How to Leverage AIM for Pipeline Corrosion Control
Managing pipeline corrosion can be a time-consuming guessing game – wasting money and resources looking for corrosion where it isn’t and missing corrosion where it is. A lot of it comes down to not knowing what you don’t know. For example: at any given time, how aware are you of what contaminants are in the process stream? When the stream composition changes? Are you always aware and instantly alerted when key corrosion factors in your asset change?
Five Ways to Save Time While Accelerating the Asset Inspection Process
The key to reducing maintenance costs and unplanned downtime for plants, pipelines and facilities lies in maximizing the asset inspection process. A recent study into plant maintenance found that the three leading causes of unplanned shutdowns include aging equipment (44%), operator error (16%) and a lack of time (15%). All of these can be mitigated with focused changes to your inspection process.
Enhance Security in Oil & Gas Asset Integrity Management
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has transformed the landscape of Asset Integrity Management for the Oil and Gas industry. By empowering owner-operators with the ability to interconnect a vast array of physical assets on one digital platform, IIoT facilitates improved productivity, profitability, inspection scheduling, and corrosion mitigation – all while significantly reducing the likelihood of asset failure.
How to Leverage Integrity Operating Windows for Improved Corrosion Control
An API Recommended Practice (API RP 584), Integrity Operating Windows (IOW) are an essential component of any asset integrity management (AIM) system. IOWs improve predictive accuracy. They facilitate the collection, retention, and analysis of variable data – providing early warnings when a pre-defined process variable’s boundaries are exceeded. This helps to predict and prevent corrosion, increase productivity by allowing for predictive maintenance, and reduce the likelihood of asset failure.
Top Strategies to Optimize Asset Integrity Management Workflow
The key to success for any asset integrity management (AIM) program lies in the development of its workflow process. For owner operators of plants, pipelines, and facilities, efficient and seamless inspection data management is key. The more effective the workflow and its application, the more reliable the equipment – reducing the chances of costly shutdowns or unnecessary repairs.