QUALITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT OF A COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

摘要

Refrigeration units or "skids" have commonly been managed independently of process equipment integrity programs. Some owner/operators often use special emphasis maintenance teams within the site to manage these assets independently of process related assets and others rely on third party maintenance providers. All too often, refrigeration skids fly under the radar of the site asset integrity program and are not given the same scrutiny as the process equipment. This case study provides one example of how facilities can use the fundamentals of RBI to prioritize equipment using minimal effort and resources. The key to success in this approach is to focus the solution based on the specific needs of the facility and resist implementing an over-designed approach in order to minimize the overall effort.