Reduce Downtime and Costs with Integrated Inspection and Mechanical Service Teams

MISTRAS Group, May 26, 2022

Asset Integrity Management (AIM)

Asset Integrity Management (AIM) is a standard of operating that aims to protect equipment, health, safety, and environment. While there are numerous definitions of AIM, we define AIM as the cradle-to-grave...
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...
Nondestructive Testing (NDT)

Nondestructive Testing (NDT) consists of a variety of non-invasive inspection techniques used to evaluate material properties, components, or entire process units. The techniques can also be utilized to detect, characterize, or measure the...
Visual Inspection

Visual Inspection (VI), or visual testing (VT), is the oldest and most basic method of inspection. In its simplest form, visual inspection is the process of examining a component or piece of equipment using one’s...

Five Ways to Find the Value of Digital Twins

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One of the most important opportunities is digitalization, visualization, and access to actionable information, which is best achieved via AIM software with digital twin technology. Yet, can it really create enough value to justify the business case?
Harnessing the Power of Big Data to Drive Improvements in Reliability and Maintenance

January/February 2017 Inspectioneering Journal

This article covers where to start, what to look for, and how to execute a data and systems-focused performance improvement project that can drive large overhead savings.
How Digital Twin Improves Maintenance, Reliability, and Asset Integrity Management for Storage Tanks and Terminals

September/October 2021 Inspectioneering Journal

The positive impact of digital twins on planning, costs, turnaround, revenue generation, and safety are substantial and rapid in their return. This article will examine why to leverage this technology and how to do so in a fiscally viable manner.
Clearing out the Data Clutter: How well-maintained data can add value to your reliability program

May/June 2016 Inspectioneering Journal

Data, in pure form, consists of raw, unorganized facts that need to be processed. Data can be found in databases, documents, drawings, reports, spreadsheets, and numerous other sources. Having data on hand is useful, however, it’s often...
A Quest for Defect-Free Plant Operation - Part 3

November/December 2019 Inspectioneering Journal

This article wraps up the three part series by combining management systems to work towards the ultimate goal of achieving a defect-free operation in process plants.

Integrated inspection, maintenance, and access teams help to reduce customers' at-risk hours by eliminating the need for multiple on-site contractors, and help keep costs, downtime, and workplace crowding to a minimum. Watch the video to see the value and efficiency multi-disciplined teams who perform multiple asset protection activities can deliver, and click here to learn more.

Partner Content

Utilizing Automated Radiographic Testing (ART) to Detect Corrosion in Your Piping & Pipelines

Traditional inspection methods used to detect internal corrosion and corrosion under insulation (CUI) in piping and pipeline assets can be time-consuming and costly. With ART, you’ll discover CUI detection best practices that can help save you up...

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