Pressure Vessels Inspection and Integrity (ME-024) Training Course

Pressure Vessels Inspection and Integrity

Pressure vessels store large amounts of energy and hazardous fluids. Failures can be catastrophic, so design, inspection and integrity management must meet strict…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

8Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Pressure vessels store large amounts of energy and hazardous fluids. Failures can be catastrophic, so design, inspection and integrity management must meet strict requirements.

This LLMI course covers pressure vessel design codes, construction, damage mechanisms, inspection planning and techniques, risk-based inspection, fitness-for-service assessment, repairs and alterations, and regulatory compliance. Participants plan inspections and assess defects.

Course Objectives

Explain pressure vessel design and codes

Identify damage mechanisms

Plan inspections using risk-based approaches

Select inspection techniques

Assess defects and fitness for service

Manage repairs and regulatory compliance

Target Audience

Inspection engineers

Mechanical and integrity engineers

Maintenance managers

Plant engineers

Regulatory inspectors

QA/QC professionals

Course Methodology

Technical lectures

Inspection planning workshops

Defect assessment exercises

Case studies

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Pressure Vessel Fundamentals

Applications
Design codes
Components
Materials
Exercise: Vessel data review

2Day 2: Damage Mechanisms

Corrosion
Cracking
Creep and fatigue
Brittle fracture
Case study: Vessel failure

3Day 3: Inspection

Inspection types
Techniques
Risk-based inspection
Intervals
Workshop: Inspection plan

4Day 4: Fitness for Service

Defect assessment
Remaining life
Rerating
Decision-making
Exercise: Defect assessment

5Day 5: Repairs and Compliance

Repairs and alterations
Documentation
Regulatory requirements
Integrity programmes
Capstone: Integrity management plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Pressure Vessels Inspection and Integrity course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Pressure Vessels Inspection and Integrity course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in London. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Geneva, Vienna.

Can I take Pressure Vessels Inspection and Integrity online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Pressure Vessels Inspection and Integrity

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