To provide users with the basic

What is the purpose of risk based elements for developing

inspection implementing and maintaining
a risk based inspection program

What industry does API The hydrocarbon and chemical

580 specifically target process industry

And overall reduction in risk or

The implementing of RBI
anacceptance/understanding of
program provides what
current risk

Risk with appropriate inspection,

The outcome from an RBI process control or other risk
application should be the linkage of mitigation activities to manage the
risk

Inspection and engineering person

now who are responsible for the
The primary target for this RP is
mechanical integrity and operating
of equipment

Instrument in control systems,

Equipment not covered in this
electrical systems, structural
program include
systems, machinery components

An ideal an accurate
What is absolute risk
description and quantification of risk

A level of risk that is acceptable

What is absolute risk
to the Owner/user

Qualitative approach Data ranges instead

inputs are often given in of discrete values
Potential hazards identified in a PHA
will often affect what side of the risk The POF
equation

What system can significantly reduce

PSM. process safety management
risk levels in a process plant

Hazards associated with

the potential equipmentfailure due
to in- PHA process hazard analysis
service degradation are identified
in the

1 Extensive data on the equipment

2 the process required in the RBI

analysis
What can validate the study of an
effective PSM
3 output from a PHA

4 incident investigation reports

A RBI program can improve the

mechanical integrity aspect of what PSM program.
program

The Results from an RBI

assessment can significantly PHA
enhance the overall value of a

A PSM Program includes a well- Pressure equipment inspection

structured and effective program
What may include mehtodologies to
assess the effectiveness of the
RBI
management systems in maintaing
mechanical integrity

What programs can provide imput to

the probability analysis prtion of an
RBI program Equipment Reliability Programs

Develop equipment failure

Reliability records can be used to
probabilities and leak frequencies

RCM (reliability centered

reduce downtime in an operating
maintenace) when linked with RBI
unit.
will result in an integrated program to

A RBI system will improve the focus the inspection Plan, resulting in a
of strengthened PSM program

What program can typically focus on

teh reliability aspects of equipment
other than pressue equipment that RCM Program
do not peraiin to loss of containment(
tray damage, valve reliability

If juisdicional code does not have

RBI can be an acceptable method
some prescrptive time-based rules
for establishing inspection plan and
on intervals that preclude the user
setting inspection due dates if
form gaining benifits from RBI

The effiecency and effectiveness of

alligning priorities
conducting a RBI assessment starts
with
screening risks
 and Identifying boundaries

1) establish the objectives of the risk

analysis

the conclusion fo the Planning

portion o the development of the RBI 2) identify the physical boundaries
program should include

3) identify the operation boundaries

4) develop screening questions

It may be necessary to revise the

the avaiability and quality of the data
objectives, boundaries, screening
and information
questions based upon what

By undertanding risk what program

may be designed that optimizes the
an inspection program
use of inspection and plant
maintenance resources

What is usually not the primary

Reducing Inspection Cost
objective of an RBI assessment

Selection of equipment,
RBI provides a systematic method to
guide a user in
Frequency, scope and extent of
inspection activities
Who is responsible for assessing the
Inspector or inspection specialist
effectiveness of pass inspections for
and materials corrosion specialists
an RBI study

In general and RBI program will be

Plant inspectors or engineers
managed by

Who is responsible for follow up to a

sure that the appropriate Bruce
Team leader
mitigation actions have been
implemented

Who is responsible for follow up to a

sure that the appropriate Bruce
Team leader
mitigation actions have been
implemented

Who is typically responsible for

defining data required from other RBI analyst
team members

Who is responsible for the formation

of the team and verifying that the
Team leader
team members have the necessary
skill experience and knowledge

Who should integrate the inputs

outputs organizational structure
Team leader
communications ETc of the
assessment team

Who should be a full-time team

member and should preferably be a Team leader but may be anyone of
stakeholder in the facility equipment the team members
being analyzed
Who should be a full-time team
member and should preferably be a Team leader but may be anyone of
stakeholder in the facility equipment the team members
being analyzed

An individual group or organization

that may affect be affected by our
Stakeholder
perceive itself to be affected by the
risk is a

Who should be a full-time team

member and should preferably be a Team leader but may be anyone of
stakeholder in the facility equipment the team members
being analyzed

An individual group or organization

that may affect be affected by our
Stakeholder
perceive itself to be affected by the
risk is a

Who is responsible for the

mechanical integrity and operability Inspection in engineering personnel
of equipment covered by API 580

Inspection and engineering

Who is the target audience for RBI
personnel

Users of API 580 or reminded that

notebook or manual is a substitute
Inspector or engineer
for thought judgment of a
responsible qualified

Who is knowledgeable and

experienced in the specific
chemistries corrosion degradation Corrosion specialist
mechanisms Matero selection
corrosion mitigation methods
corrosion monitoring techniques and
their impact on pressure equipment

Who is knowledgeable and

experienced in the specific
chemistries corrosion degradation
mechanisms Matero selection Corrosion specialist
corrosion mitigation methods
corrosion monitoring techniques and
their impact on pressure equipment

