The objective of the course is to gain the relevant

knowledge of the following applications, procedures and

processes relating to the uses and installation of
refractory materials:

+ Preparation of the unit for refractory installation
+ The installation of refractory and curing methods
+ Inspection of refractory after air drying and firing
+ Testing of refractory as installed
+ Repairs to refractory linings
+ Questions and answers
[ Course Objectives : ]
[ Potential for : ]

Designed for refineries, chemical & oleo-chemical plants,
power plants, etc with boilers (such as auxiliary boilers),
heating equipment (such as furnaces, tubular heaters)
and other equipments with refractory:

API inspectors and inspectors of statuary
equipments
Asset Integrity Engineers
DOSH Officers involved in power plant and
equipment inspection (with refractory)
Inspection Engineers of power boilers with
refractory
Maintenance Technician/Engineers
Project Engineers
QA /QC Inspectors

No required class pre-requisites. However, students who
wish to sit for the API exam should have 3 years of
experience at a petro-, chemical- or industrial facility and
have at least 1 year of inspection experience. The
certification examination covers, at a minimum, the
following criteria defined by API Recommended Practice
936, Refractory
Installation Quality Control Guidelines Inspection and
Testing Monolithic Refractory Linings and Materials:

These classes and exams are not easy, so only
individuals who are serious about their pressure
equipment career should participate.

More info about API Exam at www.api.org/icp
The API 936 training course will take place over 5 days.
The course will be broken up into five different sections,
which will be covered during the five days of the course.
At the end of the course, all students should be in a
position to be able to pass the API written exam.

Whether or not the students choose to take the exam, all
the information processed during the course will be a
fundamental stepping-stone in the understanding of the
refractory process, applications and specifications
covered in all industries throughout the world from the
petro chemical industry to light industry.
Colour tabs, checklists & training passes are provided.
Only a minimal fee for our participants who attend as REFRESHER COURSE
BONUS !!!
Prepare Yourself To Be A ...
Certified API 936 Inspector!
API 936 Refractory Personnel Certification
Preparation Program
IDC Training House Sdn Bhd No 7, Unit 8, J alan Industri PBP3, Taman Industri Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: +603- 8061 5126 / 8061 8720 / 8060 8720 / 8060 7720 Fax: +603- 8068 7720 Email: [email protected] URL: www.idc-training.com
For The Industry
- Ensures that refractory personnel demonstrate
competence in content areas that are relevant to
their practices.
- Raises the bar of competence for qualified
personnel that demonstrates knowledge of the
relevant content of refractory installation and
inspection.

For The Personnel
- provides a method to demonstrate knowledge and
experience with refractories and refractory
inspection to employers and clients.
- Inspectors and other professionals serving the
petroleum, petrochemical, and chemical industries
are readily able to provide evidence of proper
qualification.
[ Course Outcomes : ]
Course Duration: 5 Days Training
Daily Schedule:
8:30am - 5:30pm (Workshop)

No of Pax: Max 24 participants / class
(to ensure optimal effectiveness of the Training)

*Stationeries such as pen, highlighter are provided.
1. Execution of plan and detailed knowledge of the design
and specifications
2. Storage and packaging of the refractory material
3. The surface requirements and the procedures prior
to casting
4. The lay-out of the anchors and the marking of areas
5. Welding of the anchors as per specifications
6. The frequency and methods of the sampling for guniting,
casting and hand packing
7. The water content, quality and temperature of the water
and the mixing procedure
8. The addition of fibre and the percentages as per the
specfications
9. The responsibility of the contractor and the
documentation requirements
10. Terms and definitions
11. Environmental control of the temperatures eg heat and
cold
12. Questions and answers
1. Terms and definitions
2. The job specifications and application standards
3. The inspection and information collection
procedure
4. The refractory lining design and the installation
requirements
5. The visual and non- destructive methods for testing and
qualification of the refractory lining
6. The traceability and verification of the refractory material
7. The acceptable refractory repair procedures
8. Acceptable refractory lining and reject refractory criteria
9. The dry-out procedures and curing methods
10. The responsibility of the inspection personal and the
contractor
11. The responsibility of record keeping by the inspection
and contractor personal
12. Question and answers

1. A summary of all terms and definitions that will be used
during the duration of the course.
2. Different installation methods used in industry today
eg casting, guniting, ramming, and hand packing
3. The specification for sampling of the refractory
material and the sample preparation procedures
4. Procedures to determine water content prior to mixing
the refractory.
5. The relevant manufactures information regarding the
supplied refractory material
6. The contractor knowledge of the equipment to be
utilized, and the qualification process for the contractor
prior to work
7. Testing of the contractor with a mock-up test panel
procedure
8. The environmental control issues
9. The surface preparation requirements and methods
10. Question and answers
1. Terms and definitions relating to the following
2. The responsibility of the personnel and the specific
documentation requirements
3. Becoming familiar with the dry-out requirements
4. Refractory sealing requirements
5. Application methods for applying the curing
membrane
6. The required environmental conditions for the curing of
the refractory
7. The heating equipment and required procedures
8. The placement of the temperature thermocouples
9. Knowing the manufactures heat up and cool down
schedules and requirements
10. The applicable heating curve requirements for different
classes of refractory
11. Assessing the lining integrity and the techniques for
refractory lining inspection
12. Questions and answers
1. Terms and definitions
2. The different test requirements and the methods to
carry out the required testing
3. Testing for the material qualifications
4. The necessary testing equipment required
5. Dimensions and technique requirements for test
specimens
6. The dry-out procedure requirements for the test
samples
7. The acceptance and the grounds for rejection of
test samples as per the specifications
8. Documentation requirements
9. Questions and answers
.course outline
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Bring to Class: Students should bring along the
required Codes / Standards (in hardcopy)
for API Exam, Calculator, Lots of Questions, and a
CAN-DO Attitude.
IDC Training House Sdn Bhd No 7, Unit 8, J alan Industri PBP3, Taman Industri Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: +603- 8061 5126 / 8061 8720 / 8060 8720 / 8060 7720 Fax: +603- 8068 7720 Email: [email protected] URL: www.idc-training.com
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John Nesbitt
Trainers Profile
John Nesbitt has more than 22 years
experience and involvement in the
refractory industry and the petro chemical
industry.

His earlier experience is based on the
hands on installation and maintenance of
all refractory lined and refractory related
unites in the refinery and petrochemical
industry.

He later on went on to become Quality
control manager in 1998, which led to his
present position in inspection. John
Nesbitt has worked in the refractory
inspection field since 2003 where he has
gained extensive experience in
inspection of refractory &
recommendation using the API standards
as the backbone of his inspections.

John Nesbitt has carried out refractory
inspections worldwide, spanning from
Africa, Europe & to the Far East where
pre turnaround off site refractory
inspections were carried out and on site
pre inspection of units for scope of works
to be carried out. In addition, inspection
throughout the duration of TA to ensure
all the completed works is within the API
specifications.
Educational / Technical Qualifications:-

- API registered and API 936 tested

- Member of the Refractory Institute of Refractory
Engineers.

- Refractory Engineering level 1 & 2, Refractory
inspection for HPI & Petrochemical Industries

- Refractory for Industrial users- Fundamentals &
Advanced, Advanced refractory Technology- IRE
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IDC Training House Sdn Bhd (594752-M)
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API 936 Certification Preparation
Training

15 19 April 2013
8.30am - 5.30pm
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