Risk Based Inspection
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) is a systematic and structured approach used to plan and prioritize inspection activities based on the likelihood and consequences of equipment failure. It focuses inspection resources on high-risk assets, ensuring optimal safety, reliability, and compliance while reducing unnecessary inspections. RBI is widely applied in industries such as oil & gas, power generation, petrochemical, and manufacturing to manage asset integrity throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Benefits
1. Optimized Inspection Planning
RBI helps prioritize inspection efforts by focusing on high-risk equipment, ensuring efficient use of time, manpower, and resources without compromising safety.
2. Enhanced Asset Integrity and Reliability
By identifying potential failure mechanisms early, RBI reduces unexpected breakdowns and improves the overall reliability and availability of critical assets.
3. Improved Safety and Risk Management
RBI minimizes the risk of catastrophic failures by addressing high-consequence scenarios, protecting personnel, the environment, and operational continuity.
4. Cost Efficiency and Reduced Downtime
Targeted inspections lower inspection and maintenance costs while reducing unnecessary shutdowns and extending inspection intervals where appropriate.