Who should provide predictions of

Inspector or inspection specialist in
the current
conjunction with the
condition on equipment when data is
corrosion specialist
unavailable

Who is generally responsible for

gathering data on the condition and
history of equipment and the RBI
Inspector our inspection specialist
study. This condition data should
include the new design condition and
current condition

Who is responsible for implementing

the rectum and did inspection plan to Inspector or inspection specialist
ride from the RBI assessment

Who is typically responsible for

quality control of data output and
RBI analyst
manually calculating the measures of
risk if a computer program is used

Who is responsible for assuring that

appropriate personnel are utilize to Team leader
provide data and assumptions
Who is responsible for sharing that a
perfect quality inn validity checks are
Team leader
employed on data gathering and on
the data analyst

Who is responsible for providing data

on cost of the facility equipment
being analyzed and the financial Financial/business personnel
impact of having pieces of
equipment on the facility shut down

Who should recommend methods for

Financial/business personnel
mitigating the financial cost of failure

Who is typically responsible for

inputting/transferring data into the RBI analyst
computer program if one is used

Who is typically responsible for

verifying through quality checks the RBI analyst
soundness of the data assumptions

A QRA is
Risk analyst
generally performed by experienced

Who is typically responsible for

RBI analyst
defining accuracy levels for the data

Who should provide

recommendations on methods of
mitigation of the probability of failure
Corrosion specialist
such as change in methodology
addition of inhibitors, addition of
coatings/linings

Who is responsible for verifying that

Operations personnel
the facility/equipment is being
operated within parameters set out in
the process operating windows

Who is responsible for providing data

on environmental and safety
systems and regulations and it's also
Environmental and safety personnel
responsible
for assessing/recommending ways to
mitigate consequence of failure

Who is responsible for providing data

on environmental and safety
systems and regulations and it's also
Environmental and safety personnel
responsible
for assessing/recommending ways to
mitigate consequence of failure

Who is responsible for sharing

Team leader
that the study is conducted properly

Who should evaluate/recommend

methods of risk mitigation through Process specialist
changes in process conditions

Who is responsible for describing the

compositions and variability of all
Process specialist
process fluids/gases as well as their
potential toxticity and flammability

Who is responsible for documenting

variables in the process conditions
Process specialist
due to normal occurrences and
abnormal occurrences

The accuracy of the results from a

qualitative Analysis is dependent on Analyst and team members
the background and expertise of the
The result and objectives of
qualitative risk analyst are
Analyst
dependent on the background and
expertise of the

Should be resourced to the team

conducting a cost/benefit Analysis if RBI analyst
it is deemed necessary

Who is typically responsible for

displaying the results in an
understandable way and preparing RBI analyst
appropriate reports on the RBI
analysis

Who is responsible for verifying that

the equipment repairs/replacement
additions have been included in the Operations personnel
equipment condition data supplied
by the equipment inspector

Who is responsible for assuring that

the assumptions made or logical and Team leader
documented

Who is responsible for implementing

recommendations that pertain to Operations and maintenance
process our equipment modifications personnel
and monitoring

Who is responsible for providing the

resources and follow up systems to
Management
implement the risk mitigation
decisions
Who is typically responsible for
assuming all the data and carrying RBI analyst
out RBI analysis

Who provides sponsorship and

resources (personnel and Management
funding) for RBI assessment

Who is responsible for making

decisions on risk management,
establishing risk acceptance criteria
and/or providing the Management
framework/mechanisms for others to
make these decisions based on
results of the RBI assessment

Who should consider the nature of

the hazards present and select
RBI analysis
appropriate units of measurement
and consequence analysis

Who should provide guidance

on damage mechanisms, rates of
Corrosion specialist
severity to be used in RBI
assessment

Who should provide guidance

on damage mechanisms, rates of
Corrosion specialist
severity to be used in RBI
assessment

Who should provide

recommendations on methods
Corrosion specialist
of monarch saying the process for
possible changes in damage rates
Who is responsible for pro visions of
Process specialist
process condition information

Who is responsible for preparing a

report on the RBI assessment and
Team leader
distributing it to the appropriate
stakeholders

Who is responsible for providing data

on our current says one process
deviates from the limits of operating
Operations personnel
windows and on any trends and
operating data including IOW
parameters

The concept of minimization

that postulates that attributes can
ALARP as low as
only be reduced to a certain
reasonably practicable
minimum under current technology
and with reasonable cost

A level of risk that is acceptable to

Acceptable risk
the owner user

And Ideal and accurate description

Absolute risk
and quantification of risk

The amount of deterioration that a

component can withstand without Damage tolerance
failing

Individual items that are part of

a system examples include
Equipment
pressure vessels relieve devices
piping boilers and heaters
 Individual items that are part of
a system examples include
Equipment
pressure vessels relieve devices
piping boilers and heaters

An activity that is both effective in

resolving an issue and it's financially Cost effective
sound use of resources