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In the energy sector, maintaining the integrity of equipment is crucial for safety, compliance, and efficiency. Our Mechanical Integrity Suite offers a comprehensive solution to manage inspection data effectively. This article provides an in-depth overview of the system and its capabilities, demonstrating how it can revolutionize asset management.
The Mechanical Integrity Suite (MIS) by Visual AIM is an advanced inspection data management system designed to streamline asset monitoring and maintenance. The platform provides a centralized database for all asset-related information, facilitating easy access and management. Discover the key features and benefits of using our lifecycle asset management platform:
1. Centralized Asset Inventory
The MIS interface presents a main inventory of all assets, allowing users to click on any asset to view detailed information. For example, selecting tank 121 reveals its properties, including design, construction, and operational details.
2. Integration with CMMS
The suite integrates with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) like SAP. This integration automates work order creation based on inspection recommendations, enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring that maintenance tasks are promptly addressed.
3. Comprehensive Data Fields
Users can view and manage a wide range of data fields, including construction codes, material properties, and inspection schedules. The system supports additional metadata fields, ensuring all relevant information is captured and easily accessible. This flexibility allows for customization according to the specific needs of different facilities.
4. Detailed Component Properties
The platform allows for detailed componentization of assets. For instance, a tank can be divided into shell courses and a roof, each with specific properties like material type, thickness, and joint efficiency. This granularity enables precise tracking and management of each component's condition and maintenance needs.
5. Inspection Records and Scheduling
The MIS keeps a thorough record of all past inspections, displaying properties such as inspection type, date, inspector details, and methods used. Users can easily upload and view inspection documents and thickness readings. This historical data is crucial for trend analysis and long-term asset management.
6. Thickness Readings and Analysis
The system features a module for non-destructive examination (NDE), where users can manage thickness readings for corrosion monitoring. The "shooter sheet" tool enables quick input and comparison of new readings against previous data. Users can download templates for offline data entry and upload the results, streamlining the process and reducing manual errors.
7. Remaining Life Calculations
The suite performs long-term and short-term corrosion rate calculations to estimate the remaining life of assets. This feature helps prioritize maintenance activities based on the most critical components, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to prevent failures.
8. Visualization and Connectivity
The MIS integrates with intelligent drawing tools, allowing users to visualize piping circuits and connect data points directly to the system. This feature enhances understanding of the physical layout and condition of assets. For example, users can click on a piping circuit in a PNID drawing to see detailed information about its components and their maintenance status.
9. Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
The platform supports risk-based inspection programs by providing detailed process parameter information and susceptibility criteria for various damage mechanisms. This capability allows users to tailor their inspection plans based on risk assessments, optimizing inspection frequencies and focusing efforts on the most vulnerable areas.
10. Dashboard Views and Reporting
The MIS offers comprehensive dashboard views that provide an overview of inspection schedules, asset statuses, and upcoming maintenance tasks across multiple facilities. These dashboards enable managers to quickly identify overdue inspections and prioritize actions, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
11. Integration with 3D Modeling
Beyond 2D drawings, the MIS supports integration with 3D modeling software. This feature provides a spatial understanding of assets, aiding in complex tasks such as lockout/tagout procedures. Users can visualize assets in 3D alongside their 2D representations, enhancing safety and operational planning.
12. Holistic Asset View
The suite combines data from various sources to provide a comprehensive view of asset health and maintenance requirements. This holistic approach ensures that all relevant information is available at a glance, supporting informed decision-making and proactive maintenance strategies.
Our Mechanical Integrity Suite offers a robust solution for managing inspection data and maintaining asset integrity. By centralizing data, integrating with CMMS, and providing advanced visualization tools, the suite ensures efficient and effective asset management. This comprehensive approach not only enhances operational safety and compliance but also extends the life of critical industrial equipment. Investing in the MIS can lead to significant improvements in maintenance efficiency, cost savings, and overall asset reliability.
