Proactive Service Water Evaluations to Improve System IntegrityService Water System Evaluations

When measured wall thickness does not meet Tmin values due to corrosion, degradation, cracks or flaws, plant owners must take action to address the non-compliance. We understand the nuances of run/repair/replace decisions, and our sophisticated analyses shine a light on the best option for your situation.

Repair or replacement may not always be the safest or most economical option. It’s important to weigh the impact of diverting resources to an unplanned repair — resources that might otherwise have been used for capital improvements or equipment modifications. In addition, unplanned repairs could put you on critical path during an outage, where any schedule slippage can cost thousands of dollars an hour.

IIA believes that helping clients maintain existing assets has significant advantages in terms of safety and cost. Our engineering analyses can help plant owners demonstrate to regulatory agencies that a system’s functionality and integrity will not decline with continued operation. Our proven methods include fitness-for-service (FFS) evaluations and finite element analysis (FEA).