Asset Integrity Management

The primary objective of Asset Integrity Management (AIM) is to maintain the asset in a Fitness for Service Assessment condition while extending its remaining life in the most reliable, safe, and cost-effective manner.

Most of our clients already have some form of AIM program in place. However, with increased regulatory oversight, increased operating costs, and limited available resources, implementation of a fully compliant programme is increasingly challenging for most organizations.

SGS is able to effectively partner with our clients to help them overcome these challenges. SGS AIM experts provide customized solutions at any level of the development and implementation process.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

SGS has extensive experience in developing risk-based, time-based, and condition-based programs in all regions of the world. Our programs meet API-580, API-581, and PAS 55 requirements as applicable.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

SGS has experienced project managers and engineers who can oversee all aspects of the project. Our personnel are also able to handle the management of change process necessary to transition from time-based or condition-based to Risk-Based Inspection programs.

RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAME

Our AIM experts can participate in implementation at any level, from turn-key program development and implementation to simple gap-filling services. Our inspectors are full-time employees trained in our safety and quality methodologies. We provide a full range of NDT services including advanced inspection techniques.

SGS experts provide a comprehensive scope of Fitness-for-Service Assessments including determination of damage mechanisms. We can offer stand-alone CAD drawing packages to support client-based or third-party inspection programs and provide a unique set of value adding methodologies including data management services electronic document management, and field inspection data collection tools.

PROGRAM GAP ANALYSIS

SGS experts assist our clients in identifying the gap between their program needs and their current implementation status. Our programmes provide Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to give our clients real time status reports on the success of implementation.

Our AIM are combined from following services to create an integrated solution:

1. Coating Failure Analyses
2. Fitness for Service Assessment
3. Risk Based Inspection
4. Pipeline Integrity Management System
5. Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
6. PAS 55 Certification
7. Tablet Computer Solutions

For more information on AIM, and to help you maximize your asset value through electronic data management, send us an inquiry now!