What is API 581?

What is API 581?

API 581 provides a basis for managing risk by making an informed decision on inspection frequency, level of detail, and types of nondestructive examination (NDE). It is a consensus document containing methodology that owner–users may apply to their RBI programs.

What is the difference between API 580 and 581?

What Is the Difference Between 580 and 581? API RP 580 is a Risk-Based Inspection document that identifies the basic elements for developing, implementing, and maintaining an RBI program. API RP 581 documents a quantitative approach to implementing RBI.

What is energy API?

The American Petroleum Institute (API) is the largest U.S. trade association for the oil and natural gas industry. …

What is the passing score for API 580?

70%
Candidates must have a passing score of 70% to be eligible for certification. Questions for the exam are based on API Recommended Practice 580 Risk-Based Inspection, 3rd Edition, 2016. You will need to apply to take the exam with API.

How many API certifications are there?

Over 23,000 certified inspectors now exist in 118 different countries worldwide. Those 23,000 individuals hold over 41,000 certificates.