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An engineering recommendation describing the actions required to restore an asset to an acceptable operating condition.
A controlled version of a document, drawing or model that reflects approved changes from previous issues.
A formal document used to request clarification of technical, contractual or project information during project execution.
A systematic process for identifying hazards, evaluating risk and determining appropriate risk reduction measures.
A graphical tool used to evaluate and classify risk by combining the likelihood and consequences of potential events.
The estimated period that an asset or component can continue to operate safely before reaching its limiting condition.
A marked-up engineering document showing proposed or actual changes requiring incorporation into the controlled revision.
A certification issued by the National Board authorizing organizations to perform repairs and alterations on pressure-retaining equipment.
A non-destructive testing method that uses ionizing radiation to examine the internal condition of materials and welded joints.
The predicted period during which an asset is expected to continue performing its intended function before functional failure occurs.
Equipment designated as essential for preventing, detecting, controlling or mitigating hazardous events.
A formal test conducted at the installation site to verify that equipment or systems satisfy specified operational and acceptance requirements.
An industrial control system used to monitor, control and acquire data from geographically distributed assets and processes.
A centralized information system used to manage, monitor and report system completion, commissioning and handover activities.
An asset, system or barrier whose failure could directly contribute to a major accident or whose purpose is to prevent or mitigate such an event.
A digital engineering drawing containing intelligent objects, structured data and relationships that support lifecycle information management.
A structured review confirming that all preparations required for a planned shutdown or turnaround have been completed before execution begins.
A standardized document providing information on the hazards, safe handling, storage and emergency response requirements for hazardous substances.
The process of verifying the completeness, consistency, quality and integrity of intelligent engineering and asset data.
The calibrated pressure at which a pressure relief or safety valve is designed to begin opening.
The target value assigned to a control system, instrument or protective function to achieve the desired operating condition.
A planned or unplanned cessation of operations to safely stop a process, asset or facility.
The coordinated planning, execution and control of activities associated with a planned shutdown or turnaround.
A specific safety function implemented to detect hazardous conditions and place a process into a safe state when required.
A discrete level used to specify the required risk reduction performance of a Safety Instrumented Function.
An independent protection system that implements one or more Safety Instrumented Functions to reduce process risk.
The authoritative source of specific information recognized as the official reference for a defined dataset or business domain.
A document defining the work to be performed, the deliverables, responsibilities and acceptance requirements for a project or activity.
A controlled document defining the technical, functional or performance requirements applicable to a product, system, service or engineering activity.
A structured engineering record identifying approved spare parts and interchangeable replacement components for maintainable equipment.
A controlled register recording spare parts held to support maintenance and operational activities.
A formal specification defining the safety functions and performance requirements necessary to achieve functional safety objectives.
A trusted information source that provides the authoritative and consistently maintained version of specific data.
A controlled register identifying the systems and subsystems used to manage construction, commissioning and operational handover.
The structured process of transferring completed facilities from construction to commissioning, startup and operational ownership.
A defined package of activities required to complete, test and hand over a commissioning system or subsystem.
The defined physical or functional limits that determine the extent of a commissioning, operational or engineering system.
The engineering process of dividing a facility into logical systems and subsystems for construction, commissioning and operational handover.
A systematic review performed to verify the accuracy, completeness and consistency of Tag information across physical assets, engineering documentation and digital systems.
The process of correcting, standardizing and improving the quality of Tag information and associated engineering data.
A unique identifier used to distinguish, reference or manage a physical asset, engineering object, digital object or other identifiable entity throughout its lifecycle.
A controlled engineering document defining the rules, conventions and requirements for assigning Tags to engineering objects, assets and systems.
The unique alphanumeric value assigned to a Tag to identify a physical asset, engineering object, digital object or other identifiable entity.
A structured list defining the attributes, metadata and data fields associated with Tags and tagged engineering objects.
A planned major maintenance event during which a facility or process unit is taken out of service to perform inspections, repairs, modifications and upgrades.
A controlled engineering document defining the detailed technical requirements applicable to equipment, systems, materials or services.
The systematic measurement, analysis and trending of wall thickness to assess asset degradation and remaining life.
A designated location on an asset where wall thickness measurements are routinely performed to monitor degradation over time.
A formal request submitted to obtain clarification or resolution of technical issues during engineering, construction or operations.
The ability to reliably trace the history, identity, relationships or status of an asset, item or piece of information throughout its lifecycle.
The predetermined value at which a protective system initiates an automatic shutdown or protective action.
A formal engineering document presenting technical findings, analyses, recommendations or project outcomes.
Maintenance activities performed in response to unexpected equipment failures or unanticipated operating conditions.
The segment of the oil and gas industry concerned with the exploration, appraisal, development and production of hydrocarbons.
The period during which an asset is expected to perform its intended function while meeting defined performance, safety and reliability requirements.
A certification issued by ASME authorizing manufacturers to construct new pressure vessels in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
A non-destructive testing method that uses ultrasonic measurements to determine the wall thickness of materials and components.
A non-destructive testing method that uses high-frequency sound waves to examine materials and detect internal or surface discontinuities.
The process of confirming that data, systems, products or processes satisfy their intended purpose and specified requirements.
A controlled list used to identify, monitor and manage vendor document deliverables throughout a project.
A document defining the engineering information, documentation and deliverables that vendors are required to provide during a project.
A compiled collection of vendor documentation delivered for a specific equipment item, package or project.
A condition monitoring technique that evaluates machinery vibration to assess mechanical condition and detect developing faults.
A non-destructive testing method that uses direct or indirect visual examination to assess the condition of materials, components and equipment.
A hierarchical framework used to organize and manage the scope of work for a project or major activity.
The capability of a material to be welded successfully while achieving the required mechanical properties and service performance.
A controlled engineering drawing or document identifying the location, identification and characteristics of welds within a fabricated assembly.
The engineering process of restoring the integrity of a defective or degraded weld through approved repair methods.
The coordinated planning, scheduling, execution and control of maintenance and engineering work throughout its lifecycle.
A structured collection of work instructions, drawings, procedures and supporting information required to execute a defined scope of work.
A formal request identifying the need for maintenance, inspection or engineering work.
A controlled document authorizing and managing the execution of maintenance, inspection or engineering work.
A qualified engineering document defining the approved welding process, parameters and requirements for producing acceptable welds.
A non-destructive analytical technique used to identify the crystalline structure, phases and residual stresses within materials.
A non-destructive analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials.
The process of marking engineering drawings to record verified field conditions or completed changes prior to formal document revision.
The period extending from the beginning of the current calendar or fiscal year to the present date.
A maintenance planning approach in which maintenance requirements are determined from current asset condition, risk and operational requirements rather than historical practices.
A quality management philosophy focused on preventing defects rather than detecting and correcting them after they occur.
A customer-defined SAP asset hierarchy used to organize and manage assets according to organization-specific operational or business requirements.