Revolutionary Ex Inspections for Offshore Asset Integrity
Ex Inspection Challenges in Offshore Assets
Maintaining Ex equipment integrity through rigorous Ex inspection is a critical factor in mitigating safety risks on offshore assets. These inspections focus on ensuring the safety and compliance of electrical equipment in hazardous areas, preventing potential ignition sources, a key concern in the oil and gas industry.
As offshore installations grow in complexity, the number of Ex-rated components increases exponentially. This growth not only amplifies inspection and maintenance costs but also presents significant challenges:
- Accessibility: Many Ex components are in hazardous areas, complicating inspection processes.
- Cost Management: The increasing number of components leads to higher overall inspection and maintenance expenses.
- Safety Assurance: Ensuring the integrity of all Ex equipment is crucial for maintaining a safe working environment in potentially hazardous areas.
- Regulatory Compliance: Meeting stringent industry standards and regulations for Ex equipment becomes more demanding with increased complexity.
The solution: Inspection of Ex Equipment Integrity by EM&I (ExPert™)
EM&I’s ExPert system is an innovative service revolutionising Ex equipment integrity inspection in hazardous areas for offshore assets. This system combines cutting-edge technology with efficient processes to significantly reduce the cost and complexity of managing electrical equipment integrity.
Key features of the ExPert System
- Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) strategy
- Novel Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques
- Efficient on-site delivery
- Utilisation of specialized, CompEx certified rope access teams
- Comprehensive SafEx database for equipment tracking and prioritisation
The system streamlines the inspection process by using a database populated with Ex Equipment Register data for each asset. This allows for the generation of optimized work scopes and packs, considering operational requirements, access considerations, and equipment types.
Benefits of EM&I Ex inspection Approach
Global accessibility of reports and information
- Thorough inspections, including external and internal examinations
- Data-driven insights for trend analysis and compliance tracking
- Flexible planning options for fleet-wide or individual asset services
- Significant cost reduction through specialized techniques and efficient processes
A standout feature of the system is the ExPert™ Technology, a patented non-intrusive inspection method derived from the medical sector. This innovative approach allows for detailed internal inspection without the need to open Ex components or shut down electrical systems, enhancing both efficiency and safety.
In which asset types can this inspection be done?
he Ex inspection service, also known as ExPert is designed for a wide range of assets where potentially explosive atmospheres are a concern. This service is particularly crucial for managing safety risks on offshore assets.
The asset types that can benefit from this service include:
- Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels
- Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs)
- Fixed offshore installations
- Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs)
- Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) units
- Floating Offshore Wind installations
- Onshore hydrocarbon and renewable energy installations
Revolutionise your Ex equipment integrity management today! Contact us to learn how the ExPert system can enhance safety, reduce costs, and streamline your offshore asset inspections.
The patent for this system is pending. Please go to Patents and Trademarks section for further information.
