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------------------------ Inspection optimization

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identified at the beginning of an RBI assessmentsis for RBI include detailed
training on the RBI methodology used
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---------------------------------------------------------- RBI contributes to
reduction of overall
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-------------------------------------------------------------- Equipment integrity
should remain the primary focus of RBI assessment
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---------------------- RBI is focused on the systematic determination of relative
risk
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The RBI methodology is intended to complement over safety initiativesCompare this

assessment to actual condition of equipment Determine the reason for differences
between predicted and actual condition
Provide guidance on damageDetermine the reason for differences between predicted
and actual condition
Provide guidance on damage mechanisms, rates, or severity in RBI assessment.
Comparison include evaluating the appropriateness of inspections to damage
mechanism. Provide recommendations to mitigate POF (changes in metallurgy, addition
of inhibition or coatings/linings) Provide methods of monitoring process for
changes in damage rates (pH monitoring, corrosion rate monitoring, contaminant
monitoring)
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--------------------------------------------Documenting variations in the process
conditions due to normal occurrences (start-ups and shutdowns) and abnormal
occurrences.
Describing composition andVerifying facility/equipment operated in the parameters
set in process operating window.
Providing data when process deviated from operating windows
Providing data over the past unitVerifying that equipment repairs / replacements /
additions are in the equipment condition data supplied by inspector.
Implementing recommendations that affect process or equipment modifications and
monitoring.
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---------------------------------------------------------- Management
Provide sponsorship and resources (personnel and funding)
Responsible for making decisions Risk Analyst
Assemble data and carrying out RBI analysis.
Separate specialist or one of the above team member
Defining data from other team members
Defining accuracy levels for data
Verifying through quality checksinput/output;
Manually calculating risk
Display results in understandable way
Prepare reports on the RBI analysis. Risk Analyst is a resource to conducting cost-
benefit analysis
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---------------------------------------------------------- Environmental / Safety
Personnel
Provide data on environmental / safety systems / regulations.
Assessing / recommendingon risk management, establishing risk acceptance criteria,
Providing framework / mechanism for others to make these decisions based on RBI
results
Providing the resources
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---------------------------------------------------------- The RBI expected to
determine linkage of risks with appropriate inspection or other risk mitigations
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---------------- After risk acceptability criteria established, it is found not
every failure will lead to an undesirable incident / consequence
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---------------------------------------------------------- Mechanical damage is a
major deterioration mechanism in the hydrocarbon / chemical industry
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--------------------------------------------Use of high-quality data and
knowledgeable personnel increase accuracy of an RBI analysis
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oCorrosion Specialist Assessing damage mechanisms types / applicability / severity
to the equipment considering process conditions, environment, metallurgy, age.
Compare this assessment to actual condition of equipment Determine the reasonne of
the primary considerations in determining failure probability
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locations

Inspector / materials / corrosion specialist responsible for assessing the

effectiveness of past inspections. Inspector is responsible for implementing
inspection plan from RBI assessment.
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---------------------------------------------------------- Corrosion Specialist
Assessing damage mechanisms