What's Your Confidence in Your Corrosion Under Insulation Program?

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API RP 571 - Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry

API RP 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry, is a recommended practice developed and published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) that provides an in-depth look at nearly 70 different
API RP 583 - Corrosion Under Insulation and Fireproofing

API RP 583, Corrosion Under Insulation and Fireproofing, covers the design, maintenance, inspection and mitigation practices for pressure equipment, piping, and storage tanks due...
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)

In the simplest terms, Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is any type of corrosion that occurs due to moisture present on the external surface of insulated equipment. The damage/attack can be caused by one of multiple factors, and can occur in equipment operating at ambient, low,...
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Damage Mechanism is a general term used to describe mechanical or chemical processes that result in equipment damage or material degradation. These can range from corrosion, to...
Inspection

Inspection is the practice of examining the physical condition of materials, components, or entire pieces of equipment in order to determine if and for how long it will operate as intended. Inspection plays a vital role in any
Mechanical Integrity (MI)

Mechanical Integrity (MI) can be defined as the management of critical process equipment to ensure it is designed and installed correctly, and that it operates and is maintained properly (i.e. no leaks and all elements are fit for service). A mechanical integrity program should...
Reliability

Reliability is a special attribute that describes the dependability of a component. This means that the component consistently performs a desired function under certain conditions for a certain period of time in order to meet business goals and...

The Importance of Utilizing a Process, Plan, and Certified Inspection Personnel Within Your Turnaround Team

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With all the variables in play during a turnaround event, it is rare for all expectations to succeed together, during the same event. It is important to have a process in place, plan each step, and utilize certified inspection personnel.
What is Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)?

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Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is an insidious damage mechanism that, despite being incredibly well-known and understood, still makes up an inordinately large percentage of global maintenance expenditures. CUI has been extensively researched and...
How to Improve Your Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity Program by Managing Your Manager(s)

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IÂ have written numerous technical articles addressing how to improve your fixed equipment mechanical integrity (FEMI) program. This time I will deviate from the FEMI technologies and methodologies to address a topic that may be equally...
The Site Procedures and Work Processes for Achieving Excellence in Pressure Equipment Integrity and Reliability

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In the first article entitled How to Put It All Together - Guide to Organizing a Successful PEI Program in the current series of articles that I am writing, I provided an overview of the necessary Management Systems (MS) for a successful program to...

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Overview

This checklist serves as a companion piece to the Inspectioneering webinar, CUI: A Proactive Approach, and contains some elements to consider when looking for data gaps in your CUI program. If you haven't done so already, we recommend that you click here to watch a replay of the webinar.

You may print a copy of this checklist or use it digitally using a PDF reader. When opened in most common PDF reader applications, you will be able to check/uncheck each of the boxes, fill in your final score, and save your progress.

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What's Your Confidence in Your Corrosion Under Insulation Program?

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