Unit 109 - Session 4 - Exercise 1 (In-Service Inspection)

What is In-Service Inspection?

• Inspection of equipment before releasing to service

• Inspection of equipment after completing its service life

• Inspection of equipment whilst it is still in service

• All of the listed

What is purpose of In-Service Inspection?

• To detect any changes in equipment that may lead to failure

• To confirm equipment cost is within budget

• To confirm equipment performance is within operational requirements

• To ensure that equipment will be delivered to correct customer

What are common methods of In-Service Inspection?

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods like PT, MT, UT, RT

• Work parameters measurement and control

• Voltage / Current Testing

• All of the listed

What are advantages of In-Service Inspection?

• Minimizes or eliminates production downtime

• Reduces safety hazards

• Improves integrity

• Lowers repair cost

How In-Service Inspection is performed?

• Inspector has to develop new method for each equipment

• Inspector has to follow International standards for each equipment type

• Inspector will receive istructions from his manager

• Inspector will receive instructions from the most senior colleague