Equipment inspection involves assessing the physical condition and structural performance of components and systems to determine operational fitness. It is a cornerstone of integrity management, enabling detection of damage, degradation mechanisms, and deviations from design.
In the energy sector, inspection supports maintenance decisions, RBI intervals, and operational continuity. Globally, it evolves toward advanced techniques, remote inspection, automation, and digitalization, with wide adoption in the U.S., Europe, and LATAM.
Main topics
This section gathers content for inspectors, engineers, and integrity specialists.
Key topics include:
- Visual, dimensional, and specialized inspection
- RBI evaluation and asset criticality analysis
- Inspection of vessels, piping, tanks, and structures
- Thickness, deformation, and defect monitoring
- Remote techniques (drones, crawlers, ROVs)
- Compliance with API 510, 570, 653, and ASME
- Inspection planning, execution, and documentation
Inspection is essential to validate equipment integrity and prevent failures affecting safety, environment, and production. Challenges include adequate coverage, interpretation of results, regulatory compliance, and adoption of new technologies.
codes and standards
63 Articlescorrosion and materials
229 Articlesengineering
15 Articlesnon destructive testing
148 Articlesreliability
50 Articlesstudy cases
1 ArticleBenefits of unmanned inspection in refineries
How to Choose the Right IBR Methodology for Your Organization
Innovations in industrial inspection, monitoring, and data management
Advanced monitoring techniques to detect leaks in storage tanks
Specialized robotic inspection in Oil & Gas: Optimized efficiency
RBI in the oil and gas industry: Case studies and best practices
The Deepwater Horizon catastrophe: keys to training and education
The human reliability of the equipment inspector in asset management
Model for an ongoing inspection program
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