Risk Based Inspection (RBI)

Risk based inspection is a risk assessment and management process that is focused on the loss of containment of pressurized equipment in processing facilities, due to material deterioration. These risks are managed primarily through equipment inspection. In most processing plants, a large percentage of the total unit risk will be concentrated in a relatively small percentage of the equipment items. These potential high-risk components may require greater attention, perhaps through a revised inspection plan.

Saudi Qtech uses LifeTech’s RBI methodology to manage the overall risk of a plant by focusing inspection efforts on the process equipment with the highest risk. The methodology provides the basis for informed decisions on inspection frequency, the extent of inspection and the most suitable type of NDT.