Inspection & Mechanical Integrity

Introduction

Provides structured knowledge of inspection practices supporting asset integrity.

Objectives

• Understand inspection requirements
• Support integrity programs
• Identify degradation mechanisms
• Reduce failure risk

Target Audience

Inspectors, engineers, integrity staff.

5-Day Scientific Program

Day 1: Inspection Fundamentals

• Inspection objectives
• Codes and standards
• Integrity management
• Risk concepts

Day 2: Inspection Techniques

• Visual inspection
• NDT methods
• Thickness measurement
• Limitations

Day 3: Risk-Based Inspection

• RBI concepts
• Risk assessment
• Inspection planning
• Data management

Day 4: Integrity Assessment

• Fitness-for-service
• Remaining life
• Repair decisions
• Documentation

Day 5: Case Studies

• Integrity failures
• Lessons learned
• Best practices
• Improvement actions