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Fitness for Service (FFS) Assessments as per API 579-1/ASME FFS-1

At Ideametrics, we understand that equipment reliability is crucial for your operations. Our Fitness for Service (FFS) assessments, guided by API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 standards, go beyond compliance to ensure your equipment is safe, dependable, and optimized for maximum performance. Whether you're dealing with aging assets or unexpected damage, we help you make informed decisions to keep your operations running smoothly, safely, and cost-effectively.

Comprehensive FFS Solutions for a Wide Range of Challenges

Your equipment faces diverse challenges, from wear and corrosion to high temperatures and mechanical damage. Our FFS assessments cover a broad range of damage mechanisms, providing you with the insights needed to maintain your assets with confidence:

Evaluating Structural Integrity and Operational Safety

  • We start with a thorough evaluation to understand the condition of your equipment. From pressure vessels and piping to storage tanks, our assessments focus on critical areas where damage could jeopardize safety or performance.
  • Customized Approach: We tailor our assessments based on your specific equipment and operating conditions, ensuring accurate and relevant insights.

Beyond Metal Loss: A Deep Dive into Potential Damage

  • General and Local Metal Loss: Whether it’s widespread thinning or localized erosion, we analyze the extent of metal loss to ensure critical components stay within safety limits.
  • Crack and Flaw Assessments: Our approach isn’t just about identifying cracks, we evaluate their potential impact on structural integrity. Using techniques like fracture mechanics, we can predict how flaws might develop under real-world conditions.
  • Creep Evaluation for High-Temperature Equipment: Operating at elevated temperatures brings unique challenges. We go beyond standard assessments with our in-house MPC OMEGA subroutine, accurately predicting how much life remains in components exposed to prolonged heat.

Advanced Techniques for Accurate Assessments

  • Advanced Techniques for Accurate AssessmeFinite Element Analysis (FEA): We use FEA to simulate your equipment’s response to different stress scenarios. This helps us pinpoint weak spots and forecast how damage could progress.
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Our NDT techniques provide a detailed look inside your equipment, detecting hidden flaws and assessing their severity without interrupting operations.
  • Real-Time Risk Assessment: We continuously factor in the latest data from your equipment to ensure that recommendations evolve with changing conditions.

Tailored Solutions for Unique Damage Scenarios

  • Hydrogen Damage Mitigation: If hydrogen has compromised your equipment, we assess the extent of hydrogen blisters, cracking, and stress corrosion, providing practical solutions to prevent failure.
  • Post-Fire Evaluations: Fire exposure can weaken structural integrity in unexpected ways. We assess the damage and recommend actions to restore safety and functionality.
  • Deformation Analysis: Whether dealing with dents, gouges, or misalignments, we evaluate how these affect your equipment’s ability to handle pressure, adjusting maintenance strategies accordingly.
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Three Levels of Assessment to Match Your Needs

Every piece of equipment is different, and so is every assessment. We offer three levels of FFS evaluations to suit the nature and severity of the damage:

Level 1

A quick, conservative check for minor issues that don’t require complex calculations. Ideal for preliminary evaluations.

Level 2

A more detailed assessment using specific data and targeted analysis to address moderate damage.

Level 3

Our most advanced evaluation, incorporating techniques like FEA and fracture mechanics for equipment facing severe damage or high operational risk.

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Turning Insights into Action: Remaining Life and Risk-Based Recommendations

Knowing your equipment’s condition is just the start. We provide actionable recommendations based on a detailed analysis of the remaining life:

Proactive Maintenance Planning

Extend your equipment’s lifespan by addressing potential issues before they lead to downtime.

Informed Decision-Making

Whether it’s a choice between repair and replacement or optimizing inspection intervals, we equip you with the information needed to make smart, timely decisions.

Customized Risk Mitigation Strategies

We help prioritize repairs and modifications based on risk levels, ensuring that resources are allocated where they’ll have the greatest impact.

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Compliance with API 579-1/ASME FFS-1: More Than Just a Standard

Our approach is fully aligned with API 579-1/ASME FFS-1, but it’s not limited by it. We take compliance as the baseline, then build on it with cutting-edge techniques and a focus on practical, real-world applications. This ensures your equipment isn’t just safe by the book—it’s safe for your specific conditions.

Why Choose FFS Assessments by Ideametrics?

FFS assessments are about more than just ticking boxes for compliance; they’re about
protecting your assets and extending their life. At Ideametrics, we provide a clear picture of your
equipment’s condition, combining industry standards with advanced engineering techniques.
Our experts assess whether your equipment can continue to operate safely or if repairs,
modifications, or replacements are needed, so you can avoid surprises and plan ahead.

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