Risk based inspection (RBI) HSS Technology

HSS Technology's Next Generation RBI

HSS Technology's risk based inspection process is true to the standards, API 580 and API 581.  The new RBI software and service fills the technical gaps in other first generation versions, and is focused on generating results that apply common sense solutions.  Its ease of use facilitates the quality of the data.  The versatility of the programming is unmatched.

What is Risk Based Inspection?

Risk Based Inspection (RBI) is a methodology used to define inspection program requirements in refinery, petrochemical and other facilities. As described by the API 580 Recommended Practice, the primary objective of RBI is that risk is taken into account when developing inspection plans on an equipment level. HSS Technology's next generation RBI strictly applies the methodology, but carries the technology a step farther.  HSS has enhanced the implementation of results from the risk based inspection analysis.

Inspection plans so developed allow cost-effective risk assessment and mitigation opportunities to be realized and acted upon. At the same time, the plans will identify equipment not requiring some form of mitigation because of the low level of risk associated with the equipment's current operation.Inspection requirements can be significantly reduced in such equipment as well. This may provide substantial reductions in costs associated with these inspections.

To be successful a risk based inspection 
program must include the following steps:
 
Use an assessment process that effectively applies requirements in industry standards for RBI.
Identify covered equipment
Detail equipment data and process conditions related to both hazards and corrosive attack.
Determine all damage mechanisms
Determine consequences that may result from equipment failure
Determine probability of failure based on damage types and existing condition
Define inspection methods and intervals
Repair all significant damage found during an inspection
Update RBI & inspections based on findings
How Can RBI Benefit You?

RBI studies ultimately define equipment inspection requirements and identify opportunities to mitigate risk. Information is generated on what types of damage may be expected, proper inspection techniques to be used, where to look for potential damage, and how often inspection should occur. This information must be properly utilized to ensure a successful inspection program is in place.

Benefits provided by a risk based inspection analysis include:

Elimination of injuries, downtime, legal expenses, fines, and other costs associated with avoided catastrophic failure.

Elimination of downtime due to unexpected equipment failure.

Better turnaround planning for inspection needs. This can include longer intervals between turnarounds, shorter turnaround durations, and less field work required.

Prioritization of equipment and schedule optimization when establishing a new inspection program.

Elimination of over-inspection costs for low risk equipment.

 
 
Need more Risk Based Inspection information?

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Useful links:  American Petroleum Institute (API), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 
HSS Technology Risk Based Inspection (RBI)