14 Nov API 936 – Refractory inspection certification details

The API 936 Refractory inspection certification is an industry recognized certification for inspectors who are trained in refractory systems. Certified refractory inspectors have a good knowledge of inspection, installation, testing and repair of refractory linings.

Why do you need an API certification?

American Petroleum Institute (API) is the only national trade association to represent the oil and gas industry. API have created and maintained above 700 standards and best practices that are widely accepted and practices as international regulatory standards.

Oil and gas industry relies on a lot of machineries and equipment to create, refine and distribute the products. With the technological advancements, organizations need a standard procedure to ensure the safety and efficiency of these machinery. It is mandatory that the equipment and machineries used in the production, refining and distribution of oil and gas products are regularly inspected for safety and the people operating these machines are certified and knowledgeable to operate them. Hence the API certifications give professional credentials to personnel trying to build a career in the oil and gas industry.

API 936 Refractory Inspection Certification Exam Topics

Candidates who need to certify for API 936 must have strong knowledge of installation, inspection, testing and repair of refractory linings.

• Quality control
• Physical property requirements
• Inspection documentation
• Material qualification testing
• Applicator qualification testing
• Installation 
• As-installed Testing
• Test specimen preparation
• Testing procedures
• Post installation

Key objectives of the API 936 preparatory classes

• Acquire knowledge and skills to pass the API 936 certification exam. 
• Become familiar with the laboratory testing procedures,  test equipment and methods.
• Be able to identify various qualifications of materials used in the installation, sample preparation and surface separation of the refractory systems.
• Understand the responsibilities and documentation required in the material qualification of a refractory system.
• Be familiar with the requirement and guidelines for the installation of refractory systems, and have a detailed understanding of execution plans, design details and quality standards.
• Understand the installation procedures, equipment and other variables that may affect the quality of installation.
• Understand the acceptance and rejection criterias for the inspection of refractory systems
• Learn about the post-installation methods for refractory systems and applicable heating rates for different classes of refractories

API 936 Re-certification details

API 936 certification is valid only for 3 years. After the 3 year period the certified candidates must apply for a recertification. Re-certification involves a fee and candidates do not have to pass the full examination to recertify.

Candidates are eligible to apply for a recertification 90 days prior to the expiration date of their certification. Also, there is an additional 90 days grace period to apply for recertification once the certification expires.

If the candidate does not apply for a recertification after the 90 day grace period, their existing certification will expire. Once the certification is expired candidates have to apply for a new certification by remitting the full fees and must pass all examinations again to re-certify.

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