Masterclass: API 579-1/ASME FFS-1: Assessment of Crack-Like Flaws

Autumn 2025
A Masterclass

2 Hour Session
Interactive Q&A
Trusted by professionals
Certification included

Why take this course?

This masterclass explores how to assess crack-like flaws using Part 9 of the API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 standard. You’ll be guided through the method to determine safe operating life and understand key elements of flaw assessment, with space for discussion and practical reflection.

What you'll learn

After this live masterclass you,
• have seen real life examples with crack-like flaws
• know the role played by fracture mechanics in crack-like flaws
• are familiar with fracture toughness from the perspective of pressure vessels
• have been taken through Part 9 of the ASME FFS-1/API 579-1 standard
• have seen the assessment techniques and acceptance criteria for crack-like flaws
• have strengthened your understanding of the assessment methods through discussion guided by an experienced industry expert.

Masterclass: API 579-1/ASME FFS-1: Assessment of Crack-Like Flaws

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Quotation for your Team

Autumn 2025
Instructor-Led 2hr Duration
Online Live Session

About the course

Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessment, as outlined in API 579-1/ASME FFS-1, has become an essential tool in managing the structural integrity of pressure equipment. In an era where aging assets and infrastructure present growing concerns, a solid understanding of this standard is increasingly vital for ensuring safe and reliable operation.

Part 9 of the ASME FFS-1/API 579-1 standard focuses on the assessment of crack-like flaws in pressure vessels and piping systems. In this instructor-led live session of 2hr, you will be taken through the assessment method for crack-like flaws showing you how to determine the safe operating life for this type of flaw.

Throughout this masterclass session, you'll be encouraged to think critically and to engage in open discussions with the instructor.

This course includes

Masterclass
Autumn 2025
2 PDH Credits
English
MAS4511

Meet your instructor

Shervin Maleki

Structural Integrity Assessment, Mechanical Behaviour Analysis

Who should attend this course

Mechanical or Structural Engineers: Seeking to widen their understanding of the API 579-1 and ASME FFS-1 or to learn the specifics of assessing crack-like flaws.

Program & Details

API 579-1/ASME FFS-1: Assessment of Crack Like Flaws Live

1. Damage Identification
2. Real life case study
3. Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics
4. Fracture Toughness
5. Failure Assessment Diagram (FAD)
6. Part 9 Assessment Techniques and Acceptance Criteria
7. Work Examples