Maximize Asset Performance with Non-Intrusive Inspections (NII)
Pressure equipment is used in upstream and downstream oil and gas, chemical and many other heavy industrial installations. These installations are generally classified as hazardous objects were failure may have severe consequences. Therefore, these items are required to undergo periodic inspections to ensure continued safe and reliable operation. Traditionally these periodic inspections are done by entering the equipment during shutdowns. Excessive preparation and significant costs for isolating, opening and cleaning the equipment are associated with these traditional inspections.
Non-Intrusive Inspection can be performed during normal operations, often at elevated temperature. This results in a reduced need to schedule expensive downtime during a shutdown. This offers flexibility to conduct inspections without disrupting production.
Using a structured approach, Non-Intrusive Inspection can be considered a thorough inspection method with high effectiveness exceeding the historically conventional approach and applied externally to avoid any safety concerns associated with equipment entry and minimize waste flows related to equipment cleaning.
Key benefits for your Business
In a competitive market, cost reduction is of high importance. However, cost reduction should not be considered the primary goal; it should be considered the final benefit of more individual goals.
Safe operations
Inspection applied externally to avoid any safety concerns associated with equipment entry
Improvement of sustainability targets
No need for opening and cleaning of equipment, minimizing waste flows and emissions.
Cost reduction
Reduction of labor time, material costs and unnecessary equipment downtime
Shutdown efficiency improvement
On-line pre-turnaround inspections lead to thoroughly preparation for repairs and inspection scope reduction.
Risk reduction associated with unplanned downtime
Improve plant/equipment reliability as a result of an increasement of the inspection efficiency
Improvement of inspection data
The degradation mechanisms are leading for the selection of inspection methods, making the data suitable for Risk Based Inspection.
Our Structured Approach to NII
The TÜV Rheinland Sonovation Project Manager will coordinate this step-by-step plan to provide a structured approach to conduct Non-Intrusive Inspection. The TÜV Rheinland Sonovation NDT expert assists the Project Manager to bridge the knowledge gap between inspection and the execution of advanced NDT to achieve an effective inspection result.
For the remaining activities within the NII approach, experts from your own organization can be deployed If required, TÜV Rheinland Sonovation can also provide support with experts in the fields of risk assessment, corrosion, and inspection.
Why TÜV Rheinland
Expertise You can Trust
Our team of highly qualified experts in materials, corrosion, and NDT ensures you receive the highest quality service.
Proven Results
We help you improve your asset integrity while achieving significant cost savings.
Global Reach, local Support:
As part of the TÜV Rheinland Group, we offer worldwide expertise with a personalized approach..
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Let us help you unlock the full potential of your industrial assets.
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Take the First Step Toward Safer, More Efficient Operations
Don’t let traditional inspection methods hold you back. Partner with TÜV Rheinland Sonovation to maximize asset performance, reduce costs, and ensure the safety of your operations.
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