Inspection Services
Support for Risk Based Inspection
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
As part of Sustainability Planning Elixir Team have supported clients in designing the Flare Gas Recovery System to achieve Net Zero Emission Targets.
Operational Advantages
It is essential for making infrastructure “safe for man-entry” and environmental compliance.
It optimizes inspection resources by focusing on high-risk, critical components, improving safety, enhancing reliability, and reducing unnecessary downtime.
Predictive Integrity Management
Core Components of RBI
Probability of Failure (POF): Assesses the likelihood of failure based on damage mechanisms, corrosion rates, and equipment age.
Consequence of Failure (COF): Estimates the impact of failure on safety, health, the environment, and business operations.
Key Aspects of RBI Methodology
- Approaches: Uses qualitative (expert judgment), quantitative (statistical data), or semi-quantitative methods to analyze risk.
- Focus Areas: Often applied to pressure systems, pipelines, and industrial machinery, particularly in oil and gas, chemical, and refining industries.
Elixir provides support in analyzing the risk of containment failure.
Drone Inspection
Elixir has been partnered with “Volar Alta Private Limited” for remote Drone Inspection Technology.
CMMS
A CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) in inspection refers to software that digitizes, schedules, and tracks asset inspections, checklists, and compliance data. It centralizes maintenance information to automate preventive tasks, manage work orders, and ensure safety, ultimately extending equipment lifespan and improving operational reliability.
Key Roles of CMMS in Inspection:
Scheduling & Automation: Automatically triggers inspections based on time or usage, reducing missed tasks.
Digital Checklists: Provides technicians with mobile, standardized inspection forms to ensure consistent, accurate data collection.
Compliance and Safety: Maintains detailed, chronological history of inspections to meet regulatory audits and warranty requirements.
Real-time Visibility: Dashboards show the status of all assets, highlighting pending inspections or pending repairs.
Asset Performance Tracking: Records inspection findings (e.g., wear, damage) to help inform decisions on replacing or repairing assets.
CHALLENGES WITH TRADITIONAL INSPECTIONS IN OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
– Delayed upgrade leads to breakdown
-High cost of repairs due to non-availability of spares A downtime of 3.65 days costs $5.02M
-Offshore company faces 27days of unplanned downtime costing more than $38M
SLOW ADOPTION OF CMMS
Lack of training for swift adoption
High investment, less utilization
COST OF PRODUCTION
SAFETY CONCERNS
Reactive maintenance causes asset
breakdown
Asset breakdown endangers safe working conditions
EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY
Equipment operating beyond design life spanMaintenance budget constraints
TALENT SHORTAGE
Unavailability of experienced operators
Reluctance of younger generation to take up high risk jobs
DRONE APPLICATIONS FOR OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
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