Analysis and useful life
Advanced serviceability studies, numerical stress modeling, and root-cause analysis to predict the operational life cycle and prevent catastrophic failures.
Quantitative Risk Methodology (RBI / API 581)
Probabilistic failure assessment of process facilities and pipelines to direct inspection investments toward highly critical components.
Service Suitability in Accordance with API 579 / ASME FFS-1
Analytical and numerical calculations to assess the safe operability of degraded equipment without arbitrarily halting production.
Advanced Numerical Modeling Using the Finite Element Method (FEA)
Three-dimensional simulation of stress and strain states in elements with geometric imperfections, discontinuities, or geodynamic loads.
Direct Integration with NACE / AMPP Directives
Structured internal (ICDA) and external (ECDA) corrosion diagnostics to validate the integrity of segments that cannot be inspected using internal tools.
Analysis and Service Life Studies for Industrial Infrastructure
We evaluate the actual impact of damage mechanisms on the pressure-bearing components of tanks, vessels, and piping, providing the technical basis necessary to extend the operational life of these assets safely and cost-effectively.
Certified Experience
More than 25 years of technical experience in Oil & Gas and energy across 6 Latin American countries.
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Our service life assessments and failure analyses provide solid technical justification for investments to boards of directors, insurers, and regulatory agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a Level 1 FFS evaluation differ from a Level 3 evaluation according to API 579?
Level 1 uses simplified tables and equations with conservative criteria for a quick evaluation. Level 2 uses more detailed calculation procedures with less conservatism. Level 3 requires advanced numerical analysis, such as finite element analysis (FEA), to evaluate complex geometries or severe load combinations.
When should the ECDA/ICDA methodology be used instead of an inspection with a smart PIG?
It is used in pipes classified as “non-piggeable,” that is, those that lack launch/retrieval traps, have drastic changes in diameter, short-radius elbows, or valves that prevent the passage of internal inspection tools.
What information is obtained from a metallurgical failure analysis?
It allows for the identification of the failure mode (ductile, brittle, fatigue, stress-corrosion cracking), the origin of the crack, the quality of the material relative to its MTR specification, and the environmental or chemical conditions that triggered the degradation.
How does FEA modeling help with dents or geometric deformations?
The FEA calculates the exact distribution of triaxial stresses in the deformed zone under cyclic loading. This makes it possible to determine whether the dent will cause fatigue microcracking or whether the structure maintains its containment capacity within the elastic limit of the steel.
What is the benefit of implementing an RBI model in accordance with API 580/581 at a processing plant?
Optimize inspection costs by focusing resources on the 20% of equipment that accounts for 80% of the risk. This allows you to extend inspection intervals for low-risk equipment and prevent unscheduled downtime in critical components.
What parameters does the ICDA methodology consider when predicting internal corrosion in gas pipelines?
Analyze the gas composition, the water and hydrocarbon dew points, the topographic profile of the line, the fluid velocity, and the flow regime to determine the areas where condensed water separates and wets the pipe wall.
How does Root Cause Analysis (RCA) relate to the company's Integrity Plan?
Corrective and preventive actions resulting from the RCA are directly incorporated into operating policies, purchasing specifications, maintenance procedures, and risk matrices within the integrity management system to prevent recurring failures.
What regulations govern the management of geohazards along pipeline corridors?
It is based on the recommendations of ASME B31.8S (Geotechnical Hazards section) and the PRCI (Pipeline Research Council International) guidelines for the mitigation of mass movements and the monitoring of pipeline deformation.
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Analytical rigor, experience in a materials laboratory, and a thorough understanding of international integrity standards.
Rigorous Technical Justification
Evaluations based on the principles of fracture mechanics, electrochemistry, and API/ASME/NACE standards.
Advanced Simulation Capabilities
Finite element analysis (FEA) and direct inspection supported by specialized software.
Realistic Operational Criteria
Assessments designed to ensure safety without imposing unnecessary plant shutdowns or disproportionate cost overruns.
Failure Investigation Support
Partner laboratories and metallurgy specialists to support root-cause analyses presented to third parties or regulatory agencies.
