Maximizing Reliability Throughout Your Asset's Life
Once an asset is commissioned, the long-term challenge of ensuring its safety, reliability, and performance begins. The Operation & Maintenance (O&M) phase focuses on managing the integrity of aging assets, optimizing maintenance schedules, and complying with in-service inspection regulations to prevent failures and extend operational life.
BQCIS provides comprehensive Asset Integrity Management (AIM) and In-Service Inspection (ISI) solutions across industries. From corrosion monitoring and non-destructive testing (NDT) to advanced risk and life assessment programs, we help operators maintain compliance, reliability, and performance throughout the asset’s lifecycle.
Our engineering teams implement Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and Fitness-for-Service (FFS) evaluations to prioritize inspection focus and assess structural integrity based on risk, damage mechanism, and service conditions — extending asset life safely and efficiently.
Key O&M Phase Activities
Key Benefits of Asset Integrity Management
Enhanced Operational Safety
Regular in-service inspection minimizes risk of catastrophic failures and ensures asset integrity.
Optimized Maintenance
Data-driven maintenance planning reduces downtime and maintenance costs while maximizing uptime.
Extended Asset Life
Fitness-for-Service assessments justify continued operation and safe life extension of critical assets.
Reduced Unplanned Downtime
Proactive integrity management prevents unexpected equipment failures and production interruptions.
Success Story
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) Optimizes Refinery Shutdown Scope
A refinery was preparing for a costly turnaround based on fixed schedules. They sought a smarter, risk-informed inspection strategy to safely reduce scope and cost.
BQCIS implemented an RBI program compliant with API 580/581, analyzing the probability and consequence of failure for all critical equipment. This risk-ranking guided inspection focus toward high-risk assets.
The optimized RBI plan reduced inspection volume by 35%, saved millions in turnaround costs, and shortened downtime by several days — with no compromise on safety or compliance.