LEADING EDGE INSPECTION DATA PRACTICES-ACQUIRE IT FASTER, MANAGE IT BETTER, AND IMPROVE ITS USE

摘要

In the inspection world, data is everything. Every piece of data gathered during an inspection is another clue into the history of the asset. Whether it's a picture of a defect, an ultrasonic thickness measurement, or a simple timestamp on an inspection wall-chart; each piece of data helps tell the story of the history and condition of the asset. Because of the investigative nature of inspections, it's typically more advantageous to gather an excessive amount of data - just in case. We often find ourselves going into detective mode having to analyze every piece of information available for an asset. With photographs, it's easy to understand why more data is better. Oftentimes, a slightly different angle or different lighting will provide more clarity to the asset's condition.