The Asset Integrity Intelligence Blog
A collection of articles, insights, and opinions authored by industry experts.
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July 19, 2021 By Pinnacle
While collecting more data may seem like the solution, the key to successfully forecasting system availability is building a strong program based on existing data. This can be accomplished through Quantitative Reliability Optimization (QRO). |
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July 12, 2021 By Dheeraj Narang at Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbon Engineering
Remaining life assessments of complex assets, including fixed equipment, piping, rotary, and packaged sub-assets, have always been challenging for integrity engineers. Well stimulation service (WSS) units are complex in a similar way. |
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June 30, 2021 By Greg Alvarado at Inspectioneering Journal
Highlights from Inspectioneering's bi-annual editorial board meeting as they discussed some of the most important challenges, issues, trends, events, or advancements in inspection/mechanical integrity in 2021 and beyond. |
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Partner Content
In this interim report, Pinnacle analysts take data from the oil refining industry and dive into how that key sector is being affected by reliability today. Download your free copy! |
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June 30, 2021 By Grant Jacobson at Becht
In order to thrive, companies need maintain top tier optimization and run equipment safely, reliably, and aggressively. Leveraging highly accurate thermography is one piece of the puzzle to help with these shifts. |
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June 30, 2021 By Inspector Frank
We live in a world of metrics and key performance indicators. This isn’t a bad thing; in fact, it is vitally important. Good PSM requires accurate and complete metrics in order to ensure the systems are working the way they should. |
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June 28, 2021 By Pinnacle
As the industry continues to collect more data, many facilities are unable to confidently leverage it to drive better reliability decisions because they do not collect the correct type or amount of data, which leads to unknown risks. |
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April 29, 2021 By Charles Becht V, P.E. at Becht
This is the first article in a new column. In each article, the author will explore how different parts of organizations can partner to discover new efficiencies, improved equipment integrity, and opportunities to capture additional margin. |
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April 29, 2021 By Inspector Frank
Like many processes, root cause analyses are only as good as the information being used. If critical data about the failure mechanism is lost during repairs, then this information will be unknown to the group trying to determine the root cause(s). |
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April 29, 2021 By John Reynolds at Intertek
In this Reynolds Wrap Up, the author will summarize his key takeaways from a recent robotics event, including interesting applications, challenges that robotic inspection suppliers still face, pros and cons of robotic and UAV inspection, and more. |
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April 12, 2021 By Mike Hurley at Asset Optimization Consultants
Have you ever wondered why, even though inspection reports are one of the primary keys to a good MI program, they are so rarely reviewed? One of the things I always find when reviewing a program is the lack of concise inspection history. |
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March 1, 2021 By Greg Alvarado at Inspectioneering Journal
This retrospective takes a quick look at two of the most popular topics that were covered in Inspectioneering Journal last year: the accuracy of thickness readings and corrosion under insulation. |
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February 25, 2021 By Inspector Frank
When you are dealing with an inspection technique that is poorly understood and a company representative that is downright combative, you get a perfect storm that can quickly lead to that particular technique losing its credibility. |
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February 15, 2021 By Mark Geisenhoff at Flint Hills Resources, and Sascha Schieke at Molex
Temporarily or permanently installed thickness monitors can help to overcome shortcomings and uncertainties associated with manual ultrasonic inspections and can lead to significantly improved maintenance and asset replacement forecasting. |
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December 29, 2020 By Inspector Frank
Tyler Alvarado inspired people to try and be more engaged in their work and in their lives. To be passionate. He was the main reason this series of articles exist, because he inspired and challenged me to write them. |
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December 29, 2020 By John Reynolds at Intertek
A summary of some of the important topics that were discussed at the API Fall 2020 Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting that was held via virtual conferencing. |
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