Asset Intelligence Reports

Asset Intelligence Reports (AIRs) are primers that cover specific topics related to process equipment and asset integrity management issues. AIRs are short, succinct, and downloadable resources.

There is a tremendous amount of knowledge required to effectively run a successful asset integrity management program, and we hope these reports will serve as helpful resources in your pursuit of operational excellence.

AIRs will be created and updated on a regular basis. If there is a topic you would like covered in an upcoming AIR, let us know and we will work to make it happen!

A Primer on Radiographic Testing

Asset Intelligence Report

This Asset Intelligence Report on Radiographic Testing provides an introduction to the NDE technique, as well as further information on the various types of radiography and industry applications.

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A Primer on Sulfidation Corrosion

Asset Intelligence Report

This Asset Intelligence Report on Sulfidation Corrosion serves as a primer to increase your familiarity with one of the most well-known corrosion mechanisms in the oil refining industry.

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A Primer on Hydrogen Bake-Out

Asset Intelligence Report

This Asset Intelligence Report on Hydrogen Bake-out serves as a primer to increase your familiarity with this technique used to drive hydrogen out of equipment prior to welding.

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Improving the turnaround lifecycle through careful planning, proper execution, and thorough documentation

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Turnarounds are costly in terms of lost production. In many respects a turnaround can be even more complicated than the initial construction of the facility, so a carefully designed plan will reduce overall costs. After execution, safety reviews, Corrosion Monitoring Program updates, MOC documentation, and PHA Revalidations are a must.

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A Primer on Magnetic Particle Testing

Asset Intelligence Report

This Asset Intelligence Report on Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT) serves as a primer to increase your familiarity with this well-established nondestructive evaluation technique.

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A Primer on Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)

Asset Intelligence Report

It's one of the most well-known damage mechanisms in our industry, yet corrosion under insulation (CUI) still makes up a very large percentage of plant maintenance expenditures.