John Fletcher
14 Sept 2021
API580 discussion The RBI document provides guidance on developing of an RBI program for fixed equipment and piping in a refinery, chemical, or related hydrocarbon processing facilities. If your facility is already using an RBI program as a tool for determine inspection plans and timing of inspection you are likely familiar with the basics. The basic of RBI is that you determine the Probability of Failure (POF) and Consequence of Failure (COF), which in turn give you an overall risk.
The RBI document provides guidance on developing of an RBI program for fixed equipment and piping in a refinery, chemical, or related hydrocarbon processing facilities. If your facility is already using an RBI program as a tool for determine inspection plans and timing of inspection you are likely familiar with the basics. The basic of RBI is that you determine the Probability of Failure (POF) and Consequence of Failure (COF), which in turn give you an overall risk.