Search acronyms and definitions across mechanical integrity, intelligent drawings, inspection workflows, asset data, and process safety.
The requirement to perform radiographic testing on the entire specified length or volume of a weld or component.
The requirement to perform ultrasonic testing on the entire specified length or volume of a weld or component.
A long-term inspection program defining planned inspection activities over a ten-year planning horizon.
The process of capturing the three-dimensional geometry of physical assets using laser scanning technology.
A digital three-dimensional representation of physical assets, systems or facilities used for engineering, construction and asset management.
A digital collection of three-dimensional spatial measurements representing the geometry of physical assets or environments.
The graphical representation of three-dimensional engineering information for analysis, communication and decision-making.
The integration of three-dimensional models with project scheduling information to support construction planning and execution.
The integration of three-dimensional models with scheduling and cost information to support project planning and cost management.
The integration of engineering models with asset lifecycle and facilities management information.
The integration of engineering models with asset performance, maintenance and sustainability information throughout the operational lifecycle.
A structured methodology for investigating problems, identifying root causes and implementing permanent corrective actions.
The predefined requirements that an item, asset, inspection result or deliverable must satisfy to be considered acceptable for its intended purpose.
The degree to which a measured, calculated or reported value agrees with the true or accepted reference value.
The formal approval status indicating that engineering deliverables are authorized for construction or installation.
The formal approval status indicating that an engineering design has been technically accepted but is not yet authorized for construction.
A structured register defining the hierarchical organization of assets within a facility or enterprise.
The international professional society representing chemical engineers and the parent organization of the Center for Chemical Process Safety.
A structured list defining the information requirements associated with assets throughout their lifecycle.
The discipline of managing engineering and operational information to support the complete lifecycle of physical assets.
The application of computational techniques that enable computer systems to perform tasks requiring human intelligence and to improve performance through data-driven learning.
A structured management program that ensures assets remain fit for service throughout their operational life.
The structured process of determining whether an alarm is necessary and defining how it should operate.
A systematic approach to designing, implementing, maintaining and continuously improving industrial alarm systems to support safe and effective plant operation.
An API inspection code that establishes requirements for the inspection, repair, alteration and rerating of in-service pressure vessels.
An API inspection code that establishes requirements for the inspection, repair, alteration and rerating of in-service piping systems.
A recommended practice that provides guidance on inspecting pressure vessels operating in petroleum and petrochemical facilities.
A recommended practice that provides guidance on inspecting piping systems and piping components in process facilities.
A recommended practice that provides guidance for the inspection, testing and maintenance of pressure-relieving devices.
A recommended practice that provides guidance on welding processes, weld inspection and metallurgy for pressure equipment.
A joint API and ASME standard that provides procedures for evaluating whether damaged equipment can continue operating safely.
A recommended practice that establishes the principles and framework for Risk-Based Inspection programs.
A recommended practice that provides detailed methodologies for performing Risk-Based Inspection assessments.
An API inspection code that establishes requirements for the inspection, repair, alteration and reconstruction of aboveground storage tanks.
An API standard that establishes qualification requirements and quality control practices for refractory installation.
A recommended practice that provides guidance for the design, operation and management of pressure-relieving and depressuring systems.
A global standards organization that develops widely adopted technical standards and recommended practices for the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries.
A recommended practice that identifies and describes the damage mechanisms affecting fixed equipment in refining and process facilities.
A systematic approach to monitoring, analyzing and optimizing asset performance to improve reliability, safety and business value throughout the asset lifecycle.
A technology that overlays digital information onto the physical environment to assist users during engineering, maintenance and operational activities.
Engineering documentation that accurately reflects the final installed configuration of a facility, system or asset following construction, commissioning and approved modifications.
A global professional organization that develops internationally recognized engineering codes and standards for mechanical systems and pressure equipment.
An ASME piping code that establishes requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of power piping systems.
An ASME piping code that establishes requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of process piping systems.
The internationally recognized ASME code governing the design, construction, inspection and certification of boilers and pressure vessels.
An alternative reference to the joint API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Fitness-for-Service standard.
The section of the ASME BPVC that establishes requirements for the design and construction of power boilers.
