Stress Analysis in FRP/GRP Piping According to ISO 14692 Standard
Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP/GRP) piping is widely used in industries such as oil & gas, water, and chemicals due to its corrosion resistance and reduced weight. However, its design and installation require precise stress analysis to ensure the structural and operational integrity of the system. The ISO 14692 standard provides key guidelines for the design, […]
Aging assets. The big choice of plant owners
Nowadays, many factors are seriously affecting major oil companies. Market conditions and uncertainties, aging assets, or decarbonization requirements will necessarily impact on their future investment strategies and business models. A transformation of their business paradigm is not only a challenge right now but also an opportunity as well, to continue leading the industry of energy. […]
What is risk-based inspection (RBI)?
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodology is a quantitative approach for establishing an inspection program using risk-based methods for static pressurized equipment, including pressure vessels, piping, tanks, pressure-relief devices (PRDs), and heat exchanger tube bundles, among others. Content Codes and standards The following RBI international standards and codes are within the most relevant: API 580 – […]
GRP/FRP pipelines. Piping flexibility calculations
FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics pipes) or GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastics pipes) , both terms are interchangeable, are composite material pipes consisting of a polymer matrix reinforced with glass fibers. GRP pipes have very high corrosion resistance ability and are used widely for low-temperature corrosion-resistant applications, such as in corrosive water services. Currently, the GRP pipes are slowly […]
Asme API 579 -1. ASME FFS-1 new edition 2021
The best definition of FFS Assessment is included in the new edition 2021 of Asme API 579 -1. ASME FFS-1 “Quantitative engineering evaluations that are performed to demonstrate the structural integrity of an in-service component that may contain a flaw or damage, or that may be operating under a specific condition that might cause a […]
Corrosion under insulation (CUI). Damage mechanism description
Tags: Pressure Vessels, Piping, Integrity Engineering Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is defined as a type of corrosion (general corrosion or localised corrosion) caused by trapped water on surfaces covered with insulation. Another type of corrosion similar to CUI is corrosion under fireproofing (CUF), both classified within the same damage mechanism. Content When insulation is required? […]
