Setting and adjusting inspection intervals for pressure vessels requires more than following a formula. Learn how API 510 inspectors use corrosion data, RBI, and fitness-for-service to establish defensible intervals.
America First Refining’s $300 billion Brownsville refinery—the first U.S. greenfield refinery since 1976—will create sustained demand for API 510, 570, and 1169 inspectors across construction, commissioning, and operations phases from 2026 through the 2030s.
Nondestructive testing (NDT) is the technical backbone of API inspection work. Whether you are evaluating a pressure vessel, a piping circuit, or a storage tank, your ability to select, apply, and interpret NDT methods directly affects both equipment safety and your professional credibility. It is also one of the most productive areas for earning API…
If you work in industries that use multiple credentialing systems, you have probably run into this question: are API CPD hours the same as PDH hours? The short answer is no — but the longer answer matters if you are trying to figure out whether training you have already completed counts for both. This post…
One of the most common questions from API-certified inspectors approaching their recertification window is simple: how many CPD hours do you actually need? The answer is straightforward, but the details matter — especially if you hold more than one certification or if you are getting close to a deadline. This post breaks down the API…
API 580 CPD Course: Risk-Based Inspection Training for API Inspectors If you hold an API 510, API 570, or API 653 certification, staying current on inspection methodology is non-negotiable. Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) is one of the most in-demand skill sets in the industry today — and an API 580 CPD course is one of the…
If you’re working through an API recertification cycle and wondering whether you can earn your CPD hours without attending in-person seminars or traveling to conferences – the answer is yes, and it’s been that way for years. API CPD hours online are fully accepted by API ICP, and for most working inspectors, online training has…
The API 653 certification for Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Inspectors comes with the same recertification clock as every API ICP credential – three years, with annual milestones you can’t skip. If you’re approaching your renewal window or want to plan ahead, here’s a clear breakdown of what API 653 recertification actually requires. What Is API…
Your API 570 certification doesn’t renew itself. Whether you’re a piping inspector with years in the field or just hit your first recertification cycle, understanding the API 570 recertification requirements before your deadline is the difference between a smooth renewal and a very expensive retake. Here’s everything you need to know. API 570 Certification: A…
If you hold an API 510 certification, you already know recertification isn’t optional – it’s the price of staying credentialed in a field where standards evolve and equipment doesn’t wait. But the API 510 recertification process trips up even experienced inspectors who let the timeline sneak up on them. This guide walks you through every…
