Pipeline Integrity Assessment and Management
Pipeline integrity assessment is a critical process that plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of pipelines. It involves a comprehensive evaluation of pipelines over their entire operational lifespan, with the aim of identifying potential issues, assessing risks, and implementing measures to maintain their structural integrity and prevent failures. The primary objectives of pipeline integrity assessment are to ensure efficient and safe operation, minimize environmental impact, and protect public safety.
Our pipeline integrity assessment services include the following:
- Comprehensive data evaluation and assessment (ILI, DCVG, CIPS, Current attenuation, etc.)
- Gap analysis and implementation of pipeline integrity management systems (PIMS)
- Threat identification and risk assessment
- Fitness for service evaluation, including calculating safe operating pressure
- Remaining life calculation and pipeline operation endorsement
- Repair planning and procedure development
Welding Engineering:
Welding engineering plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of welded joints across various industries.
Our welding engineering services include:
- Process and procedure qualification
- Design reviews and quality assurance planning
- Code and standard assessments
- Development of customized procedures
- Welding procedure documentation
- Repair procedure development
Our welding engineers have the expertise and experience to optimize welding processes and techniques, resulting in high-quality welded joints that meet industry standards and regulations.
Offshore and Onshore Structural Integrity Assessment
Offshore and onshore structural integrity assessment is vital to ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of various structures.
Our services include:
- Comprehensive structural evaluations using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and conventional methods
- Fatigue analysis and corrosion assessment to identify potential risks
- Structural damage identification and risk assessment
- Structural safety and integrity checks, including life extension feasibility
- Design-level and ultimate-level evaluations of aging structures
- Structural integrity monitoring and inspection planning
- Risk-based assessment using qualitative and quantitative methods
- Development and implementation of Structural Integrity Management Systems (SIMS) in accordance with industry codes and best practices
Our expertise in offshore and onshore structural integrity assessment enables us to provide clients with valuable insights into their structures’ performance and potential risks, helping them make informed decisions and optimize their operations.
Pipeline, Piping and Structure Stress Analyses
Pipeline, piping, and structure stress analyses are vital for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of these critical components.
Our comprehensive engineering services include:
- Assessment of internal and external pressure, thermal expansion and contraction, support and anchorage, dynamic loads, bending, and axial loads on pipelines and piping systems
- Evaluation of static and dynamic loads, seismic loads, thermal loads, and material properties on structures
- Utilization of advanced software tools, including CAESAR II, ANSYS, and ABAQUS, to perform accurate and reliable stress analyses
Our team of experienced engineers conducts thorough stress analyses to ensure that pipelines, piping systems, and structures can withstand various environmental conditions and loads, minimizing the risk of failure and optimizing performance.
As built preparation and validation
As-built preparation and validation is a crucial component of successful construction and engineering projects.
Our expertise in this area includes:
- Utilizing advanced technologies such as laser scanning for above-ground structures and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for pipelines and buried structures to accurately capture as-built conditions
- Transforming point cloud data into intelligent 3D models, providing a comprehensive representation of the completed project
- Reviewing and approving as-built drawings based on actual site conditions to ensure compliance with design specifications and any necessary modifications
Our as-built preparation and validation services help clients confidently verify the accuracy of their completed projects, enhancing quality control, and ensuring long-term safety and performance.
Fitness for Service (FFS) and Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA)
Fitness for Service (FFS) and Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) are essential tools for evaluating structural integrity and ensuring the safe operation of components in various industries.
Our capabilities in this area encompass:
- Thorough FFS and ECA assessments to determine maximum allowable working pressure for pressurized equipment or load-bearing capacity for structures, accounting for existing flaws or damage
- Evaluation of in-service flaws and their impact on future component performance
- Simulation and assessment of component modifications or alterations to ensure structural integrity
- Development of operational strategies for load-bearing or pressurized components based on potential scenarios, optimizing safety and efficiency
Our expertise in FFS and ECA methodologies enables us to provide clients with valuable insights and recommendations for managing their critical components, mitigating risks, and extending the service life of their assets.