Certified Refractory Inspector
Program Overview
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The "API 936" (for new refractory installations) and "API 982" (for in-service assessment and repair) training course will take place over 7 days. The course will be broken up into 7 sections covering both standard scopes. Upon completion of the course, all students should be well prepared for the official API 936 and API 982 exams. Whether or not the students choose to take the exam, all the information processed during the course will be a fundamental stepping-stone in the understanding of the refractory process, applications and specifications covered in all industries throughout the world. These may include light-, heavy industrial, chemical processing, petrochemical, oil refineries, pharmaceuticals, coal, steel, waste processing, aluminums, differing metals, glass, ceramics, plastics, brick, cements, etc. In fact any process industry requiring refractories and insulation materials for use in heaters, boilers, furnaces, kilns etc.
WHAT WOULD YOU GET?
This course prepares delegates for TRIPLE certification exams:
• API 936 REFRACTORY QUALITY CONTROL (REFRACTORY PERSONNEL)
• API 982 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT OF REFRACTORY LININGS (REFRACTORY INSPECTOR)
• TUV/IICS 2.4 CERTIFIED REFRACTORY INSPECTOR (IN REFERENCE TO API 936 & API 982) *MANDATORY
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objective of the course is to gain the relevant knowledge of the following applications, procedures and processes relating to the uses and installation of refractory materials:
• Preparation of units for refractory installation
• The installation of refractory and curing methods
• Inspection of refractory after air drying and firing/dry outs
• Testing of refractory as installed
• Repairs to refractory linings and Assessments
• Pre-inspection meetings and Hazard Identification
• Detailed Assessment Reporting and Inspection and Test Plan maintenance
• Conflict resolution recommendations to Owner and Contractors
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Refractory Personnel & Supervisors
• QA/QC Inspectors & Engineers
• Asset Integrity & Maintenance Professionals
• Plant Inspection Engineers
COURSE DURATION
7 Days Comprehensive Program
DAILY SCHEDULE
9:00am - 5:00pm
ITEMS TO BRING
• Laptop or Tablet for digital course materials and reference standards
• Scientific Calculator
• Writing stationery and highlighter
OUR TRAINER
Trained by highly experienced Senior Refractory Specialists and Certified API 936 Inspectors with extensive hands-on industrial background across global oil, gas, petrochemical, and refining facilities.