A planned activity performed to examine equipment, materials or systems to determine their condition, compliance or fitness for continued service.
Inspection is the systematic examination of equipment, materials, structures or processes to verify their condition, identify defects or deterioration, confirm compliance with specifications and standards, and support decisions regarding continued operation, maintenance or repair. Inspections may be visual or utilize nondestructive testing methods, measurements and engineering assessments.
Inspection provides objective information about equipment condition, integrity and compliance throughout the asset lifecycle.
Inspection programs combine appropriate inspection techniques, intervals and acceptance criteria to manage equipment integrity, safety and reliability while supporting risk-based maintenance strategies.
Inspection is the overall process of assessing equipment condition, while specific techniques such as Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Testing and Visual Inspection are individual inspection methods.
Inspection & NDT; Mechanical Integrity; Quality Assurance.
Mechanical integrity.; Construction.; Manufacturing.; Operations.; Regulatory compliance.
API 510; API 570; API 653
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