The section of the ASME BPVC that establishes requirements for the design and construction of pressure vessels.
A professional society that develops certification programs, recommended practices and technical guidance for nondestructive testing personnel.
The relative importance of an asset based on the consequences and likelihood of failure, used to prioritize engineering and maintenance activities.
The individual or organization that has formal accountability for the performance, lifecycle and governance of a physical asset.
A consolidated digital record containing the essential engineering, operational and lifecycle information for an individual asset.
The authoritative inventory of physical assets managed by an organization.
A unique identifier assigned to a physical asset to enable consistent identification throughout its lifecycle.
The process of confirming that physical assets and their associated information accurately reflect the installed plant configuration.
A global standards organization that develops internationally recognized standards for materials, products, testing methods and engineering practices.
A chronological record of changes made to data, documents or systems that provides traceability and accountability.
The proportion of time that an asset or system is capable of performing its required function when needed.
The accumulated maintenance or work requests that have been approved but not yet completed.
The processes and technologies used to transform business and operational data into actionable information for decision-making.
A collaborative digital methodology for creating, managing and exchanging information throughout the lifecycle of built assets.
A structured list of the materials, components and assemblies required to manufacture, construct or maintain an asset.
The primary control system used to monitor and control normal industrial process operations.
A management discipline focused on designing, executing, monitoring and continuously improving business processes.
Logical statements or constraints that define how business processes, data or systems are expected to operate.
The process of comparing and adjusting a measuring instrument to ensure its accuracy against a known reference standard.
A maintenance strategy that performs maintenance based on measured equipment condition rather than fixed schedules.
The international organization responsible for developing best practices, guidance and educational resources for process safety management.
A document that defines how process conditions initiate alarms, trips and automated control actions within a control or safety system.
A structured inventory of systems, equipment and deliverables used to manage commissioning activities.
A VisualAIM platform business process used to confirm that corrective actions have been completed before formal closure of an engineering record.
A defined measurement location where equipment condition data is consistently collected over time.
A software system used to manage maintenance activities, work orders, assets and maintenance records throughout the asset lifecycle.
A certified document providing the chemical composition, mechanical properties and inspection results for a manufactured material.
A document certifying that a product, material or service complies with specified requirements.
The potential impact that would result if an asset or component were to fail.
The structured process of verifying, testing and preparing systems for safe operation before handover to the owner or operator.
The systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of equipment condition data to detect deterioration and support maintenance decisions.
The rate at which material thickness is lost due to corrosion over a specified period of time.
The additional material thickness included in equipment design to compensate for anticipated corrosion during the intended service life.
A defined group of equipment or piping exposed to similar process conditions and expected to experience similar corrosion mechanisms.
A defined section of piping or equipment within a corrosion management program that is monitored as a single degradation unit.
The systematic process of identifying, monitoring and controlling corrosion risks throughout the asset lifecycle.
A formal request proposing a modification to an existing design, document, system, process or asset.
Equipment whose failure would result in unacceptable safety, environmental, operational or business consequences.
The independent U.S. federal agency responsible for investigating major chemical accidents and issuing safety recommendations.
A corrosion mechanism that occurs beneath thermal insulation or fireproofing where moisture becomes trapped against equipment surfaces.
A defined package of construction work used to plan, schedule and execute field construction activities.
The framework of policies, processes, roles and controls used to manage data throughout its lifecycle.
A specialized database designed to collect, compress, store and retrieve time-series operational data from industrial systems.
The process of verifying that data complies with defined business rules, quality requirements and technical standards.
A computerized control system that monitors and controls industrial processes using distributed controllers connected through a communications network.
A structured register used to identify, track and manage engineering data deliverables throughout a project lifecycle.
The engineering evaluation of identified defects to determine their significance, remaining life and appropriate corrective actions.
A process that causes materials or equipment to deteriorate over time, leading to reduced performance, loss of integrity or eventual failure.
The documented engineering assumptions, criteria and requirements that define how a facility or system will be designed.
The pressure used as the basis for the mechanical design of equipment and pressure systems.
The temperature range used as the basis for the mechanical design of equipment and pressure systems.
A structured register used to define, track and verify all information deliverables required for project handover.
