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IntroductionOne of the reasons we continue to have too many fixed equipment mechanical integrity (FEMI) events in the refining and process industries is the lack of understanding and appreciation by site management for the hazards posed by the 101 FEMI issues1. Too often the formalized Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) is almost completely separate from FEMI hazards analysis; and the two programs are often handled by two different functions at the site, each doing their own analysis. In a previous series of articles 2-11 written for...

Introduction Industrial furnaces are used extensively throughout the entire oil and gas industry, as well as other process industries such as pulp and paper, metals and mining, chemical, and petrochemical. An industrial furnace, or direct fired heater, is a piece of equipment used to provide heat for processing or can serve as a reactor which provides heat for the reaction. Furnace designs vary as to their function, heating duty, type of fuel, and method of introducing combustion air. However, most process furnaces have some common features.Fuel flows...

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Integrity Lead Inspector at our Belle Plaine, SK location. The successful candidate will execute inspections required by the site Risk Based Inspection Program and assist the Mechanical Integrity Engineer in making remediation recommendations.

As an Asset Integrity Analyst (AI Analyst), you will engage our clients on key implementation projects such as Asset Optimization studies, Risk Based Inspection (RBI), mechanical integrity program implementation, inspection program development, and facility or equipment condition assessment.

As refiners continue operating aging infrastructure, safe operation and equipment availability continue to be key components of a sustainable operation. When considering optimizing inspection projects, more and more refiners are making Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) an integral part of their plan processes. When applied properly, RBI can focus inspection efforts using risk as a basis for prioritizing and managing an in-service inspection program.

Maintenance and reliability processes are paramount in maximizing productivity and ensuring safety within plants in the chemical, petrochemical, and refining industries. Many of these plants have a variety of assets varying in age and capability and are operating beyond their original intended life span. It is critical for the chemical, petrochemical, and refinery organizations to have the complete picture of the assets in order to ensure the highestproductivity and also maximize limited...

I really need the expertise to help me.....Pipe damaged mechanism from a RBI software is fatigue .Material = SS 304Service = Prophane ( No water / non corrosive )1. is that vibration monitoring is needed at the first time inspection or visual inspection is enough as a preliminary inspection ( and continue with vibration monitoring if visual inspection found pipe vibrated ) ?My understanding is if we found pipe is support with proper pipe support and no vibrated , no needed to continue with details vibration monitoring.2. Refer to above damaged mechanism,material and...

The question of how to set risk targets is a logical one and should be addressed prior to or in the very early stages of RBI implementation. This article will guide readers through the basic elements required to address this question within an organization, as all companies do not have the same risk philosophy and can adapt these elements to fit their own. Although this article covers information that must be addressed for any RBI program, it is not an all-encompassing article on how to implement and maintain an RBI program. For more information on RBI, visit Inspectioneering.com. The website contains more than 30 articles on the subject that were printed throughout the last 17 years and cover nearly every aspect of RBI. Readers may also visit the Inspectioneering Discussion Forum and the Inspectioneering LinkedIn Group for further discussion on RBI topics.

Damage Mechanisms Review as Part of RBIHow important is an industry experienced corrosion engineer, metallurgical engineer or metallurgist in performing this review? Can we soley rely on the software or any software tool or reference material to provide the confidence we need to do a credible job of this? Thank you in advance for sharing your experience, insight and presssures that you face which could impact your answer, such as a shortage of such people. Thank you

Integrating inspection services with a larger risk based inspection program facilitates effective leveraging of information. This results in less downtime, fewer major repairs, and more accurate reporting between departments.

What do you recommend to institute a sustainable plant or corporate RBI program? This is not in reference to what software program one is using but the success of sustaining an overall RBI program. If software is a part of that answer please provide specifics about the features and functionality that promote sustainability. It is likely that those features and functionality apply to various software packages.Thank you,Greg Alvarado

Hi.. I've double wall LPG storage tank (suspended deck at inner tank) sized 44m diameter which had never being internally inspected for 28 years. The inspection group had done the RBI and presented the case, which require the tank to immediately shutdown for internal inspection (of course involved hugh cost

Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, provides a lot of good advice for leaders. For example: -Begin with the end in mind-First things first-First focus on being effective, then efficient; otherwise we may just be doing the wrong thing faster

The original article on scalable accuracy which laid the groundwork for the concept was published in the March April 2011 issue of the Inspectioneering Journal, entitled Scalable Accuracy, Key Roles of Risk Based Inspection and Fitness for Service, Equipment Life-Cycle Management Process. This article is reprinted immediately following this article for ease of reference. The two examples touched upon in the original article were the fitness for service approach as represented by the joint API ASME standard, API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Fitness for Service Standard and the API Recommended Practice 581, representing the specific API RBI technology.

Do any body have knowledge regarding RBI software for a chemical plant having low temperature and pressure equipments, Like PVC, EDC/VCM plant

Whether Inspection Data Management Systems (IDMS) or Risk Based Inspection (RBI) software packages, converting from one software platform to another can prove to be a daunting task. Ensuring that each piece of data is carefully translated between packages and streamlining implementation tools are critical components in successful AIM software implementation and conversion.