Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
91 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What is the purpose of risk based inspection |
To provide users with the basic elements for developing implementing and maintaining a risk based inspection program |
|
|
What industry does API 580 specifically target |
The hydrocarbon and chemical process industry |
|
|
The implementing of RBI program provides what |
And overall reduction in risk or an acceptance/understanding of current risk |
|
|
The outcome from an RBI application should be the linkage of |
Risk with appropriate inspection, process control or other risk mitigation activities to manage the risk |
|
|
The primary target for this RP is |
Inspection and engineering person now who are responsible for the mechanical integrity and operating of equipment |
|
|
Equipment not covered in this program include |
Instrument in control systems, electrical systems, structural systems, machinery components |
|
|
What is absolute risk |
An ideal an accurate description and quantification of risk |
|
|
What is absolute risk |
A level of risk that is acceptable to the Owner/user |
|
|
Qualitative approach inputs are often given in |
Data ranges instead of discrete values |
|
|
Potential hazards identified in a PHA will often affect what side of the risk equation |
The POF |
|
|
What system can significantly reduce risk levels in a process plant |
PSM. process safety management |
|
|
Hazards associated with the potential equipment failure due to in-service degradation are identified in the |
PHA process hazard analysis |
|
|
What can validate the study of an effective PSM |
1 Extensive data on the equipment 2 the process required in the RBI analysis 3 output from a PHA 4 incident investigation reports |
|
|
A RBI program can improve the mechanical integrity aspect of what program |
PSM program. |
|
|
The Results from an RBI assessment can significantly enhance the overall value of a |
PHA
|
|
|
A PSM Program includes a well-structured and effective
|
Pressure equipment inspection program
|
|
|
What may include mehtodologies to assess the effectiveness of the management systems in maintaing mechanical integrity |
RBI |
|
|
What programs can provide imput to the probability analysis prtion of an RBI program
|
Equipment Reliability Programs |
|
|
Reliability records can be used to
|
Develop equipment failure probabilities and leak frequencies |
|
|
RCM (reliability centered maintenace) when linked with RBI will result in an integrated program to
|
reduce downtime in an operating unit.
|
|
|
A RBI system will improve the focus of |
the inspection Plan, resulting in a strengthened PSM program
|
|
|
What program can typically focus on teh reliability aspects of equipment other than pressue equipment that do not peraiin to loss of containment( tray damage, valve reliability |
RCM Program
|
|
|
RBI can be an acceptable method for establishing inspection plan and setting inspection due dates if
|
If juisdicional code does not have some prescrptive time-based rules on intervals that preclude the user form gaining benifits from RBI
|
|
|
The effiecency and effectiveness of conducting a RBI assessment starts with |
alligning priorities screening risks and Identifying boundaries |
|
|
the conclusion fo the Planning portion o the development of the RBI program should include
|
1) establish the objectives of the risk analysis 2) identify the physical boundaries 3) identify the operation boundaries 4) develop screening questions |
|
|
It may be necessary to revise the objectives, boundaries, screening questions based upon what
|
the avaiability and quality of the data and information
|
|
|
By undertanding risk what program may be designed that optimizes the use of inspection and plant maintenance resources |
an inspection program
|
|
|
What is usually not the primary objective of an RBI assessment
|
Reducing Inspection Cost
|
|
|
RBI provides a systematic method to guide a user in
|
Selection of equipment, Frequency, scope and extent of inspection activities |
|
|
Who is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of pass inspections for an RBI study |
Inspector or inspection specialist and materials corrosion specialists |
|
|
In general and RBI program will be managed by |
Plant inspectors or engineers |
|
|
Who is responsible for follow up to a sure that the appropriate Bruce mitigation actions have been implemented |
Team leader |
|
|
Who is responsible for follow up to a sure that the appropriate Bruce mitigation actions have been implemented |
Team leader |
|
|
Who is typically responsible for defining data required from other team members |
RBI analyst |
|
|
Who is responsible for the formation of the team and verifying that the team members have the necessary skill experience and knowledge |
Team leader |
|
|
Who should integrate the inputs outputs organizational structure communications ETc of the assessment team |
Team leader |
|
|
Who should be a full-time team member and should preferably be a stakeholder in the facility equipment being analyzed |
Team leader but may be anyone of the team members |
|
|
Who should be a full-time team member and should preferably be a stakeholder in the facility equipment being analyzed |
Team leader but may be anyone of the team members |
|
|
An individual group or organization that may affect be affected by our perceive itself to be affected by the risk is a |
Stakeholder |
|
|
Who should be a full-time team member and should preferably be a stakeholder in the facility equipment being analyzed |
Team leader but may be anyone of the team members |
|
|
An individual group or organization that may affect be affected by our perceive itself to be affected by the risk is a |
Stakeholder |
|
|
Who is responsible for the mechanical integrity and operability of equipment covered by API 580 |
Inspection in engineering personnel |
|
|
Who is the target audience for RBI |
Inspection and engineering personnel |
|
|
Users of API 580 or reminded that notebook or manual is a substitute for thought judgment of a responsible qualified |
Inspector or engineer |
|
|
Who is knowledgeable and experienced in the specific chemistries corrosion degradation mechanisms Matero selection corrosion mitigation methods corrosion monitoring techniques and their impact on pressure equipment |
Corrosion specialist |
|
|
Who is knowledgeable and experienced in the specific chemistries corrosion degradation mechanisms Matero selection corrosion mitigation methods corrosion monitoring techniques and their impact on pressure equipment |
