Pressure Equipment Integrity Management
RAE Engineering and Inspection Ltd. specializes in the inspection of pressure equipment - boilers, processing equipment, storage tanks and pipelines - in the petroleum and power generation industries. We provide our clients with comprehensive inspection services, expertise in equipment repair, fitness for service evaluation, corrosion assessment and prevention, and coating and lining inspection. We also provide ongoing support in the management of client-owned and operated equipment for such things as evaluation of assets prior to purchase.
Inspection Staff
RAE Engineering and Inspection Ltd. employs both full-time and contract ABSA (PESL) certified pressure equipment inspectors holding API 510, API 653, API 570 and National Board qualifications. We also employ NACE certified inspectors to conduct certification and testing of equipment coatings and linings. Inspector qualifications are supplemented with training and certifications in various NDE methods such as ultrasonic thickness measurements, magnetic particle and dye penetrant. In addition many of our inspection staff are APPEGA registered engineers, EIT’s or Engineering Technicians.
Our large staff and commitment to excellent service ensures that emergency assistance is always available.
Inspection Philosophy
RAE Engineering and Inspection Ltd. believes that an asset integrity program must:
- Provide optimum uninterrupted production periods
- Clearly Identify problem areas
- Incorporate operational and production information into the evaluation of inspection results
- Incorporate plant and pipeline corrosion management into the overall inspection program
- Identify the root cause of failures and use this information to properly assess the risks associated
- Create an information loop which provides effective inspection and maintenance scheduling
- Meet the API 579 fitness for service criteria
Owner Inspection Programs (OIPs)
RAE Engineering and Inspection Ltd. is currently designated as Chief Inspector for a number of clients who have ABSA registered OIP/PEIM programs in place and we are assisting other clients who are in various stages of OIP development. We also act as designated Chief Inspector for many smaller oil and gas clients who are not yet required to have a registered program with ABSA but still require an integrity assessment program. As designated Chief Inspector, we assume full responsibility for the management of the client’s pressure equipment safety program including inspection scheduling and planning, visual and NDE examination, inspection reporting and data management.