Asset Integrity Management

WHAT IS ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT (AIM) ?

Asset Integrity Management (AIM) is a concept that refers to managing an asset (such as a power plant or refinery) to guarantee that its capacity to fulfil its function efficiently and effectively is maintained.

An asset integrity management system ensures that the right processes, procedures and tools are in place for your plant assets to function safely, effectively, and efficiently at every stage of their lifecycle. It also takes into account the health, safety and environmental regulations.

An asset integrity management system applies to the operation of an asset from designing to installation, functioning, and decommissioning.

WHY IS HAVING AN ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME IMPORTANT ?

At a plant, an asset integrity management programme ensures that all aspects of operations essential to safety and integrity are properly designed, constructed, tested, operated, inspected and maintained in a sustainable, holistic and systematic way. This ensures service and performance integrity without compromising health, safety and the environment.An asset integrity management audit helps deliver sustainable performance and lower the inspection, maintenance, and repair cost while improving the asset’s operational safety.

TÜV SÜD HELPS TO ENSURE THAT YOUR PLANT RUNS SAFELY AND RELIABLY

The TÜV SÜD Asset Integrity Investigation and Improvement Audit (AIIIA) is a straightforward methodology to assess the actual status from the structural integrity standpoint. Our asset integrity management system addresses technical, managerial, organisational, and practical topics across the company and aids acceptance by international insurance companies.

Our asset integrity management services come with industry expertise and years of experience that we leverage to advise and implement cost-effective asset integrity management strategies.

WHAT DOES AN ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME INVOLVE?

An asset integrity management audit consists of 3 phases. In the analysis phase, we investigate existing asset management processes, procedures and tools in the mid-term service period. In the improvement phase, we assist in implementing optimised procedures as based on our recommendations in phase 1. In the stabilisation phase, we support you with performance management of these activities.

• Phase 1: Asset Integrity Investigation and Improvement Audit (AIIIA)

  • Screening
  • Assessment of equipment – specific procedures
  • Detailed assessment of critical items
  • Inspection and maintenance procedures
  • Operating procedures
  • Spare parts and procurement
  • Training and qualification
  • Update of mechanical integrity framework
  • Final reporting including gap analysis, benchmark and action list

• Phase 2: Improvement programmes

  • Management process optimisation
  • Risk-based inspection programmes
  • Fitness for service procedures
  • Process hazard analysis

• Phase 3: Performance measurement

  • Implementation of reasonable KPIs
  • Performance checks
  • Regular audits and certification

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