ADVANTAGES OF PERFORMING RISK-BASED INSPECTION ANALYSES DURING PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STAGES

摘要

Professionals responsible for fixed equipment integrity programs in the process industries, especially at hydrocarbon facilities around the globe, are well-aware of an industry best practice known as Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and the traditional benefits of implementing this best practice. We often read about the benefits of risk-based inspection during operation and near the retirement of mechanical assets. I was personally involved in and performed many RBI assessments for gas plants, refineries, gas oil separation plants, and tank farms, and am well-aware of the benefits of utilizing risk-based inspection assessments during the life cycle phases of facilities.