What are Inspection Robots? Inspection robots are specialized robotic systems designed to carry out examinations and monitoring tasks in challenging, hazardous or inaccessible environments, often referred to as “field” conditions. Equipped with advanced sensors, inspection robots efficiently collect data to evaluate the condition of critical industrial assets. Such robotic systems are increasingly utilized across various industries, including manufacturing, construction, energy…
Industrial assets are crucial parts of any industrial facility. While most industrial assets are designed and built to last a long time, under operating conditions, wear and tear occurs. Careful inspection and maintenance procedures are crucial to detect wear and tear when it occurs and make repairs when and where necessary. That way, industrial assets can be protected from costly…
Storage tanks are massive pieces of equipment that hold inside them valuable commodities which are also most of the time toxic and/or flammable. Storage tanks work as fully integrated in production and sales, making them a critical component of facility operation. Since storage tanks are crucial equipment that have high risk outcomes in case they fail, inspection and maintenance of…
Since they hold inside them crucial elements of an industrial facility (ie. raw materials and products), storage tanks are industrial assets that are desired to be operational 24/7/365. However, as is the case for any piece of equipment, storage tanks will suffer wear and tear during usage. Depending on the product for which it is used and general operating conditions,…
In our previous blogs, we explained in detail how we conduct in-service tank bottom floor inspections. One limitation of storage tank bottom inspection robots is that it is impractical for them to get data from the lower corners, ie. immediately near the tank walls. In actuality, RUVI Oildiver can be configured to reach to and get signal from even dead…
Industrial assets are the heart of any industrial facility. Since proper maintenance is the only way of ensuring safe and efficient operation for industrial assets, significant investment is made for developing more effective and optimized maintenance procedures. Optimizing maintenance process for storage tanks is crucial due to various reasons. Firstly, most maintenance processed are tightly regulated. If we take storage…
Tank inspection is a must in the industrial world to keep your valuable tanks safe and operational. These tanks which hold oil, chemicals or other hazardous materials are big investments, with construction cost often exceeding one million dollars. Uninterrupted operation is key to maximize return on investment and minimize environmental risks like leaks or spills. By inspecting tank structures especially…
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques are widely used for ensuring the safety and integrity of industrial assets. NDT makes it possible to analyze components without interfering with their structure. NDT is used pre-service as well as in service (e.g. Risk Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness for Service (FFS)) equipment to gauge damage state, mechanisms and estimate remaining equipment life. Especially in sectors such…
Inspection of Above-Ground Storage: Storage tank bottom plates are inspected via Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods every 10-years as per API-653 regulations for thickness loss and corrosion. Inspection is generally made via visual inspection (VT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL). These methods detect the damages that occur to the structure during the operation. Thanks to NDT, the remaining…
Covered Piping Systems – Implementing an Inspection Management Program: ASME B31.1 Power Piping; sets requirements for covered piping systems (CPS). The code specifies that any piping system with a nominal size greater than 4 inches, operating at 750F or above, or greater than 1025PSI shall be categorized as CPS The operation of pressurized piping systems presents significant safety risks with…
