FITNESS FOR SERVICE

The ultimate objective of performing Fitness-For-Service is to utilize American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Petroleum Institute (API) codes to determine run-repair-replace decisions for equipment containing flaws, which have been identified by inspection, which can continue to operate safely for a predictable period. 

Fitness-For-Service analysis performed by our licensed professional engineering staff ensures:

1. Safety 

2. Operational Cost Savings 

3. Regulatory Compliance

4. Asset Life Extension  

Comprehensive and systematic analyses are performed by certified, licensed, professional engineers to asses the integrity of pressure retaining equipment. Our professional engineering team can ensure that pressure equipment is safe to operate, reducing the risk of catastrophic failure and protecting the enviroment and human life. 

Our professional engineers evaluate the in-service conditions of the assets and identify defects and damage that may require re-rating, repair, or replacement. This may result in re-instating retired assets, avoiding un-necessary maintenance or replacements, as well as reduce downtime and lost production. 

API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 may be required by regulatory agencies and standards organizations for the safe operation of assets. Compliance with these regulations and standards are necessary to ensure safe operation of pressure retaining components. 

By assessing the Fitness-for-Service of a pressure retaining asset, or atmospheric storage tank, our Professional Engineering team can identify potential issues before they cause equipment failure. This analysis will help to ensure the asset is in operation to the maximum permissible extent avoiding premature replacement and repairs.