Hydrostatic & Pneumatic Pressure Testing: Advanced Level
Inspection & Asset Integrity
Course overview
Hydrostatic & Pneumatic Pressure Testing: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Hydrostatic & Pneumatic Pressure Testing. It covers the principles, the requirements of API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME codes, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Hydrostatic & Pneumatic Pressure Testing
- Apply the relevant requirements of API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME codes
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for inspectors, integrity engineers, QA/QC staff and asset owners with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME codes
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12–23 Apr 2027 | Prague Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Jul 2027 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Aug 2027 | Baku Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Sep 2027 | Kuwait City Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 Feb 2028 | Manchester Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Mar 2028 | Salalah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Apr – 4 May 2028 | Al Khobar Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Aug 2028 | Prague Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Aug – 8 Sep 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Apr – 4 May 2029 | Istanbul Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Jul – 3 Aug 2029 | Brussels Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Sep 2029 | Alexandria Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Sep 2029 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Oct – 9 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Mar 2030 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27–31 May 2030 | Nairobi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Sep 2030 | London Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Sep 2030 | Kigali Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Oct 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
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