Turnarounds

 

During the planning stage of a Turnaround, Prime Inspections works closely with our clients to align goals and objectives for the following:

  • Define the major inspection discovery work that will be required during the shutdown

  • Anticipate mechanical repairs that may arise during the discovery process

  • Determine the scope of work and timeline

  • Address any barriers

We provide turnaround NDT services on assets including piping, storage tanks, rotating equipment, pressure vessels, and valves.

Refinery Turnaround NDT Services

Prime Inspections’ Turnaround NDT Services present owners/operators with the opportunity to perform debottlenecking, process upgrades, and capital project improvements. Our goal is to conduct the activities necessary to keep the plant running safely, reliably, and as efficiently as possible. The cost of a shutdown, turnaround, or outage can be substantial, so we strive to optimize planning and NDT work whenever possible to keep all efforts on budget and on time.

Our Turnaround NDT Services cover all refinery assets, including piping, storage tanks, pressure vessels, pressure-relief devices, and rotating equipment in compliance with each component’s specific API guideline.

Assets Applicable To Turnarounds

  • Piping

    API 570

  • Storage Tanks

    API 653

  • Pressure Vessels

    API 510

  • Pressure-Relief Devices

    API RP 576

  • Rotating Equipment & Parts

Target Underlying Problems

  • Corrosion

  • Erosion

  • Cracking

  • Leakage

  • Weld Flaws

  • Wall Thinning

  • Metallurgical Discontinuities

Our Turnaround Process

  • During the Planning & Engineering phase, we begin planning schedules and coordinating resources to ensure that personnel, budgets, equipment, and access points are available to accomplish the turnaround objectives safely and efficiently.

    Other crucial steps in the planning process include:

    • Define the major inspection discovery work that will be required during the shutdown

    • Anticipate mechanical repairs that may arise during the discovery process

    • Establish objectives and milestones

    • Navigate any organizational or situational barriers

  • We provide certified, qualified, and knowledgeable inspectors on every job. We ensure each inspector is API, AWS, and ASNT certified and provide training if needed.

    Depending on the scope of the Turnaround, our comprehensive NDT services include:

    • Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT)

    • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)

    • Penetrant Testing (PT)

    • Radiographic Testing (RT)

    • Traditional Film

    • Computed Radiography (CR)

    • Digital Radiography (DR)

    • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

    • Visual Testing (VT)

    • Real-Time Radiography (RTR)

    • Phased Array (PAUT) – UTPA

    • Time of Flight Diffraction (ToFD)

    • Shear Wave - UTSW

    • CUI Detection and Assessment

  • Following all NDT activities, we will provide a Turnaround Inspection Report for each piece of equipment involved. The report will detail:

    • A Summary Report for each component, including:

      • Inspection Results and the work that was completed,

      • Daily Reports submitted by each inspector at the end of the shift,

      • as well as any New Risk Evaluations

    • Any Anticipated Work to be expected at the next service interval

    • And any Recommend Solutions moving forward