Upon Further Inspection
Upon Further Inspection, the mechanical integrity podcast, uses engaging interviews to celebrate the people, stories, and real-world industrial reliability experiences.
Every episode explores topics that matter most to professionals in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and other process industries. Through in-depth conversations with industry experts, we discuss themes like continuous improvement, safety, technology advancements, compliance, risk-based inspection, and professional growth.
Upon Further Inspection
Episode 4 - Gotta Document Logic
In this episode of Upon Further Inspection, hosts Branden Stucky and Greg Alvarado discuss the concepts of qualitative and quantitative Risk-Based Inspection (RBI).
They talk about the history of the API 581 RBI project from the early 1990s and explore how the methodologies have evolved from qualitative to quantitative approaches. The conversation highlights the benefits of both methods, the importance of systematic documentation, and the role of advancing technology in improving inspection processes. Key topics include the development of risk management tools, the transition from hand calculations to computer-based models, and the impact of RBI on damage mechanism reviews and corrosion control.
00:00 Introduction to Mechanical Integrity Podcast
00:20 Hosts Introduction and Episode Overview
00:52 Qualitative vs Quantitative RBI
01:18 Historical Context of RBI Development
03:59 Evolution of RBI and Technological Advances
06:48 Impact of RBI on Industry Practices
08:33 Documentation and Software in RBI
09:42 Future of RBI and AI Integration
12:25 Closing Remarks and Podcast Credits
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Episode Acronyms & Abbreviations
- API - American Petroleum Institute
- CCDs - corrosion control documents
- CML - corrosion monitoring locations
- IDMS - inspection data management system
- IOWs - integrity operating windows
- JIP - joint industry project
- NDE - non-destructive examination (or evaluation)
- RBI - risk-based inspection
- TML - thickness management locations
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