Consultant – RBI, Materials and Corrosion, Processing Units
Germany
Dr. Ing. Daniel Balos is specializing in Plant Performance Optimization, Asset Integrity, Maintenance Management, Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness for Service (FFS), and Damage Mechanisms for oil & gas and processing plants. With a distinguished academic background, including a Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD focusing on the application of data mining techniques to model material behavior in high-temperature power plant components, Dr. Balos combines deep technical expertise with extensive hands-on experience in refining, power plant operations and maintenance.
With almost 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Balos has been at the forefront of refining, power plant performance optimization, asset integrity, and reliability management, specifically within the refining and power generation industry. He has successfully participated in and led numerous international assignments, focusing on improving plant efficiency, asset integrity management, and risk-based inspection for refineries and power plants across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. His significant contributions include developing advanced methodologies and tools for assessing plant performance, optimizing maintenance strategies, and extending the operational life of critical power plant equipment.
Dr. Balos has a proven track record in conducting comprehensive plant performance assessments, risk evaluations, and maintenance optimization, particularly for high-temperature equipment and critical plant assets. His experience includes pivotal roles in power plant integrity projects for leading global utility providers such as Eskom South Africa, KNPC Kuwait, Qatar Energy, SINOPEC China, and OMV Petrom Romania. Through these engagements, he has consistently improved plant reliability, reduced operational risks, and enhanced overall efficiency.
A certified professional in API 580 (RBI) and API 571 (Damage Mechanisms), Dr. Balos is also widely recognized for his extensive training and teaching contributions. Since 2005, he has delivered specialized courses on refineries, process plants and power plant performance, RBI, asset integrity, and maintenance management in over 20 countries, significantly enhancing the technical knowledge and capabilities of refining and power plant professionals worldwide. His commitment to advancing industry standards is further demonstrated by his active involvement with professional bodies such as VDI and ASME and his ongoing contributions to international technical and safety platforms.
Events/Masterclasses Dr. Daniel Balos is currently speaking at
Energy
Advanced Risk Based Inspection
Online Live Stream
This course will provide inspectors and analysts with advanced knowledge and skills in Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) based on the framework defined in API RP 580 and an in-depth understanding of the calculations performed according to the API RP 581 for fixed equipment and piping.
Inspection and Maintenance of Hydrogen Installations
23 - 25 June 2026
Online Live Stream | 9:00 CEST – 13:30 CEST
This course provides a comprehensive examination of the inspection and maintenance of hydrogen installations, covering pipelines, piping systems, machinery, storage systems, and transportation.
Hydrogen Storage, Material Issues and Inspection Techniques
28 - 30 April 2026
Online Live Stream | 9:00 – 13:30 CET
This course provides an in-depth exploration of hydrogen storage systems, focusing on material selection, degradation mechanisms, and inspection techniques.
This comprehensive training course offers an in-depth analysis of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), Section VIII, Division 1, with a particular focus on pressure vessel design, fabrication, testing, and compliance.
This comprehensive four-day course delves into the intricacies of the ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code, equipping participants with a profound understanding of the standards that govern the design, materials, fabrication, installation, inspection, and testing of process piping systems.
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Consultant – RBI, Materials and Corrosion, Processing Units
Germany
Dr. Ing. Daniel Balos is specializing in Plant Performance Optimization, Asset Integrity, Maintenance Management, Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness for Service (FFS), and Damage Mechanisms for oil & gas and processing plants. With a distinguished academic background, including a Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD focusing on the application of data mining techniques to model material behavior in high-temperature power plant components, Dr. Balos combines deep technical expertise with extensive hands-on experience in refining, power plant operations and maintenance.
With almost 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Balos has been at the forefront of refining, power plant performance optimization, asset integrity, and reliability management, specifically within the refining and power generation industry. He has successfully participated in and led numerous international assignments, focusing on improving plant efficiency, asset integrity management, and risk-based inspection for refineries and power plants across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. His significant contributions include developing advanced methodologies and tools for assessing plant performance, optimizing maintenance strategies, and extending the operational life of critical power plant equipment.
Dr. Balos has a proven track record in conducting comprehensive plant performance assessments, risk evaluations, and maintenance optimization, particularly for high-temperature equipment and critical plant assets. His experience includes pivotal roles in power plant integrity projects for leading global utility providers such as Eskom South Africa, KNPC Kuwait, Qatar Energy, SINOPEC China, and OMV Petrom Romania. Through these engagements, he has consistently improved plant reliability, reduced operational risks, and enhanced overall efficiency.
A certified professional in API 580 (RBI) and API 571 (Damage Mechanisms), Dr. Balos is also widely recognized for his extensive training and teaching contributions. Since 2005, he has delivered specialized courses on refineries, process plants and power plant performance, RBI, asset integrity, and maintenance management in over 20 countries, significantly enhancing the technical knowledge and capabilities of refining and power plant professionals worldwide. His commitment to advancing industry standards is further demonstrated by his active involvement with professional bodies such as VDI and ASME and his ongoing contributions to international technical and safety platforms.
