A new set of best practices created specifically for the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical industries has been released on 18th December 2024, giving guidance on the deployment, usage, inspection strategies and maintenance of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) monitoring systems.
The Recommended Practice document, which is referred to as CUI RP 101 Issue 1 and includes contributions from experienced users throughout the industry, including Aramco, Dow, INEOS and Chevron, contains best practices from asset selection to the use of maintenance management systems, inspection strategies and economic justification principles. It has been developed to enable Asset Owners to optimise inspection and repair strategies and enhance CUI management processes with continuous monitoring systems in the arsenal.
CUI costs the industry billions of dollars every year to mitigate the risk and repair the damage it causes to assets. Unmanaged CUI can result in leaks, leading to process safety incidents, severe harm to the environment, high unexpected repair costs and operational downtime.
Continuous monitoring systems for CUI offer remote detection of localised corrosion and moisture on an asset, while also providing corrosion rates. This empowers Asset Owners to make informed decisions on where and when to conduct repairs, leading to significant cost savings, reduced safety hazards, and minimised environmental risks across the industry.
The key principles outlined in the guidance include:
- Asset selection criterion.
- Organisational recommendations.
- The process to be used for technical justification, validation and qualification.
- The technology behind a CUI monitoring system.
- Use of remote monitoring in different inspection strategies.
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Source: Corrosion Radar Press Release
