Session: DA-01-02 Design and Analysis of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers and Components-2

Paper Number: 155906

155906 - Proactive Design Criterion to Maximize the Integrity, Reliability and Profitability of Oil & Gas Assets 

Abstract: 

In-service inspection is a key element in assuring the integrity of oil and gas facilities. Performing the 
required inspection while the plant is onstream has a major impact on increasing the asset availability, 
profitability, and reliability, without compromising integrity. Current inspection techniques can be highly 
effective in determining the asset mechanical integrity, provided that the component is designed for 
inspection. The deployment of these onstream inspections are largely affected by the equipment 
configuration and accessibility provisions inherited from the design phase. In addition, absence of 
valuable fabrication data increase the difficulty in segregating between manufacturer/construction 
defects, and potential administration impelled flaws. This paper presents front-loading the inspectability 
and testability factors to be considered in the design specifications of any oil and gas asset. This 
paper meant to draw from plant operations and inspections lessons learned, to compile 
guidelines that will contain recommendations, and specifications for designing equipment and/or plants, 
to ensure the applicability and practicality of performing required, onstream inspections. Establishing a 
consensus on inspectability requirements during construction and installation of oil and gas process 
equipment will provide a tool to assure the adequacy of new designs and fabrication. Current Inspection 
techniques can be highly effective, provided that the component is designed for inspection, access is 
provided, and the inspection area is free of obstructions and limitations. Even though modifying the 
design basis might affect the initial capital cost, this approach optimizes the whole life cycle cost, 
resulting in a more effective assets integrity management system in terms of increasing asset uptime, 
pre-empting corrosion failures, and improving safety for personnel

Presenting Author: Meshary Albahli Saudi Aramco

Presenting Author Biography: Meshary is a technical leader working for Saudi Aramco with an extensive knowledge of Operation Inspection Engineering, Asset Integrity Management, Digitisation, Inspection Technologies and Operational Excellence. This combination of specialities experience has positioned him to pursue improvement opportunities in the Oil & Gas sector. His technical background acted as an enabler to his organisation to reorient the focus of the challenges and identify prospective solutions. Meshary holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering in addition to a Master in Business Administration from King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals. He also acquires Engineering, Inspection and Quality international certificates. Meshary is a member in different technical societies and has published papers in the area of engineering, asset integrity and Inspection technologies.

Authors:

Meshary Albahli Saudi Aramco
Mohammed Attia Saudi Aramco