Corrosion specialist |
|
|
Who should provide predictions of the current condition on equipment when data is unavailable |
Inspector or inspection specialist in conjunction with the corrosion specialist |
|
|
Who is generally responsible for gathering data on the condition and history of equipment and the RBI study. This condition data should include the new design condition and current condition |
Inspector our inspection specialist |
|
|
Who is responsible for implementing the rectum and did inspection plan to ride from the RBI assessment |
Inspector or inspection specialist |
|
|
Who is typically responsible for quality control of data output and manually calculating the measures of risk if a computer program is used |
RBI analyst |
|
|
Who is responsible for assuring that appropriate personnel are utilize to provide data and assumptions |
Team leader |
|
|
Who is responsible for sharing that a perfect quality inn validity checks are employed on data gathering and on the data analyst |
Team leader |
|
|
Who is responsible for providing data on cost of the facility equipment being analyzed and the financial impact of having pieces of equipment on the facility shut down |
Financial/business personnel |
|
|
Who should recommend methods for mitigating the financial cost of failure |
Financial/business personnel |
|
|
Who is typically responsible for inputting/transferring data into the computer program if one is used |
RBI analyst |
|
|
Who is typically responsible for verifying through quality checks the soundness of the data assumptions |
RBI analyst |
|
|
A QRA is generally performed by experienced |
Risk analyst |
|
|
Who is typically responsible for defining accuracy levels for the data |
RBI analyst |
|
|
Who should provide recommendations on methods of mitigation of the probability of failure such as change in methodology addition of inhibitors, addition of coatings/linings |
Corrosion specialist |
|
|
Who is responsible for verifying that the facility/equipment is being operated within parameters set out in the process operating windows |
Operations personnel |
|
|
Who is responsible for providing data on environmental and safety systems and regulations and it's also responsible for assessing/recommending ways to mitigate consequence of failure |
Environmental and safety personnel |
|
|
Who is responsible for providing data on environmental and safety systems and regulations and it's also responsible for assessing/recommending ways to mitigate consequence of failure |
Environmental and safety personnel |
|
|
Who is responsible for sharing that the study is conducted properly |
Team leader |
|
|
Who should evaluate/recommend methods of risk mitigation through changes in process conditions |
Process specialist |
|
|
Who is responsible for describing the compositions and variability of all process fluids/gases as well as their potential toxticity and flammability |
Process specialist |
|
|
Who is responsible for documenting variables in the process conditions due to normal occurrences and abnormal occurrences |
Process specialist |
|
|
The accuracy of the results from a qualitative Analysis is dependent on the background and expertise of the |
Analyst and team members |
|
|
The result and objectives of qualitative risk analyst are dependent on the background and expertise of the |
Analyst |
|
|
Should be resourced to the team conducting a cost/benefit Analysis if it is deemed necessary |
RBI analyst |
|
|
Who is typically responsible for displaying the results in an understandable way and preparing appropriate reports on the RBI analysis |
RBI analyst |
|
|
Who is responsible for verifying that the equipment repairs/replacement additions have been included in the equipment condition data supplied by the equipment inspector |
Operations personnel |
|
|
Who is responsible for assuring that the assumptions made or logical and documented |
Team leader |
|
|
Who is responsible for implementing recommendations that pertain to process our equipment modifications and monitoring |
Operations and maintenance personnel |
|
|
Who is responsible for providing the resources and follow up systems to implement the risk mitigation decisions |
Management |
|
|
Who is typically responsible for assuming all the data and carrying out RBI analysis |
RBI analyst |
|
|
Who provides sponsorship and resources (personnel and funding) for RBI assessment |
Management |
|
|
Who is responsible for making decisions on risk management, establishing risk acceptance criteria and/or providing the framework/mechanisms for others to make these decisions based on results of the RBI assessment |
Management |
|
|
Who should consider the nature of the hazards present and select appropriate units of measurement and consequence analysis |
RBI analysis |
|
|
Who should provide guidance on damage mechanisms, rates of severity to be used in RBI assessment |
Corrosion specialist |
|
|
Who should provide guidance on damage mechanisms, rates of severity to be used in RBI assessment |
Corrosion specialist |
|
|
Who should provide recommendations on methods of monarch saying the process for possible changes in damage rates |
Corrosion specialist |
|
|
Who is responsible for pro visions of process condition information |
Process specialist |
|
|
Who is responsible for preparing a report on the RBI assessment and distributing it to the appropriate stakeholders |
Team leader |
|
|
Who is responsible for providing data on our current says one process deviates from the limits of operating windows and on any trends and operating data including IOW parameters |
Operations personnel |
|
|
The concept of minimization that postulates that attributes can only be reduced to a certain minimum under current technology and with reasonable cost |
ALARP as low as reasonably practicable |
|
|
A level of risk that is acceptable to the owner user |
Acceptable risk |
|
|
And Ideal and accurate description and quantification of risk |
Absolute risk |
|
|
The amount of deterioration that a component can withstand without failing |
Damage tolerance |
|
|
Individual items that are part of a system examples include pressure vessels relieve devices piping boilers and heaters |
Equipment |
|
|
Individual items that are part of a system examples include pressure vessels relieve devices piping boilers and heaters |
Equipment |
|
|
An activity that is both effective in resolving an issue and it's financially sound use of resources |
Cost effective |
