Inspection & Technical Services During Operation
Service Introduction
Iran Standard and Quality Inspection Company (ISQI) provides comprehensive technical inspection, condition monitoring, equipment condition assessment, and specialized inspection personnel supply services throughout the operational period of industrial units.
These services are carried out with the aim of maintaining equipment integrity, identifying and evaluating defects and damage mechanisms, monitoring corrosion, preventing sudden failures, and providing technical support for decisions related to maintenance and continued operation.
ISQI, utilizing qualified inspectors and experts, various non-destructive testing methods, and technical knowledge based on international standards and codes, plans and performs its services according to the type of equipment, service conditions, project requirements, and the client’s needs.
Scope of Services
Inspection and technical services during operation, according to the type of industry, equipment, and project conditions, include the following:
– Periodic and scheduled inspection of equipment and facilities
– Internal and external inspection of equipment
– Assessment of the technical condition and integrity of equipment
– Inspection of pipelines and Piping systems
– Corrosion monitoring and thickness reduction
– Identification and assessment of damage mechanisms
– Conducting and supervising conventional and advanced non-destructive testing
– Inspection of static and process equipment
– Inspection of rotating equipment within the scope of the project
– Inspection of tanks, pressure equipment, and heat exchangers
– Inspection of boilers and related equipment
– Inspection of structures and auxiliary equipment
– Preparation, completion, and updating of inspection records
– Providing technical reports and inspection and maintenance recommendations
– Cooperation in the development and implementation of Inspection & Integrity Management programs
Provision of Specialized Inspection Personnel
ISQI also provides the possibility of supplying and deploying specialized personnel and inspection teams required for operational projects. Depending on the project requirements, these services may include:
– Mechanical Inspector
– Static Equipment Inspector
– Piping Inspector
– Welding Inspector
– NDT Inspector
– Non-Destructive Testing Specialists and Technicians
– Inspection Supervisor and Lead Inspector
– Corrosion and Equipment Integrity Specialists
Manpower supply can be arranged on an ad hoc, periodic, or continuous basis, in line with the client’s inspection schedule and operational requirements.
Standards and Specialized References
Inspection activities during operation are carried out, according to the type of equipment and service conditions, based on the requirements of the relevant standards, codes, and technical instructions. The main references used include:
– API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspection
– API 570 – Piping Inspection
– API 653 – Tank Inspection
– API 580 / API 581 – Risk-Based Inspection
– API 571 – Damage Mechanisms
– API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1 – Fitness-For-Service
– ASME BPVC
– ASME B31.3 – Process Piping
– Standards and codes related to NDT
– Technical requirements, Specifications, and specific Inspection Procedures of the client and project
The basis of inspection and acceptance criteria for each project are determined according to the type of equipment, design, service conditions, damage mechanisms, operational records, and contractual requirements.
## ISQI Experience and Technical Knowledge
ISQI’s experience in implementing inspection during operation projects in process, oil, gas, and energy industries provides a foundation for delivering services in complex operational environments and on a wide range of equipment.
This experience includes inspection of static and process equipment, corrosion monitoring, thickness measurement, NDT, pipeline inspection, equipment condition assessment, and provision of specialized inspection teams in various projects.
The capabilities of this section are based on three main pillars:
Technical Knowledge and Standards | Operational Experience | Specialized Personnel and Equipment
Selected Project Experience
Some of ISQI’s project experience in the field of inspection and technical services during operation includes:
– Aghajari Oil and Gas Production Company
– Maroun Oil and Gas Production Company
– West Oil and Gas Production Company
– South Pars Refinery – Phase 13
– Karun Petrochemical Company
– Gachsaran Petrochemical Company
Industries and Equipment Covered
The services of this section can be provided across a wide range of industries and industrial units, including:
Industries:
Oil and gas, refineries, petrochemical industries, power plants, steel and mining industries, chemical industries, cement, and other process and manufacturing industries.
Equipment and Facilities:
Static and process equipment, tanks, pressure equipment, pipelines and Piping systems, heat exchangers, boilers, rotating equipment, industrial structures, and other equipment subject to inspection programs.
ISQI Approach
In inspection during operation, the objective is not merely to identify a defect; rather, it is to assess the condition of the equipment, identify the damage mechanism, determine its integrity status, and provide the technical information required for decision-making regarding maintenance, monitoring, future inspections, and continued operation.
From this perspective, ISQI’s Site & Operations services are considered part of the integrity, reliability, and safety management process of industrial assets.
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