risk based inspection Services

Risk Based Inspection (RBI) is a systematic approach to assess the risk of failure of static equipment and piping in various industries, such as oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and mining. RBI helps to optimize inspection and maintenance plans, reduce downtime and costs, improve safety and reliability, and comply with regulatory requirements.

RBI is based on the standard practices of API 580 and API 581, which provide guidelines and methodologies for conducting risk analysis and determining inspection intervals. RBI considers both the probability of failure (PoF) and the consequence of failure (CoF) of each component, and assigns a risk level based on the product of these two factors. The risk level then determines the inspection frequency, type, and extent for each component.

One of the key inputs for RBI is the corrosion rate of the equipment, which affects the PoF. Corrosion can be caused by various factors, such as temperature, pressure, fluid composition, flow velocity, environmental conditions, and material properties. Corrosion can lead to loss of wall thickness, cracking, pitting, erosion, or stress corrosion cracking, which can compromise the integrity and performance of the equipment and piping.

S&B is a leading provider of corrosion studies and RBI services for different industries. We have a team of experienced engineers who can perform corrosion studies, corrosion monitoring, corrosion mitigation, and corrosion management for your assets. We can also conduct RBI studies based on the standard practices of API 580 and API 581, using advanced software tools and databases. We can help you to identify the critical components, evaluate the risk levels, prioritize the inspection and maintenance activities, and optimize your inspection and maintenance budget.