Integrity Training: The Plant Inspector’s Guidebook

By Craig Coutts and Paul Wilkinson

The book is intended for existing in-service inspectors of pressure and other
static equipment and those preparing to sit for in-service inspector certificate examinations.
In-service inspection is a broad subject involving a wide variety of mechanical engineering
disciplines. Worldwide, the adoption of ASME, API and other related codes helps to bring a
sound technical base to the activities of construction inspection and we are pleased to
include the principles of many of these codes in this book.

• Statutory regulations
• Written Schemes of Examination (WSEs)
• Material types and mechanical properties
• Introduction to pressure system code design
• Damage mechanisms and failure modes
• Inspection of vessels, pipework, storage
tanks, pipelines
• Pressure relieving devices (PRDs)
• Pressure testing
• NDE and interpretation
• Non Intrusive Inspection (NII)
• Pressure equipment repairs
• Fitness-for-service (FFS) studies
The technical competence of individuals is one of the main criteria of effective in-service
inspection. Inspectors need the ability to interpret and implement technical codes,
specifications and statutory regulations across a range of disciplines. This guide provides
content of relevance for inspectors preparing for the ASME Plant Inspector and API
Individual Certificate Programme (ICP) training and examinations.