RISK-BASED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
Optimizing Asset Integrity through Prioritized Inspection and Maintenance Strategies
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 05 – 09 Apr 2026 | Manama, Bahrain | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
In today’s asset-intensive industries, traditional time-based maintenance approaches often result in either under-maintenance or over-maintenance, leading to inefficiencies, safety risks, or unnecessary costs. Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and maintenance strategies enable organizations to focus resources on the highest-risk assets, extending asset life and ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.
This course provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on techniques for implementing risk-based inspection, maintenance, and repair programs in accordance with global standards such as API 580/581. Participants will learn to assess risk, develop mitigation plans, and apply condition-based monitoring and decision-making to optimize inspection and repair schedules.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles and methodologies of RBI and risk-based maintenance
• Apply risk assessment models to prioritize inspections and repairs
• Integrate RBI with asset integrity and maintenance management systems
• Use inspection data and degradation mechanisms for fitness-for-service evaluations
• Comply with international RBI standards (API 580/581, ISO 55000)
• Implement effective repair and mitigation strategies based on risk ranking
Key Benefits of Attending
• Optimize inspection intervals and reduce unnecessary maintenance
• Extend the life of critical assets through condition-based risk assessments
• Meet regulatory compliance while improving operational uptime
• Learn how to quantify risk and allocate resources based on data-driven insights
• Reduce failures and costly unplanned shutdowns through predictive strategies
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Inspection, Maintenance, and Reliability Engineers
• Asset Integrity and Plant Managers
• Mechanical and Process Engineers
• Health, Safety, and Risk Assessment Professionals
• Anyone responsible for planning inspections and managing maintenance activities
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Understanding of RBI framework and standards
• Ability to conduct qualitative and semi-quantitative risk assessments
• Selection of appropriate inspection techniques and intervals
• Integration of failure modes and degradation mechanisms into maintenance planning
• Design and evaluation of risk mitigation and repair programs
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved asset performance through prioritized inspections
• Reduction in maintenance cost and downtime
• Compliance with international risk-based inspection regulations
• Data-driven maintenance strategies integrated into CMMS/EAM systems
• Improved safety and reliability of equipment and infrastructure
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – RBI methodology, standards, and industry use cases
• Case Studies – Risk assessments and inspection planning for pressure systems and rotating assets
• Workshops – Failure mode analysis, RBI matrix creation, repair planning
• Peer Exchange – Real-world applications of RBI in refining, petrochemical, and utility sectors
• Tools – RBI software models, inspection forms, FFS evaluation templates
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: RBI Fundamentals and Standards
- Module 1: Introduction to Risk-Based Inspection and Maintenance (07:30 – 09:30)
• Why RBI? Evolution from time-based to risk-based strategies - Module 2: Regulatory Frameworks and Industry Standards (09:45 – 11:15)
• API 580/581, ISO 14224, ISO 55000, ASME - Module 3: Key Elements of RBI Methodology (11:30 – 01:00)
• Consequence, probability, risk ranking - Module 4: Workshop – Map RBI into Your Maintenance Strategy (02:00 – 03:30)
• Define current vs ideal inspection planning model
Day 2: Risk Assessment and Asset Prioritization
- Module 5: Identifying and Evaluating Risk Drivers (07:30 – 09:30)
• Failure modes, degradation mechanisms, damage factors - Module 6: Quantitative and Qualitative RBI Models (09:45 – 11:15)
• Scoring systems, thresholds, matrix approaches - Module 7: Asset Criticality and Prioritization Techniques (11:30 – 01:00)
• Risk matrices, FMECA, reliability analysis - Module 8: Workshop – Develop a Risk Matrix for a Sample Asset (02:00 – 03:30)
• Evaluate a pressure vessel, pump, or pipeline segment
Day 3: Inspection and Condition Monitoring
- Module 9: Inspection Techniques and Their Application (07:30 – 09:30)
• UT, RT, AE, VT, MFL, thermography, drones - Module 10: NDT Selection Based on Failure Risk (09:45 – 11:15)
• Defect sizing, access, reliability, and inspection intervals - Module 11: Condition Monitoring Integration (11:30 – 01:00)
• Vibration, oil analysis, corrosion probes, online monitoring - Module 12: Workshop – Design an Inspection Strategy Based on Risk Ranking (02:00 – 03:30)
• Select NDT and schedule for high-priority assets
Day 4: Fitness-for-Service and Repair Planning
- Module 13: Fitness-for-Service Principles (07:30 – 09:30)
• ASME FFS-1/API 579 overview, defect assessment - Module 14: Determining Remaining Life and Repair Decisions (09:45 – 11:15)
• Crack growth, corrosion rates, degradation models - Module 15: Repair Techniques and Decision Criteria (11:30 – 01:00)
• Welding, composite repairs, sleeve installations - Module 16: Workshop – Evaluate and Recommend Repairs (02:00 – 03:30)
• Participants use case data to recommend repair strategies
Day 5: Program Implementation and Continuous Improvement
- Module 17: Implementing and Sustaining RBI Programs (07:30 – 09:30)
• Change management, CMMS integration, training - Module 18: Key Performance Indicators and RBI Audit (09:45 – 11:15)
• Backlog, compliance, inspection effectiveness - Module 19: Case Study – RBI-Driven Turnaround Success (11:30 – 01:00)
• Operational benefits and lessons learned - Module 20: Final Workshop – Build a Risk-Based Maintenance Roadmap (02:00 – 03:30)
• Participants develop a plan for phased RBI deployment
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Risk-Based Inspection, Maintenance & Repair, validating their ability to apply RBI principles, perform risk assessments, and align inspection and repair decisions with industry best practices for asset integrity and operational safety.