars/


Sunday, February 26 &
Monday, February 27

(2 Day Course)

CANCELLED

Both days
8:00am to 5:00pm

CANCELLED

Pyramid C

CSA: Z662:19 Pipeline Systems – Essentials (2 Day Course)

Overview (Course Description) 

Focusing on the general requirements of oil and gas pipelines, this newly-updated course reviews all relevant clauses in the latest 2019 edition of the Z662 standard, as well as its application through all pipeline phases, from design through to abandonment. A greater emphasis on practical information, exercises and case studies assists in conveying the standard’s requirements and rules that apply across various workplaces. This course provides a timely update to previous participants of CSA Z662 training and serves as a solid foundation from which to participate in additional, more specialized training.

Designing, constructing, operating and maintaining Canadian pipelines require not only specific skill sets but intimate knowledge of the requirements of the latest 2019 edition of CSA Z662 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems. CSA Z662 is a National Standard of Canada, and is referenced in all federal, provincial and territorial regulation, many of whom adopt the new edition immediately upon release.

Target Audiences  

  • Directors
  • Design Engineers
  • Construction Supervisors
  • Operations Managers
  • Integrity Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Health & Safety Environment Advisor
  • QC/QA Professionals
  • Records Management
  • Professionals


CSA Group

Trainer: Izak Roux

How to register for this course:   

Special Additional Offering:

Attendees who complete this course will get a 15% off for CSA virtual training: CSA B51:19 Process Piping Essentials referencing ASME B31.3 (Mar 27-30, 2023)