Asset integrity connects service conditions, deterioration mechanisms and inspection information. Assessment identifies verification needs and informs interventions on a documented technical basis.
Inspection findings must be interpreted in relation to the equipment's material, function and exposure conditions. Consistent records help compare trends and identify relevant changes.
The assessment scope is defined by asset type and the decision required: inspect, repair, modify or undertake further study.
The scope is defined according to asset condition, project stage and available information.
Historical records, damage mechanisms and available information are reviewed to identify gaps and inform the inspection programme.
The assessment links materials, service conditions and deterioration mechanisms. Inspection records are reviewed alongside operating changes to identify the additional checks the asset requires.
Findings inform options for monitoring, repair or replacement. Their definition depends on the applicable technical assessment and must include scope, operating conditions and verification requirements.
Deliverables are agreed when the service is defined. The bases used, results and outstanding checks are documented so that the information can carry through to the next stage.
An initial review confirms what information is available and what needs to be completed. To prepare for that discussion, it is useful to have:
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