It is much easier to determine why RBI results have changed using the quantitative method versus questioning how an expert made decisions several years before. API RP is the only methodology that is documented and endorsed by the industry committee. Other methods do not have the committee consensus to support their approach; therefore, customers that do not have the resources to assess the validity of these methodologies should beware.
Other claims of compliance should be regarded skeptically. Since then, the committee has approved numerous significant changes to the technology, including the correction of errors contained in the 2nd Edition. Our RBI experts have been leaders on the committee since its inception, and we continue to support the committee with advanced research and analysis of new methods to incorporate into the document. The methodology offers the option to set a maximum interval in practice, 20 to 25 years and recommends re-evaluation of the RBI study at a minimum of every 10 years less if operating conditions change.
The decision logic generating a recommended inspection is not limited by or based on half-life calculations or prescriptive interval approaches. Credit is earned for knowledge and capitalized on in the risk analysis. The impact of this approach is MORE emphasis on high-risk equipment increasing inspection costs and LESS emphasis on low risk equipment decreasing inspection costs. The net result is usually a reduction of overall costs while reducing risk.
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There are 90 questions, of which only 80 are scored. The remaining 10 are pretest, which are not scored. All questions are multiple-choice and closed-book. Paper and reference materials are not allowed into the examinations. This exam has a set passing scaled score. View the Exam Tutorial before exam day to familiarize yourself with the format. Are you qualified to take the API exam? Education Years of Experience Experience Required BS or higher in engineering or technology 1 year Any experience in the petrochemical industry 2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology 2 years Any experience in the petrochemical industry High school diploma or equivalent 3 years Any experience in the petrochemical industry No formal education 5 or more years Any experience in the petrochemical industry.
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