If you are responsible for a structure or a component of which failure is not acceptable, it is necessary to perform condition assessments at suitable intervals.
Condition assessment provides protection against hidden defects
Especially when pressure vessels, structures or components have been working for some years, corrosion, wear, fatigue cracks and creep may cause hidden defects that are not visible but can be revealed during a condition assessment.
At a professionally performed condition assessment you will get an overview of the asset’s condition including the current state of health. If there is minor damage this can be repaired before failure with significant savings in cost and programming.
The condition assessment may be required due to safety regulations from authorities, managing of current maintenance, renovation or be necessitated by an unintended incident such as fire.
A condition assessment may in connection with expiration of warranty be a good tool of providing protection against hidden defects, which may entail considerable costs. In certain industries it is required by law to inspect the condition during manufacturing or to perform current monitoring during operation.
For decades, we have been involved in the condition assessment of a huge variety of assets & structures, from small components to nuclear power plants, offshore structures and ships. With this expertise we are well equipped to assist you.
On-site examination
In connection with production control and status assessments, We possesses a variety of transportable analysis equipment, which means that we can provide a large number of on-site examinations.
Increase the safety level and lower the costs
The condition assessment is based on the results from one or more examination for the purpose of determining the actual operating conditions and assessing the components residual life.
This opens up the opportunity of improving safety, lowering the repair costs and allowing planned shutdowns.
Further to the examinations that constitute a condition assessment, we have also experience in handling and control of maintenance functions. This can include the condition assessments.
The fitness for service shall be done as per API 579.
We are at your disposal if you need to know more about how we can assist you with your future status assessment.