Introduction Risk-based inspection (RBI) programs are integral to ensuring the robustness of industrial operations. However, implementing an effective RBI program requires careful planning, consideration of key factors, and adherence to best practices. Semi-quantitative RBI is the most common approach in industry today. It requires less data and technical expertise than fully quantitative analysis (such as […]
Stress relaxation cracking (SRC) is a critical issue for industries that operate with high-temperature environments, such as petrochemicals, power generation, and refining. SRC can lead to unexpected failures, causing downtime and costly repairs. What is Stress Relaxation Cracking? Creep-resistant materials generally have high creep ductility and can accommodate inelastic strains at elevated temperatures by relaxation. […]
By Clay White and Matt Caserta Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) for piping systems has been a hot topic at recent industry meetings. While many operators have implemented piping RBI in the past, the results have not always been realistic. Lately, more scrutiny has been given to the RBI methodology for piping and work process details. Becht’s […]
