Matthew K. Caserta, PE: About the Author
Manager of Corrosion, Materials, and Integrity Division, Becht
Mr. Caserta is a registered professional engineer in the states of Ohio and Texas. He has over 20 years of a wide breadth of engineering experience in chemical processing, oil refining, and consulting. He is the Manager of the Corrosion, Materials, and Integrity division for Becht. Mr. Caserta's varied background provides unique insights into process interactions, equipment reliability, and corrosion/materials concerns. He has been involved in risk-based inspection assessment, mechanical integrity audits, development of corrosion control documents, and integrity operating windows. He has a strong knowledge of damage mechanisms through practical experience. He has experience as a Chief Inspector planning and executing turnarounds, supervisions day-to-day inspection needs, and managing projects.
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Published Articles
It is important to know what damage mechanisms to look for and where to look for them. We will review the link between damage mechanism assignments and RBI.
IOWs are an important component of a world-class mechanical integrity program. In order to have a robust IOW program, the integration of IOWs into other areas of PSM is critical. This article provides four concrete examples of integration.
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.
